Austin · Licensed center

The Learning Experience

A developmental center in Austin, licensed for 203 children.

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.

State licensing record

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.

State licensing record

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.

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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.

State licensing record

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.

State licensing record

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.

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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.

State licensing record

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.

State licensing record

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.

State licensing record

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.

State licensing record

Details

Phone
5122186905
Address
15542 Ranch Road 620 N
License
1621570, active

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How they teach

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Who cares for your child

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