Cedar Park · Licensed center
Little Hugs Childcare LLC DBA Milestones
- Medium play-based center, licensed for 63 children.
What these mean, and where they come from
Medium means the middle half of Austin-area’s 928 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 62 to 153 children. Small is 12 to 61; large is 154 to 731.
How they teach
Play-based, developmental and bilingual
“We incorporate the acclaimed Frog Street Curriculum, which supports developmental milestones across multiple domains, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience.”In their words, July 2026.milestoneslearningcenter.net
“Milestones Learning Center is dedicated to fostering the overall development of young minds through a dynamic blend of play-based learning and structured educational activities. We believe in the power of play as a foundational tool for learning.”In their words, July 2026.milestoneslearningcenter.net
“In addition to our core curriculum, we offer an enriching Spanish language program, introducing young learners to the joys of bilingual communication.”In their words, July 2026.milestoneslearningcenter.net
One of 104 Austin-area providers that describe a play-based approach, out of 226 that describe any approach at all.
Who cares for your child
Ratio not published
Dee Rivera (Owner), 18 years in early childhood.
Shortlist doesn’t have these yet: cost, hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.
What the state has found
This state publishes the visits that cited something but not the ones that cited nothing, so there is no city rate to set this beside.
From Texas HHSC’s published reports, last checked September 25, 2026.
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State record — Texas HHSC
- Last visit
- June 30, 2026
- On file
- 8 visits since April 2022 — all of them cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
- Most serious
- High —
A 6 month old was sleeping in a crib with a toy in the crib. This was corrected when the toys was removed from the crib.
· May 18, 2026
Texas HHSC describes each deficiency in writing and weights the standard behind it from high to low by the risk a violation presents to children. It publishes no inspection document.
Jun 2026 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · June 30, 2026
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights · Medium
The operational policies did not include the parent's rights information.
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records · Medium
The following records were not available for review. One staff member was missing proof of orientation, diploma, and notarized affidavit.
May 2026 Licensing visit 8 findings
Licensing visit · May 18, 2026
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age · High
A 6 month old was sleeping in a crib with a toy in the crib. This was corrected when the toys was removed from the crib.
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional · Medium
Four infants do not have infant feeding instructions.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High
The operation does not have a current sanitation inspection.
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights · Medium
The operational policies did not include the parent's rights information.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months · High
The operation does not have a current fire inspection.
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained · Medium
Four children did not have current immunization records. Two children did not have health statements. One child was missing emergency contact and authorized pick up information.
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System · Medium High
The operation does not currently have system to sign children in and out.
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records · Medium
The following records were not available for review. Two staff members were missing proof of orientation, diplomas, and notarized affidavits.
Dec 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · December 5, 2025
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age · Medium High
There was a 14 month old in a group where the oldest child was 4 years old. This was corrected when the 14 month old was moved to the infant classroom.
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors · Medium
The operation did not have safety documentation for emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors available for review.
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records · Medium
The operation did not have a playground maintenance checklist available for review.
Nov 2025 Licensing visit 7 findings
Licensing visit · November 18, 2025
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content · Medium
Three caregivers did not have training in medication administration, food allergies, hazardous materials, or SIDS and shaken baby syndrome.
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. · Medium High
Two caregivers did not have current training in pediatric first aid.
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR · Medium High
Two caregivers did not have current training in pediatric CPR.
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers · High
One infant was sleeping in a crib with a bib on placing the child at risk of strangulation. This was corrected when the bib was removed from the infant.
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current · Medium High
One child did not have immunization records available for review.
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors · Medium
The operation did not have safety documentation for emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors available for review.
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records · Medium
The operation did not have a playground maintenance checklist available for review.
Dec 2024 Licensing visit 5 findings
Licensing visit · December 13, 2024
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content · Medium
Three caregivers do not have annual training in communicable diseases, and one caregiver does not have training in hazardous materials.
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days · Medium
Three infants do not have updated feeding instructions.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High
The operation does not have a current sanitation inspection on file.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months · High
The operation does not have a current fire inspection on file.
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912) · Medium Low
Two staff hired after 9/1/2023 do not have the preemployment affidavit.
Nov 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · November 30, 2023
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two · Medium
A caregiver was using screen time activities with children under the age of 2 years. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver turned the screen off.
Mar 2023 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · March 15, 2023
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation · High
One caregiver was present without an active background check status. This was corrected at inspection when the director had the caregiver leave.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High
There was not a current sanitation inspection. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 12/8/21.
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records · Medium
Out of 6 children records reviewed, 2 were missing a health statement signed by a doctor and 2 were missing hearing and vision test results required after children turn 4 years old.
746.901 - Required Personnel Records · Medium
Out of 6 employee records reviewed, 2 were missing the following: - documentation showing the date of the first day on the job - a notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form - a statement signed and dated by the employee showing they have received a copyof the child-care center's operational and personnel policies - a statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation
Apr 2022 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · April 27, 2022
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content · Medium
Out of six personnel records reviewed, the following was observed: Five records were missing Building and Physical Premises Safety training; Three records were missing Using/Handling/Disposing of Hazardous Materials training; Two records were missing training on Responding to Food Allergies; and, One record was missing current SIDS/Shaken Baby Syndrome Training
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics · Medium
The Director was missing the required Building and Physical and Premises Safety training.
Dec 2021 Complaint
Complaint · December 1, 2021
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control · High
It was found during an investigation that good judgment was not used when ankle weights were used on an infant's ankles without parental or physician consent.
Details
- Website
- milestoneslearningcenter.net
- Address
- 2015 Little Elm Trl Ste 100
- License
- 1384487, active
- Ages they serve
- newborns to 5 years
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How they teach
- Approach — Checked July 2026 milestoneslearningcenter.net
How they teach
- Approach — Checked July 2026 milestoneslearningcenter.net
How they teach
- Approach — Checked July 2026 milestoneslearningcenter.net
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Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 childcare.hhs.texas.gov
- Website — Checked July 2026 milestoneslearningcenter.net
- Ages they serve — Checked July 2026 milestoneslearningcenter.net