Little Explorers Education Center

124 N 1ST ST, Hidalgo, TX 78557Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

54 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

March 11, 2026

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 Education Center
License number
1582597
Location
124 N 1ST ST, Hidalgo, TX 78557
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 0.0/100
Inspection record
54 inspections, last inspected March 11, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor0.0 / 100
Health0/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

161

Total Violations

Mar 11, 2026

Last Inspection

55

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (161)

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1107(2)Dec 1, 2025

One personnel record reviewed, Caregiver does not meet education requierments.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-15

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1107(2)Dec 1, 2025

One personnel record reviewed, Caregiver does not meet education requierments.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-15

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1107(2)Dec 1, 2025

One personnel record reviewed, Caregiver does not meet education requierments.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-15

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1107(2)Dec 1, 2025

One personnel record reviewed, Caregiver does not meet education requierments.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426(a)(1)May 28, 2025

Observed child sleeping in restrictive device.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426(a)(1)May 28, 2025

Observed child sleeping in restrictive device.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426(a)(1)May 28, 2025

Observed child sleeping in restrictive device.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426(a)(1)May 28, 2025

Observed child sleeping in restrictive device.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426(a)(1)May 16, 2025

Observed child sleeping in restrictive device.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-16

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426(a)(1)May 16, 2025

Observed child sleeping in restrictive device.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-16

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426(a)(1)May 16, 2025

Observed child sleeping in restrictive device.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-16

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426(a)(1)May 16, 2025

Observed child sleeping in restrictive device.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-16

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(2)May 15, 2025

It is determined that a child was present in operation with no admission information on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-13

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(2)May 15, 2025

It is determined that a child was present in operation with no admission information on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-13

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(2)May 15, 2025

It is determined that a child was present in operation with no admission information on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-13

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(2)May 15, 2025

It is determined that a child was present in operation with no admission information on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-13

SERIOUSHEALTH746.611(a)(3)May 6, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-20

MINORSTAFFING746.1329(b)(5)May 6, 2025

Certificate reviewed in file did not have documentation of how trainer met criteria to provide training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-06

MINORSTAFFING746.1329(b)(5)May 6, 2025

Certificate reviewed in file did not have documentation of how trainer met criteria to provide training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-06

SERIOUSHEALTH746.611(a)(3)May 6, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-20

MINORSTAFFING746.1329(b)(5)May 6, 2025

Certificate reviewed in file did not have documentation of how trainer met criteria to provide training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-06

SERIOUSHEALTH746.611(a)(3)May 6, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-20

SERIOUSHEALTH746.611(a)(3)May 6, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-20

MINORSTAFFING746.1329(b)(5)May 6, 2025

Certificate reviewed in file did not have documentation of how trainer met criteria to provide training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-06

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(4)(A)Apr 28, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-28

CRITICALSAFETY746.1805(b)Apr 28, 2025

Caregiver who provides transportation does not meet caregiver qualifications.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-28

CRITICALHEALTH746.3301(f)(1)Apr 28, 2025

Drinking water was not avialble durring outdoor active play time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-28

MINORSTAFFING746.1329(b)(5)Apr 28, 2025

Certificate reviewed in file did not have documentation of how trainer met criteria to provide training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2505(1)Apr 28, 2025

Two children sitting in bucket seats were observed sleeping on bucket seat table while caregiver was doing janitorial dutties.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-28

SERIOUSHEALTH746.611(a)(3)Apr 28, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-28

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)Apr 28, 2025

Record reviewed with no curent transportation traning. A training was last dated 4/25/2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-28

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605(1)Apr 28, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-28

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(a)Apr 28, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-28

CRITICALSAFETY746.1805(b)Apr 28, 2025

Caregiver who provides transportation does not meet caregiver qualifications.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2505(1)Apr 28, 2025

Two children sitting in bucket seats were observed sleeping on bucket seat table while caregiver was doing janitorial dutties.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-28

MINORSTAFFING746.1329(b)(5)Apr 28, 2025

Certificate reviewed in file did not have documentation of how trainer met criteria to provide training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-28

