Little Explorers Academy & Daycare 2
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
94 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
August 25, 2025
Provenance
Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.
Updated April 3, 2026
- Provider
- Little Explorers Academy & Daycare 2
- License number
- 1729975
- Location
- 2718 E MAIN AVE, Alton, TX 78573
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 0.0/100
- Inspection record
- 94 inspections, last inspected August 25, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
252
Total Violations
Aug 25, 2025
Last Inspection
49
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (252)
2 of 4 childrens files reviewed did not have the child's immunization record for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-02
The director was missing annual training for training year 4/7/2024 - 4/6/2025 on the following topics: (1).Serving children with special care needs; (2). Prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment; (3). Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (4). Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); (5). Understanding early childhood brain development; (6). Emergency preparedness: (7). Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (8). Administering medication; (9). Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (10). Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (11). Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-08
1 of 2 transportation vehicles had an incomplete first aid kit. The first aid kit was missing a thermometer.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-26
The director was missing current training in transportation safety.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-29
The director was missing current training in transportation safety.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-29
2 of 4 childrens files reviewed did not have the child's immunization record for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-02
1 of 2 transportation vehicles had an incomplete first aid kit. The first aid kit was missing a thermometer.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-26
2 of 4 childrens files reviewed did not have the child's immunization record for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-02
2 of 4 childrens files reviewed did not have the child's immunization record for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-02
The director was missing current training in transportation safety.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-29
The director was missing annual training for training year 4/7/2024 - 4/6/2025 on the following topics: (1).Serving children with special care needs; (2). Prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment; (3). Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (4). Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); (5). Understanding early childhood brain development; (6). Emergency preparedness: (7). Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (8). Administering medication; (9). Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (10). Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (11). Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-08
The director was missing current training in transportation safety.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-29
The director was missing annual training for training year 4/7/2024 - 4/6/2025 on the following topics: (1).Serving children with special care needs; (2). Prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment; (3). Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (4). Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); (5). Understanding early childhood brain development; (6). Emergency preparedness: (7). Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (8). Administering medication; (9). Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (10). Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (11). Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-08
1 of 2 transportation vehicles had an incomplete first aid kit. The first aid kit was missing a thermometer.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-26
The director was missing annual training for training year 4/7/2024 - 4/6/2025 on the following topics: (1).Serving children with special care needs; (2). Prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment; (3). Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (4). Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); (5). Understanding early childhood brain development; (6). Emergency preparedness: (7). Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (8). Administering medication; (9). Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (10). Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (11). Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-08
1 of 2 transportation vehicles had an incomplete first aid kit. The first aid kit was missing a thermometer.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-26
Three out of six staff files reviewed are missing personnel / training information. One file is missing notarized affidavit and the translation of a foreign high school diploma. A second file is missing certificates for 11 hours of annual training including the topics of SIDS/Shaken Baby/ Early Brain Development, Hazardous Materials, Food Allergies, Administering Medications, Emergency Preparedness, Communicable Diseases and Building & Physical Premises Safety. A third file is missing annual trainings on the topics of hazardous materials and building & physical premises safety.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-28
Six children's records were reviewed. One file is missing health statement and a second file is missing updated immunization record.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-21
Six children's records were reviewed. One file is missing health statement and a second file is missing updated immunization record.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-21
Three out of six staff files reviewed are missing personnel / training information. One file is missing notarized affidavit and the translation of a foreign high school diploma. A second file is missing certificates for 11 hours of annual training including the topics of SIDS/Shaken Baby/ Early Brain Development, Hazardous Materials, Food Allergies, Administering Medications, Emergency Preparedness, Communicable Diseases and Building & Physical Premises Safety. A third file is missing annual trainings on the topics of hazardous materials and building & physical premises safety.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-28
Six children's records were reviewed. One file is missing health statement and a second file is missing updated immunization record.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-21
Three out of six staff files reviewed are missing personnel / training information. One file is missing notarized affidavit and the translation of a foreign high school diploma. A second file is missing certificates for 11 hours of annual training including the topics of SIDS/Shaken Baby/ Early Brain Development, Hazardous Materials, Food Allergies, Administering Medications, Emergency Preparedness, Communicable Diseases and Building & Physical Premises Safety. A third file is missing annual trainings on the topics of hazardous materials and building & physical premises safety.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-28
