Josephine Mittchell
Hutto, TX 78634 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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The Learning Experience is a licensed child care center in Hutto, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 18, 2019, for up to 201 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 201 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
The Learning Experience 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).
State record
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 26, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 12 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
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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746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“Out of four caregiver files reviewed, one did not have proof of current first aid training.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2025
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“Screen time was observed in a classroom during nap time. The television was being used to play lullaby music but had moving graphics on the screen. This was corrected at inspection when the screen was turned off.”
Corrected during the visit
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
“The operation created CPR and First Aid Certification in an attempt to satisfy Minimum Standards training requirements. The certificate did not accurately reflect the training that was given.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2025
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that caregivers yell at children as a form of punishment.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2024
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a caregiver hit a child on the back of the should before pulling them down from climbing an outdoor structure.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2024
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that caregivers grabbed children by the arms as a form of punishment.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2024
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“Two caregivers did not know how many children they were responsible for. This was corrected when the caregivers recounted the number of children in their care.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2024
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
“Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that an incident report was not completed for a situation that placed a child at risk.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2024
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“One classroom was out of ratio with one caregiver caring for 19 children ages 3-4 years. The specified age group of the classroom was one caregiver to 15 children. One classroom was out of ratio with one caregiver caring for 33 children. The specified age group of the classroom was one caregiver to 22 children. This was corrected when additional staff members arrived and went into the classrooms.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2024
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 in a classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2024
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the operation did not report a situation placing a child at risk to Child Care Regulation.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2024
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
“In the older infant class (specified age 12-17 months), there were 10 infants (ages 12-17 months) napping with one caregiver. Naptime ratio cannot be reduced for children under the age of 18 months. This was corrected during inspection when another caregiver came into the classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation has had the building serviced by a fire inspection company, but the operation has not had a fire inspection since August of 2020.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2021
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Hutto, TX 78634 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Hutto, TX 78634 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Hutto, TX 78634 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Hutto, TX 78634 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Hutto, TX 78634 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
800 Hay Barn Ln, Hutto, TX
Hutto, TX 78634 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Hutto, TX 78634 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Hutto, TX 78634 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 18, 2019.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 4 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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.
201, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 990-2581 to ask.
(512) 990-2581.
20908 Burgan Path, Hutto, TX 78634.