Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.89
- Local median
- 0.27
Learn and Laugh Preschool
11715 FM 2244, Austin, TX 78738-6315
- Operation number:
- 1684227
- Type:
- Licensed Center
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Travis
- Capacity:
- 43
- License effective:
- January 8, 2019
- Hours:
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 5122942520
- Email:
- admin@learnandlaughpreschool.com
- Website:
- www.learnandlaughpreschool.com
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 18 available inspections for Learn and Laugh Preschool from December 15, 2021 through August 20, 2026.
11 inspections recorded violations, with 34 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 21, 2026 and involved staff-to-child ratio.
That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 18
- Recorded violations
- 34
- Higher-concern violations
- 26
- Repeated topics
- 6
6 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
18 total inspections vs 12 local median in 78738
Compared to 15 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 56%
- Local median
- 18%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 61%
- Local median
- 18%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 6
- Local average
- 0.8
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Hazardous access
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
September 22, 2023December 13, 2024August 15, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 20, 2024August 15, 2025September 3, 2025Recordkeeping
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 20, 2024September 27, 2024August 15, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 22, 2023September 20, 2024August 15, 2025Sleep safety
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
December 13, 2024April 1, 2026Staff-to-child ratio
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 15, 2025July 21, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- All classes of children at the operation were observed to be combined on the playground with one caregiver for 3-4minutes.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1611(b) - Exceeding Maximum Group Size -Ratio Meet
- Official code
- 746.1611(b)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- Walls near sink was observed to have paint peeling and dirt/soap scum stains in the older infant room. Bathroom was observed to have soiled diapers child's water bottle, and toilet paper on the floor.
- Correction deadline
- April 3, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 15, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
- Official code
- 746.3407(9)
Medium concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- One employee was observed to have an active background check after seperating from the operation.
- Correction deadline
- April 2, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 15, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
- Official code
- 745.651(1)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- An additional person was not in the building during nap time.
- Correction deadline
- April 2, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 15, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
- Official code
- 746.1613(a)(5)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- This standard was re-cited. The loose fill was not at the proper depth around the climbing equipment as required. The equipment is not in use at this time.
- Correction deadline
- December 15, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 16, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
- Official code
- 746.4907(d)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- There is a piece of soft play equipment that is in the infant room that has become worn and torn and can no longer be sanitized properly.
- Correction deadline
- August 15, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 3, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
- Official code
- 746.3407
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The annual Health inspection has not been completed since April.
- Correction deadline
- August 29, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 3, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
- Official code
- 746.3401(a)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Sanitizing equipment was within the child's reach in the infant room.
- Correction deadline
- August 15, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 3, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
- Official code
- 746.3407(12)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Children recrods were reviewed and 4 records were missing the Parents rights, 2 records were mimssing the immunizations, 1 record was missing the health statement.
- Correction deadline
- August 29, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 3, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
- Official code
- 746.603(a)
Medium concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- During inspection the caregiver had 10 children 9 that were 18m to 3 yr old with one infant, making the caregiver out of ratio with 12 or fewer children.
- Correction deadline
- August 15, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 3, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
- Official code
- 746.1701
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The first aid kit was missing tweezers and thermometer.
- Correction deadline
- August 22, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 3, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
- Official code
- 746.4003(a)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- During inspection of the playground there were 2 buckets of water observed on the playground that had material settled in the buckets and standing water, more than 8 inches, in the buckets accessible to children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
- Official code
- 746.3701(9)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The loose fill on the playground was observed to be less than 1 inch in front of the large slide.
- Correction deadline
- August 29, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 3, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
- Official code
- 746.4907(d)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A crib that an infant was sleeping in had a bottle and a blanket it in with the infant. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the items from the infants crib.
- Correction deadline
- December 13, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 18, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
- Official code
- 746.2415(b)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- There were empty food cans (like what green beans come in) that were accessible to children. These cans could cut the children hands if they picked them up. This was corrected as inspection when the cans were removed.
- Correction deadline
- December 13, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 18, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
- Official code
- 746.3701(5)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- During the follow-up the liability insurance policy unavailable for review. The most recent policy expired on 1/31/2024. 9/27/2024-There still was no active liability policy available for review. Director stated she sent the notice to inform the parents of no liabilty insurance on the operation back in March 2024.
- Correction deadline
- November 1, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 31, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
- Official code
- 746.203(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- There were no fire drills log avaiable for review.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 27, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
- Official code
- 746.5205(1)
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- There were many tripping hazards present in both play areas.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 27, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
- Official code
- 746.4751(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- There were no active liability insurance policy available for review. The most recent policy expired on 1/31/2024.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 27, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
- Official code
- 746.203(2)
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- The illumination within the initial classroom appears to be malfunctioning and requires immediate attention.
- Correction deadline
- October 4, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 27, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
- Official code
- 746.3407(10)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Neither the director nor the caregiver had CPR and First Aid certification for review.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 27, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
- Official code
- 746.1315(a)
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- There were several walls and equipment that needed cleaning or replacing. There were dead crickets throughout the building.
- Correction deadline
- October 6, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 12, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
- Official code
- 746.3407(9)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Trainings were not available during the inspection.
- Correction deadline
- October 6, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 12, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
- Official code
- 746.1301(a)(2)(A)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- There were many tripping hazards present in both play areas. This was corrected when the director moved the toys and organized to eliminate tripping hazards.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
- Official code
- 746.4751(c)
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 1 out of 4 children were missing some shots.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 4, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
- Official code
- 746.613(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 1 out of 4 staff was missing a notarized affidavit.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 28, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
- Official code
- 746.901(4)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- During the walktrhough, there were piles of items and clutter causing a tripping hazard and possible health and safety hazareds. The following items were observed and accessible to children: Pile of clothing and blankets. Stacked area of open plastic bins containing clothing and supplies. Some supplies are spilling out of the containers onto the floor covering the walking area. Shelves with a bottle of sode and can or pringles. Chairs, foam tiles and other items on the floor of the changing area. Rugs with visible dirt and trash.
- Correction deadline
- March 24, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 6, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
- Official code
- 746.3407
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- During an inspection, children were observed unsupervised during several incidents.
- Correction deadline
- December 15, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 29, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
- Official code
- 746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- One classroom was over ratio with one caregiver supervising 10 children ages 8mo-3 years old with a SAG of 18-24mo. This was corrected at inspection when additional caregivers returned from lunch.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
- Official code
- 746.1609
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- An 8 mo old child was combined in a room with a 3 year old child (exceeding 18 mo age gap).
- Correction deadline
- December 15, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 29, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
- Official code
- 746.1605
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 1 out of 4 staff files were not available for review.
- Correction deadline
- January 15, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 29, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
- Official code
- 746.901
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A garbage can was observed to be full of garbage without a lid, and accessible to children.
- Correction deadline
- December 15, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 29, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
- Official code
- 746.3407(8)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- An 8 mo old, non walking infant was in a classroom (during naptime) without a crib for sleeping.
- Correction deadline
- December 15, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 29, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
- Official code
- 746.2405(2)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A child was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat. This was corrected when the child was removed from the seat.
- Correction deadline
- December 15, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 29, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
- Official code
- 746.2426