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Explorers Learning Academy

1700 N EASTMAN RD, Longview, TX 75601-3378

Operation number:
1732097
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Gregg
Capacity:
98
License effective:
June 29, 2022
Hours:
06:30 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9032367777
Email:
explorerslearningacademy030@gmail.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 37 available inspections for Explorers Learning Academy from January 5, 2022 through April 14, 2026.

11 inspections recorded violations, with 17 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 17, 2026 and involved child guidance.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two 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
37

11 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
17

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
9

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

37 total inspections vs 16.5 local median in 75601

Compared to 16 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.46
Local median
0.45

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
16%
Local median
23%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
30%
Local median
30%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.81

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.

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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the investigation it was found that a caregiver redirected behavior by physically holding a child's arms to pick up items for cleanup.
Correction deadline
March 26, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
Official code
746.2803(4)(C)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During the inspection only 3 personnel records were available out of 6 staff employed.
Correction deadline
January 9, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
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Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the walk through the infants were seen not strapped in to the table bucket seats as required by the manufacturer for safety.
Correction deadline
November 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 5, 2025
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the inspection an infants hands were not washed after a diaper change was completed.
Correction deadline
August 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the inspection infant diaper changes were observed. The infant's hands were not cleaned after having their diaper changed.
Correction deadline
July 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the insepction a caregiver was seen making a personal call on their cell phone while caring for children.
Correction deadline
July 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 7, 2025
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
This standard was found to be out of compliance through an investigation when it was determined an infant was left inside a restrictive device for more than 15 minutes.
Correction deadline
June 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Official code
746.2417(2)(B)
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Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
A copy of the operations policies were reviewed and were missing the parents rights information.
Correction deadline
February 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 11, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Official code
746.501(a)(20)
View official report
Medium concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operation added to the outdoor space on their playground without informing CCR. This was corrected at the inspection when the addition was reviewed.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Official code
746.301(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
During the inspection children's immunizations were observed. Out of 10 records 8 were out of date for their shot record.
Correction deadline
April 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Official code
746.613(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the inspection 10 children's records were reviewed. 7 of the records did not have the address listed for the emergency contact.
Correction deadline
April 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Only 11 hours of annual training were available for review during the inspection.
Correction deadline
April 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Official code
746.1311(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
When reviewing personnel files all employees reviewed who had been employed for at least 12 months were missing the required training topics.
Correction deadline
April 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Staff were questioned on active play routine with bad weather days, all staff stated they get active play by having the children play in their centers. Children could not go outside during inspection due to poor weather conditions.
Correction deadline
March 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2507(5) - Activities for Toddlers - Opportunities for Moderate to Vigorous Active Play
Official code
746.2507(5)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation had not reviewed and re certified their Children's Products Certification for the year. This was corrected at inspection when a walk through of the building and certification was completed.
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the inspection a caregiver was observed yelling at a child.
Correction deadline
May 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(5)
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Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The most recent inspection report from the application inspection was not posted during this inspection. This was corrected at the inspection when the operation printed it off and posted the form.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Official code
746.401(2)