Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.02
- Local median
- 0.94
Lil Explorers School of Boerne
44 OLD SAN ANTONIO RD, Boerne, TX 78006-3412
- Operation number:
- 1690479
- Type:
- Licensed Center
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Kendall
- Capacity:
- 181
- License effective:
- May 7, 2019
- Hours:
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 8303314068
- Email:
- Rhonda@lilexplorersboerne.com
- Website:
- Lilexplorersboerne.com
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 45 available inspections for Lil Explorers School of Boerne from March 22, 2022 through June 5, 2026.
16 inspections recorded violations, with 46 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 21, 2026 and involved sleep safety.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 45
- Recorded violations
- 46
- Higher-concern violations
- 35
- Repeated topics
- 6
7 in last 12 months
11 in last 12 months
8 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
45 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in 78006
Compared to 20 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 41%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 36%
- Local median
- 44%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 6
- Local average
- 1.65
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
October 10, 2023February 10, 2025September 4, 2025April 20, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
July 22, 2024February 10, 2025April 30, 2025Hazardous access
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
June 10, 2024May 8, 2025September 4, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 4, 2025April 14, 2026Child guidance
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
July 22, 2024May 8, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
June 10, 2024September 4, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- An infant was observed sleeping in a crib with a mattress that was too small for the crib.
- Correction deadline
- May 21, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 5, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
- Official code
- 746.2409(a)(1)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A 6 mos old infant was observed sleeping on their stomach. Caregiver was asked how the infant was placed in their crib and stated on their stomach.
- Correction deadline
- May 21, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 5, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2427(a) - AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
- Official code
- 746.2427(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Two out of 10 child files evaluated were missing health statements upon enrollment.
- Correction deadline
- May 1, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 21, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
- Official code
- 746.611(b)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- One out of ten child files evaluated were missing updated health statements from the pediatrician after being enrolled for a year.
- Correction deadline
- May 1, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 21, 2026
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: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Two out of ten child files were evaluated. One child had a vaccination affidavit that expired 8/11/25. A second child's vaccination affidavit had partial exemptions noted but did not have a corresponding immunization record showing the vaccinations were received.
- Correction deadline
- May 1, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 21, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.613(c)(1) - Immunization Exception or Exemption on File and Verified
- Official code
- 746.613(c)(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Four volunteer files were evaluated and did not contain a documented orientation.
- Correction deadline
- April 24, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 21, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1403(a)(1)(A) - Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Orientation
- Official code
- 746.1403(a)(1)(A)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A storage closet in the restroom of the main house and an under the sink cabinet in the Sassafras room was unlocked. Both contained cleaning chemicals accessible to the children.
- Correction deadline
- September 5, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 9, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
- Official code
- 746.3701
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A child with a food allergy plan on file did not contain the parent's signature.
- Correction deadline
- September 5, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 9, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
- Official code
- 746.3819
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Two caregivers did not have a current first aid certificate on file. One expired 7/2025 and the second expired 8/15/2025.
- Correction deadline
- September 19, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 9, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
- Official code
- 746.1315(a)
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A child with a notarized vaccination affidavit on file did not indicate which vaccines the child was exempt from receiving.
- Correction deadline
- September 5, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 9, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
- Official code
- 746.613(b)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Two caregivers did not have a current CPR certificate on file. One expired 7/2025 and the second expired 8/15/2025.
- Correction deadline
- September 19, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 9, 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)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A sink cabinet in the Sassafras room had a broken safety lock allowing access to cleaning chemicals stored inside. An electric hot water heater in the closet of the Lavender room had a nap cot placed in front of it to prevent access. NOTE: During the inspection, the safety lock was replaced and a shelf was moved in front of the closet to prevent children from accessing the hot water heater.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
- Official code
- 746.3701
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- A caregiver was observed yelling at a group of children in the Lilac room in an attempt to have the children clean up.
- Correction deadline
- May 8, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 22, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
- Official code
- 746.2805(5)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The caregiver in the Hawthorne room with a specified age group of 2 year, provided an incorrect headcount of 11 children when asked. Upon review of the classroom attendance roster with the caregiver, it was determined there were 12 children in her care.
- Correction deadline
- May 8, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 22, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
- Official code
- 746.1205(a)(2)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper cream that did not belong to a child was applied during diaper changes.
- Correction deadline
- June 23, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 27, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3501(4) - Diaper Changing Steps- Parent's Written Permission for Powders, Lotions, Etc.
- Official code
- 746.3501(4)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A child was not thoroughly cleaned after having a soiled diaper.
- Correction deadline
- June 23, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 27, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3501(2) - Diaper Changing Steps- Cleanse Child with Individual Cloths
- Official code
- 746.3501(2)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 1 out of 10 child files evaluated for immunization records was missing an updated record.
- Correction deadline
- February 14, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 20, 2025
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: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The changing pad in the Sasafras room was a cloth material. NOTE: Changing pad was removed during inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
- Official code
- 746.3503(a)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The operation failed to maintain the cleanliness of a classroom where dirty toys, excessive clutter, dirt and dead insects were found throughout the room.
- Correction deadline
- August 20, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 12, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
- Official code
- 746.3407
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- A caregiver physically disciplined their own child who was enrolled at the operation.
- Correction deadline
- August 20, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 12, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2807 - Employees Discipline Own Children
- Official code
- 746.2807
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 5 out of 10 child files evaluated were missing addresses and phone numbers for emergency contact people listed on the enrollment form.
