Little Explorers Education Center
12 critical, 56 serious findings across 44 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jan 3, 2025.
1242 E Business Highway 83 Ste 3, Mission, TX 78572 · (956) 205-2021
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At a glance
Texas HHSC operation #1790783 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026
Programs and services
From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.
- Meals providedyes
- Snacks providedyes
- Before-school careyes
- After-school careyes
- Transportation to/from schoolyes
- Drop-in carenot listed
- Part-time careyes
- Field tripsyes
- Skill classesnot listed
- Weekend carenot listed
- Night carenot listed
- Accreditednot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesyes
Inspection record
Every visit Texas has published, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.
- 2026
- May 20, 2026Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Two out of six children's records reviewed are missing immunization records.
Corrected Jun 3, 2026, verified Jun 2, 2026. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's Products Certification form was last signed on 02/02/2025.
Corrected May 27, 2026, verified May 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
Per operation, most recent fire inspection was conducted 12/2025. 12/2025 fire inspection report was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected Jun 3, 2026, verified Jun 2, 2026. Standard 746.801(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Two out three staff training records reviewed are missing trainings on food allergies and communicable diseases.
Corrected Jun 3, 2026, verified Jun 2, 2026. Standard 746.1309(e).
- May 20, 2026Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
Per operation, most recent fire inspection was conducted 12/2025. 12/2025 fire inspection report was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected Jun 3, 2026, verified Jun 2, 2026. Standard 746.801(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Two out of six children's records reviewed are missing immunization records.
Corrected Jun 3, 2026, verified Jun 2, 2026. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Two out three staff training records reviewed are missing trainings on food allergies and communicable diseases.
Corrected Jun 3, 2026, verified Jun 2, 2026. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's Products Certification form was last signed on 02/02/2025.
Corrected May 27, 2026, verified May 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- May 20, 2026Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
Per operation, most recent fire inspection was conducted 12/2025. 12/2025 fire inspection report was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected Jun 3, 2026, verified Jun 2, 2026. Standard 746.801(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Two out three staff training records reviewed are missing trainings on food allergies and communicable diseases.
Corrected Jun 3, 2026, verified Jun 2, 2026. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Two out of six children's records reviewed are missing immunization records.
Corrected Jun 3, 2026, verified Jun 2, 2026. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's Products Certification form was last signed on 02/02/2025.
Corrected May 27, 2026, verified May 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- May 20, 2026Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Two out three staff training records reviewed are missing trainings on food allergies and communicable diseases.
Corrected Jun 3, 2026, verified Jun 2, 2026. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Two out of six children's records reviewed are missing immunization records.
Corrected Jun 3, 2026, verified Jun 2, 2026. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's Products Certification form was last signed on 02/02/2025.
Corrected May 27, 2026, verified May 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
Per operation, most recent fire inspection was conducted 12/2025. 12/2025 fire inspection report was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected Jun 3, 2026, verified Jun 2, 2026. Standard 746.801(11).
- 2025
- Jul 15, 2025 to Jul 15, 20254 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jul 15, 2025 inspection
- Jul 15, 2025 inspection
- Jul 15, 2025 inspection
- Jul 15, 2025 inspection
- Jul 10, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
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.
Corrected Jul 10, 2025, verified Jul 15, 2025. Standard 746.1605(1).
- Jul 10, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
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.
Corrected Jul 10, 2025, verified Jul 15, 2025. Standard 746.1605(1).
- Jul 10, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
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.
Corrected Jul 10, 2025, verified Jul 15, 2025. Standard 746.1605(1).
- Jul 10, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
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.
Corrected Jul 10, 2025, verified Jul 15, 2025. Standard 746.1605(1).
- Jul 3, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
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.
Corrected Jul 3, 2025, verified Jul 10, 2025. Standard 746.1701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
One out of the two drivers for the operation does not have current transportation training.
Corrected Jul 10, 2025, verified Jul 8, 2025. Standard 746.1316(a).
- Jul 3, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
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.
Corrected Jul 3, 2025, verified Jul 10, 2025. Standard 746.1701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
One out of the two drivers for the operation does not have current transportation training.
Corrected Jul 10, 2025, verified Jul 8, 2025. Standard 746.1316(a).
- Jul 3, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
One out of the two drivers for the operation does not have current transportation training.
Corrected Jul 10, 2025, verified Jul 8, 2025. Standard 746.1316(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
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.
Corrected Jul 3, 2025, verified Jul 10, 2025. Standard 746.1701.
- Jul 3, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
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.
Corrected Jul 3, 2025, verified Jul 10, 2025. Standard 746.1701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
One out of the two drivers for the operation does not have current transportation training.
Corrected Jul 10, 2025, verified Jul 8, 2025. Standard 746.1316(a).
- Jan 3, 2025Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
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.
