The Learning Junction Early Education Center
Daycare center in Hutto, TX. 204 Evans St, Hutto, TX 78634
About the program
The Learning Junction Early Education Center is a licensed daycare center in Hutto, Texas, on the state register since 2020. It is licensed for 34 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. The Learning Junction Early Education Center does not publish a fee schedule. 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.
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
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.
746.201(2) - Written Personnel Policies
A caregiver failed to follow the operations smoke free and drug free section the personnel policies.
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver abused and neglected children in care.
746.1003(4) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
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.
746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
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.
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746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
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.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
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 hand
746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
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.
746.3703(c) - Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance
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.
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Infants are being placed in a restrictive device as a form of discipline.
746.1203(3)(C) - Janitorial duties
While caring for infants a caregiver was observed washing dishes, sweeping, vacuuming and spraying disinfectant in the room.
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
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.
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
The operation did not notify parents within the required 2 days when their child was placed at risk.
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Video footage showed a caregiver spraying Lysol around themselves while shaking a bottle for an infant.
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
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.
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
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.
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
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.
746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
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.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
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.
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
While reviewing video footage for another investigation, an infant was observed sleeping in an exerSaucer and an infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer.
746.3317(1) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Sanitize Equipment
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.
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
While reviewing video footage for another investigation, a caregiver was not observed washing her own hands between each diaper change.
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
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.
746.3415(1) - Employee Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food
While reviewing video footage for another investigation, a caregiver was not observed washing her own hands before preparing meals.
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 activity
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.
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
While reviewing video footage for another investigation, a caregiver was observed not disinfecting the diaper changing mat between each use.
746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
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.
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
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.
746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
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.
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Two infants did not have infant feeding instructions available for review.
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
One infant was sitting in a highchair without the safety straps fastened. This was corrected when the caregiver fastened the safety straps.
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
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.
Getting there
204 Evans St, Hutto, TX 78634
Questions about The Learning Junction Early Education Center
Is The Learning Junction Early Education Center licensed?
Yes. The Learning Junction Early Education Center holds an active Licensed Center licence from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (licence 1708059), with a licensed capacity of 34 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has The Learning Junction Early Education Center had any inspection violations?
Texas records 31 violations for The Learning Junction Early Education Center in the last three years, 16 of them rated high risk by the state, across 25 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 The Learning Junction Early Education Center take?
The Learning Junction Early Education Center is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 6:30 am to 5:30 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does The Learning Junction Early Education Center cost?
The Learning Junction Early Education Center does not publish tuition. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees. The program accepts child care subsidy.
