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Little Explorers Education Center
A licensed child care center in Hidalgo, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 124 N 1ST ST, Hidalgo, TX 78557
County: Hidalgo County
Phone: (956) 800-5404
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 55 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1582597
Permit: Full Permit, issued September 8, 2016
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
View the official record on Texas HHSC's child care search (or search operation number 1582597 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 15 inspections
- 3 investigations
- 22 citations from these visits (risk level: High 4, Medium High 11, Medium 5, Low 2)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from April 19, 2022 to March 11, 2026, newest first: 26 visits and 38 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
March 11, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
January 8, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
December 29, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
December 1, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 15, 2025 · Correction verified: December 29, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One personnel record reviewed, Caregiver does not meet education requierments.
September 3, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
July 28, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
June 26, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
June 9, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
May 28, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 28, 2025 · Correction verified: June 9, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Observed child sleeping in restrictive device.
May 16, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 16, 2025 · Correction verified: May 28, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Observed child sleeping in restrictive device.
May 15, 2025 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 13, 2025 · Correction verified: June 26, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It is determined that a child was present in operation with no admission information on file.
May 6, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
May 6, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.1329(b)(5) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications
Risk level: Low · Correct-by date in the state file: May 6, 2025 · Correction verified: May 16, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Certificate reviewed in file did not have documentation of how trainer met criteria to provide training.
746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 20, 2025 · Correction verified: May 7, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
April 28, 2025 · Inspection · 9 citations
746.1805(b) - Transportation Child/Caregiver Ratio - Children 2 Years and Older
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 28, 2025 · Correction verified: May 6, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Caregiver who provides transportation does not meet caregiver qualifications.
746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 28, 2025 · Correction verified: May 6, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 28, 2025 · Correction verified: May 6, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Record reviewed with no curent transportation traning. A training was last dated 4/25/2022.
746.1329(b)(5) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications
Risk level: Low · Correct-by date in the state file: April 28, 2025 · Correction verified: May 6, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Certificate reviewed in file did not have documentation of how trainer met criteria to provide training.
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 28, 2025 · Correction verified: May 6, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 28, 2025 · Correction verified: May 6, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 28, 2025 · Correction verified: May 6, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.2505(1) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 28, 2025 · Correction verified: May 6, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two children sitting in bucket seats were observed sleeping on bucket seat table while caregiver was doing janitorial dutties.
746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 28, 2025 · Correction verified: May 6, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Drinking water was not avialble durring outdoor active play time.
April 15, 2025 · Investigation · 3 citations
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 21, 2025 · Correction verified: April 28, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on DFPS investigation, a caregiver with a pending status on background checks was present in the operation caring for children.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 21, 2025 · Correction verified: April 28, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on DFPS investigation, there were 5 infants in care with one caregiver.
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 11, 2025 · Correction verified: July 28, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
July 3, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
June 25, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 25, 2024 · Correction verified: July 3, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
An 8mo old child was observed asleep in a swing and covered with a blanket.
June 3, 2024 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 17, 2024 · Correction verified: June 25, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One out of four staff files reviewed is missing orientation, pre-service and first aid training.
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 3, 2024 · Correction verified: June 25, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 5, 2024 · Correction verified: June 25, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
June 21, 2023 · Inspection · 6 citations
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 28, 2023 · Correction verified: June 22, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Toddler room has an eight bucket seats table. Five out of the eights seats are missing the safety straps.
746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 28, 2023 · Correction verified: June 30, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One out of two designed Directors is not regularly present at the operation.
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 30, 2023 · Correction verified: June 30, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1317(a)(6)(B) - Center not on probation, suspension, emergency suspension, or revocation in two years preceding or admin penalty
Risk level: Low · Correct-by date in the state file: July 10, 2023 · Correction verified: July 6, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 30, 2023 · Correction verified: June 30, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 21, 2023 · Correction verified: June 22, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
August 2, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
July 28, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 28, 2022 · Correction verified: August 2, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was caring for six children ages 5mo to 3yo. Age difference between youngest and oldest child is greater than 18months.
July 18, 2022 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 25, 2022 · Correction verified: July 26, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One out five children's records reviewed is missing immunization records.
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 25, 2022 · Correction verified: July 20, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 18, 2022 · Correction verified: July 28, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A five month old child was awake and having a bottle in a swing, bottle was propped with a blanket.
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 25, 2022 · Correction verified: July 28, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
May 5, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 8, 2022 · Correction verified: May 10, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
April 25, 2022 · Assessment · 1 citation
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 26, 2022 · Correction verified: April 29, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
April 21, 2022 · Inspection · 3 citations
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 24, 2022 · Correction verified: April 25, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 21, 2022 · Correction verified: April 25, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
An infant-age child was left asleep and unsupervised in the infant room for approximately 35 minutes.
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 21, 2022 · Correction verified: April 25, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
April 19, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
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