Three out of six staff files reviewed are missing personnel / training information. One file is missing notarized affidavit and the translation of a foreign high school diploma. A second file is missing certificates for 11 hours of annual training including the topics of SIDS/Shaken Baby/ Early Brain Development, Hazardous Materials, Food Allergies, Administering Medications, Emergency Preparedness, Communicable Diseases and Building & Physical Premises Safety. A third file is missing annual trainings on the topics of hazardous materials and building & physical premises safety.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-28
Six children's records were reviewed. One file is missing health statement and a second file is missing updated immunization record.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-21
One out of six children records reviewed is missing immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-25
A 13mo child slept in a restrictive device during naptime.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-18
Six staff training records were reviewed. One files is missing building / physical premises safety training and a second file is missing transportation training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-22
Six staff training records were reviewed. One files is missing building / physical premises safety training and a second file is missing transportation training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-22
A 13mo child slept in a restrictive device during naptime.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-18
One out of six children records reviewed is missing immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-25
Six staff training records were reviewed. One files is missing building / physical premises safety training and a second file is missing transportation training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-22
A 13mo child slept in a restrictive device during naptime.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-18
One out of six children records reviewed is missing immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-25
A 13mo child slept in a restrictive device during naptime.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-18
One out of six children records reviewed is missing immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-25
Six staff training records were reviewed. One files is missing building / physical premises safety training and a second file is missing transportation training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-22
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, operation failed to report to CCR an incident that took place at operation which required a child to receive medical treatment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-16
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, operation failed to report to CCR an incident that took place at operation which required a child to receive medical treatment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-16
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, operation failed to report to CCR an incident that took place at operation which required a child to receive medical treatment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-16
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, operation failed to report to CCR an incident that took place at operation which required a child to receive medical treatment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-16
An infant age child was not strapped while in a rocker. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the child was removed from the rocker and the blanket covering the straps was removed.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
An infant age child was not strapped while in a rocker. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the child was removed from the rocker and the blanket covering the straps was removed.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
An infant age child was not strapped while in a rocker. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the child was removed from the rocker and the blanket covering the straps was removed.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
An infant age child was not strapped while in a rocker. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the child was removed from the rocker and the blanket covering the straps was removed.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Emergency Plan for a child diagnosed with a food allergy is missing the symptoms and steps take if the child has an allergic reaction.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-22
Emergency Plan for a child diagnosed with a food allergy is missing the symptoms and steps take if the child has an allergic reaction.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-22
Emergency Plan for a child diagnosed with a food allergy is missing the symptoms and steps take if the child has an allergic reaction.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-22
Emergency Plan for a child diagnosed with a food allergy is missing the symptoms and steps take if the child has an allergic reaction.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-22
Two out of six children's files were evaluated during inspection were not reviewed by operation as indicated under probation action item #4.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-10
Six children's files were reviewed: #1 Missing emergency contact other than the parent #2 Missing health statement, parent signature and statement indicating policies were received #3 Missing statement indicating policies were received #4 Missing signed emergency medical authorization #5 Missing emergency contact address #6 Missing emergency contact address
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-10
One out of five staff files reviewed is missing 13 hours of annual training including the following topics: -Abuse / Neglect -Hazardous materials -Food Allergies -Administering Medications -Emergency Preparedness -Building and Physical Premises -Communicable Diseases -Transportation
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-17
Training certificates are missing trainer's qualifications.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-10
Four out of five staff training records reviewed include an unclear copy of the First Aid / CPR training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-10
Training certificates are missing trainer's qualifications.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-10
One out of five staff files reviewed is missing 13 hours of annual training including the following topics: -Abuse / Neglect -Hazardous materials -Food Allergies -Administering Medications -Emergency Preparedness -Building and Physical Premises -Communicable Diseases -Transportation
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-17
One out of five staff files reviewed is missing 13 hours of annual training including the following topics: -Abuse / Neglect -Hazardous materials -Food Allergies -Administering Medications -Emergency Preparedness -Building and Physical Premises -Communicable Diseases -Transportation
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-17
Two out of six children's files were evaluated during inspection were not reviewed by operation as indicated under probation action item #4.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-10
Training certificates are missing trainer's qualifications.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-10