Corrected Jan 13, 2025, verified Jan 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
Driver Has Current Driver's License
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
One of six children's files reviewed is missing admission, date, special needs statement and school information.
Corrected Jan 13, 2025, verified Jan 13, 2025. Standard 746.605(12).
- Jan 3, 2025Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Driver Has Current Driver's License
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(b).
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
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.
Corrected Jan 13, 2025, verified Jan 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
One of six children's files reviewed is missing admission, date, special needs statement and school information.
Corrected Jan 13, 2025, verified Jan 13, 2025. Standard 746.605(12).
- Jan 3, 2025Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
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.
Corrected Jan 13, 2025, verified Jan 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
Driver Has Current Driver's License
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
One of six children's files reviewed is missing admission, date, special needs statement and school information.
Corrected Jan 13, 2025, verified Jan 13, 2025. Standard 746.605(12).
- Jan 3, 2025Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Driver Has Current Driver's License
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(b).
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
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.
Corrected Jan 13, 2025, verified Jan 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
One of six children's files reviewed is missing admission, date, special needs statement and school information.
Corrected Jan 13, 2025, verified Jan 13, 2025. Standard 746.605(12).
- 2024
- Jul 10, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(8).
- Jul 10, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(8).
- Jul 10, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(8).
- Jul 10, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(8).
- Jul 2, 2024Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A 4-month-old was asleep on a bouncer and was completely covered with a blanket.
Corrected Jul 2, 2024, verified Jul 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Adequate Lighting During Naptime
There was no appropriate lighting during nap time as it was pitch black in the two classrooms being used by the children.
Corrected Jul 2, 2024, verified Jul 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2911.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
There was no additional employee/caregvier in the building during nap time.
Corrected Jul 2, 2024, verified Jul 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
There were several cots being used by the children during naptime that were next to each other without any space between them. -
Corrected Jul 2, 2024, verified Jul 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2909(4).
- Jul 2, 2024Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A 4-month-old was asleep on a bouncer and was completely covered with a blanket.
Corrected Jul 2, 2024, verified Jul 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Adequate Lighting During Naptime
There was no appropriate lighting during nap time as it was pitch black in the two classrooms being used by the children.
Corrected Jul 2, 2024, verified Jul 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2911.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
There was no additional employee/caregvier in the building during nap time.
Corrected Jul 2, 2024, verified Jul 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
There were several cots being used by the children during naptime that were next to each other without any space between them. -
Corrected Jul 2, 2024, verified Jul 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2909(4).
- Jul 2, 2024Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A 4-month-old was asleep on a bouncer and was completely covered with a blanket.
Corrected Jul 2, 2024, verified Jul 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Adequate Lighting During Naptime
There was no appropriate lighting during nap time as it was pitch black in the two classrooms being used by the children.
Corrected Jul 2, 2024, verified Jul 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2911.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
There were several cots being used by the children during naptime that were next to each other without any space between them. -
Corrected Jul 2, 2024, verified Jul 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2909(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
There was no additional employee/caregvier in the building during nap time.
Corrected Jul 2, 2024, verified Jul 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a)(4).
- Jul 2, 2024Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A 4-month-old was asleep on a bouncer and was completely covered with a blanket.
Corrected Jul 2, 2024, verified Jul 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Adequate Lighting During Naptime
There was no appropriate lighting during nap time as it was pitch black in the two classrooms being used by the children.
Corrected Jul 2, 2024, verified Jul 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2911.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
There were several cots being used by the children during naptime that were next to each other without any space between them. -
Corrected Jul 2, 2024, verified Jul 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2909(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
There was no additional employee/caregvier in the building during nap time.
Corrected Jul 2, 2024, verified Jul 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a)(4).
- Jun 11, 2024 to Jun 11, 20244 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jun 11, 2024 inspection
- Jun 11, 2024 inspection
- Jun 11, 2024 inspection
- Jun 11, 2024 inspection
- Mar 21, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- Mar 21, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- Mar 21, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- Mar 21, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- Feb 5, 2024 to Feb 5, 20244 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Feb 5, 2024 inspection
- Feb 5, 2024 inspection
- Feb 5, 2024 inspection
- Feb 5, 2024 inspection
- Jan 25, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
There were 1-2 ceiling tiles with water stains in 4 classrooms.
Corrected Feb 2, 2024, verified Jan 31, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
- Jan 25, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
There were 1-2 ceiling tiles with water stains in 4 classrooms.
Corrected Feb 2, 2024, verified Jan 31, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
- Jan 25, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
There were 1-2 ceiling tiles with water stains in 4 classrooms.
Corrected Feb 2, 2024, verified Jan 31, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
- Jan 25, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
There were 1-2 ceiling tiles with water stains in 4 classrooms.
Corrected Feb 2, 2024, verified Jan 31, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
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