At a Glance
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About The Learning Experience Southwest Austin
The Learning Experience Southwest Austin
The Learning Experience Southwest Austin provides a structured, academic environment led by Director Snehal Bhakta. The facility implements the proprietary L.E.A.P. (Learning Experience Academic Program) curriculum, which blends hands-on play with a focus on STEAM, literacy, and social skills. Classrooms are designed to be bright and engaging, utilizing technology and interactive learning boards to prepare students for kindergarten and beyond. Parents frequently highlight the school’s commitment to transparency through a dedicated mobile app, where teachers share daily notes and photos. The center serves children starting at six weeks old and includes balanced meals and snacks in its full-day programs. With secured entry points and background-checked staff, the program emphasizes safety and consistency for families in the Highway 290 corridor.
What Parents Say
5 reviews from parents
The Learning Experience – Southwest Austin has been fantastic for our family. Our daughter started here just before she turned one, and the staff has been consistently warm, communicative, and genuinely caring. The center is clean, organized, and clearly run by people who take pride in what they do. We feel confident in the care she receives and highly recommend this location.
We’ve had our daughter at this daycare since she was 2 years old, and now at 4+, we can honestly say it’s been one of the best decisions we’ve made for her early years. She absolutely loves being there, and it’s easy to see why - the environment is warm, nurturing, and full of positive energy. Ms. Snehal has been the kindest, most considerate, and incredibly accommodating person, no matter how busy she might be. Her genuine care for the children and families truly shines through. The teachers are wonderful, a special shoutout to Rueben and Anna, who always go the extra mile to ensure every child feels comfortable, cared for, and encouraged. Their dedication to making sure each child is happy, learning, and thriving is so evident. We’ve seen our daughter grow in confidence, social skills, and curiosity thanks to the thoughtful activities, creative learning experiences, and the loving guidance from all the staff. The communication from the team is excellent, and we always feel connected to what our daughter is learning and experiencing throughout the day. It’s rare to find a place that feels like a true second home for your child, but that’s exactly what this daycare has been for us. We’re beyond grateful for everything they’ve done, and we can’t recommend them highly enough.
I cannot say enough wonderful and positive things about TLE Southwest - they are an incredible institution and truly care about every little one that they serve. Leaving your infant in the care of someone else is extremely scary and gut-wrenching, but the staff and teachers at TLE were so calm, kind, trusting, loving, and understanding. The facility and classrooms are spotless (which seems impossible with children running around!), and they implement and follow all of the best-in-class safety standards. Our son thrived there, and seemed genuinely happy. The ONLY reason we left is because of the commute, but had we lived closer we would have gladly kept our son enrolled throughout his childhood until Kindergarten. Thank you to everyone at TLE for everything you do for the littles!
Communication is excellent—the teachers keep us updated with daily notes and photos, which gives us peace of mind while we’re at work. It’s clear that the staff put a lot of thought into creating a nurturing environment where kids can grow socially, emotionally, and academically. There are lots of activities, too. Thank you Ms. Snehal, Cece, Latoya, Jessica and Milly. ❤️ and other teachers. Appreciate your guidance. I highly recommend TLE to any parent looking for a loving, and enriching place for their little one!
We are so grateful for The Learning Experience and how much growth our daughter has shown since she started here. From Ms. Jessica who always greets our family with a warm smile every morning, to the support we have received from Ms. Snehal, we have loved our experience here. When we started here, our daughter's teachers, Ms. Millie and Ms. Ceci who are wonderful humans and educators, and we can't say enough good things about them were so amazing with her. They were patient, kind, loving and they truly impacted our daughter's growth and development. We love TLE and we know that our daughter is safe, cared for, and loved when she is here.
Web Report
Aggregated insights from public records & parent discussions
Safety Record
As of March 2025, the facility's property at 7814 US-290 was under a third 'Notice of Violation' from the City of Austin Watershed Protection Department for a non-compliant pond area with excessive vegetative overgrowth. State records show the center (License #1729085) has a capacity of 193 children and maintains secured entrances and background-checked staff. No news reports of major safety incidents or closures were found.
Parent Reputation
The center has a highly positive reputation among parents, maintaining a 4.9/5-star rating on Google based on 85 reviews. Common themes in feedback include praise for the nurturing environment, effective communication via the parent app, and strong curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten. Some parents have noted concerns regarding occasional tuition adjustments.
Staff Insights
Employee feedback from online platforms suggests a corporate-driven culture with a heavy emphasis on TLE branding and characters. While job descriptions highlight a focus on 'ambassadors of happiness' and professional development, some reviews mention challenges with managing children with high behavioral needs and a lack of support for 1:1 care in those instances.





