Austin · Licensed center
The Learning Experience
A developmental center in Austin, licensed for 203 children.
Large center. Large means the biggest quarter of Austin-area’s 928 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 154 to 731 children. Small is 12 to 61; medium is 62 to 153.
How they teach
Developmental, play-based and STEAM
“Our proprietary curriculum blends hands-on play with intentional learning across language, STEM, and whole-child wellness, from infancy through kindergarten.”In their words. thelearningexperience.com, July 2026
“Our school provides a nurturing, engaging environment that blends a proven play-based learning approach with STEM-focused activities, encouraging hands-on exploration and joyful development for every age group.”In their words. thelearningexperience.com, July 2026
One of 41 Austin-area providers that describe a developmental approach, out of 226 that describe any approach at all.
Who cares for your child
Ratio not published
April (Teacher), 3 years in early childhood, Babita (Lead Teacher), 6 years in early childhood, Marissa (Teacher), 3 years in early childhood, Izabella (Preschool Teacher), 5 years in early childhood and Megan (Infant Teacher), 10 years in early childhood. Four other staff are named on their site, with no start years given.
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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.
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Texas HHSC
- Last visit
- February 13, 2026
- On file
- 5 visits since May 2022 — all of them cited findings · 5 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- High —
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a caregiver left a class of toddlers unsupervised for 2-3 minutes while they were sleeping.
· February 12, 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.
Feb 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · February 13, 2026
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High
The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection. The director requested and paid for the saniation inspection during the inspection.
Feb 2026 Complaint 4 findings
Complaint · February 12, 2026
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games · Medium High
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that caregivers use their personal cell phones while caring for children.
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 activity · High
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a caregiver left a class of toddlers unsupervised for 2-3 minutes while they were sleeping.
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk · High
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that parents were not notified immediately of a situation that placed their child at risk.
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent · Medium
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that parents did not receive incident reports for an incident that placed their child at risk within 48 hours of when the incident occurred.
Jun 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · June 26, 2025
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for · High
Two caregivers stated they had 16 children in care but there were 17 children were present.
Jun 2025 Complaint
Complaint · June 24, 2025
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games · Medium High
A caregiver has been seen by staff and children on their cell phone during the school day.
Feb 2025 Complaint
Complaint · February 20, 2025
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent · Medium
Parent was not provided an incident report within the required 48 hours after the incident.
Apr 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · April 23, 2024
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training · Medium High
The director was lacking the required annual transportation safety training.
746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities · Medium High
One classroom of children did not have their hands washed after coming inside from outdoor activities.
Feb 2024 Complaint 2 findings
Complaint · February 22, 2024
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual · High
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one caregiver used prohibited punishment when pushing a child with their foot.
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling · High
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one caregiver used prohibited punishment when yelling at children in a classroom.
Feb 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · February 24, 2023
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer · Medium
Observed two infants sitting in high chairs that were not strapped into the seat. This was corrected when both infants were strapped into the seat.
May 2022 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · May 4, 2022
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer · Medium
During a walk-through of the facility, two children were observed using equipment and the safety straps were not fastened. The safety straps were immediately fastened when addressed, bringing the facility into compliance.
May 2022 Complaint
Complaint · May 3, 2022
Reported to the state by the program
Self-report is Texas HHSC’s own field on its complaint investigation record.
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling · High
Based on information obtained during an investigation, it was determined that a child was subjected to a form of humiliation while in care.
Details
- Phone
- 5122186905
- Website
- thelearningexperience.com
- Address
- 15542 Ranch Road 620 N
- License
- 1621570, active
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Sources and dates
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How they teach
- Approach — Checked July 2026 · thelearningexperience.com
How they teach
- Approach — Checked July 2026 · thelearningexperience.com
Who cares for your child
- Staff — thelearningexperience.com
State record
Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote.
Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 · childcare.hhs.texas.gov
- Website — Checked September 2026 · thelearningexperience.com