Learn and Laugh Preschool
Daycare center in Austin, TX. 11715 Fm 2244, Austin, TX 78738
About the program
Learn and Laugh Preschool is a licensed daycare center in Austin, Texas, on the state register since 2019. It is licensed for 43 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Learn and Laugh Preschool provides full-time and part-time care for infants with in-house meals and a student-driven curriculum.
The program follows a play-based approach and includes meals.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Learn and Laugh Preschool does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,225 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →Most violations are record-keeping, training or maintenance items, and nearly every program has some. Read what each one was and how fast it was fixed. Texas rates every standard from Low to High by the harm a breach could cause, and records the date each violation was corrected. The narrative is the inspector's own.
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The playground fence was observed to have two entrapment and splinter hazards.
746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
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
The director could not provide a sanitation inspection.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The playground mulch was observed to be less than an inch deep.
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746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
There was bug spray observed accesible to children.
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Trash was observed on the playground while children were present.
746.1611(b) - Exceeding Maximum Group Size -Ratio Meet
All classes of children at the operation were observed to be combined on the playground with one caregiver for 3-4minutes.
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
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.
746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
An additional person was not in the building during nap time.
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
One employee was observed to have an active background check after seperating from the operation.
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
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.
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The loose fill on the playground was observed to be less than 1 inch in front of the large slide.
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
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.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The annual Health inspection has not been completed since April.
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
The first aid kit was missing tweezers and thermometer.
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Sanitizing equipment was within the child's reach in the infant room.
746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
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.
746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
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.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
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
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.
746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
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.
746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
The illumination within the initial classroom appears to be malfunctioning and requires immediate attention.
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
There were many tripping hazards present in both play areas.
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Neither the director nor the caregiver had CPR and First Aid certification for review.
746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
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
There were no fire drills log avaiable for review.
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Trainings were not available during the inspection.
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
There were several walls and equipment that needed cleaning or replacing. There were dead crickets throughout the building.
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
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.
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
1 out of 4 children were missing some shots.
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
1 out of 4 staff was missing a notarized affidavit.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
1 out of 4 staff files were not available for review.
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
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.
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
A garbage can was observed to be full of garbage without a lid, and accessible to children.
746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
An 8 mo old, non walking infant was in a classroom (during naptime) without a crib for sleeping.
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
An 8 mo old child was combined in a room with a 3 year old child (exceeding 18 mo age gap).
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
During an inspection, children were observed unsupervised during several incidents.
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A child was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat. This was corrected when the child was removed from the seat.
What parents say
Amazing Preschool in Austin! My son is very happy here. The owners go above and beyond for the kids here. Minnie is awesome with the babies. I know my son is in good hands while I’m at work & school. Everything is extremely clean and very organized. Very happy with Learn and Laugh Preschool. Highly recommend.
Kaitlyn Douglas · 5/5 on Google · 7 years agoMe and my son absolutely love this preschool!!!! My son has been attending this school for a little over 1 year and a half and he has learned so much! The owner and teachers have all been amazing. They have all shown great love and attention towards my child! I know that he is in great hand when I am unable to be with him, plus they have cameras for you too see!
Shell Bell · 5/5 on Google · 7 years agoAs a single dad raising an 8 month old, life can be uncertain and difficult. Learn and laugh are anything but. The staff responds promptly to my barrage of texts for updates and my daughter is genuinely excited when I drop her off in the mornings. While she’s not old enough to talk, The ear to ear smile and uncontrollable waiving of hand are the only indicators I need from her to tell me if she enjoys her time there.
James Scarrella · 5/5 on Google · 7 years agoMy son has gone to Learn and Laugh for two years. He loves it! He has learned so much these past years. Everyday he comes home and tells me something he has learned. They do so many fun activities, and have a great playground! The owners are so great, and always cheerful. Not to mention, they get my son to eat food that he won't even eat at home!
Mariah Aguilar · 5/5 on Google · 7 years agoGetting there
11715 Fm 2244, Austin, TX 78738
Questions about Learn and Laugh Preschool
Is Learn and Laugh Preschool licensed?
Yes. Learn and Laugh Preschool holds an active Licensed Center licence from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (licence 1684227), with a licensed capacity of 43 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Learn and Laugh Preschool had any inspection violations?
Texas records 31 violations for Learn and Laugh Preschool in the last three years, 4 of them rated high risk by the state, across 18 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 4. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does Learn and Laugh Preschool take?
Learn and Laugh Preschool is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 7 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Learn and Laugh Preschool cost?
Learn and Laugh Preschool does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees. The program accepts child care subsidy.