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605(1)Apr 28, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-28

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(4)(A)Apr 28, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-28

CRITICALHEALTH746.3301(f)(1)Apr 28, 2025

Drinking water was not avialble durring outdoor active play time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-28

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(a)Apr 28, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-28

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605(1)Apr 28, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2505(1)Apr 28, 2025

Two children sitting in bucket seats were observed sleeping on bucket seat table while caregiver was doing janitorial dutties.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-28

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)Apr 28, 2025

Record reviewed with no curent transportation traning. A training was last dated 4/25/2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-28

SERIOUSHEALTH746.611(a)(3)Apr 28, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-28

CRITICALSAFETY746.1805(b)Apr 28, 2025

Caregiver who provides transportation does not meet caregiver qualifications.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-28

MINORSTAFFING746.1329(b)(5)Apr 28, 2025

Certificate reviewed in file did not have documentation of how trainer met criteria to provide training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-28

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(4)(A)Apr 28, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-28

CRITICALHEALTH746.3301(f)(1)Apr 28, 2025

Drinking water was not avialble durring outdoor active play time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-28

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(a)Apr 28, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-28

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605(1)Apr 28, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2505(1)Apr 28, 2025

Two children sitting in bucket seats were observed sleeping on bucket seat table while caregiver was doing janitorial dutties.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-28

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)Apr 28, 2025

Record reviewed with no curent transportation traning. A training was last dated 4/25/2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-28

MINORSTAFFING746.1329(b)(5)Apr 28, 2025

Certificate reviewed in file did not have documentation of how trainer met criteria to provide training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-28

SERIOUSHEALTH746.611(a)(3)Apr 28, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-28

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)Apr 28, 2025

Record reviewed with no curent transportation traning. A training was last dated 4/25/2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-28

SERIOUSHEALTH746.611(a)(3)Apr 28, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-28

CRITICALHEALTH746.3301(f)(1)Apr 28, 2025

Drinking water was not avialble durring outdoor active play time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-28

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(4)(A)Apr 28, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-28

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(a)Apr 28, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-28

CRITICALSAFETY746.1805(b)Apr 28, 2025

Caregiver who provides transportation does not meet caregiver qualifications.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-28

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Apr 15, 2025

Based on DFPS investigation, there were 5 infants in care with one caregiver.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-21

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Apr 15, 2025

Based on DFPS investigation, a caregiver with a pending status on background checks was present in the operation caring for children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-21

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Apr 15, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-11

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Apr 15, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-11

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Apr 15, 2025

Based on DFPS investigation, there were 5 infants in care with one caregiver.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-21

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Apr 15, 2025

Based on DFPS investigation, a caregiver with a pending status on background checks was present in the operation caring for children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-21

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Apr 15, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-11

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Apr 15, 2025

Based on DFPS investigation, there were 5 infants in care with one caregiver.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-21

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Apr 15, 2025

Based on DFPS investigation, a caregiver with a pending status on background checks was present in the operation caring for children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-21

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Apr 15, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-11

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Apr 15, 2025

Based on DFPS investigation, there were 5 infants in care with one caregiver.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-21

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Apr 15, 2025

Based on DFPS investigation, a caregiver with a pending status on background checks was present in the operation caring for children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426(a)(1)Jun 25, 2024

An 8mo old child was observed asleep in a swing and covered with a blanket.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-25

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426(a)(1)Jun 25, 2024

An 8mo old child was observed asleep in a swing and covered with a blanket.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-25

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426(a)(1)Jun 25, 2024

An 8mo old child was observed asleep in a swing and covered with a blanket.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-25

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426(a)(1)Jun 25, 2024

An 8mo old child was observed asleep in a swing and covered with a blanket.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-25

SERIOUSSAFETY746.4501(b)Jun 3, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-05

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(3)(A)Jun 3, 2024

One out of four staff files reviewed is missing orientation, pre-service and first aid training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-17

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605(1)Jun 3, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-03

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(3)(A)Jun 3, 2024

One out of four staff files reviewed is missing orientation, pre-service and first aid training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-17

