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Texas HHSC records list 15 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated March 11, 2026.
The same records list 22 cited deficiencies dated June 3, 2024 to December 1, 2025 (HHSC risk levels: 4 High, 11 Medium High, 5 Medium, 2 Low).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 22 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 22 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 22 cited deficiencies for Little Explorers Education Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (4 High, 11 Medium High, 5 Medium, 2 Low).
Records list 15 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-03-11.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 4 |
| Medium High | 11 |
| Medium | 5 |
| Medium Low | 0 |
| Low | 2 |
| Unknown | 0 |
HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.
2025-12-01 · 746.1107(2) · Medium High
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
One personnel record reviewed, Caregiver does not meet education requierments.
Correction date recorded: 2025-12-15
2025-05-28 · 746.2426(a)(1) · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Observed child sleeping in restrictive device.
Correction date recorded: 2025-05-28
2025-05-16 · 746.2426(a)(1) · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Observed child sleeping in restrictive device.
Correction date recorded: 2025-05-16
2025-12-01 · 746.1107(2) · Medium High
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-15. Correction verified: 2025-12-29.
One personnel record reviewed, Caregiver does not meet education requierments.
2025-05-28 · 746.2426(a)(1) · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-28. Correction verified: 2025-06-09.
Observed child sleeping in restrictive device.
2025-05-16 · 746.2426(a)(1) · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-16. Correction verified: 2025-05-28.
Observed child sleeping in restrictive device.
2025-05-15 · 746.603(a)(2) · Medium
Children's Records - Admission Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-13. Correction verified: 2025-06-26.
It is determined that a child was present in operation with no admission information on file.
2025-05-06 · 746.1329(b)(5) · Low
Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-06. Correction verified: 2025-05-16.
Certificate reviewed in file did not have documentation of how trainer met criteria to provide training.
2025-05-06 · 746.611(a)(3) · Medium
Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-20. Correction verified: 2025-05-07.
One record reviewed with a Health Statement indicating one will be obtained within 12 months of enrollment and was not obtained. Enrollment date showed 1/17/24.
2025-04-28 · 746.1329(b)(5) · Low
Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-28. Correction verified: 2025-05-06.
Certificate reviewed in file did not have documentation of how trainer met criteria to provide training.
2025-04-28 · 746.3301(f)(1) · Medium High
Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-28. Correction verified: 2025-05-06.
Drinking water was not avialble durring outdoor active play time.
2025-04-28 · 746.1301(a)(4)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-28. Correction verified: 2025-05-06.
2 of the 4 records reviewed did not have current Pediatric CPR records on file. One record indicated it expired in 1/2025. One record was missing Pediatric CPR in file.
2025-04-28 · 746.1605(1) · Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-28. Correction verified: 2025-05-06.
A total of 14 children in operation. Infant observed to be grouped in a classroom with a child that exceeded the 18month age difference; the age difference in the room was 28months.
2025-04-28 · 746.611(a)(3) · Medium
Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-28. Correction verified: 2025-05-06.
One record reviewed with a Health Statement indicating one will be obtained within 12 months of enrollment and was not obtained. Enrollment date showed 1/17/24.
2025-04-28 · 746.1316(a) · Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-28. Correction verified: 2025-05-06.
Record reviewed with no curent transportation traning. A training was last dated 4/25/2022.
2025-04-28 · 746.2207(a) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-28. Correction verified: 2025-05-06.
Observed a tablet held up with thumb pins on wall observed to be playing an animated video (Coco Melon) in room with children under two years of age present.
2025-04-28 · 746.2505(1) · Medium High
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-28. Correction verified: 2025-05-06.
Two children sitting in bucket seats were observed sleeping on bucket seat table while caregiver was doing janitorial dutties.
2025-04-28 · 746.1805(b) · Medium High
Transportation Child/Caregiver Ratio - Children 2 Years and Older
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-28. Correction verified: 2025-05-06.
Caregiver who provides transportation does not meet caregiver qualifications.
2025-04-15 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-21. Correction verified: 2025-04-28.
Based on DFPS investigation, a caregiver with a pending status on background checks was present in the operation caring for children.
2025-04-15 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-11. Correction verified: 2025-07-28.
Based on the preponderance gathered throughout the course of the investigation, it is determined that a staff present in operation did not have up to date trainings in pediatric CPR/First Aid at time of investigation and had been left to supervise children during operating hours.
2025-04-15 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-21. Correction verified: 2025-04-28.
Based on DFPS investigation, there were 5 infants in care with one caregiver.
2024-06-25 · 746.2426(a)(1) · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-25. Correction verified: 2024-07-03.
