3 were rated high or medium-high risk. All were marked corrected. Texas HHSC inspections since 2022.
Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours: The employee files were not available since the director was off and has the key to the drawer where employee files are housed.
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment: All children reported that a caregiver pinched them and all parents I spoke with reported talking with their children about the teacher pinching them.
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| Date | Inspection | Result | Findings | Open | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Jan 7, 2026 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Investigation of a report | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity: A child was left in the classroom while her classmates went outside for snack and playtime.
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Unlock in the report| Jul 30, 2025 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| May 2, 2025 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Investigation of a report | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Feb 27, 2025 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Investigation of a report (self-reported) | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Sep 9, 2024 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Sep 2, 2024 | Investigation of a report (self-reported) | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| May 1, 2024 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Feb 8, 2024 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Nov 17, 2023 | Investigation of a report (self-reported) | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Jul 20, 2023 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Sep 27, 2022 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Investigation of a report | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Sep 20, 2022 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| May 16, 2022 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| May 10, 2022 | Investigation of a report | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
Each finding links to its normalized violation type (all facilities with the same finding) and to the exact inspection.
| Date | Code | Severity | Status | Finding (source text) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | §746.805(3) Staff qualifications & clearances | Low risk | Corrected | Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours: The employee files were not available since the director was off and has the key to the drawer where employee files are housed. |
| Apr 30, 2025 | §746.2805(1) Staff qualifications & clearances | High risk | Corrected | Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment: All children reported that a caregiver pinched them and all parents I spoke with reported talking with their children about the teacher pinching them. |
| Jan 17, 2025 | §746.1205(a)(4) Supervision & ratios | High risk | Corrected | Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity: A child was left in the classroom while her classmates went outside for snack and playtime. |
| May 1, 2024 | §746.1311(e) Supervision & ratios | Medium risk | Corrected | Director Annual Training - Additional required topics: The director did not have training in three areas. She needed training on medication administration, allergy emergencies, and emergency preparedness. |
| Nov 17, 2023 | §746.305(a)(2) Health records & medication | Medium-high risk | Corrected | AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization: Facility failed to notify Child Care Regulations when a child was hurt while in care on 6/9/2023 and required medical attention. |
| Facility | Type | Operator | Capacity | Inspection findings | Last insp. | Dist. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Learning Experience Buda, 78610 | Child care center | — | 180 | No records | — | 0.2 km |
| Giggle and Grow Buda, 78610 | Child care center | — | 31 | No records | — | 0.5 km |
| Buda Umc Childrens Learning Center Buda, 78610 | Child care center | — | 70 | No records | — | 1.0 km |
| Buda Early Learning Center Buda, 78610 | Child care center | — | 61 | No records | — | 1.7 km |
| Buda Elementary Eac YMCA Buda, 78610 | School-age program | — | 119 | No records | — | 1.7 km |
| Kiddie Academy of Buda Buda, 78610 | Child care center | — | 195 | No records | — | 2.6 km |
| Source | Record | Facts | Evidence | Effective | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas HHSC Operations TX | 193495 | name, type, status, capacity, ages, hours, address, phone, subsidies | Verified | — | Nov 5, 2026 |
| us_census_geocoder US | 1019 MAIN ST STE A|BUDA|TX|7… | location Census Geocoder Non_Exact match: 1019 MAIN ST, BUDA, TX, 78610 | Corroborated | — | Nov 5, 2026 |
| tx_twc_subsidy_providers TX | 811052 | tx_rising_star_rating, accepts_cc_subsidy | Verified | May 13, 2025 | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905765342 | Verified | Apr 2, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905765341 | Verified | Mar 16, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905765340 | Verified | Jan 7, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905908502 | Verified | Jan 5, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905765339 | Verified | Jul 30, 2025 | Nov 5, 2026 |
Sources: Texas HHSC Operations, us_census_geocoder, tx_twc_subsidy_providers. Missing data never means no issue exists. Report a correction.