Six children's files were reviewed: #1 Missing emergency contact other than the parent #2 Missing health statement, parent signature and statement indicating policies were received #3 Missing statement indicating policies were received #4 Missing signed emergency medical authorization #5 Missing emergency contact address #6 Missing emergency contact address
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-10
Two out of six children's files were evaluated during inspection were not reviewed by operation as indicated under probation action item #4.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-10
Six children's files were reviewed: #1 Missing emergency contact other than the parent #2 Missing health statement, parent signature and statement indicating policies were received #3 Missing statement indicating policies were received #4 Missing signed emergency medical authorization #5 Missing emergency contact address #6 Missing emergency contact address
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-10
One out of five staff files reviewed is missing 13 hours of annual training including the following topics: -Abuse / Neglect -Hazardous materials -Food Allergies -Administering Medications -Emergency Preparedness -Building and Physical Premises -Communicable Diseases -Transportation
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-17
Training certificates are missing trainer's qualifications.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-10
Two out of six children's files were evaluated during inspection were not reviewed by operation as indicated under probation action item #4.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-10
Four out of five staff training records reviewed include an unclear copy of the First Aid / CPR training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-10
Four out of five staff training records reviewed include an unclear copy of the First Aid / CPR training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-10
Four out of five staff training records reviewed include an unclear copy of the First Aid / CPR training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-10
Six children's files were reviewed: #1 Missing emergency contact other than the parent #2 Missing health statement, parent signature and statement indicating policies were received #3 Missing statement indicating policies were received #4 Missing signed emergency medical authorization #5 Missing emergency contact address #6 Missing emergency contact address
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-10
Incident report containing accurate information has not been shared with parent.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-06
Incident report containing accurate information has not been shared with parent.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-06
Incident report containing accurate information has not been shared with parent.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-06
Incident report containing accurate information has not been shared with parent.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-06
Two infant-age children were obseved asleep in rockers.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-21
Two infant-age children were obseved asleep in rockers.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-21
Two infant-age children were obseved asleep in rockers.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-21
Two infant-age children were obseved asleep in rockers.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-21
A 6mo old child was asleep in a rocker and covered with a blanket.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-27
Children ages 10mo to 4yo were watching the movie Sing.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-27
A group of 11 children ages 10mo-4yo were combined in the school-age room watching a movie.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-27
A group of 11 children ages 10mo-4yo were combined in the school-age room watching a movie.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-27
Children ages 10mo to 4yo were watching the movie Sing.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-27
A 6mo old child was asleep in a rocker and covered with a blanket.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-27
A group of 11 children ages 10mo-4yo were combined in the school-age room watching a movie.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-27
A 6mo old child was asleep in a rocker and covered with a blanket.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-27
Children ages 10mo to 4yo were watching the movie Sing.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-27
A group of 11 children ages 10mo-4yo were combined in the school-age room watching a movie.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-27
A 6mo old child was asleep in a rocker and covered with a blanket.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-27
Children ages 10mo to 4yo were watching the movie Sing.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-27
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, staff failed to provide the necessary first aid after an incident took place.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-24
Based on the information obtained during the course the investigation; Director provided inaccurate information, did not communicate well with staff nor ensured staff followed the required steps after an incident took place.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-24
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation children's information including emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms and parent?s names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers were missing from Transportation Binder taken during routes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-27
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, staff failed to communicate between each other after an incident took place. This delayed a child from receiving medical attention and inaccuracy of the information provided under the incident report.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-24
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, a child was administered a medication without parent authorization.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-24
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, operation staff did not demonstrate good judgment when staff directed children to close a vehicle door that requires force which resulted in an injury, drove transportation van while a child was on the floor of the van and provided inaccurate statements.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-24
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, incident Report was shared with parent 22 days after the incident took place and contains inaccurate information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-27
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, incident Report was shared with parent 22 days after the incident took place and contains inaccurate information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-27
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, staff failed to communicate between each other after an incident took place. This delayed a child from receiving medical attention and inaccuracy of the information provided under the incident report.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-24
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, staff failed to provide the necessary first aid after an incident took place.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-24
