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Little Explorers Development & Learning Center

4 critical, 8 serious findings across 36 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: May 14, 2024.

2807 S Jackson Rd, Pharr, TX 78577 · (956) 992-9530

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsPharr licensed centers, n=50

Critical findings4 critical, 8 serious, 0 minor across 32 inspections and 4 investigations (36 visits). Most recent critical: May 14, 2024.

Critical4 vs median 0

30% of centers have at least one

Serious8 vs median 4

72% of centers have at least one

QualityAccreditedLicensed since 2009. Full Permit

Practical7a–6:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 153 places

Texas HHSC operation #887208 · 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 carenot listed
After-school careyes
Transportation to/from schoolyes
Drop-in careyes
Part-time careyes
Field tripsnot listed
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditedyes
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
Jan 16, 2026 to Jan 16, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jan 16, 2026 inspection
- Jan 16, 2026 inspection
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- Jan 16, 2026 inspection
2025
Oct 14, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies
  There was no transportation emergency preparedness plan that provided caregivers with explicit instructions for managing emergencies.
  Corrected Oct 16, 2025, verified Oct 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5619.
Oct 14, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies
  There was no transportation emergency preparedness plan that provided caregivers with explicit instructions for managing emergencies.
  Corrected Oct 16, 2025, verified Oct 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5619.
Oct 14, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies
  There was no transportation emergency preparedness plan that provided caregivers with explicit instructions for managing emergencies.
  Corrected Oct 16, 2025, verified Oct 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5619.
Oct 14, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies
  There was no transportation emergency preparedness plan that provided caregivers with explicit instructions for managing emergencies.
  Corrected Oct 16, 2025, verified Oct 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5619.
2024
Oct 29, 2024 to Oct 29, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 29, 2024 inspection
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Oct 16, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
  A child was observed eating food from the table without a plate. Note: this was corrected by providing a plate to child that was being hold by caregiver so child would not flip plate over.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(6).
Oct 16, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
  A child was observed eating food from the table without a plate. Note: this was corrected by providing a plate to child that was being hold by caregiver so child would not flip plate over.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(6).
Oct 16, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
  A child was observed eating food from the table without a plate. Note: this was corrected by providing a plate to child that was being hold by caregiver so child would not flip plate over.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(6).
Oct 16, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
  A child was observed eating food from the table without a plate. Note: this was corrected by providing a plate to child that was being hold by caregiver so child would not flip plate over.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(6).
Jun 25, 2024 to Jun 25, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
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May 14, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Based on DFPS investigation, a caregiver taped a child's shoes to feet to stop child from taking shoes off.
  Corrected Jun 17, 2024, verified Jun 25, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
May 14, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Based on DFPS investigation, a caregiver taped a child's shoes to feet to stop child from taking shoes off.
  Corrected Jun 17, 2024, verified Jun 25, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
May 14, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Based on DFPS investigation, a caregiver taped a child's shoes to feet to stop child from taking shoes off.
  Corrected Jun 17, 2024, verified Jun 25, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
May 14, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Based on DFPS investigation, a caregiver taped a child's shoes to feet to stop child from taking shoes off.
  Corrected Jun 17, 2024, verified Jun 25, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Apr 4, 2024 to Apr 4, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
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2023
Oct 26, 2023 to Dec 12, 20238 inspections
No findingsShowHide
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- Dec 12, 2023 inspection
- Oct 26, 2023 inspection
- Oct 26, 2023 inspection
- Oct 26, 2023 inspection
- Oct 26, 2023 inspection

Show 12 older visits, not counted above

Aug 8, 2023 to Aug 8, 20234 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 8, 2023 complaint investigation
- Aug 8, 2023 complaint investigation
- Aug 8, 2023 complaint investigation
- Aug 8, 2023 complaint investigation
2022
Nov 16, 2022 to Nov 16, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 16, 2022 inspection
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- Nov 16, 2022 inspection
2021
Dec 17, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Special Handling Procedures for Get-Well Care - Garbage Covered
  It was observed during inspection a garbage bin in the Pre-K room was seen to not have a lid. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed the garbage bin from the area.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3123(2).
Dec 17, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Special Handling Procedures for Get-Well Care - Garbage Covered
  It was observed during inspection a garbage bin in the Pre-K room was seen to not have a lid. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed the garbage bin from the area.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3123(2).
Dec 17, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Special Handling Procedures for Get-Well Care - Garbage Covered
  It was observed during inspection a garbage bin in the Pre-K room was seen to not have a lid. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed the garbage bin from the area.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3123(2).
Dec 17, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Special Handling Procedures for Get-Well Care - Garbage Covered
  It was observed during inspection a garbage bin in the Pre-K room was seen to not have a lid. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed the garbage bin from the area.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3123(2).

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