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The Learning Experience

701 FM 685, Pflugerville, TX 78660-2899

Operation number:
1700538
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:
200
License effective:
June 12, 2020
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
5122023261
Email:
Not listed
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 73 available inspections for The Learning Experience from November 3, 2021 through August 4, 2026.

21 inspections recorded violations, with 50 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on May 27, 2026 and involved health or food records.

That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.

Four later inspections, from July 22, 2026 through August 4, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
73

17 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
50

9 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
37

7 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
9

Last 36 months

Local comparison

73 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in 78660

Compared to 42 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.68
Local median
0.77

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
26%
Local median
30%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
29%
Local median
35%

Repeated topics

This provider
9
Local average
1.79

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
8 out of 16 children's infant feeding sheets had not been updated within the last 30 days.
Correction deadline
May 29, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 9, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the caregiver did not ensure she knew which children she was responsible for. As a result, a child was left behind in the classroom.
Correction deadline
March 12, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 24, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the caregiver did not share relevant information with the incoming caregiver, including parent instructions and details about the child. As a result, continuity of care was not maintained.
Correction deadline
March 12, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 24, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(10) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
Official code
746.1203(10)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a caregiver left a child alone in a classroom. The assigned caregiver left the area without verifying the child?s whereabouts, resulting in a lapse in supervision.
Correction deadline
March 12, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 24, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A caregiver was out of ratio, when she was observed caring for 7 children instead of 5.
Correction deadline
January 30, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 11, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
View official report
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows the operation did not report an occurrence that placed a child at risk for injury or harm as required.
Correction deadline
February 3, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 11, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows the caregivers reported they used physical force to make a child nap or rest during naptime.
Correction deadline
February 3, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 11, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Official code
746.2905(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Upon arrival, observed two caregivers in one classroom with 16 children; SAG - 17 months. This was corrected when the second caregiver in one of the groups arrived to work.
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: Other violations
Report finding
Observed the Sit-Up Support Ring being used by an 5 month old infant as a tummy time support pillow. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the Sit-Up support ring from the infant's chest.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2417(8) - Activities for Infants - Provide Large Muscle Development
Official code
746.2417(8)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
During the follow up inspection, it was found that the teachers were signing and dating the infant feeding instructions.
Correction deadline
June 20, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 26, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Official code
746.2421(a)
Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
The toddlers' hands were not washed before eating their breakfast/snack. Prior to mealtime, they were observed playing with toys in the classroom.
Correction deadline
June 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 26, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Official code
746.3417(1)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Observed children in one classroom sitting at the table without an activity. This was corrected when the caregiver let the children play in centers.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2205(a)(4) - Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
Official code
746.2205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
In the toddler room, observed feeding bibs in the handwashing sink. This was correceted when the bibs were removed from the sink.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Official code
746.2419(8)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Observed three toddlers walking around the classroom with their training cups. This was corrected when the director sat each child down in a chair.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
Official code
746.2505(4)(C)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
An active background check was unavailable to review for one caregiver who was present and supervising children. This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation.
Correction deadline
June 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 12, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
One caregiver did not know how many children she was supervising. This was corrected when the caregiver counted the children and corrected her initial answer.
Correction deadline
June 5, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 12, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
There was standing water and debirs inside of the sensory table located on the playground. This was corrected when the director dump the water out of the sensory table.
Correction deadline
June 5, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 12, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(6) - Empty Water Play Tables, Sanitize Water Play Toys, Wash Hands Before Using
Official code
746.3407(6)
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Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
One caregiver did not know how many children she was responsible for during inspection.
Correction deadline
March 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 25, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
The operation failed to provide care consistent with the child?s needs when a child was served food that he was not supposed to consume on two separate dates while in care at the operation.
Correction deadline
March 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
Official code
746.1203(4)
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
One child was found to be using a personal cellular phone and/or tablet throughout the day that exceeds one hour per day.
Correction deadline
March 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 25, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
Official code
746.2207(c)(3)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Good judgement-When a child was exhibiting behavior issues in the class, administration did not provide the caregivers additional resources or support to help the child and protect the safety of the other children in the classroom.
Correction deadline
March 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 25, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
One child was unsupervised while present at the operation when the child was able to leave their classroom without the assigned caregiver being aware of their whereabouts in the operation.
Correction deadline
