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Buda UMC Childrens Learning Center

What the state has found

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State record — Texas HHSC

Last visit
April 30, 2025
On file
7 visits since November 2023 — all of them cited findings · 3 complaint investigations
Most serious
High — Seven of the eight files I reviewed did not have updated immunization records. · November 7, 2024

Texas HHSC describes each deficiency in writing and weights the standard behind it from high to low by the risk a violation presents to children. It publishes no inspection document.

Apr 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · April 30, 2025

746.3401(b) - Annual Sanitation Inspection - Conducted Local Sanitation Official · Medium High

Their Sanitation inspection was dated 10/26/2023. They will call and schedule an inspection for as soon as possible.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations · Medium

Of the six children's files reviewed, one did not have updated immunizations.

746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal · Medium High

Their last fire inspection was dated 9/13/2023.

State licensing record

Nov 2024 Complaint

Complaint · November 8, 2024

746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance · Medium High

A caregiver did not use positive discipline when she scared children into behaving properly by telling them that a monster lives in the daycare that will eat them.

State licensing record

Nov 2024 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · November 7, 2024

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement · Medium

Six of the eight children's files I looked at were missing their statement of good health from their family doctor.

746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information · Medium

None of the eight children files I reviewed had emergency doctor or hospital information.

746.613(a) - Required Immunizations · High

Seven of the eight files I reviewed did not have updated immunization records.

746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion · Medium High

One teacher did not have proof of her high school dipoloma.

State licensing record

Jul 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · July 17, 2024

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation · High

A new acting director was present without a background check. She left the operation during the inspection.

State licensing record

Jun 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · June 17, 2024

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation · High

There were 3 caregivers present at the operation who did not have background checks. They left the operation.

746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based · Medium High

Three caregivers had online training for CPR training.

State licensing record

Jun 2024 Complaint 2 findings

Complaint · June 13, 2024

746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge · Medium High

The director left her job suddenly and did not appoint someone to be in charge after she was gone for the day.

746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age · Medium High

Two classes combined for naptime and stayed that way the remainder of the day on 6/12/2024. Five children ages 3 to 5 years old were mixed with 9 children ages 14 months to 21 months old.

State licensing record

Jun 2024 Complaint

Complaint · June 7, 2024

746.3601(1) - Illness Preventing Care - Child Cannot Participate Comfortably · Medium

All four caregivers working on May 17th report that a child did not have their temperature taken even after being asked by the teachers and parent. By the time the parent picked up, the child's temperature was 104.

State licensing record

May 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · May 6, 2024

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional · Medium High

There was not an allergy action plan signed by a doctor for a child who has an Epi-Pen.

746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional · Medium

There were four infants without signed and dated infant feeding schedules.

State licensing record

Jan 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · January 10, 2024

746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours · Medium

The director did not her training record available for review during inspection.

State licensing record

Nov 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · November 1, 2023

746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced · Medium High

The fire extinguishers were last serviced in October of 2022.

746.5533 - 746.5533 carbon monoxide detection system installed · Medium High

There was no a carbon monoxide detector that was installed at the time of the inspection.

State licensing record

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How they teach

Play-based and faith-based

“We offer a loving, faith-based and small center.”

Who cares for your child

Rev Matt Cardona (Pastor) since 2022 and Melanie Taylor (Director), 10 years in early childhood.

Of 1,219 Austin-area providers, 39 publish how long a named staff member has been there; the longest tenure at each of those has a median of twenty years.

What it costs

$1,200 to $1,310 a month

Austin-area comparison hidden until they say which age this price is for.

Part time
$600 to $775 a month
Application fee
$100

A day here

Schedule
2 day, 3 day, or 5 day schedule

Details

5123124244

Website
bumccdc.org
Address
310 A San Antonio St
License
1787593, active
Established
2023

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How they teach

Who cares for your child

What it costs

  • Monthly tuition, Second price, Application fee — Checked July 2026 bumccdc.org

State record

From Texas HHSC’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.

A day here

Details

Medium means the middle half of Austin-area’s 928 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 62 to 153 children. Small is 12 to 61; large is 154 to 731.