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, a child was administered a medication without parent authorization.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-24
Based on the information obtained during the course the investigation; Director provided inaccurate information, did not communicate well with staff nor ensured staff followed the required steps after an incident took place.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-24
Based on the information obtained during the course the investigation; Director provided inaccurate information, did not communicate well with staff nor ensured staff followed the required steps after an incident took place.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-24
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, incident Report was shared with parent 22 days after the incident took place and contains inaccurate information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-27
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, staff failed to communicate between each other after an incident took place. This delayed a child from receiving medical attention and inaccuracy of the information provided under the incident report.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-24
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, operation staff did not demonstrate good judgment when staff directed children to close a vehicle door that requires force which resulted in an injury, drove transportation van while a child was on the floor of the van and provided inaccurate statements.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-24
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, a child was administered a medication without parent authorization.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-24
Based on the information obtained during the course the investigation; Director provided inaccurate information, did not communicate well with staff nor ensured staff followed the required steps after an incident took place.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-24
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation children's information including emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms and parent?s names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers were missing from Transportation Binder taken during routes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-27
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, staff failed to provide the necessary first aid after an incident took place.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-24
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, incident Report was shared with parent 22 days after the incident took place and contains inaccurate information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-27
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, staff failed to communicate between each other after an incident took place. This delayed a child from receiving medical attention and inaccuracy of the information provided under the incident report.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-24
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, operation staff did not demonstrate good judgment when staff directed children to close a vehicle door that requires force which resulted in an injury, drove transportation van while a child was on the floor of the van and provided inaccurate statements.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-24
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, a child was administered a medication without parent authorization.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-24
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation children's information including emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms and parent?s names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers were missing from Transportation Binder taken during routes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-27
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, staff failed to provide the necessary first aid after an incident took place.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-24
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation children's information including emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms and parent?s names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers were missing from Transportation Binder taken during routes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-27
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, operation staff did not demonstrate good judgment when staff directed children to close a vehicle door that requires force which resulted in an injury, drove transportation van while a child was on the floor of the van and provided inaccurate statements.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-24
Staff in the infant room were not familiar with the activities indicated under the infant lesson plan. Toddler schedule was not being followed, indicated children participate in outdoor play at 10AM and staff indicated children go out of the playground at 11AM.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-15
A caregiver did not sanitize the diapering surface after changing a child's diaper. Caregiver also did not wash the child's hands after the diaper change. Note: Caregiver washed the child's hands after it brought to caregivers attention.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
Play-yards in the infant room are not labeled.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
Children in the toddler room were climbing onto furniture, tables and throwing toys.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
Last fire inspection was conducted on 11/09/2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-22
A caregiver did not sanitize the diapering surface after changing a child's diaper. Caregiver also did not wash the child's hands after the diaper change. Note: Caregiver washed the child's hands after it brought to caregivers attention.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
Staff in the infant room were not familiar with the activities indicated under the infant lesson plan. Toddler schedule was not being followed, indicated children participate in outdoor play at 10AM and staff indicated children go out of the playground at 11AM.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-15
Last fire inspection was conducted on 11/09/2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-22
Play-yards in the infant room are not labeled.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
A caregiver did not sanitize the diapering surface after changing a child's diaper. Caregiver also did not wash the child's hands after the diaper change. Note: Caregiver washed the child's hands after it brought to caregivers attention.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
Children in the toddler room were climbing onto furniture, tables and throwing toys.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
Staff in the infant room were not familiar with the activities indicated under the infant lesson plan. Toddler schedule was not being followed, indicated children participate in outdoor play at 10AM and staff indicated children go out of the playground at 11AM.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-15
Last fire inspection was conducted on 11/09/2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-22
Play-yards in the infant room are not labeled.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