An 8mo old child was observed asleep in a swing and covered with a blanket.
2024-06-03 · 746.4501(b) · Medium
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-05. Correction verified: 2024-06-25.
A kidney table with bucket seats is missing safety straps for four of the seats. Three children were observed using the seats without the straps. Note: During inspection, children were moved to seats with straps.
2024-06-03 · 746.1301(a)(3)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-17. Correction verified: 2024-06-25.
One out of four staff files reviewed is missing orientation, pre-service and first aid training.
2024-06-03 · 746.1605(1) · Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-03. Correction verified: 2024-06-25.
There were a total of fifteen children present at the operation. In the toddler room; eleven children ages 15mo-11yo were combined in one room for naptime. Age difference was greater than 18 months. Note: During inspection, two children ages 15mo and 23mo were moved from toddler to infant room. Infant room then had a total of six children ages 7mo-23mo with one caregiver and one volunteer. Infant room became over ratio by one child.
2023-06-21 · 746.901 · Medium
Required Personnel Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-30. Correction verified: 2023-06-30.
Six staff files were reviewed. One file is missing copy of high school diploma or equivalent and attendance records. A second file is missing the translation / equivalence of a foreign high school diploma.
2023-06-21 · 746.5617(a)(2) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-21. Correction verified: 2023-06-22.
Transportation binder was reviewed and the following information is missing: -Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization form for three children. -Parent s names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for two children.
2023-06-21 · 746.1317(a)(6)(B) · Low
Center not on probation, suspension, emergency suspension, or revocation in two years preceding or admin penalty
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-10. Correction verified: 2023-07-06.
One of our six staff trainings records reviewed has certificates for trainings provided by the Director. The trainings were provided within two years after operation was issued an administrative penalty.
2023-06-21 · 746.4501(b) · Medium
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-28. Correction verified: 2023-06-22.
Toddler room has an eight bucket seats table. Five out of the eights seats are missing the safety straps.
2023-06-21 · 746.501(a)(18) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-30. Correction verified: 2023-06-30.
Operational Policies were reviewed and the following is missing: (8) Suspension and expulsion policy (18)(a)(b)(c)(d)(g) Outdoor and Physical Activity Policies (19) Insect repellent and sunscreen policy
2023-06-21 · 746.1011(a) · Medium High
Director present-Minimum 75%
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-28. Correction verified: 2023-06-30.
One out of two designed Directors is not regularly present at the operation.
2022-07-28 · 746.1605 · Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-28. Correction verified: 2022-08-02.
A caregiver was caring for six children ages 5mo to 3yo. Age difference between youngest and oldest child is greater than 18months.
2022-07-18 · 746.2419(3) · High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-18. Correction verified: 2022-07-28.
A five month old child was awake and having a bottle in a swing, bottle was propped with a blanket.
2022-07-18 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-25. Correction verified: 2022-07-26.
One out five children's records reviewed is missing immunization records.
2022-07-18 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-25. Correction verified: 2022-07-28.
Last fire drill, smoke/CO detector and fire extinguisher checks were conducted on 04/23/2022. Note: During inspection fire extinguisher and smoke/CO detector were checked. Smoke Detector in the school-age room was not working but batties were placed.
2022-07-18 · 746.1309(d) · Medium High
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-25. Correction verified: 2022-07-20.
One out of five staff trainings records reviewed is missing training on Safe Sleep / Shaken Baby / Early Brain Development.
2022-05-05 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-08. Correction verified: 2022-05-10.
Sewage material was observed coming out of an outdoor pipe located within the operation's playground. There is garbage in the playground including trash bags and used plate/cup. There is a broken slide in the playground.
2022-04-25 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-26. Correction verified: 2022-04-29.
A staff member was present at the operation and caring for children without prior background check eligibility notice. The role of a volunteer changed to an employee over a year ago. Operation has not submitted a renewal background check with the employee's current role.
2022-04-21 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-24. Correction verified: 2022-04-25.
A staff member was present at the operation and caring for children without prior background check eligibility notice. The role of a volunteer changed to an employee over a year ago. Operation has not submitted a renewal background check with the employee's current role.
2022-04-21 · 746.2401(7) · High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-21. Correction verified: 2022-04-25.
An infant-age child was left asleep and unsupervised in the infant room for approximately 35 minutes.
2022-04-21 · 746.2207(c)(4) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-21. Correction verified: 2022-04-25.
There were five children in the toddler room ages 8mo-2yo watching toy story while eating a snack. There were 11 children in the prek room watching sherk while eating a snack. Two out of the nine children in the school-age room were playing games in their cellphones.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1196198
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.