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Learn and Grow BCS
Licensed child care center
17529 State Highway 6 S
College Station, TX 77845
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- Provider Category
- Childcare
- Location
- College Station, TX
- Record Period
- 2026–2026
- Source Documents
- 12
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The Essentials
Summary
Across 11 licensing visits from May 2026 to October 2026, HHSC cited 43 deficiencies at Learn and Grow BCS; 43 have a recorded correction.
- Visits
- 11
- 2026–2026, inspections, investigations and assessments
- Deficiencies
- 43
- Standards cited by HHSC inspectors
- Corrected
- 43
- Of 43 deficiencies, with a recorded correction date
- Investigations
- 2
- Licensing investigations, whatever prompted them
What the Record Shows
- 43 of 43 deficiencies have a recorded correction date.
- HHSC’s files name no enforcement action in this window. They say whether a program is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.
- 2 visits in this window included an investigation. HHSC publishes what an investigation cited, not what the report to it alleged.
- The latest inspection, October 27, 2026, recorded no deficiencies.
What to Ask About
- Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age, Cited in Four Visits
- Complying with Laws and Rules, Cited in Four Visits
- Citation 746.1301(a)(3)(A), Cited in Three Visits
- Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children, Cited in Three Visits
- Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment, Cited in Three Visits
- Citation 746.801(3), Cited in Three Visits
- Citation 745.621(a)(2), Cited in Two Visits
- Citation 746.1205(a)(4), Cited in Two Visits
- Citation 746.1301(a)(2)(A), Cited in Two Visits
Report at a Glance
- Facility
- Learn and Grow BCS
- Address
- 17529 State Highway 6 S, College Station, TX 77845
- Operation Number
- TX-1834741
- License Type
- Licensed child care center
- Licensed Capacity
- 41 children
- Permit
- Initial
- Ages Served
- infants, toddlers, pre-kindergarten, school age
- Hours
- Mon–Fri, 7 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
- Record Window
- November 1, 2021 to October 31, 2026
Chronology
Inspection History
Every visit in the record window, newest first. A deficiency is a licensing standard Texas inspectors found was not met. HHSC publishes what an investigation cited, not what the report to it alleged.
- 2026
Inspection
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905189981
- 2026
Inspection
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905189982
- 2026
Inspection
7 deficiencies
- 746.2419(1)Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-monthsMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 14, 2026
- 746.5205(1)Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 14, 2026
- 746.1605(1)Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 14, 2026
- 746.2424Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or MatHigh riskCorrected Oct 14, 2026
- 746.3407Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 21, 2026
- 746.401(2)Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or InvestigationMedium riskCorrected Oct 14, 2026
- 746.201(9)Complying with Laws and RulesMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 14, 2026
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905189980
- 2026
Inspection
9 deficiencies
- 746.201(9)Complying with Laws and RulesMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 7, 2026
- 746.1203(1)Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Minimum StandardsHigh riskCorrected Oct 7, 2026
- 746.3417(3)Children Handwashing After Toileting or DiaperingMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 7, 2026
- 746.1301(a)(3)(A)Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue BreathingMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 12, 2026
- 746.1301(a)(2)(A)Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service TrainingMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 12, 2026
- 746.3407(8)Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary MannerMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 7, 2026
- 746.801(3)Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training RecordsMedium riskCorrected Oct 12, 2026
- 746.1701Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer ChildrenMedium riskCorrected Oct 7, 2026
- 746.3407Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 12, 2026
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905189979
- 2026
Inspection
5 deficiencies
- 746.1205(a)(4)Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityHigh riskCorrected Oct 2, 2026
- 746.1605(1)Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 2, 2026
- 746.3407Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 2, 2026
- 746.2805(1)Prohibited Punishments - Corporal PunishmentHigh riskCorrected Oct 2, 2026
- 746.1601Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 2, 2026
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905189978
- 2026
Inspection
7 deficiencies
- 746.1301(a)(3)(A)Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue BreathingMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 5, 2026
- 746.1601Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 1, 2026
- 746.1605(1)Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 1, 2026
- 746.801(3)Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training RecordsMedium riskCorrected Oct 6, 2026
- 746.201(9)Complying with Laws and RulesMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 1, 2026
- 746.1205(a)(4)Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityHigh riskCorrected Oct 1, 2026
- 746.3701(1)Safety - Electrical Outlets CoveredMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 1, 2026
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905189977
- 2026
Investigation
2 deficiencies
Opened on a report the operation made itself.
- 745.621(a)(2)AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someoneHigh riskCorrected Oct 13, 2026
- 746.4505Storage for Individual BelongingsMedium riskCorrected Oct 13, 2026
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905249611
- 2026
Inspection
7 deficiencies
- 746.2419(7)Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or CupMedium-high riskCorrected Sep 24, 2026
- 745.621(a)(2)AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someoneHigh riskCorrected Sep 24, 2026
- 746.201(9)Complying with Laws and RulesMedium-high riskCorrected Sep 24, 2026
- 746.1605(1)Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeMedium-high riskCorrected Sep 24, 2026
- 745.641AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationHigh riskCorrected Sep 24, 2026
- 746.801(3)Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training RecordsMedium riskCorrected Oct 1, 2026
- 746.2415(b)AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of AgeHigh riskCorrected Sep 24, 2026
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905189976
- 2026
Investigation
4 deficiencies
- 746.1301(a)(3)(A)Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue BreathingMedium-high riskCorrected Sep 28, 2026
- 746.2403(4)Infant Care Area - Crib PlacementMedium-high riskCorrected Sep 23, 2026
- 746.1601Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenMedium-high riskCorrected Sep 24, 2026
- 746.1301(a)(2)(A)Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service TrainingMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 6, 2026
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905249610
- 2026
Inspection
1 deficiency
- 746.4503(b)Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's NameMedium riskCorrected Aug 19, 2026
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905189975
- 2026
Inspection
1 deficiency
- 746.3407(9)Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanMedium-high riskCorrected May 22, 2026
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905189974
Texas gives every licensing standard one of five risk levels, from low to high, by how likely a deficiency is to harm a child.
