Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.44
- Local median
- 1.26
Little Explores Academy and Daycare
5711 N LA HOMA RD, Mission, TX 78574-5295
- Operation number:
- 1698360
- 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:
- 30
- License effective:
- July 6, 2020
- Hours:
- 07:00 AM-07:00 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat
- Phone:
- 9565985027
- Email:
- littleexplorers84@gmail.com
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 25 available inspections for Little Explores Academy and Daycare from June 29, 2022 through February 25, 2026.
13 inspections recorded violations, with 36 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 23, 2026 and involved facility condition.
That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.
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
- 25
- Recorded violations
- 36
- Higher-concern violations
- 27
- Repeated topics
- 3
2 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
25 total inspections vs 10 local median in 78574
Compared to 20 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 52%
- Local median
- 46%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 52%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 1.7
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
January 29, 2025January 23, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 29, 2025January 23, 2026Sleep safety
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 18, 2023January 29, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The director did not have current training in Transportation Safety. The transportation training certificate available for review had a date of completion 10/1/2024.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 27, 2026
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)
Medium concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- Child Care Regulation was not notified before making changes to the infant room space. The infant room was switched with a Pre-K room.
- Correction deadline
- January 26, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 25, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
- Official code
- 746.301(2)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- A caregiver counted in child/caregiver ratio did not have current training in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The training certificate available for review had a renewal date of 10/2025.
- Correction deadline
- January 30, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 27, 2026
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 training
- Report finding
- A caregiver counted in child/caregiver ratio did not have current training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. The training certificate available for review had a renewal date of 10/2025.
- Correction deadline
- January 30, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 27, 2026
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: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The diaper changing mat in the toddler room and Pre-k room were observed torn.
- Correction deadline
- January 26, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 25, 2026
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)
Low concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- A caregiver's pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training certificate was not available for review during the inspection.
- Correction deadline
- January 26, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 29, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Low
- Report section
- 746.1329(c)(2) - Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests
- Official code
- 746.1329(c)(2)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Both director's were missing annual training on the following topics: (1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with 746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); (4) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (6) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
- Correction deadline
- February 14, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 7, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
- Official code
- 746.1311(e)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- A caregiver was missing annual training for training year 10/30/2023-10/29/2024 on the following topics: (1)Emergency preparedness; (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3)Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with ?746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
- Correction deadline
- February 14, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 7, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
- Official code
- 746.1309(e)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Two infants were asleep on a restrictive device (floor bouncer) for an undetermined amount of time in the infant room.
- Correction deadline
- January 29, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 11, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
- Official code
- 746.2426(a)(2)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The diaper changing mat in the infant room and toddler room were observed torn.
- Correction deadline
- January 31, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 1, 2025
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)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Two of four children's files reviewed did not have the children's current immunization record. NOTE: One of the children's current immunization record was obtained during the inspection.
- Correction deadline
- February 7, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 4, 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: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The fire inspection report was not available for review.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 5, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
- Official code
- 746.801(11)
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: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- During nap time, the mats were arranged right next to each other with no walk and work space for caregivers between each mat.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
- Official code
- 746.2909(3)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- A caregiver was using a cell phone while caring for a group of children.
- Correction deadline
- September 18, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 25, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
- Official code
- 746.1203(3)(D)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- There was no current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on 06/09/22.
- Correction deadline
- June 28, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 26, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
- Official code
- 746.5101(a)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A staff member interacted with children and present during transportation route prior to operation receiving background check eligibility notice.
- Correction deadline
- March 22, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 23, 2023
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: Facility condition
- Report finding
- There was a small opening/gap on the bottom of a section of the chain link fence in the outdoor play area.
- Correction deadline
- March 21, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 28, 2023
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 child was placed in a highchair by a caregiver for biting a child.
- Correction deadline
- March 17, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 21, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
- Official code
- 746.2805(8)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A 7 month old was asleep in a crib in which the sheet did not completely cover the mattress.
- Correction deadline
- March 1, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 7, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
- Official code
- 746.2409(a)(2)
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The current health/sanitation inspection report was not available for review.
- Correction deadline
- March 3, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 2, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
- Official code
- 746.801(12)
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- There was no emergency medical transport and treatment authorization form for twelve children who are transported from school to the childcare operation. Corrected at Inspection: Copies of the emergency medical transport and treatment authorization were placed in the transportation binder.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 23, 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)
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The transportation vehicle was observed with trash (candy wrappers, snack crumbs, and on AA battery) on the floor. Note: The trash was picked up during the inspection.
- Correction deadline
- February 23, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 1, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
- Official code
- 746.5603(c)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- One cockroach was observed crawling on the wall in the infant classroom.
- Correction deadline
- February 24, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 1, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
- Official code
- 746.3407
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- Recite: There was one caregiver caring for 6 infants. The specified age for the group was 12-17months which allows 5 infants to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.
- Correction deadline
- July 19, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 27, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
- Official code
- 746.1601
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Two personnel records were not available for review. The current fire inspection was now available for review. The infant feeding instructions for one infant was now available for review.
- Correction deadline
- July 13, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 19, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
- Official code
- 746.801(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- A caregvier did not have a current CPR training.
- Correction deadline
- July 13, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 12, 2022
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: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Recite: Loose fill surfacing (mulch) was not observed to be maintained at the proper depth for a play structure in the outdoor play area. The dirt and grass underneath the mulch was visible.
- Correction deadline
- July 13, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 12, 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)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- There was one caregiver caring for 6 infants. The specified age for the group was 12-17months which allows 5 infants to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.
- Correction deadline
- July 11, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 19, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
- Official code
- 746.1601
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- There was no adequate lighting during nap time for a school age group of children. The children were sharing a blanket and the caregiver was unable to see them because of the darkness in the room. Note: A lamp was turned on in the room for appropriate lighting.
- Correction deadline
- July 11, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 19, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
- Official code
- 746.2911
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The play yards were observed with plywood on the bottom for support. The play yards were not labeled with the infant s name. Note: The play yards were labeled, and the plywood boards were removed from the play yards.
- Correction deadline
- June 29, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 8, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2411(1) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Use and Clean According to Manufacturer's Instructions
- Official code
- 746.2411(1)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- There was a bucket of water in the kitchen area which is in an open area and accessible to the children in care.
- Correction deadline
- June 29, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 8, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.3701(8) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
- Official code
- 746.3701(8)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The staff personnel records were not available for review. The current fire inspection was not available for review. The infant feeding instructions for one infant was not available for review.
- Correction deadline
- July 1, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 11, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
- Official code
- 746.801(1)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- There were cleaning supplies accessible to the children in care. There was liquid cleaner, Pine-Sol, on the floor in front of the water dispenser used by the children. There was a bleach container on top of the water sink used by the children. Note: The cleaning supplies were removed.
- Correction deadline
- June 29, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 8, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
- Official code
- 746.3407(12)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- A group of children were watching a movie during snack time.
- Correction deadline
- June 29, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 8, 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: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The main entrance exit door was locked during operating hours.
- Correction deadline
- June 29, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 8, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
- Official code
- 746.5209(c)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Loose fill surfacing (mulch) was not observed to be maintained at the proper depth for a play structure in the outdoor play area. The dirt and grass underneath the mulch was visible.
- Correction deadline
- July 1, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 11, 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)