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(3)(A)Jun 3, 2024

One out of four staff files reviewed is missing orientation, pre-service and first aid training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-17

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605(1)Jun 3, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-03

SERIOUSSAFETY746.4501(b)Jun 3, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-05

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(3)(A)Jun 3, 2024

One out of four staff files reviewed is missing orientation, pre-service and first aid training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-17

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605(1)Jun 3, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-03

SERIOUSSAFETY746.4501(b)Jun 3, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-05

SERIOUSSAFETY746.4501(b)Jun 3, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-05

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605(1)Jun 3, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-03

MINORSAFETY746.1317(a)(6)(B)Jun 21, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-10

CRITICALHEALTH746.5617(a)(2)Jun 21, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-21

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)Jun 21, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1011(a)Jun 21, 2023

One out of two designed Directors is not regularly present at the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-28

SERIOUSSAFETY746.4501(b)Jun 21, 2023

Toddler room has an eight bucket seats table. Five out of the eights seats are missing the safety straps.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-28

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Jun 21, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-30

SERIOUSSAFETY746.4501(b)Jun 21, 2023

Toddler room has an eight bucket seats table. Five out of the eights seats are missing the safety straps.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-28

MINORSAFETY746.1317(a)(6)(B)Jun 21, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-10

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Jun 21, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-30

CRITICALHEALTH746.5617(a)(2)Jun 21, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-21

MINORSAFETY746.1317(a)(6)(B)Jun 21, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1011(a)Jun 21, 2023

One out of two designed Directors is not regularly present at the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-28

SERIOUSSAFETY746.4501(b)Jun 21, 2023

Toddler room has an eight bucket seats table. Five out of the eights seats are missing the safety straps.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-28

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Jun 21, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-30

CRITICALHEALTH746.5617(a)(2)Jun 21, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-21

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)Jun 21, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-30

MINORSAFETY746.1317(a)(6)(B)Jun 21, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1011(a)Jun 21, 2023

One out of two designed Directors is not regularly present at the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-28

SERIOUSSAFETY746.4501(b)Jun 21, 2023

Toddler room has an eight bucket seats table. Five out of the eights seats are missing the safety straps.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-28

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Jun 21, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-30

CRITICALHEALTH746.5617(a)(2)Jun 21, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-21

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)Jun 21, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-30

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)Jun 21, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1011(a)Jun 21, 2023

One out of two designed Directors is not regularly present at the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-28

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605Jul 28, 2022

A caregiver was caring for six children ages 5mo to 3yo. Age difference between youngest and oldest child is greater than 18months.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-28

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605Jul 28, 2022

A caregiver was caring for six children ages 5mo to 3yo. Age difference between youngest and oldest child is greater than 18months.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-28

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605Jul 28, 2022

A caregiver was caring for six children ages 5mo to 3yo. Age difference between youngest and oldest child is greater than 18months.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-28

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605Jul 28, 2022

A caregiver was caring for six children ages 5mo to 3yo. Age difference between youngest and oldest child is greater than 18months.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-28

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Jul 18, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-25

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1309(d)Jul 18, 2022

One out of five staff trainings records reviewed is missing training on Safe Sleep / Shaken Baby / Early Brain Development.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-25

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(3)Jul 18, 2022

A five month old child was awake and having a bottle in a swing, bottle was propped with a blanket.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-18

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Jul 18, 2022

One out five children's records reviewed is missing immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-25

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(3)Jul 18, 2022

A five month old child was awake and having a bottle in a swing, bottle was propped with a blanket.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-18

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1309(d)Jul 18, 2022

One out of five staff trainings records reviewed is missing training on Safe Sleep / Shaken Baby / Early Brain Development.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-25

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Jul 18, 2022

One out five children's records reviewed is missing immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-25

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Jul 18, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-25

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Jul 18, 2022

One out five children's records reviewed is missing immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-25

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Jul 18, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-25

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(3)Jul 18, 2022

A five month old child was awake and having a bottle in a swing, bottle was propped with a blanket.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-18

