The Learning Junction Early Education Center
204 Evans St, Hutto, TX
4.3· 27 reviews
Hippo Learning Station
- licensed capacity
- 84
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $202
- year first permitted
- 2015
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About
About Hippo Learning Station
Hippo Learning Station is a licensed child care center in Hutto, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 17, 2015, for up to 84 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 30 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 12 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolFaith-basedSecure entryOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 84 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based |
| Curriculum | Frogstreet Curriculum |
| Enrichment | Dance (Kinderdance), Bible, Music |
| Staff | Background checks, CPR and first aid certified |
| Safety | Keypad entry, Outdoor playground |
| Parent updates | Parent app (ProCare) |
| Accreditation | Texas Rising Star |
| Licensed capacity | 84 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Hippo Learning Station has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Williamson County has a median price of $202 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$202
Home daycare$181
Toddler
Center$189
Home daycare$172
Preschool
Center$183
Home daycare$170
School age
Center$173
Home daycare$160
State record
Inspection reports for Hippo Learning Station
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 84 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2015
- License number
- #1551578
Summary
30 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 20, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 12 of 30 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Aug 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 2, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 7, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
“Immunizations were not up to date after an immunization audit completed by the Department of State Health Services.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2026
- Mar 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 27, 2026Visit1 rule cited
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
“Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that caregivers failed to supervise children when two children pulled each other's pants down while playing outside.”
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2026
Mar 12, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“One infant was sitting in a highchair without the safety straps fastened. The safety straps had been removed from the chair. This was corrected when a caregiver removed the infant from the chair.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
“An employee was performing caregiver duties without meeting caregiver qualifications. This was corrected when the caregiver stopped caregiver duties.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026
Mar 3, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“One infant was sitting in a chair in an infant feeding table without the safety straps fastened. This was corrected when a caregiver fastened the safety straps.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2026
Feb 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“Two infants were sitting in chairs in an infant feeding table without the safety straps fastened. This was corrected when a caregiver fastened the safety straps.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2026
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Feb 19, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2909(4) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
“Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that naptime mats in the toddler room did not have sufficient space between each naptime mat.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026
Oct 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1013(a)(1) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows in Charge
“The person in charge when the director was not present was unaware they were in charge. Other caregivers asked did not know who was in charge or gave the wrong person's name. This was corrected at inspection when the director called and informed the person in charge that they were in charge and later when the director arrived at the operation.”
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 21, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3427 - Pest Extermination
“It was found during an investigation that while the operation had regular professional pest control treatment, the operation staff had also been treating the outdoor area with a mosquito outdoor fogger spray without being certified to do so.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2025
- Apr 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 27, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 18, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
“The operation was unable to intervene when a child ran out of the classroom and locked themself in the director's office on two different occasions. During both occasions the operation sent another child through the director's office window to assist in unlocking the door. On the second occasion the child who locked themself in the office began repeatedly hitting the child while they tried to unlock the door.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2025
- Oct 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 15, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2207(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
“Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a caregiver used screen time activities for more than one hour per day.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2024
May 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation does not have a current sanitation inspection. The director requested and paid for a sanitation inspection during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2024
- Mar 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 24, 2024Visit1 rule cited
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
“Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a child was left unsupervised for approximately 40 seconds.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2024
- Dec 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 17, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 26, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 21, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 17, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 20, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 13, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 12, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 6, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 11, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 8, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Hippo Learning Station
Is Hippo Learning Station licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 17, 2015.
When was Hippo Learning Station last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 30 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Hippo Learning Station had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 12 of 30 visits in the last 3 years; 13 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Hippo Learning Station care for?
84, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Hippo Learning Station accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Hippo Learning Station's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Hippo Learning Station cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 642-6181 to ask.
What is Hippo Learning Station's phone number?
(512) 642-6181.
Where is Hippo Learning Station?
104 Taylor St Unit B, Hutto, TX 78634. The nearest other daycare we list is Querubines Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.