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Learn and Laugh Preschool

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State record — Texas HHSC

Last visit
September 4, 2026
On file
13 visits since December 2021 — all of them cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
Most serious
High — There was bug spray observed accesible to children. · August 20, 2026

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.

Sep 2026 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · September 4, 2026

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High

The director could not provide a sanitation inspection for a second time.

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less · Medium High

The playground mulch was observed to be less than an inch deep during the follow-up inspection.

746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment · Medium High

The operation did not have the proper sanitation process for dishes. Multiple toys in the classroom and on the large playground were observed to have layers of debris during the follow-up inspection.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment · Medium High

The bathroom floor and baseboards had visible dirt marks. A bathroom ceiling tile appeared to have been molded with water stains.The kitchen floor appeared to have dirt marks on the ground and on the baseboards.

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Aug 2026 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · August 20, 2026

746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily · Medium High

Trash was observed on the playground while children were present.

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less · Medium High

The playground mulch was observed to be less than an inch deep.

746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children · High

There was bug spray observed accesible to children.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards · Medium High

The playground fence was observed to have two entrapment and splinter hazards.

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Aug 2026 Complaint 3 findings

Complaint · August 18, 2026

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment · Medium High

The toddler room classroom was observed to have chipping paint on the wall and the gate. The bathroom floor had visible dirt marks. A bathroom ceiling tile appeared to have been molded with water stains.There were three trash cans accessible to children.The kitchen floor appeared to have dirt marks on the ground and on the baseboards.

746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment · Medium High

The operation did not have the proper sanitation process for dishes. Multiple toys in the classroom and on the large playground were observed to have layers of debris.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High

The director could not provide a sanitation inspection.

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Jul 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · July 21, 2026

746.1611(b) - Exceeding Maximum Group Size -Ratio Meet · Medium High

All classes of children at the operation were observed to be combined on the playground with one caregiver for 3-4minutes.

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Apr 2026 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · April 1, 2026

746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required · Medium High

An additional person was not in the building during nap time.

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean · Medium High

Walls near sink was observed to have paint peeling and dirt/soap scum stains in the older infant room. Bathroom was observed to have soiled diapers child's water bottle, and toilet paper on the floor.

745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving · Medium

One employee was observed to have an active background check after seperating from the operation.

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Sep 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · September 3, 2025

746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained · Medium High

This standard was re-cited. The loose fill was not at the proper depth around the climbing equipment as required. The equipment is not in use at this time.

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Aug 2025 Licensing visit 8 findings

Licensing visit · August 15, 2025

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High

The annual Health inspection has not been completed since April.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment · Medium High

There is a piece of soft play equipment that is in the infant room that has become worn and torn and can no longer be sanitized properly.

746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained · Medium

Children recrods were reviewed and 4 records were missing the Parents rights, 2 records were mimssing the immunizations, 1 record was missing the health statement.

746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children · Medium

During inspection the caregiver had 10 children 9 that were 18m to 3 yr old with one infant, making the caregiver out of ratio with 12 or fewer children.

746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children · High

Sanitizing equipment was within the child's reach in the infant room.

746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit · Medium

The first aid kit was missing tweezers and thermometer.

746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children · High

During inspection of the playground there were 2 buckets of water observed on the playground that had material settled in the buckets and standing water, more than 8 inches, in the buckets accessible to children.

746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained · Medium High

The loose fill on the playground was observed to be less than 1 inch in front of the large slide.

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Dec 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · December 13, 2024

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

A crib that an infant was sleeping in had a bottle and a blanket it in with the infant. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the items from the infants crib.

746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe · Medium High

There were empty food cans (like what green beans come in) that were accessible to children. These cans could cut the children hands if they picked them up. This was corrected as inspection when the cans were removed.

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Sep 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · September 27, 2024

746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance · Medium

During the follow-up the liability insurance policy unavailable for review. The most recent policy expired on 1/31/2024. 9/27/2024-There still was no active liability policy available for review. Director stated she sent the notice to inform the parents of no liabilty insurance on the operation back in March 2024.

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Sep 2024 Licensing visit 5 findings

Licensing visit · September 20, 2024

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

Neither the director nor the caregiver had CPR and First Aid certification for review.

746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily · Medium High

There were many tripping hazards present in both play areas.

746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly · Medium High

The illumination within the initial classroom appears to be malfunctioning and requires immediate attention.

746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance · Medium

There were no active liability insurance policy available for review. The most recent policy expired on 1/31/2024.

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes · Medium High

There were no fire drills log avaiable for review.

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Sep 2023 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · September 22, 2023

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean · Medium High

There were several walls and equipment that needed cleaning or replacing. There were dead crickets throughout the building.

746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training · Medium High

Trainings were not available during the inspection.

746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired · Medium High

There were many tripping hazards present in both play areas. This was corrected when the director moved the toys and organized to eliminate tripping hazards.

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Oct 2022 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · October 26, 2022

746.613(a) - Required Immunizations · High

1 out of 4 children were missing some shots.

746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit · Medium Low

1 out of 4 staff was missing a notarized affidavit.

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Mar 2022 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · March 23, 2022

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment · Medium High

During the walktrhough, there were piles of items and clutter causing a tripping hazard and possible health and safety hazareds. The following items were observed and accessible to children: Pile of clothing and blankets. Stacked area of open plastic bins containing clothing and supplies. Some supplies are spilling out of the containers onto the floor covering the walking area. Shelves with a bottle of sode and can or pringles. Chairs, foam tiles and other items on the floor of the changing area. Rugs with visible dirt and trash.

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Dec 2021 Licensing visit 7 findings

Licensing visit · December 15, 2021

746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device · High

A child was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat. This was corrected when the child was removed from the seat.

746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age · Medium High

An 8 mo old, non walking infant was in a classroom (during naptime) without a crib for sleeping.

746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children · Medium High

One classroom was over ratio with one caregiver supervising 10 children ages 8mo-3 years old with a SAG of 18-24mo. This was corrected at inspection when additional caregivers returned from lunch.

746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children · High

During an inspection, children were observed unsupervised during several incidents.

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

An 8 mo old child was combined in a room with a 3 year old child (exceeding 18 mo age gap).

746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner · Medium High

A garbage can was observed to be full of garbage without a lid, and accessible to children.

746.901 - Required Personnel Records · Medium

1 out of 4 staff files were not available for review.

State licensing record

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Hours
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, 5 days a week

Details

5122942520

Website
learnandlaughpreschool.com
Address
11715 Fm 2244
License
1684227, active

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All checked July 2026.

State record

From Texas HHSC’s published reports, last checked October 11, 2026.

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Details

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