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Little Explorers Development & Learning Center

2807 S JACKSON RD, Pharr, TX 78577-4491

Operation number:
887208
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:
153
License effective:
January 14, 2009
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9569929530
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 12 available inspections for Little Explorers Development & Learning Center from December 17, 2021 through January 16, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 14, 2025 and involved transportation.

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
12

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
4

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
4

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

12 total inspections vs 8 local median in 78577

Compared to 51 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.33
Local median
0.45

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
33%
Local median
20%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
33%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.33

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
There was no transportation emergency preparedness plan that provided caregivers with explicit instructions for managing emergencies.
Correction deadline
October 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5619 - Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies
Official code
746.5619
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A child was observed eating food from the table without a plate. Note: this was corrected by providing a plate to child that was being hold by caregiver so child would not flip plate over.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Official code
746.3317(6)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on DFPS investigation, a caregiver taped a child's shoes to feet to stop child from taking shoes off.
Correction deadline
June 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 25, 2024
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
It was observed during inspection a garbage bin in the Pre-K room was seen to not have a lid. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed the garbage bin from the area.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3123(2) - Special Handling Procedures for Get-Well Care - Garbage Covered
Official code
746.3123(2)