A caregiver did not sanitize the diapering surface after changing a child's diaper. Caregiver also did not wash the child's hands after the diaper change. Note: Caregiver washed the child's hands after it brought to caregivers attention.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
Children in the toddler room were climbing onto furniture, tables and throwing toys.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
Children in the toddler room were climbing onto furniture, tables and throwing toys.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
Staff in the infant room were not familiar with the activities indicated under the infant lesson plan. Toddler schedule was not being followed, indicated children participate in outdoor play at 10AM and staff indicated children go out of the playground at 11AM.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-15
Last fire inspection was conducted on 11/09/2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-22
Play-yards in the infant room are not labeled.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
There was a bucket filled with water in the younger playground. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider dumped the water from the bucket.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
There was a bucket filled with water in the younger playground. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider dumped the water from the bucket.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
There was a bucket filled with water in the younger playground. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider dumped the water from the bucket.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
There was a bucket filled with water in the younger playground. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider dumped the water from the bucket.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One out of four children's records reviewed is missing a health statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-16
Four staff trainings records were reviewed. One staff member is missing 11 hours of annual training including abuse/neglect training. Transportation training for driver could not be located at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23
One out of four children's records reviewed is missing a health statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-16
One out of four children's records reviewed is missing a health statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-16
Four staff trainings records were reviewed. One staff member is missing 11 hours of annual training including abuse/neglect training. Transportation training for driver could not be located at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23
One out of four children's records reviewed is missing a health statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-16
Four staff trainings records were reviewed. One staff member is missing 11 hours of annual training including abuse/neglect training. Transportation training for driver could not be located at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23
Four staff trainings records were reviewed. One staff member is missing 11 hours of annual training including abuse/neglect training. Transportation training for driver could not be located at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23
A total of 12 childen ages 12mo-12yo were observed combined in the school-age room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-05
A total of 12 childen ages 12mo-12yo were observed combined in the school-age room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-05
A total of 12 childen ages 12mo-12yo were observed combined in the school-age room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-05
A total of 12 childen ages 12mo-12yo were observed combined in the school-age room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-05
Medications were administered to three children without written parent authorization.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-22
Medications were administered to three children without written parent authorization.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-22
Medications were administered to three children without written parent authorization.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-22
Medications were administered to three children without written parent authorization.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-22
Napping mats are not labeled with the children's name nor number assigned. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider labeled the mats by number and generated a list with the mat assignment.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Children ages 12mo-6yo were watching TV in the school-age room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-17
A total of 14 children ages 12mo-6yo were combined in the school-age classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-17
Napping mats are not labeled with the children's name nor number assigned. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider labeled the mats by number and generated a list with the mat assignment.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A total of 14 children ages 12mo-6yo were combined in the school-age classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-17
Children ages 12mo-6yo were watching TV in the school-age room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-17
A total of 14 children ages 12mo-6yo were combined in the school-age classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-17
Children ages 12mo-6yo were watching TV in the school-age room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-17
Napping mats are not labeled with the children's name nor number assigned. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider labeled the mats by number and generated a list with the mat assignment.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Napping mats are not labeled with the children's name nor number assigned. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider labeled the mats by number and generated a list with the mat assignment.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Children ages 12mo-6yo were watching TV in the school-age room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-17
A total of 14 children ages 12mo-6yo were combined in the school-age classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-17
Two staff members were present at the operation without background check elegibility notice.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-23
Two staff members were present at the operation without background check elegibility notice.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-23
Two staff members were present at the operation without background check elegibility notice.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-23
Two staff members were present at the operation without background check elegibility notice.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-23
Front door which is labeled as an emergency exit was locked upon arrival. All staff present at the operation were in charge of a group of children and no other staff were readily available to allow access without leaving the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-13
Children's medication was stored in the fridge next to food items including sauce, pudin and yogurt.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-13
A total of 13 children ages 11mo-4yo were combined in the school-age room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-13
