Amber Care Daycare & Learning Center
Katy, TX 77494 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Learning Experience
- licensed capacity
- 208
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2020
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About
About The Learning Experience
The Learning Experience is a licensed child care center in Katy, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 8, 2020, for up to 208 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 24 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens 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
- 208 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. It lists: 6 weeks to 6 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Curriculum | L.E.A.P.® Curriculum |
| Staff | Owner and Center Director holds a Master's Degree in Education from The University of Texas in San Antonio |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (Transportation is provided (Katy Elementary School, Olga Leonard Elementary School, Robert and Felice Bryant Elementary)) |
| Languages | Spanish |
| Licensed capacity | 208 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 Harris County has a median price of $185 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$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for The Learning Experience
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 208 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2020
- License number
- #1695567
Summary
24 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 24 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Transportation 1
- Food and nutrition 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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- Sep 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 9, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Caregiver was observed to be out ratio with ten toddlers that are 18 to 23 months after nap time.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2026
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“Five out ten children's files did not have emergency medical authorization to transport completed on the admission form.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2026
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
“Two different vehicles that is used for transportation was observed to have broken seat belt buckles.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2026
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“Three caregivers in three different classrooms were observed to not wash the child's hands after a diaper change.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2026
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“One of ten children's files did not have immunization in the child's file.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2026
746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
“Six out ten staff files did not have photo identification in their files. Corrected at inspection - the assistant director was able to get copies of the six employees files that did not have photo identifications in their files.”
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 23, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 12, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 8, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Show 27 earlier visits
- Dec 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 17, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Dec 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
“The AM menu was observed to not be notated with the substitution for breakfast and AM snack. Corrected at Inspection: The director notated the menu with the substitution during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- Nov 20, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Nov 14, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation did not have an updated fire inspection, the last fire inspection was conducted on 11-13-2024.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2025
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“In all classroom through out the building floors and bathrooms were dirty. Paint is still chipped off the walls. On the playground the unitary surfacing is still missing. The operation has placed a lock on the container with the filters.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2025
Oct 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
“Caregiver was unsure of three children in the classroom ages, caregiver did not have an updated roll sheet for the class. Corrected: When the front office gave the caregiver an updated roll sheet for the classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
Sep 26, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“In classrooms in the building the walls and floors were dirty. Paint is chipped off the wall. In the make believe boulevard classroom the ceiling tiles were coming down. On the playground the unitary surface had parts missing. A chest container on the playground did not have a lock on it for children to not have access to the filters in the container.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2025
Jul 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“A light on the ground floor of the indoor active play area was detached from the wall and showing exposed wires.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2025
Jan 22, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2025
- Sep 16, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 1, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 29, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 20, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 14, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 17, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 23, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Two classrooms were out of ratio at the time of inspection. The infant classroom was over ratio by one infant and the two year old classroom was over ratio by four children. Note: children moved classrooms when additional caregivers arrived to the center to correct the ratios at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
Jun 29, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“A caregiver at the operation was found to have physically abused a child when two nail prints and a bruise were identified on the child's arm.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2022
- Jun 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 1, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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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 January 8, 2020.
When was The Learning Experience last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 24 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Learning Experience had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 7 of 24 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 The Learning Experience care for?
208, 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?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
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 (281) 665-2500 to ask.
What is The Learning Experience's phone number?
(281) 665-2500.
Where is The Learning Experience?
25785 Katy Fwy Ste 700, Katy, TX 77494. The nearest other daycare we list is Mark A Chapman YMCA, 0.4 miles away.