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The Little Hippo

301 Main Hippo Drive, Hutto, TX 78634
licensed capacity
110
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$202
year first permitted
2021
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About The Little Hippo

The Little Hippo is a licensed child care center in Hutto, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 4, 2021, for up to 110 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:35 AM to 5:40 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:35 AM to 5:40 PM
Licensed capacity
110 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:35 AM to 5:40 PM
Tuesday6:35 AM to 5:40 PM
Wednesday6:35 AM to 5:40 PM
Thursday6:35 AM to 5:40 PM
Friday6:35 AM to 5:40 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity110 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Little Hippo 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.
Williamson County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for The Little Hippo

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
110 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2021
License number
#1724216
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 4, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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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  1. Jun 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 21, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Dec 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      “Out of 10 records reviewed, 9 caregivers did not have proof of current first aid training. All 10 caregivers had proof of current CPR training.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2025

  6. Feb 5, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Mar 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used

      “The operation had an expired epinephrine auto injector for a child with a food allergy.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2024

  8. May 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about The Little Hippo

Is The Little Hippo licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 4, 2021.

When was The Little Hippo last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Little Hippo had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Little Hippo care for?

110, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does The Little Hippo accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are The Little Hippo's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:35 AM to 5:40 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Little Hippo cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (737) 327-5308 to ask.

What is The Little Hippo's phone number?

(737) 327-5308.

Where is The Little Hippo?

301 Main Hippo Drive, Hutto, TX 78634.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).