One caregiver was caring for five children ages 3mo, 3mo, 11mo, 12mo and 12mo. Specified Age Group is 0-11mo. Classroom was over ratio by one child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-13
Operation did not have individually assigned cribs / play-yards for two children under the age of 12mo. This was corrected at inspection when provider assigned each of the children a play-yard and labeled them with their names.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Groceries including frozen chicken patties and ground meat were left at room temperature for over two hours.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-13
A caregiver was in charge of ten children, however, children were divided among two classrooms. There were four children in the school-age room ages 19mo to 4yo, one of them was in a high chair while an additional 6 children ages 18mo-4yo were napping in the toddler room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-13
No water was offered or served during PM snack. No water jugs/cups were observed in the toddler room and water fountain in school-age room is not working.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-13
Children's medication was stored in the fridge next to food items including sauce, pudin and yogurt.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-13
Operation did not have individually assigned cribs / play-yards for two children under the age of 12mo. This was corrected at inspection when provider assigned each of the children a play-yard and labeled them with their names.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One caregiver was caring for five children ages 3mo, 3mo, 11mo, 12mo and 12mo. Specified Age Group is 0-11mo. Classroom was over ratio by one child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-13
A total of 13 children ages 11mo-4yo were combined in the school-age room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-13
Groceries including frozen chicken patties and ground meat were left at room temperature for over two hours.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-13
Front door which is labeled as an emergency exit was locked upon arrival. All staff present at the operation were in charge of a group of children and no other staff were readily available to allow access without leaving the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-13
Operation did not have individually assigned cribs / play-yards for two children under the age of 12mo. This was corrected at inspection when provider assigned each of the children a play-yard and labeled them with their names.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One caregiver was caring for five children ages 3mo, 3mo, 11mo, 12mo and 12mo. Specified Age Group is 0-11mo. Classroom was over ratio by one child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-13
A caregiver was in charge of ten children, however, children were divided among two classrooms. There were four children in the school-age room ages 19mo to 4yo, one of them was in a high chair while an additional 6 children ages 18mo-4yo were napping in the toddler room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-13
Groceries including frozen chicken patties and ground meat were left at room temperature for over two hours.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-13
Front door which is labeled as an emergency exit was locked upon arrival. All staff present at the operation were in charge of a group of children and no other staff were readily available to allow access without leaving the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-13
A total of 13 children ages 11mo-4yo were combined in the school-age room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-13
No water was offered or served during PM snack. No water jugs/cups were observed in the toddler room and water fountain in school-age room is not working.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-13
A caregiver was in charge of ten children, however, children were divided among two classrooms. There were four children in the school-age room ages 19mo to 4yo, one of them was in a high chair while an additional 6 children ages 18mo-4yo were napping in the toddler room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-13
No water was offered or served during PM snack. No water jugs/cups were observed in the toddler room and water fountain in school-age room is not working.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-13
Children's medication was stored in the fridge next to food items including sauce, pudin and yogurt.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-13
Groceries including frozen chicken patties and ground meat were left at room temperature for over two hours.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-13
Front door which is labeled as an emergency exit was locked upon arrival. All staff present at the operation were in charge of a group of children and no other staff were readily available to allow access without leaving the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-13
Operation did not have individually assigned cribs / play-yards for two children under the age of 12mo. This was corrected at inspection when provider assigned each of the children a play-yard and labeled them with their names.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One caregiver was caring for five children ages 3mo, 3mo, 11mo, 12mo and 12mo. Specified Age Group is 0-11mo. Classroom was over ratio by one child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-13
A total of 13 children ages 11mo-4yo were combined in the school-age room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-13
A caregiver was in charge of ten children, however, children were divided among two classrooms. There were four children in the school-age room ages 19mo to 4yo, one of them was in a high chair while an additional 6 children ages 18mo-4yo were napping in the toddler room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-13
No water was offered or served during PM snack. No water jugs/cups were observed in the toddler room and water fountain in school-age room is not working.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-13
Children's medication was stored in the fridge next to food items including sauce, pudin and yogurt.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-13
A group of nine children ages 11mo-6yo were watching the movie Sherk. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider turned off the TV.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A group of nine children ages 11mo-6yo were watching the movie Sherk. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider turned off the TV.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A group of nine children ages 11mo-6yo were watching the movie Sherk. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider turned off the TV.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A group of nine children ages 11mo-6yo were watching the movie Sherk. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider turned off the TV.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
An infant-age child was alone and unsupervised in the infant room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-03
An infant-age child was alone and unsupervised in the infant room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-03
An infant-age child was alone and unsupervised in the infant room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-03
An infant-age child was alone and unsupervised in the infant room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-03