Context
Patterns Worth Examining
A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.
- 1
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age, Cited in Four Visits
HHSC inspectors cited 746.1605(1) in September 2026, October 2026, October 2026 and October 2026. The agency describes it this way: Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2626262626262626262626746.1605(1) across all 11 visits, oldest to newest - 2
Complying with Laws and Rules, Cited in Four Visits
HHSC inspectors cited 746.201(9) in September 2026, October 2026, October 2026 and October 2026. The agency describes it this way: Complying with Laws and Rules. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2626262626262626262626746.201(9) across all 11 visits, oldest to newest - 3
Citation 746.1301(a)(3)(A), Cited in Three Visits
HHSC inspectors cited 746.1301(a)(3)(A) in September 2026, October 2026 and October 2026. The agency describes it this way: Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2626262626262626262626746.1301(a)(3)(A) across all 11 visits, oldest to newest - 4
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children, Cited in Three Visits
HHSC inspectors cited 746.1601 in September 2026, October 2026 and October 2026. The agency describes it this way: Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2626262626262626262626746.1601 across all 11 visits, oldest to newest - 5
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment, Cited in Three Visits
HHSC inspectors cited 746.3407 in October 2026, October 2026 and October 2026. The agency describes it this way: Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2626262626262626262626746.3407 across all 11 visits, oldest to newest - 6
Citation 746.801(3), Cited in Three Visits
HHSC inspectors cited 746.801(3) in September 2026, October 2026 and October 2026. The agency describes it this way: Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2626262626262626262626746.801(3) across all 11 visits, oldest to newest - 7
Citation 745.621(a)(2), Cited in Two Visits
HHSC inspectors cited 745.621(a)(2) in September 2026 and October 2026. The agency describes it this way: AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone. The most serious of these was recorded at high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2626262626262626262626745.621(a)(2) across all 11 visits, oldest to newest - 8
Citation 746.1205(a)(4), Cited in Two Visits
HHSC inspectors cited 746.1205(a)(4) in October 2026 and October 2026. The agency describes it this way: Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity. The most serious of these was recorded at high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2626262626262626262626746.1205(a)(4) across all 11 visits, oldest to newest - 9
Citation 746.1301(a)(2)(A), Cited in Two Visits
HHSC inspectors cited 746.1301(a)(2)(A) in September 2026 and October 2026. The agency describes it this way: Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2626262626262626262626746.1301(a)(2)(A) across all 11 visits, oldest to newest
For Your Next Visit
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.
- 01
What changed after 746.1605(1) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age: cited in four visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.
- 02
What changed after 746.201(9) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Complying with Laws and Rules: cited in four visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.
- 03
What changed after 746.1301(a)(3)(A) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation 746.1301(a)(3)(A): cited in three visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.
- 04
What changed after 746.1601 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children: cited in three visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.
- 05
What changed after 746.3407 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment: cited in three visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.
- 06
What changed after 746.801(3) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation 746.801(3): cited in three visits, most seriously at medium risk.
- 07
What changed after 745.621(a)(2) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation 745.621(a)(2): cited in two visits, including high-risk standards.
- 08
What changed after 746.1205(a)(4) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation 746.1205(a)(4): cited in two visits, including high-risk standards.
- 09
What changed after 746.1301(a)(2)(A) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation 746.1301(a)(2)(A): cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.
- 10
What is the ratio in the room my child would join, and how is every child accounted for at nap time, pickup and on the playground?
Ratios change through the day, so they are worth counting yourself on a visit.
- 11
Has the center ever been under corrective or adverse action, and what changed afterward?
HHSC’s files name no enforcement action in this window. They say whether a program is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.
The Evidence
Sources and Coverage
Program details, licensing visits and the deficiencies cited at each are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's Child Care Regulation in its daily files on data.texas.gov.
- Child Care Licensing operations (data.texas.gov)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 1834741
Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905189974
Visit May 22, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905189975
Visit Aug 19, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905249610
Visit Sep 23, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905189976
Visit Sep 24, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905189977
Visit Oct 1, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905249611
Visit Oct 1, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905189978
Visit Oct 2, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905189979
Visit Oct 7, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905189980
Visit Oct 14, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905189981
Visit Oct 27, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905189982
Visit Oct 27, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Coverage
Record windowNovember 1, 2021 – October 31, 2026
- This record is HHSC's list of operations as of October 2026, with the inspections, investigations and assessments in HHSC's files, which run from November 2021.
- Listed family homes (one caregiver with up to three unrelated children, listed with HHSC but not inspected on a schedule) are not in this record.
- HHSC's narrative for each deficiency is left out because it can name children, parents and staff; the rule cited, its risk level and the correction dates are kept.
What This Report Cannot Tell You
- Inspector narratives
- Published by HHSC but left out of this record because they can name people.
- Enforcement actions
- HHSC's files say whether an operation is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.
- Complaints not investigated
- Reports HHSC screened out without an investigation are not published.
- Staff qualifications and turnover
- Not part of the published licensing record.
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