March 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 25, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Multiple children were found during the investigation to have long waiting periods between activities and/or prolonged periods during which children stand or sit specifically at the front desk and/or in the director?s office.
Correction deadline
March 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2205(a)(4) - Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
Official code
746.2205(a)(4)
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
There was no incident report written for an incident where a child was unsupervised at the operation or for behavioral issues with a child that occurred at the operation.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.701(5)
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation does not have a written operational policy that addresses suspension and expulsion.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
Official code
746.501(a)(8)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
One staff raised their voice while disciplining the child humiliating the child in the classroom in front of the other children and staff, blaming the child for being hit by another child while present at the operation. Specifically, using a harsh tone while telling the child it was their fault they were hit for following the other child.
Correction deadline
March 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 25, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(5)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The operation was found during an investigation to be out of ratio in one classroom when they had one caregiver with 18-20 children in a classroom that is only supposed to have 15 children with one caregiver.
Correction deadline
March 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 25, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The operation was found during an investigation to be serving candy, soda, and cupcakes to a child in care regularly which does meet the meals and snacks must follow the meal patterns established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) that is administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture.
Correction deadline
March 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 25, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
Official code
746.3301(b)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A child was not provided nap or rest time even though the child was in care more than 5 hours.
Correction deadline
March 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2901 - Supervised Naptime Daily
Official code
746.2901
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
It was found during an investigation that children are using tablets which is not part of the activity plan.
Correction deadline
March 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 25, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Official code
746.2207(c)(1)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
It was found during an investigation that there was one incident where a child was unsupervised at the operation that was not reported to CCR.
Correction deadline
March 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
View official report
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation did not share a copy of an incident report with a parent or obtain a parent's signature on it within 48 hours of when the incident occurred.
Correction deadline
March 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Official code
746.707
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During an investigation it was found that children are not being properly supervised when using the Make-Believe Room.
Correction deadline
September 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 13, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
During an investigation it was discovered the operation was not following the conditions placed on a background check.
Correction deadline
September 3, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 13, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Official code
745.635(3)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation failed to properly notify CCR of an injury to a child that required medical treatment.
Correction deadline
August 14, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Official code
746.305(a)(2)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operation provided CCR with a falsified training certificate from Shade Tree Learning.
Correction deadline
March 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
Official code
746.201(9)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have a fire inspection completed within the last 12 months.
Correction deadline
February 15, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 13, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation was not conducting monthly fire extinguisher inspections. This was corrected at inspection when the director conducted the monthly check of the fire extinguishers.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Official code
746.5307(a)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Two caregivers in two classrooms did not know how many children they were responsible for. This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers were made aware of the correct number of children present in each classroom.
Correction deadline
February 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 27, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Two infant cribs did not have snug fitting sheets on the mattress. This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers changed the sheets.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Official code
746.2409(a)(2)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The operation did not have a sanitation inspection completed in the last 12 months.
Correction deadline
February 15, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 13, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A child was left on the playground for an unknown amount of time.
Correction deadline
October 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Based on the information obtained, it was determined that an infant was observed sleeping on the floor on top of a boppy pillow.
Correction deadline
September 7, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 26, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2424 - Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
Official code
746.2424
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A child was left on the playground for approx. ten minutes.
Correction deadline
May 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 30, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Caregiver with a pending background check was observed supervising children in care. The caregiver was asked to leave the operation during the inspection.
Correction deadline
March 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 8, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
View official report
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Observed one caregiver supervising 10 children, ages 13 to 18 mos, during naptime. This was corrected when the second caregiver entered the classroom shortly after CCR.
Correction deadline
February 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
Official code
746.1613(a)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Hearing and vision screening was not available for review for three of the students records reviewed.
Correction deadline
February 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 8, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
Official code
746.603(a)(6)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Current infant feeding instructions were not available for review for ten of the 18 infant records reviewed
Correction deadline
February 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver supervising children in care did not have a complete background check on file. This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation.
Correction deadline
February 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Per the investigation, it was deteremined that a child was left unattended while in care.
Correction deadline
November 7, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)