Little Explorers Education Center
Licensed Center · Mission, Hidalgo County, TX · Operation No. 1790783
Little Explorers Education Center holds a Full Permit issued July 17, 2024. In the state's 60-month public window it has 11 inspections on record with 17 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
July 17, 2024
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
46 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
1242 E Business Highway 83 Ste 3, Mission, TX 78572-9308
The 60-month record
11
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
17
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 3 · Medium High 10 · Medium 4 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 | Inspection | 4 |
| Jul 15, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 10, 2025 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jul 3, 2025 | Inspection | 2 |
| Jan 3, 2025 | Inspection | 3 |
| Jul 10, 2024 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jul 2, 2024 | Inspection | 4 |
| Jun 11, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Inspection | 1 |
| Feb 5, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 25, 2024 | Inspection | 1 |
Deficiency records
May 20, 2026 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Two out of six children's records reviewed are missing immunization records.
Corrected: June 3, 2026
May 20, 2026 Standard § 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Children's Products Certification form was last signed on 02/02/2025.
Corrected: May 27, 2026
May 20, 2026 Standard § 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Two out three staff training records reviewed are missing trainings on food allergies and communicable diseases.
Corrected: June 3, 2026
May 20, 2026 Standard § 746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Per operation, most recent fire inspection was conducted 12/2025. 12/2025 fire inspection report was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected: June 3, 2026
July 10, 2025 Standard § 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver was providing care for eight children in the infant room, ages 10mo-4yo. Age difference between youngest and oldest child exceed 18 months.
Corrected: July 10, 2025
July 3, 2025 Standard § 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One out of the two drivers for the operation does not have current transportation training.
Corrected: July 10, 2025
July 3, 2025 Standard § 746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
One caregiver was providing care for a total of 11 children ages 14mo to 7yo. One child 0-17mo, six children 18mo-4yo, and four children ages 5-13yo. Operation was over ratio by one child.
Corrected: July 3, 2025
January 3, 2025 Standard § 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One of six children's files reviewed is missing admission, date, special needs statement and school information.
Corrected: January 13, 2025
January 3, 2025 Standard § 746.5617(b) - Driver Has Current Driver's License
High Verbatim from the agency record
Transportation driver has an expired driver's license and is missing transportation training. Note: During inspection provider made plan for when school resumes next week. A different caregiver with current DL and training was designated as driver for the operation.
Corrected: January 3, 2025
January 3, 2025 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High Verbatim from the agency record
Last fire inspection was conducted on 12/23/2023. Note: Provider contacted the fire department during inspection. The inspector was requested, paid and scheduled for Monday 01/06/2024.
Corrected: January 13, 2025
July 10, 2024 Standard § 746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The sign in and out log was not maintained. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in.
Corrected: July 10, 2024
July 2, 2024 Standard § 746.2909(4) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There were several cots being used by the children during naptime that were next to each other without any space between them. -
Corrected: July 2, 2024
July 2, 2024 Standard § 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
High Verbatim from the agency record
A 4-month-old was asleep on a bouncer and was completely covered with a blanket.
Corrected: July 2, 2024
July 2, 2024 Standard § 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There was no appropriate lighting during nap time as it was pitch black in the two classrooms being used by the children.
Corrected: July 2, 2024
July 2, 2024 Standard § 746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There was no additional employee/caregvier in the building during nap time.
Corrected: July 2, 2024
March 21, 2024 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The kitchen door was open which is a safety hazard since there was a knife and scissors at children's reach. There was loose vent that was not replaced properly which poses a safety hazard if it falls. Corrected at Inspection: The kitchen door was closed, and the vent was placed back properly.
Corrected: March 21, 2024
January 25, 2024 Standard § 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There were 1-2 ceiling tiles with water stains in 4 classrooms.
Corrected: February 2, 2024
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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