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MBC Explorers Child Development Center

600 W STERLING ST, Baytown, TX 77520-4553

Operation number:
839829
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Harris
Capacity:
100
License effective:
February 7, 2005
Hours:
06:45 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2814271725
Email:
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 13 available inspections for MBC Explorers Child Development Center from September 2, 2021 through August 5, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 30, 2025 and involved supervision.

Eight later inspections, from May 5, 2025 through August 5, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
13

6 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
10

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
7

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

13 total inspections vs 13 local median in 77520

Compared to 14 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.77
Local median
0.69

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
31%
Local median
31%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
31%
Local median
43%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.57

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: Supervision
Report finding
A child enrolled at the center was left inside by caregivers during a fire drill.
Correction deadline
May 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 12, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Two infant changing mats had tears in them and need to be replaced. The tears render the changing mat absorbent.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 26, 2024
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)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Five children's files evaluated were missing the address for emergency contacts.
Correction deadline
September 1, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 6, 2023
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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
I did not observe most recent fire marshal inspection available for review.
Correction deadline
September 1, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 5, 2023
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)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The baseboard in the toddler room is coming loose presenting safety hazard.
Correction deadline
September 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 30, 2023
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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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The first aid kit was missing a thermometer and tape.
Correction deadline
September 6, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 3, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Official code
746.4003(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two children with known allergies did not have a food allergy plan on file.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 13, 2021
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: Health or food records
Report finding
Five out of ten children were missing current immunization records.
Correction deadline
September 13, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 9, 2021
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
The director was missing annual training.
Correction deadline
September 9, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 3, 2021
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
One caregiver was missing annual training.
Correction deadline
September 9, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 3, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)