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Little Explorers Childcare

2313 TERI RD, Austin, TX 78744-1915

Operation number:
1707105
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Travis
Capacity:
49
License effective:
June 23, 2020
Hours:
07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
5126084254
Email:
littleexplorersatx@gmail.com

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 15 available inspections for Little Explorers Childcare from February 25, 2022 through August 6, 2026.

Six inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 3, 2026 and involved incident records.

Two later inspections, from June 10, 2026 through August 6, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
15

8 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
16

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
9

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

15 total inspections vs 9 local median in 78744

Compared to 17 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.07
Local median
0.3

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
27%
Local median
17%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
40%
Local median
26%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.41

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.

Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
This investigation found that there was an injury that was not reported to Child Care Regulation.
Correction deadline
July 31, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 6, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Official code
746.305(a)(2)
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Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
At inspection, the operation had not certified annually in writing the annual product safety recall form. This was corrected at inspection when the director reviewed and certified the product safety form and posted it.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 23, 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)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two children did not have current immunizations.
Correction deadline
October 30, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 24, 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)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver did not have annual Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials training.
Correction deadline
October 23, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 24, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Two caregivers were missing notarized Affidavits for Applicants for Employment. One caregiver was missing a signed orientation form. The director was missing an annual training certificate about allergy emergencies.
Correction deadline
January 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Three infants were missing updated infant feeding schedules for this month.
Correction deadline
January 20, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 16, 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)
Low concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director has completed her First Aid and CPR training, but she did not have a copy of her card here at the operation.
Correction deadline
January 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 15, 2023
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)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver was present who did not have a current eligible background check. The caregiver left the operation during the inspection.
Correction deadline
January 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 13, 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
The operation did not have a current annual health inspection.
Correction deadline
February 24, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 26, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Diaper changing materials were observed to be within reach of children in each room where diaper changes occur.
Correction deadline
March 2, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 31, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Official code
746.3501(6)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The rotating bike track does not have a use zone appropriate for this equipment. The track is on top of a platform that does not extend the required 6 feet for this equipment.
Correction deadline
March 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 31, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4813(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)
Official code
746.4813(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The gravel used as loose-fill for the wooden play structure is not maintained at 6-inch depth. The current measurement is about 3 inches deep.
Correction deadline
March 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 31, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram is not available in each classroom.
Correction deadline
March 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 31, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Official code
746.5207(b)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
The cots used for napping are not labeled to ensure use for individual children.
Correction deadline
March 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 31, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4503(c) - Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
Official code
746.4503(c)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
Correction deadline
February 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 2, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)