Josephine Mittchell
Hutto, TX 78634 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Learning Junction Early Education Center
- licensed capacity
- 34
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $202
- year first permitted
- 2020
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About
About The Learning Junction Early Education Center
The Learning Junction Early Education Center is a licensed child care center in Hutto, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 1, 2020, for up to 34 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 26 visits in the last 3 years and cited 31 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens 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
- 34 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 34 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Learning Junction Early Education Center 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 The Learning Junction Early Education Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 34 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2020
- License number
- #1708059
Summary
26 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 24, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 26 visits · 31 rules in all · 31 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 6
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Food and nutrition 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Other rules 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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See all 29 visits
- Sep 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 19 earlier visits
- Aug 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“Two caregivers did not know the number of children they were responsible for when asked twice. This was corrected when the caregivers counted the number of children and gave the correct number.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2025
Jan 10, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
“An infant under the age of 12 months was observed asleep in a play yard with a loose-fitting sheet. The infant was removed from the play yard at inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2025
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“An infant under the age of 12 months was observed asleep in a play yard with extra bedding. The manufacture instructions of the extra bedding stated, "Never use in a crib or play yard". The extra bedding was removed at inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2025
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
“An infant under the age of 12 months was observed asleep in a play yard with a pacifier string attached to their clothing. The pacifier string was removed during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2025
- Dec 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 9, 2024Visit9 rules cited
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
“While reviewing video footage for another investigation, a caregiver was observed not disinfecting the diaper changing mat between each use.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2024
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“While reviewing video footage for another investigation, a caregiver was observed using her cellphone on multiple occasions while caring for the infants in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2024
746.3317(1) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Sanitize Equipment
“While reviewing video footage for another investigation, a caregiver was observed preparing an infant’s food using a utensil to try the food and then using the same utensil to prepare the food on the plate. The caregiver was observed eating food off of a plate and then giving the infant the remainder of the food on the plate while using the same utensil the caregiver ate off of.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2024
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“While reviewing video footage for another investigation, a caregiver was not observed washing her own hands between each diaper change.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2024
746.3415(1) - Employee Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food
“While reviewing video footage for another investigation, a caregiver was not observed washing her own hands before preparing meals.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2024
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“While reviewing video footage for another investigation, an infant was observed sleeping in an exerSaucer and an infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 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
“While reviewing video footage for another investigation, a caregiver is observed exiting the classroom on multiple occasions in short durations while the infants are eating their food.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2024
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“While reviewing video footage for another investigation, a caregiver used bad judgement when attempting to move the diaper changing mat while an infant is on it. The caregiver is observed sitting on the floor with the diaper changing mat in front of them, picking the diaper changing mat up while an infant is on it and dropping it. The diaper changing mat was padded and landed up correctly however, the caregiver exhibited bad judgement when attempting to move it this way.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2024
746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
“While reviewing video footage for another investigation, a caregiver was not observed washing any of the infant’s hand throughout the day. The caregiver is only observed wiping the children’s hands and faces with wipes.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2024
Nov 26, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“While reviewing video footage for another investigation, a caregiver was observed inappropriately grabbing children by their arm when picking them up and moving them around the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2024
Nov 20, 2024Complaint investigation14 rules cited
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
“Video footage showed a caregiver spraying Lysol around themselves while shaking a bottle for an infant.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2025
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that it was not reported that a caregiver was using prohibited discipline and guidance on infants after the director observed video of the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2025
746.201(2) - Written Personnel Policies
“A caregiver failed to follow the operations smoke free and drug free section the personnel policies.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2025
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver left their purse on the floor of a classroom and accessible to infants.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2025
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver dropped an empty bouncer seat on the ground next to two infants on the ground. The bouncer seat did not hit the infants, however the caregiver exhibited bad judgement when attempting to move it this way. During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when the caregiver sprayed Lysol in the close proximity of infants. During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver did not use good judgement when they used their sleeve to wipe an infant's nose twice. Additionally, the caregiver did not wash hands after doing so.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2025
746.3703(c) - Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance
“During a DPFS investigation, it was found that a caregiver was under the influence of THC while caring for infants. The caregiver did not have a prescription for the controlled substance.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2025
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“The operation did not notify parents within the required 2 days when their child was placed at risk.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2025
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver abused and neglected children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2025
746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
“During a DPFS investigation, a caregiver admitted to smoking a THC vape pen in the infant classroom multiple times over multiple days. The vape pen was used in the classroom around the infant as a result an infant tested positive for cannabis.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2025
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver was roughly moving infants when they placed them in a highchair and when they removed them from bouncer seats or exersaucers.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2025
746.1003(4) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
“During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that the director was not appropriately supervising caregivers when a caregiver was observed on video walking out of a classroom leaving infants unsupervised multiple times.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2025
746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
“During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that parents are only allowed in the doorway of the operation, they are not allowed in the classrooms.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2025
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
“Infants are being placed in a restrictive device as a form of discipline.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2025
746.1203(3)(C) - Janitorial duties
“While caring for infants a caregiver was observed washing dishes, sweeping, vacuuming and spraying disinfectant in the room.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2025
- Nov 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 24, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“Two infants did not have infant feeding instructions available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2024
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“One infant was sitting in a highchair without the safety straps fastened. This was corrected when the caregiver fastened the safety straps.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
“The stationary equipment outside did not meet the required use zones. There was a wooden balance beam in the use zone of the ladder of the stationary equipment.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2024
- Sep 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 8, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
“During the walk through of the infant room, a feeding plate was observed in the sink used for hand washing. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the plate from the sink.”
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 28, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Learning Junction Early Education Center
Is The Learning Junction Early Education Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 1, 2020.
When was The Learning Junction Early Education Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 26 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Learning Junction Early Education Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 31 rules across 6 of 26 visits in the last 3 years; 31 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 Junction Early Education Center care for?
34, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Learning Junction Early Education Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Learning Junction Early Education Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Learning Junction Early Education Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 777-2588 to ask.
What is The Learning Junction Early Education Center's phone number?
(512) 777-2588.
Where is The Learning Junction Early Education Center?
204 Evans St, Hutto, TX 78634. The nearest other daycare we list is Angel Care Academy, under 0.1 miles away.