Little Explorers Education Center

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Mission / Hidalgo / 78572
Street address: 1242 E Business Highway 83 Ste 3
Phone: (956) 205-2021
Capacity: 46
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: July 17, 2024
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 11 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated May 20, 2026.

The same records list 17 cited deficiencies dated January 25, 2024 to May 20, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 3 High, 10 Medium High, 4 Medium).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 3 corrected at inspection, 14 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 14 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 17 cited deficiencies for Little Explorers Education Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (3 High, 10 Medium High, 4 Medium).

Records list 11 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-05-20.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	3
Medium High	10
Medium	4
Medium Low	0
Low	0
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.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-05-20 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium

Children's Records - Immunizations

Two out of six children's records reviewed are missing immunization records.

Correction date recorded: 2026-06-03

2026-05-20 · 746.801(11) · Medium High

Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care

Per operation, most recent fire inspection was conducted 12/2025. 12/2025 fire inspection report was not available for review at the time of inspection.

Correction date recorded: 2026-06-03

2026-05-20 · 746.1309(e) · Medium

Documented Annual Training- Required Content

Two out three staff training records reviewed are missing trainings on food allergies and communicable diseases.

Correction date recorded: 2026-06-03

Full citation history from HHSC (17)

2026-05-20 · 746.4135(b) · Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-27. Correction verified: 2026-05-27.
Children's Products Certification form was last signed on 02/02/2025.
2026-05-20 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-03. Correction verified: 2026-06-02.
Two out three staff training records reviewed are missing trainings on food allergies and communicable diseases.
2026-05-20 · 746.801(11) · Medium High
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-03. Correction verified: 2026-06-02.
Per operation, most recent fire inspection was conducted 12/2025. 12/2025 fire inspection report was not available for review at the time of inspection.
2026-05-20 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-03. Correction verified: 2026-06-02.
Two out of six children's records reviewed are missing immunization records.
2025-07-10 · 746.1605(1) · Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-10. Correction verified: 2025-07-15.
A caregiver was providing care for eight children in the infant room, ages 10mo-4yo. Age difference between youngest and oldest child exceed 18 months.
2025-07-03 · 746.1316(a) · Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-10. Correction verified: 2025-07-08.
One out of the two drivers for the operation does not have current transportation training.
2025-07-03 · 746.1701 · Medium
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-03. Correction verified: 2025-07-10.
One caregiver was providing care for a total of 11 children ages 14mo to 7yo. One child 0-17mo, six children 18mo-4yo, and four children ages 5-13yo. Operation was over ratio by one child.
2025-01-03 · 746.605(12) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-13. Correction verified: 2025-01-13.
One of six children's files reviewed is missing admission, date, special needs statement and school information.
2025-01-03 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-13. Correction verified: 2025-01-13.
Last fire inspection was conducted on 12/23/2023. Note: Provider contacted the fire department during inspection. The inspector was requested, paid and scheduled for Monday 01/06/2024.
2025-01-03 · 746.5617(b) · High
Driver Has Current Driver's License
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-01-03. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Transportation driver has an expired driver's license and is missing transportation training. Note: During inspection provider made plan for when school resumes next week. A different caregiver with current DL and training was designated as driver for the operation.
2024-07-10 · 746.603(a)(8) · Medium High
Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-07-10. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The sign in and out log was not maintained. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in.
2024-07-02 · 746.2911 · Medium High
Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-02. Correction verified: 2024-07-10.
There was no appropriate lighting during nap time as it was pitch black in the two classrooms being used by the children.
2024-07-02 · 746.2909(4) · Medium High
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-02. Correction verified: 2024-07-10.
There were several cots being used by the children during naptime that were next to each other without any space between them. -
2024-07-02 · 746.2426(a)(1) · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-02. Correction verified: 2024-07-10.
A 4-month-old was asleep on a bouncer and was completely covered with a blanket.
2024-07-02 · 746.1613(a)(4) · Medium High
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-02. Correction verified: 2024-07-10.
There was no additional employee/caregvier in the building during nap time.
2024-03-21 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-03-21. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The kitchen door was open which is a safety hazard since there was a knife and scissors at children's reach. There was loose vent that was not replaced properly which poses a safety hazard if it falls. Corrected at Inspection: The kitchen door was closed, and the vent was placed back properly.
2024-01-25 · 746.3407(9) · Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-02. Correction verified: 2024-01-31.
There were 1-2 ceiling tiles with water stains in 4 classrooms.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1468603

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.