The Learning Experience Southwest Austin
Licensed child-care center in Austin, TX 78736 · Texas operation #1729085 · part of The Learning Experience
Record summary
5 high-risk · 7 total
5 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (7 citations in all, from 11 inspections and 9 investigations); last inspection Jul 22, 2026.
0 of 7 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 7814 Highway 290 W, Austin, TX 78736
- Phone
- (512) 432-5304
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 193 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since May 9, 2022
- Director
- Snehal Bhakta
- Programs
- School Age Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Skill Classes, Part Time Care
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Jul 22, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 10, 2026: Investigation of a report
No citations.
May 22, 2026: Investigation of a report
1 citation.
Low risk Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours
State rule 746.805(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours"
Inspector's note: An incident report for a biting incident was not available upon request and could not be located during the investigation.
Corrected Jun 30, 2026, verified by the state Jul 7, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Mar 24, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Mar 12, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
High risk Each caregiver must know how many children they are responsible for.
State rule 746.1205(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for"
Inspector's note: At inspection, two caregivers provided an incorrect child count, to the CCR inspector.
Corrected Mar 12, 2026, verified by the state Mar 24, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Mar 9, 2026: Investigation of a self-report
2 citations.
High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.
State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"
Inspector's note: The investigation found that the caregiver left a child unattended, inside a hallway, for approximately one minute, during operating hours.
Corrected Mar 23, 2026, verified by the state Mar 24, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk Parents must be told about a situation that placed their child at risk.
State rule 746.307(b)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk"
Inspector's note: The operation did not immediately notify a parent about a child being left unsupervised. The parent was notified over 5 hours after the incident occurred
Corrected Mar 23, 2026, verified by the state Mar 24, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Dec 17, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Oct 27, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Oct 13, 2025: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Sep 8, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Aug 27, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Aug 16, 2025: Investigation of a self-report
1 citation.
Medium risk Incident and illness report forms must be filled in and shared with the parent.
State rule 746.707 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent"
Inspector's note: The operation did not obtain the parent's signature on the incident report within the required 48 hours.
Corrected Oct 14, 2025, verified by the state Oct 14, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Aug 16, 2025: Investigation of a self-report
1 citation.
High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.
State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"
Inspector's note: A child was unsupervised in the hall when they left the classroom to look for their parent.
Corrected Aug 27, 2025, verified by the state Sep 8, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Mar 4, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Feb 28, 2025: Investigation of a self-report
No citations.
Feb 26, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Feb 3, 2025: Investigation of a self-report
1 citation.
High risk Caregivers must step in when needed to keep each child safe.
State rule 746.1205(a)(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety"
Inspector's note: A child was unsupervised outside the classroom for approximately one minute during a class transition from the playground.
Corrected Feb 21, 2025, verified by the state Feb 26, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Feb 3, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 24, 2025: Investigation of a self-report
No citations.
Dec 31, 2024: Inspection
No citations.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 3 visits and 1 citation. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: The Learning Experience Southwest Austin on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1729085.
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