Little Explorers Education Center

1242 E BUSINESS HIGHWAY 83 STE 3, Mission, TX 78572Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

10 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

July 15, 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 1, 2026

Provider
Little Explorers Education Center
License number
1790783
Location
1242 E BUSINESS HIGHWAY 83 STE 3, Mission, TX 78572
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 37.5/100
Inspection record
10 inspections, last inspected July 15, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor37.5 / 100
Health100/100
Safety25/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

26

Total Violations

Jul 15, 2025

Last Inspection

46

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (26)

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605(1)Jul 10, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-10

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605(1)Jul 10, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-10

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)Jul 3, 2025

One out of the two drivers for the operation does not have current transportation training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-10

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1701Jul 3, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-03

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)Jul 3, 2025

One out of the two drivers for the operation does not have current transportation training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-10

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1701Jul 3, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.605(12)Jan 3, 2025

One of six children's files reviewed is missing admission, date, special needs statement and school information.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-13

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Jan 3, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-13

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5617(b)Jan 3, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Jan 3, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-13

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.605(12)Jan 3, 2025

One of six children's files reviewed is missing admission, date, special needs statement and school information.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-13

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5617(b)Jan 3, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(8)Jul 10, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(8)Jul 10, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426(a)(1)Jul 2, 2024

A 4-month-old was asleep on a bouncer and was completely covered with a blanket.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2909(4)Jul 2, 2024

There were several cots being used by the children during naptime that were next to each other without any space between them. -

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426(a)(1)Jul 2, 2024

A 4-month-old was asleep on a bouncer and was completely covered with a blanket.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2911Jul 2, 2024

There was no appropriate lighting during nap time as it was pitch black in the two classrooms being used by the children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2909(4)Jul 2, 2024

There were several cots being used by the children during naptime that were next to each other without any space between them. -

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-02

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1613(a)(4)Jul 2, 2024

There was no additional employee/caregvier in the building during nap time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2911Jul 2, 2024

There was no appropriate lighting during nap time as it was pitch black in the two classrooms being used by the children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-02

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1613(a)(4)Jul 2, 2024

There was no additional employee/caregvier in the building during nap time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Mar 21, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Mar 21, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Jan 25, 2024

There were 1-2 ceiling tiles with water stains in 4 classrooms.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Jan 25, 2024

There were 1-2 ceiling tiles with water stains in 4 classrooms.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-02

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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 37.5 out of 100.

How many violations does Little Explorers Education Center have?

Little Explorers Education Center has 26 total violations on record, including 24 critical, 2 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Little Explorers Education Center last inspected?

Little Explorers Education Center was last inspected on July 15, 2025.

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