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Learn and Laugh Preschool

11715 Fm 2244, Austin, TX 78738 · Travis County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Learn and Laugh Preschool is a licensed child care center in Austin, TX, licensed for up to 43 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2019. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 18 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 45 citations, 7 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (23 of 45). 15 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 11% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #425 of 427 centers in Austin and better than 3% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 3%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#425 of 427 centers in Austin
7High risk
30Medium High risk
7Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
45 citations from 18 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 15 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 10, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 10, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 4, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundAug 20, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundAug 18, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 21, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 15, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 1, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundDec 16, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 15, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 18, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundDec 6, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 27, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundSep 20, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundSep 22, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundOct 26, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 23, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 12, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 29, 2021 · Inspection · no citationDec 15, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety23
Staff ratios6
Records & paperwork3
Training & qualifications3
Sleep safety3
Other standards3
Food & feeding2
Health & medication1
Supervision1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighSep 4, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The director could not provide a sanitation inspection for a second time.
Correction verified Sep 29, 2026
Medium HighSep 4, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
The playground mulch was observed to be less than an inch deep during the follow-up inspection.
Correction verified Sep 10, 2026
Medium HighSep 4, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment §746.3407(11)
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.
Correction verified Sep 10, 2026
Medium HighSep 4, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
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.
Correction verified Sep 10, 2026
Medium HighAug 20, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
The playground mulch was observed to be less than an inch deep.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2026
Medium HighAug 20, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
The playground fence was observed to have two entrapment and splinter hazards.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2026
HighAug 20, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
There was bug spray observed accesible to children.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 20, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily §746.4751(a)
Trash was observed on the playground while children were present.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2026
Medium HighAug 18, 2026Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
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.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2026
Medium HighAug 18, 2026Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment §746.3407(11)
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.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2026
Medium HighAug 18, 2026Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The director could not provide a sanitation inspection.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2026
Medium HighJul 21, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Exceeding Maximum Group Size -Ratio Meet §746.1611(b)
All classes of children at the operation were observed to be combined on the playground with one caregiver for 3-4minutes.
Corrected during the visit
MediumApr 1, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving §745.651(1)
One employee was observed to have an active background check after seperating from the operation.
Correction verified Apr 15, 2026
Medium HighApr 1, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
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.
Correction verified Apr 15, 2026
Medium HighApr 1, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required §746.1613(a)(5)
An additional person was not in the building during nap time.
Correction verified Apr 15, 2026
Medium HighSep 3, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
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.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2025
MediumAug 15, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
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.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2025
HighAug 15, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
Sanitizing equipment was within the child's reach in the infant room.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2025
MediumAug 15, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children §746.1701
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.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2025
HighAug 15, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children §746.3701(9)
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 15, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The annual Health inspection has not been completed since April.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2025
Medium HighAug 15, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
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.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2025
MediumAug 15, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit §746.4003(a)
The first aid kit was missing tweezers and thermometer.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2025
Medium HighAug 15, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
The loose fill on the playground was observed to be less than 1 inch in front of the large slide.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2025
Medium HighDec 13, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe §746.3701(5)
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.
Correction verified Dec 18, 2024
HighDec 13, 2024InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
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.
Correction verified Dec 18, 2024
MediumSep 27, 2024InspectionOther standards
Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance §746.203(2)
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.
Correction verified Oct 31, 2024
Medium HighSep 20, 2024InspectionOther standards
Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly §746.3407(10)
The illumination within the initial classroom appears to be malfunctioning and requires immediate attention.
Correction verified Sep 27, 2024
MediumSep 20, 2024InspectionOther standards
Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance §746.203(2)
There were no active liability insurance policy available for review. The most recent policy expired on 1/31/2024.
Correction verified Sep 27, 2024
Medium HighSep 20, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
There were no fire drills log avaiable for review.
Correction verified Sep 27, 2024
Medium HighSep 20, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily §746.4751(a)
There were many tripping hazards present in both play areas.
Correction verified Sep 27, 2024
Medium HighSep 20, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
Neither the director nor the caregiver had CPR and First Aid certification for review.
Correction verified Sep 27, 2024
Medium HighSep 22, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired §746.4751(c)
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighSep 22, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
There were several walls and equipment that needed cleaning or replacing. There were dead crickets throughout the building.
Correction verified Oct 12, 2023
Medium HighSep 22, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training §746.1301(a)(2)(A)
Trainings were not available during the inspection.
Correction verified Oct 12, 2023
HighOct 26, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Required Immunizations §746.613(a)
1 out of 4 children were missing some shots.
Correction verified Nov 4, 2022
Medium LowOct 26, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §746.901(4)
1 out of 4 staff was missing a notarized affidavit.
Correction verified Oct 28, 2022
Medium HighMar 23, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
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.
Correction verified Apr 6, 2022
Medium HighDec 15, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605
An 8 mo old child was combined in a room with a 3 year old child (exceeding 18 mo age gap).
Correction verified Dec 29, 2021
Medium HighDec 15, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner §746.3407(8)
A garbage can was observed to be full of garbage without a lid, and accessible to children.
Correction verified Dec 29, 2021
Medium HighDec 15, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children §746.1609
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.
Corrected during the visit
HighDec 15, 2021InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426
A child was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat. This was corrected when the child was removed from the seat.
Correction verified Dec 29, 2021
MediumDec 15, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
1 out of 4 staff files were not available for review.
Correction verified Dec 29, 2021
Medium HighDec 15, 2021InspectionSleep safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age §746.2405(2)
An 8 mo old, non walking infant was in a classroom (during naptime) without a crib for sleeping.
Correction verified Dec 29, 2021
HighDec 15, 2021InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
During an inspection, children were observed unsupervised during several incidents.
Correction verified Dec 29, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity43 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 8, 2019
DirectorLatasha Fowler
Phone5122942520
State operation #1684227

Common questions

Does Learn and Laugh Preschool take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Learn and Laugh Preschool’s hours?

7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Learn and Laugh Preschool accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Learn and Laugh Preschool cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Learn and Laugh Preschool for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Capital Area, which includes Austin, is $53.60 a day for infants, $51.60 a day for toddlers and $49.80 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Learn and Laugh Preschool had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 7 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 20, 2026: “Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Learn and Laugh Preschool compare with other daycares in Austin?

It is #425 of 427 centers in Austin by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 3% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Learn and Laugh Preschool last inspected?

Sep 10, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1684227 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.