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Texas records · WILLIAMSON County · HUTTO

The Learning Junction Early Education Center

Licensed Center in HUTTO, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued December 1, 2020

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
204 EVANS ST, HUTTO, TX 78634 4514
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
December 1, 2020
Operation number
1708059
Licensed capacity
34 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-05:30 PM
Conditions on permit
NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record26
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record1
Assessments on record2
Standards evaluated across those visits6,432
Citations recorded32
Record coversDecember 28, 2021 – September 24, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High16
Medium High13
Medium3

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionSeptember 24, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 558 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 18, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 31 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 10, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 255 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 16, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 417 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 10, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 101 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 21, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 154 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 8, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 121 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 12, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 217 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 28, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 293 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 25, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 236 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 25, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 69 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 29, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 144 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 25, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 148 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 19, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 215 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 21, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 194 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 27, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 314 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 3, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 14 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 10, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 27, 20251 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible forRisk level: High
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.

Correction verified by the state on February 10, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 10, 20253 citations recorded3 of 483 standards cited at this visit
746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting SheetsRisk level: Medium High
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.

Correction verified by the state on January 27, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of AgeRisk level: High
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.

Correction verified by the state on January 27, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or ToddlersRisk level: High
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.

Correction verified by the state on January 27, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 10, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 19 standards cited at this visit
AssessmentDecember 9, 20249 citations recorded9 of 11 standards cited at this visit
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a ChildRisk level: Medium High
While reviewing video footage for another investigation, a caregiver was not observed washing her own hands between each diaper change.

Correction verified by the state on December 10, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive DeviceRisk level: High
While reviewing video footage for another investigation, an infant was observed sleeping in an exerSaucer and an infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer.

Correction verified by the state on December 10, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to SinkRisk level: Medium High
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.

Correction verified by the state on December 10, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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 activityRisk level: High
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.

Correction verified by the state on December 10, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3415(1) - Employee Handwashing Before Eating or Handling FoodRisk level: Medium High
While reviewing video footage for another investigation, a caregiver was not observed washing her own hands before preparing meals.

Correction verified by the state on December 10, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing AreaRisk level: Medium High
While reviewing video footage for another investigation, a caregiver was observed not disinfecting the diaper changing mat between each use.

Correction verified by the state on December 10, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3317(1) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Sanitize EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
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.

Correction verified by the state on December 10, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
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.

Correction verified by the state on December 10, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video gamesRisk level: Medium High
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.

Correction verified by the state on December 10, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentNovember 26, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High
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.

Correction verified by the state on December 10, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportNovember 20, 202414 citations recorded14 of 18 standards cited at this visit
746.1003(4) - Director Responsibilities - Employees SupervisedRisk level: High
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.

Correction verified by the state on March 3, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal PunishmentRisk level: High
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.

Correction verified by the state on March 3, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and SanitaryRisk level: Medium High
Video footage showed a caregiver spraying Lysol around themselves while shaking a bottle for an infant.

Correction verified by the state on March 3, 2025.

746.3703(c) - Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled SubstanceRisk level: High
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.

Correction verified by the state on March 3, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or VaporizersRisk level: High
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.

Correction verified by the state on March 3, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All TimesRisk level: Medium
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.

Correction verified by the state on March 3, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.201(2) - Written Personnel PoliciesRisk level: Medium High
A caregiver failed to follow the operations smoke free and drug free section the personnel policies.

Correction verified by the state on March 3, 2025.

746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time outRisk level: High
Infants are being placed in a restrictive device as a form of discipline.

Correction verified by the state on March 3, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
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.

Correction verified by the state on March 3, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High
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.

Correction verified by the state on March 3, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or ExploitedRisk level: High
During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver abused and neglected children in care.

Correction verified by the state on March 3, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at RiskRisk level: High
The operation did not notify parents within the required 2 days when their child was placed at risk.

Correction verified by the state on March 3, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High
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.

Correction verified by the state on March 3, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1203(3)(C) - Janitorial dutiesRisk level: Medium High
While caring for infants a caregiver was observed washing dishes, sweeping, vacuuming and spraying disinfectant in the room.

Correction verified by the state on March 3, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 19, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionJuly 24, 20243 citations recorded3 of 557 standards cited at this visit
746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary EquipmentRisk level: Medium
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.

Correction verified by the state on August 7, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium
Two infants did not have infant feeding instructions available for review.

Correction verified by the state on July 25, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety StrapsRisk level: Medium High
One infant was sitting in a highchair without the safety straps fastened. This was corrected when the caregiver fastened the safety straps.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 26, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 696 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 8, 20221 citation recorded1 of 525 standards cited at this visit
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing SinkRisk level: Medium High
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 at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 28, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 636 standards cited at this visit

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