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-03
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-03
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-03
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-03
Four children's files were reviewed; one file is missing immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-04
An infant-age child was awake and remained in a high chair for 25 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-25
Children ages 9mo-3yo were watching coco melon during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-25
Four children's files were reviewed; one file is missing immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-04
Four children's files were reviewed; one file is missing immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-04
An infant-age child was awake and remained in a high chair for 25 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-25
Children ages 9mo-3yo were watching coco melon during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-25
Children ages 9mo-3yo were watching coco melon during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-25
Four children's files were reviewed; one file is missing immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-04
An infant-age child was awake and remained in a high chair for 25 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-25
Children ages 9mo-3yo were watching coco melon during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-25
An infant-age child was awake and remained in a high chair for 25 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-25
Operational Policies were reviewed and the following items are missing: -Procedures for parental notifications -Physical and outdoor activities policy -Inform parents they may visit the child-care center at any time during your hours of operation without having to secure prior approval
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-26
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation diagrams are posted in all rooms, however, diagrams signal of which way to exit the rooms but do not indicate the path that staff/children need to take to evacuate or relocate. Diagrams are also posted at an adult's eye level that would make difficult for young children to view.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-24
First Aid kit is missing tape, scissors, tweezers and cotton balls.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-22
There is not a carbon monoxide detector at the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-22
Emergency Preparedness Plan was reviewed and the following items are missing: -Procedure of how children under age 24 mo / with limited mobility will be evacuated -How will operation continue care after an emergency evacuation/relocation
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-26
Operation does not have an emergency transportation training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-26
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation diagrams are posted in all rooms, however, diagrams signal of which way to exit the rooms but do not indicate the path that staff/children need to take to evacuate or relocate. Diagrams are also posted at an adult's eye level that would make difficult for young children to view.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-24
Operation does not have an emergency transportation training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-26
Emergency Preparedness Plan was reviewed and the following items are missing: -Procedure of how children under age 24 mo / with limited mobility will be evacuated -How will operation continue care after an emergency evacuation/relocation
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-26
There is not a carbon monoxide detector at the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-22
Operational Policies were reviewed and the following items are missing: -Procedures for parental notifications -Physical and outdoor activities policy -Inform parents they may visit the child-care center at any time during your hours of operation without having to secure prior approval
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-26
First Aid kit is missing tape, scissors, tweezers and cotton balls.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-22
Operation does not have an emergency transportation training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-26
Emergency Preparedness Plan was reviewed and the following items are missing: -Procedure of how children under age 24 mo / with limited mobility will be evacuated -How will operation continue care after an emergency evacuation/relocation
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-26
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation diagrams are posted in all rooms, however, diagrams signal of which way to exit the rooms but do not indicate the path that staff/children need to take to evacuate or relocate. Diagrams are also posted at an adult's eye level that would make difficult for young children to view.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-24
There is not a carbon monoxide detector at the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-22
Emergency Preparedness Plan was reviewed and the following items are missing: -Procedure of how children under age 24 mo / with limited mobility will be evacuated -How will operation continue care after an emergency evacuation/relocation
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-26
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation diagrams are posted in all rooms, however, diagrams signal of which way to exit the rooms but do not indicate the path that staff/children need to take to evacuate or relocate. Diagrams are also posted at an adult's eye level that would make difficult for young children to view.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-24
There is not a carbon monoxide detector at the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-22
Operational Policies were reviewed and the following items are missing: -Procedures for parental notifications -Physical and outdoor activities policy -Inform parents they may visit the child-care center at any time during your hours of operation without having to secure prior approval
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-26
First Aid kit is missing tape, scissors, tweezers and cotton balls.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-22
Operation does not have an emergency transportation training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-26
Operational Policies were reviewed and the following items are missing: -Procedures for parental notifications -Physical and outdoor activities policy -Inform parents they may visit the child-care center at any time during your hours of operation without having to secure prior approval
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-26
First Aid kit is missing tape, scissors, tweezers and cotton balls.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-22
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Little Explorers Academy & Daycare 2's safety grade?
Little Explorers Academy & Daycare 2 has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 0.0 out of 100.
How many violations does Little Explorers Academy & Daycare 2 have?
Little Explorers Academy & Daycare 2 has 252 total violations on record, including 152 critical, 92 serious, and 8 minor.
When was Little Explorers Academy & Daycare 2 last inspected?
Little Explorers Academy & Daycare 2 was last inspected on August 25, 2025.