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Little Explorers Academy LLC

4 critical, 8 serious findings across 96 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Feb 17, 2026.

19433 Tc Jester Blvd Building C, Spring, TX 77379 · (281) 547-8989

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At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsSpring licensed centers, n=148

Critical findings4 critical, 8 serious, 0 minor across 60 inspections and 36 investigations (96 visits). Most recent critical: Feb 17, 2026.

Critical4 vs median 4

52% of centers have at least one

Serious8 vs median 8

70% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2019Full Permit

Practical6a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 207

Texas HHSC operation #1687543 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Programs and services

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careListed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careListed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesListed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesListed

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Inspection record

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2026
Feb 20, 2026 to Jul 10, 202616 inspections
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- Jul 10, 2026 inspection
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Feb 17, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Based on video footage obtained, one staff member was observed grabbing an infant in an aggressive manner when she moved the infant from one area to the carpeted area and quickly turned the infant's body to the mirrored shelf. The staff grabbed the infant?s left arm in attempt to prevent the child from maneuvering from placement.
  Corrected Mar 17, 2026, verified Mar 31, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Feb 17, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Based on video footage obtained, one staff member was observed grabbing an infant in an aggressive manner when she moved the infant from one area to the carpeted area and quickly turned the infant's body to the mirrored shelf. The staff grabbed the infant?s left arm in attempt to prevent the child from maneuvering from placement.
  Corrected Mar 17, 2026, verified Mar 31, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Feb 17, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Based on video footage obtained, one staff member was observed grabbing an infant in an aggressive manner when she moved the infant from one area to the carpeted area and quickly turned the infant's body to the mirrored shelf. The staff grabbed the infant?s left arm in attempt to prevent the child from maneuvering from placement.
  Corrected Mar 17, 2026, verified Mar 31, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Feb 17, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Based on video footage obtained, one staff member was observed grabbing an infant in an aggressive manner when she moved the infant from one area to the carpeted area and quickly turned the infant's body to the mirrored shelf. The staff grabbed the infant?s left arm in attempt to prevent the child from maneuvering from placement.
  Corrected Mar 17, 2026, verified Mar 31, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
2025
Jul 16, 2025 to Jul 16, 20254 inspections
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2024
Aug 20, 2024 to Oct 15, 202412 inspections and 16 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 15, 2024 inspection
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- Oct 10, 2024 inspection
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- Oct 10, 2024 inspection
- Oct 4, 2024 complaint investigation
- Oct 4, 2024 complaint investigation
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- Sep 27, 2024 complaint investigation
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- Sep 27, 2024 complaint investigation
- Aug 23, 2024 inspection
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- Aug 21, 2024 complaint investigation
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- Aug 20, 2024 complaint investigation
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- Aug 20, 2024 complaint investigation
Jul 18, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  There was not food allergy/emergency plan observed for one child enrolled with documented allergies. The child's enrollment form addressed diagnosed allergies, but did not include the health care professional signature, and/or parent signature. The child's enrollment date was 05/28/24.
  Corrected Jul 25, 2024, verified Jul 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
Jul 18, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  There was not food allergy/emergency plan observed for one child enrolled with documented allergies. The child's enrollment form addressed diagnosed allergies, but did not include the health care professional signature, and/or parent signature. The child's enrollment date was 05/28/24.
  Corrected Jul 25, 2024, verified Jul 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
Jul 18, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  There was not food allergy/emergency plan observed for one child enrolled with documented allergies. The child's enrollment form addressed diagnosed allergies, but did not include the health care professional signature, and/or parent signature. The child's enrollment date was 05/28/24.
  Corrected Jul 25, 2024, verified Jul 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
Jul 18, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  There was not food allergy/emergency plan observed for one child enrolled with documented allergies. The child's enrollment form addressed diagnosed allergies, but did not include the health care professional signature, and/or parent signature. The child's enrollment date was 05/28/24.
  Corrected Jul 25, 2024, verified Jul 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
Jan 2, 2024 to Jul 1, 202420 inspections and 8 investigations
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- Jun 3, 2024 complaint investigation
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- May 15, 2024 inspection
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- May 3, 2024 complaint investigation
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- Mar 15, 2024 inspection
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2023
Dec 19, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
  This standard was evaluated in regard to a report received and compliance was not met. A child fell to the floor as they were getting off the top of a table. The caregiver stepped over the child without assisting, acknowledging or ensuring the child was not injured.
  Corrected Feb 16, 2024, verified Mar 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(5).
Dec 19, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
  This standard was evaluated in regard to a report received and compliance was not met. A child fell to the floor as they were getting off the top of a table. The caregiver stepped over the child without assisting, acknowledging or ensuring the child was not injured.
