First Class Child Development Center 2
1215 Old Black Colony Rd, Buda, TX
5.0· 3 reviews
The Learning Experience
- licensed capacity
- 180
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $202
- year first permitted
- 2017
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About
About The Learning Experience
The Learning Experience is a licensed child care center in Buda, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 15, 2017, for up to 180 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 180 children
Hours
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
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 180 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Learning Experience has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hays 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 The Learning Experience
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 180 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2017
- License number
- #1654560
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 6, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
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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Jul 6, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
“The fire inspection was dated 6/30/2025.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2026
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“A caregiver did not have proof of education in their employee file.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2026
746.5405 - Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection
“The gas inspection was out of date.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2026
- May 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 30, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Jul 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“Their sanitation inspwction is dates 6/13/2024”
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2025
Aug 6, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
“The center's fire inspection was dated 1/26/2023”
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2024
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One child did not have an updated immunization record.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2024
- May 25, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 10, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 14, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“There were two children that were observed not washing their hands after getting a diaper change. Note: Caregiver quickly picked up the child and washed the child's hands after made aware that the child needed their hands washed.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2023
Show 15 earlier visits
- Sep 11, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 30, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 28, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 13, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“It was found during the investigation that the operation did not report an injury to a child that required medical attention to licensing within the required time frame.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2022
- Mar 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 25, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 2, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 9, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 8, 2021Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The operation did not report an incident to Child Care Regulation that involved a child being unsupervised for a short period of time.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2021
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“A child was briefly left unsupervised on the playground. This incident happened about 2 years ago.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2021
- Nov 3, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 8, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
“The operation is not fully following the meal patterns established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Child and Adult Care Food Program for all meals and snacks.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2021
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The operation did not have the annual certification form showing they reviewed the Consumer Product Safety recall list and ensured there are no unsafe products at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2021
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The operation does not have recent documentation of practicing monthly fire drills.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about The Learning Experience
Is The Learning Experience licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 15, 2017.
When was The Learning Experience last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 6, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Learning Experience had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 The Learning Experience care for?
180, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Learning Experience accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are The Learning Experience's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Learning Experience cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 523-8831 to ask.
What is The Learning Experience's phone number?
(512) 523-8831.
Where is The Learning Experience?
825 Main St, Buda, TX 78610. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids Academy, 0.1 miles away.