The Learning Experience

12400 W US HIGHWAY 290, Austin, TX 78737Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

94 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

April 2, 2026

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
The Learning Experience
License number
1621570
Location
12400 W US HIGHWAY 290, Austin, TX 78737
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 22.0/100
Inspection record
94 inspections, last inspected April 2, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor22.0 / 100
Health0/100
Safety28/100
Staffing55/100
Compliance0/100

Quality Rating

4 Stars

Rated by Texas Rising Star, the state quality rating and improvement system.

28

Total Violations

Apr 2, 2026

Last Inspection

187

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (28)

SERIOUSHEALTH746.2421(a)Mar 2, 2026

One of the six enrolled infants needed an infant daily feeding schedule signed and dated by their family. One infant needed the date next to their parent's signature.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-16

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Feb 13, 2026

The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection. The director requested and paid for the saniation inspection during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-04-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1203(3)(D)Feb 12, 2026

Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that caregivers use their personal cell phones while caring for children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-13

SERIOUSHEALTH746.707Feb 12, 2026

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-13

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(b)(4)Feb 12, 2026

Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that parents were not notified immediately of a situation that placed their child at risk.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-13

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Feb 12, 2026

Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a caregiver left a class of toddlers unsupervised for 2-3 minutes while they were sleeping.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-13

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1205(a)(2)Jun 26, 2025

Two caregivers stated they had 16 children in care but there were 17 children were present.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-26

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1205(a)(2)Jun 26, 2025

Two caregivers stated they had 16 children in care but there were 17 children were present.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-26

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1203(3)(D)Jun 24, 2025

A caregiver has been seen by staff and children on their cell phone during the school day.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1203(3)(D)Jun 24, 2025

A caregiver has been seen by staff and children on their cell phone during the school day.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-23

SERIOUSHEALTH746.707Feb 20, 2025

Parent was not provided an incident report within the required 48 hours after the incident.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-21

SERIOUSHEALTH746.707Feb 20, 2025

Parent was not provided an incident report within the required 48 hours after the incident.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-21

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(b)Dec 2, 2024

A sanitation inspection was not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-16

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(b)Dec 2, 2024

A sanitation inspection was not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-16

CRITICALSAFETY746.1301(a)(7)(A)Apr 23, 2024

The director was lacking the required annual transportation safety training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3417(4)Apr 23, 2024

One classroom of children did not have their hands washed after coming inside from outdoor activities.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-23

CRITICALSAFETY746.1301(a)(7)(A)Apr 23, 2024

The director was lacking the required annual transportation safety training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3417(4)Apr 23, 2024

One classroom of children did not have their hands washed after coming inside from outdoor activities.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(5)Feb 22, 2024

There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one caregiver used prohibited punishment when yelling at children in a classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Feb 22, 2024

There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one caregiver used prohibited punishment when pushing a child with their foot.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Feb 22, 2024

There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one caregiver used prohibited punishment when pushing a child with their foot.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(5)Feb 22, 2024

There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one caregiver used prohibited punishment when yelling at children in a classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-02

SERIOUSSAFETY746.4501(b)Feb 24, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSAFETY746.4501(b)Feb 24, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSAFETY746.4501(b)May 4, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSAFETY746.4501(b)May 4, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(6)May 3, 2022

Based on information obtained during an investigation, it was determined that a child was subjected to a form of humiliation while in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(6)May 3, 2022

Based on information obtained during an investigation, it was determined that a child was subjected to a form of humiliation while in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-04

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Learning Experience's safety grade?

The Learning Experience has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 22.0 out of 100.

How many violations does The Learning Experience have?

The Learning Experience has 28 total violations on record, including 20 critical, 8 serious, and 0 minor.

When was The Learning Experience last inspected?

The Learning Experience was last inspected on April 2, 2026.

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