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Little Explorers Education Center

124 N 1ST ST, Hidalgo, TX 78557

Operation number:
1582597
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Hidalgo
Capacity:
55
License effective:
September 8, 2016
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9568005404
Email:
miriam_marentes@yahoo.com
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 26 available inspections for Little Explorers Education Center from April 19, 2022 through March 11, 2026.

15 inspections recorded violations, with 38 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 1, 2025 and involved staff training.

That higher-concern topic showed up in six inspections.

Three later inspections, from December 29, 2025 through March 11, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
26

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
38

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
25

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
4

Last 36 months

Local comparison

26 total inspections vs 11 local median in Hidalgo County

Compared to 417 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.46
Local median
0.73

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
50%
Local median
29%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
58%
Local median
38%

Repeated topics

This provider
4
Local average
0.89

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One personnel record reviewed, Caregiver does not meet education requierments.
Correction deadline
December 15, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Official code
746.1107(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Observed child sleeping in restrictive device.
Correction deadline
May 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 9, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426(a)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Observed child sleeping in restrictive device.
Correction deadline
May 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426(a)(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
It is determined that a child was present in operation with no admission information on file.
Correction deadline
June 13, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 26, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Official code
746.603(a)(2)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One record reviewed with a Health Statement indicating one will be obtained within 12 months of enrollment and was not obtained. Enrollment date showed 1/17/24.
Correction deadline
May 20, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Official code
746.611(a)(3)
Low concern: Staff training
Report finding
Certificate reviewed in file did not have documentation of how trainer met criteria to provide training.
Correction deadline
May 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.1329(b)(5) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications
Official code
746.1329(b)(5)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Caregiver who provides transportation does not meet caregiver qualifications.
Correction deadline
April 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 6, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1805(b) - Transportation Child/Caregiver Ratio - Children 2 Years and Older
Official code
746.1805(b)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A total of 14 children in operation. Infant observed to be grouped in a classroom with a child that exceeded the 18month age difference; the age difference in the room was 28months.
Correction deadline
April 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 6, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One record reviewed with a Health Statement indicating one will be obtained within 12 months of enrollment and was not obtained. Enrollment date showed 1/17/24.
Correction deadline
April 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 6, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Official code
746.611(a)(3)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Record reviewed with no curent transportation traning. A training was last dated 4/25/2022.
Correction deadline
April 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 6, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Official code
746.1316(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Drinking water was not avialble durring outdoor active play time.
Correction deadline
April 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 6, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
Official code
746.3301(f)(1)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Two children sitting in bucket seats were observed sleeping on bucket seat table while caregiver was doing janitorial dutties.
Correction deadline
April 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 6, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2505(1) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate
Official code
746.2505(1)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Observed a tablet held up with thumb pins on wall observed to be playing an animated video (Coco Melon) in room with children under two years of age present.
Correction deadline
April 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 6, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Official code
746.2207(a)
Low concern: Staff training
Report finding
Certificate reviewed in file did not have documentation of how trainer met criteria to provide training.
Correction deadline
April 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 6, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.1329(b)(5) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications
Official code
746.1329(b)(5)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
2 of the 4 records reviewed did not have current Pediatric CPR records on file. One record indicated it expired in 1/2025. One record was missing Pediatric CPR in file.
Correction deadline
April 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 6, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1301(a)(4)(A)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Based on DFPS investigation, a caregiver with a pending status on background checks was present in the operation caring for children.
Correction deadline
April 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Based on the preponderance gathered throughout the course of the investigation, it is determined that a staff present in operation did not have up to date trainings in pediatric CPR/First Aid at time of investigation and had been left to supervise children during operating hours.
Correction deadline
July 11, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1315(b)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Based on DFPS investigation, there were 5 infants in care with one caregiver.
Correction deadline
April 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
An 8mo old child was observed asleep in a swing and covered with a blanket.
Correction deadline
June 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 3, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426(a)(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A kidney table with bucket seats is missing safety straps for four of the seats. Three children were observed using the seats without the straps. Note: During inspection, children were moved to seats with straps.
Correction deadline
June 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Official code
746.4501(b)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One out of four staff files reviewed is missing orientation, pre-service and first aid training.
Correction deadline
June 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Official code
746.1301(a)(3)(A)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
There were a total of fifteen children present at the operation. In the toddler room; eleven children ages 15mo-11yo were combined in one room for naptime. Age difference was greater than 18 months. Note: During inspection, two children ages 15mo and 23mo were moved from toddler to infant room. Infant room then had a total of six children ages 7mo-23mo with one caregiver and one volunteer. Infant room became over ratio by one child.
Correction deadline
June 3, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Operational Policies were reviewed and the following is missing: (8) Suspension and expulsion policy (18)(a)(b)(c)(d)(g) Outdoor and Physical Activity Policies (19) Insect repellent and sunscreen policy
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 30, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Official code
746.501(a)(18)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Six staff files were reviewed. One file is missing copy of high school diploma or equivalent and attendance records. A second file is missing the translation / equivalence of a foreign high school diploma.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 30, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Low concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One of our six staff trainings records reviewed has certificates for trainings provided by the Director. The trainings were provided within two years after operation was issued an administrative penalty.
Correction deadline
July 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.1317(a)(6)(B) - Center not on probation, suspension, emergency suspension, or revocation in two years preceding or admin penalty
Official code
746.1317(a)(6)(B)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
One out of two designed Directors is not regularly present at the operation.
Correction deadline
June 28, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 30, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
Official code
746.1011(a)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Toddler room has an eight bucket seats table. Five out of the eights seats are missing the safety straps.
Correction deadline
June 28, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 22, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Official code
746.4501(b)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Transportation binder was reviewed and the following information is missing: -Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization form for three children. -Parent s names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for two children.
Correction deadline
June 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 22, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Official code
746.5617(a)(2)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A caregiver was caring for six children ages 5mo to 3yo. Age difference between youngest and oldest child is greater than 18months.
Correction deadline
July 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 2, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Last fire drill, smoke/CO detector and fire extinguisher checks were conducted on 04/23/2022. Note: During inspection fire extinguisher and smoke/CO detector were checked. Smoke Detector in the school-age room was not working but batties were placed.
Correction deadline
July 25, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One out five children's records reviewed is missing immunization records.
Correction deadline
July 25, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
A five month old child was awake and having a bottle in a swing, bottle was propped with a blanket.
Correction deadline
July 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
Official code
746.2419(3)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One out of five staff trainings records reviewed is missing training on Safe Sleep / Shaken Baby / Early Brain Development.
Correction deadline
July 25, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Official code
746.1309(d)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Sewage material was observed coming out of an outdoor pipe located within the operation's playground. There is garbage in the playground including trash bags and used plate/cup. There is a broken slide in the playground.
Correction deadline
May 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 10, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A staff member was present at the operation and caring for children without prior background check eligibility notice. The role of a volunteer changed to an employee over a year ago. Operation has not submitted a renewal background check with the employee's current role.
Correction deadline
April 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A staff member was present at the operation and caring for children without prior background check eligibility notice. The role of a volunteer changed to an employee over a year ago. Operation has not submitted a renewal background check with the employee's current role.
Correction deadline
April 24, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 25, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
There were five children in the toddler room ages 8mo-2yo watching toy story while eating a snack. There were 11 children in the prek room watching sherk while eating a snack. Two out of the nine children in the school-age room were playing games in their cellphones.
Correction deadline
April 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 25, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Official code
746.2207(c)(4)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
An infant-age child was left asleep and unsupervised in the infant room for approximately 35 minutes.
Correction deadline
April 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 25, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Official code
746.2401(7)