  Corrected Feb 16, 2024, verified Mar 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(5).
Dec 19, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
  This standard was evaluated in regard to a report received and compliance was not met. A child fell to the floor as they were getting off the top of a table. The caregiver stepped over the child without assisting, acknowledging or ensuring the child was not injured.
  Corrected Feb 16, 2024, verified Mar 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(5).
Dec 19, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
  This standard was evaluated in regard to a report received and compliance was not met. A child fell to the floor as they were getting off the top of a table. The caregiver stepped over the child without assisting, acknowledging or ensuring the child was not injured.
  Corrected Feb 16, 2024, verified Mar 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(5).
Oct 31, 2023 to Nov 15, 20234 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Nov 15, 2023 inspection
- Nov 15, 2023 inspection
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- Oct 31, 2023 complaint investigation
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Jul 21, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  One staff CPR/First-Aid certification did not adhere to the guidelines of skill-based training or consist of a curriculum that incudes use of a CPR manikin.
  Corrected Aug 2, 2023, verified Aug 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
  Two staff observed in the kitchen area was not aware of the ages of the youngest child in care. The youngest child in care was introduced as 6 months when the proper age is 14 months of age. The caregiver in the Infant 3 classroom was not aware of the age of the youngest child in care. Operation staff was provided proper ages of children/infants in which they were responsible for.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(3).
Jul 21, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  One staff CPR/First-Aid certification did not adhere to the guidelines of skill-based training or consist of a curriculum that incudes use of a CPR manikin.
  Corrected Aug 2, 2023, verified Aug 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
  Two staff observed in the kitchen area was not aware of the ages of the youngest child in care. The youngest child in care was introduced as 6 months when the proper age is 14 months of age. The caregiver in the Infant 3 classroom was not aware of the age of the youngest child in care. Operation staff was provided proper ages of children/infants in which they were responsible for.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(3).
Jul 21, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
  Two staff observed in the kitchen area was not aware of the ages of the youngest child in care. The youngest child in care was introduced as 6 months when the proper age is 14 months of age. The caregiver in the Infant 3 classroom was not aware of the age of the youngest child in care. Operation staff was provided proper ages of children/infants in which they were responsible for.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  One staff CPR/First-Aid certification did not adhere to the guidelines of skill-based training or consist of a curriculum that incudes use of a CPR manikin.
  Corrected Aug 2, 2023, verified Aug 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
Jul 21, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
  Two staff observed in the kitchen area was not aware of the ages of the youngest child in care. The youngest child in care was introduced as 6 months when the proper age is 14 months of age. The caregiver in the Infant 3 classroom was not aware of the age of the youngest child in care. Operation staff was provided proper ages of children/infants in which they were responsible for.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  One staff CPR/First-Aid certification did not adhere to the guidelines of skill-based training or consist of a curriculum that incudes use of a CPR manikin.
  Corrected Aug 2, 2023, verified Aug 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
2022
Aug 9, 2022 to Nov 16, 20228 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 16, 2022 inspection
- Nov 16, 2022 inspection
- Nov 16, 2022 inspection
- Nov 16, 2022 inspection
- Nov 10, 2022 complaint investigation
- Nov 10, 2022 complaint investigation
- Nov 10, 2022 complaint investigation
- Nov 10, 2022 complaint investigation
- Aug 9, 2022 inspection
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Feb 2, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A caregiver was allowed to have direct access to the children prior to having a background check ran. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was sent home until the results of the background check are received.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
  A climbing structure that includes two small slides was not placed on loose fill or unitary surfacing.
  Corrected Feb 9, 2022, verified Feb 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4901(a).
Feb 2, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A caregiver was allowed to have direct access to the children prior to having a background check ran. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was sent home until the results of the background check are received.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
  A climbing structure that includes two small slides was not placed on loose fill or unitary surfacing.
  Corrected Feb 9, 2022, verified Feb 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4901(a).
Feb 2, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A caregiver was allowed to have direct access to the children prior to having a background check ran. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was sent home until the results of the background check are received.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
  A climbing structure that includes two small slides was not placed on loose fill or unitary surfacing.
  Corrected Feb 9, 2022, verified Feb 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4901(a).
Feb 2, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A caregiver was allowed to have direct access to the children prior to having a background check ran. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was sent home until the results of the background check are received.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
  A climbing structure that includes two small slides was not placed on loose fill or unitary surfacing.
  Corrected Feb 9, 2022, verified Feb 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4901(a).
Jan 27, 2022 to Jan 27, 20224 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Jan 27, 2022 complaint investigation
- Jan 27, 2022 complaint investigation
- Jan 27, 2022 complaint investigation
- Jan 27, 2022 complaint investigation

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