- Correction deadline
- June 21, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 12, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
- Official code
- 746.605(6)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- There is a broken window in the Dogwood room that is covered by cardboard.
- Correction deadline
- July 26, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 22, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
- Official code
- 746.3701
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 2 out of 10 child files evaluated were missing updated immunization records.
- Correction deadline
- October 20, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 11, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
- Official code
- 746.613(b)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The trash can in the Dogwood room did not have a cover preventing children from accessing the debris inside.
- Correction deadline
- April 19, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 4, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
- Official code
- 746.3407(8)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 4 out of 9 infant feeding instructions were not current in the Orange Blossom room. 5 out of 9 feeding instructions were not current in the Peach Blossom room. Feeding instructions were last updated in January and February.
- Correction deadline
- April 21, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 24, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
- Official code
- 746.2421(b)
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 2 out of 3 cats at the operation did not have a copy of their rabies vaccination on file. Note: The vaccination records were obtained during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3903(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
- Official code
- 746.3903(a)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- There was 1 loose outlet allowing children to potentially access the electrical outlet box in the wall and there were 2 outlet boxes exposed without covers in the Lavender room. A sink in the restroom between Hawthorn and Sassafras rooms was pulling away from the wall.
- Correction deadline
- April 20, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 4, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
- Official code
- 746.3701
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 1 out of 3 cats at the operation did not have a health statement on file. Note: The health statement was obtained from the veterinarian during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.3903(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
- Official code
- 746.3903(b)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 2 out of 10 child files reviewed needed updated immunization records. One child (9 mos) was missing their 3rd DTaP and 3rd PCV vaccine. One child (7 mos) was missing their 2nd Hep B vaccination.
- Correction deadline
- October 28, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 2, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
- Official code
- 746.613(b)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 4 out of 10 staff files evaluated were missing annual training hours. One caregiver completed 12/24 hours of training, one caregiver completed 18/24 hours of training, one caregiver completed 6/24 hours of training and the director did not have any training certificates available to evaluate.
- Correction deadline
- November 4, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 15, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
- Official code
- 746.901(5)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 1 out of 10 child files reviewed was missing a health statement.
- Correction deadline
- October 28, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 1, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
- Official code
- 746.611(b)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- A piece of drywall has been cut, resulting in exposing electrical wires that lead from a breaker box located in the Magnolia Room restroom. NOTE: This is a recite from investigation #2883999
- Correction deadline
- July 15, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 20, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
- Official code
- 746.3407(9)
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- The operation used poor judgment in allowing an 8 year old child in the kitchen.
- Correction deadline
- July 6, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 20, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
- Official code
- 746.1201(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- A child, age 8 years, was observed in the kitchen playing on an electronic device alone without direct supervision. The child was on the floor of the kitchen behind a metal shelf. The closest caregiver was in the front office. There was a curtain that was closed separating the kitchen and office area and preventing a caregiver from being able to see the child.
- Correction deadline
- July 6, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 20, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
- Official code
- 746.1203(4)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A caregiver that has a provisional background check had direct access to 4 children ages 6-12 months of age. NOTE: The caregiver was moved to another classroom with a caregiver that had an eligible clearance.
- Correction deadline
- May 3, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 17, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
- Official code
- 745.635(3)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- This is a recite: One classroom bathroom contained cleaning solution and wet floor mop pads within reach of the children 2 years of age.
- Correction deadline
- April 5, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 29, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
- Official code
- 746.3701
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- This is a recite: The playground with the tire climber and slides had soft surface measurements of 1/2 inch - 1 inch at the end of the slides and measurements of 2-5 inches under the climbing unit. The 3-4 year old playground measured soft surface areas under the rocking climbers between 3- 5 inches in 3 areas measured.
- Correction deadline
- April 15, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 29, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
- Official code
- 746.4907(d)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- This is a recite: 2 children had feeding schedules but were not signed by parents. 1 child's feeding schedule was last updated in Feb 2022.
- Correction deadline
- April 7, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 29, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
- Official code
- 746.2421(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operation had not recorded monthly carbon monoxide detector testing for January and February. NOTE: The assistant director was able to reference past calendar dates and enter the dates the units were tested during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5537(a)(3) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
- Official code
- 746.5537(a)(3)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The operation had not recorded monthly fire drills conducted for January or February. NOTE: The assistant director was able to update the emergency log using calendar dates of when the drills were conducted during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
- Official code
- 746.5205(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A fire extinguisher was found in a 3 year old classroom that was not mounted and placed over 5 feet off the floor on top of a cubby.
- Correction deadline
- March 23, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 5, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5305 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
- Official code
- 746.5305
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- One infant in the 3-6 mos room was found in their crib in a sleep sack that restricted the child's arms. A second child was found in their crib swaddled.
- Correction deadline
- March 22, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 5, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
- Official code
- 746.2428
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 6 out of 8 infants int he 3-6 mon classroom did not have a feeding schedule on file.
- Correction deadline
- March 25, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 5, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
- Official code
- 746.2421(a)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Two classrooms were found to have cleaning chemicals and sun tan lotion accessible to children in the restroom.
- Correction deadline
- March 22, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 5, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
- Official code
- 746.3701
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Two arch climbers were found on the preschool playground not attached to the ground and could be moved or lifted.
- Correction deadline
- March 25, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 5, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.4601(5) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored
- Official code
- 746.4601(5)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The preschool playground had less than 6 inches of fall zone surfacing under the climbing tires, stationary rocking climbers and arch climbers.
- Correction deadline
- April 1, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 5, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
- Official code
- 746.4907(d)