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Jul 18, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-25

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Jul 18, 2022

One out five children's records reviewed is missing immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-25

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(3)Jul 18, 2022

A five month old child was awake and having a bottle in a swing, bottle was propped with a blanket.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-18

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1309(d)Jul 18, 2022

One out of five staff trainings records reviewed is missing training on Safe Sleep / Shaken Baby / Early Brain Development.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-25

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1309(d)Jul 18, 2022

One out of five staff trainings records reviewed is missing training on Safe Sleep / Shaken Baby / Early Brain Development.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-25

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407May 5, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-08

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407May 5, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-08

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407May 5, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-08

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407May 5, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-08

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Apr 25, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-26

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Apr 25, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-26

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Apr 25, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-26

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Apr 25, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-26

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(c)(4)Apr 21, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-21

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Apr 21, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-24

CRITICALSTAFFING746.2401(7)Apr 21, 2022

An infant-age child was left asleep and unsupervised in the infant room for approximately 35 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-21

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Apr 21, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-24

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(c)(4)Apr 21, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-21

CRITICALSTAFFING746.2401(7)Apr 21, 2022

An infant-age child was left asleep and unsupervised in the infant room for approximately 35 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-21

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Apr 21, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-24

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(c)(4)Apr 21, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-21

CRITICALSTAFFING746.2401(7)Apr 21, 2022

An infant-age child was left asleep and unsupervised in the infant room for approximately 35 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-21

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Apr 21, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-24

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(c)(4)Apr 21, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-21

CRITICALSTAFFING746.2401(7)Apr 21, 2022

An infant-age child was left asleep and unsupervised in the infant room for approximately 35 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-21

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(a)Aug 18, 2021

A tablet playing a baby shark video was on and facing the children in the infant room. Television in the toddler room was on facing the children, a child under the age of two was present in the room. Note: This was corrected at inspection when tablet in the infant room was flipped to face the wall and TV in the toddler room was turned off.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Aug 18, 2021

One out of four staff files review is missing the following: -Pediatric First Aid/CPR Training -Foreign High School Diploma translated into English

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-25

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(a)Aug 18, 2021

A tablet playing a baby shark video was on and facing the children in the infant room. Television in the toddler room was on facing the children, a child under the age of two was present in the room. Note: This was corrected at inspection when tablet in the infant room was flipped to face the wall and TV in the toddler room was turned off.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Aug 18, 2021

One out of four staff files review is missing the following: -Pediatric First Aid/CPR Training -Foreign High School Diploma translated into English

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-25

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Aug 18, 2021

One out of four staff files review is missing the following: -Pediatric First Aid/CPR Training -Foreign High School Diploma translated into English

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-25

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(a)Aug 18, 2021

A tablet playing a baby shark video was on and facing the children in the infant room. Television in the toddler room was on facing the children, a child under the age of two was present in the room. Note: This was corrected at inspection when tablet in the infant room was flipped to face the wall and TV in the toddler room was turned off.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(a)Aug 18, 2021

A tablet playing a baby shark video was on and facing the children in the infant room. Television in the toddler room was on facing the children, a child under the age of two was present in the room. Note: This was corrected at inspection when tablet in the infant room was flipped to face the wall and TV in the toddler room was turned off.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Aug 18, 2021

One out of four staff files review is missing the following: -Pediatric First Aid/CPR Training -Foreign High School Diploma translated into English

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-25

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(2)Jan 21, 2021

A child obtained an injury at the operation requiring medical attention, operation did not complete a self-report.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-03-22

Get Inspection Alerts

Be the first to know when new inspections or violations are reported for Little Explorers Education Center.

Nearby Daycares in Hidalgo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Little Explorers Education Center's safety grade?

Little Explorers Education Center 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 Education Center have?

Little Explorers Education Center has 161 total violations on record, including 101 critical, 48 serious, and 12 minor.

When was Little Explorers Education Center last inspected?

Little Explorers Education Center was last inspected on March 11, 2026.

Parent Resources