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Little Explorers Education Center

Child care center · 1242 E BUSINESS HIGHWAY 83 STE 3, Mission, TX 78572-9308 · License 1790783

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 46. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (136)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Two out three staff training records reviewed are missing trainings on food allergies and communicable diseases.
4 746.603(a)(8) - 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.
Yes
4 746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
There was no additional employee/caregvier in the building during nap time.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Two out of six children's records reviewed are missing immunization records.
4 746.2911 - 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.
5 746.5617(b) - 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.
Yes
4 746.801(11) - 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.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's Products Certification form was last signed on 02/02/2025.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
There were 1-2 ceiling tiles with water stains in 4 classrooms.
4 746.2909(4) - 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. -
4 746.1316(a) - 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.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A 4-month-old was asleep on a bouncer and was completely covered with a blanket.
4 746.1605(1) - 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.
4 746.3407 - 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.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - 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.
4 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
One of six children's files reviewed is missing admission, date, special needs statement and school information.
3 746.1701 - 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.
3 746.1701 - 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.
4 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
One of six children's files reviewed is missing admission, date, special needs statement and school information.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A 4-month-old was asleep on a bouncer and was completely covered with a blanket.
5 746.5101(a) - 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.
4 746.2909(4) - 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. -
4 746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
There was no additional employee/caregvier in the building during nap time.
4 746.603(a)(8) - 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.
Yes
4 746.3407 - 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.
Yes
4 746.2911 - 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.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Two out of six children's records reviewed are missing immunization records.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
There were 1-2 ceiling tiles with water stains in 4 classrooms.
4 746.801(11) - 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.
5 746.5617(b) - 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.
Yes
4 746.1316(a) - 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.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's Products Certification form was last signed on 02/02/2025.
4 746.1605(1) - 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.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Two out three staff training records reviewed are missing trainings on food allergies and communicable diseases.
5 746.5617(b) - 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.
Yes
4 746.2911 - 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.
4 746.801(11) - 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.
4 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
One of six children's files reviewed is missing admission, date, special needs statement and school information.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A 4-month-old was asleep on a bouncer and was completely covered with a blanket.
4 746.603(a)(8) - 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.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Two out of six children's records reviewed are missing immunization records.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
There were 1-2 ceiling tiles with water stains in 4 classrooms.
5 746.5101(a) - 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.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's Products Certification form was last signed on 02/02/2025.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Two out three staff training records reviewed are missing trainings on food allergies and communicable diseases.
4 746.2909(4) - 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. -
4 746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
There was no additional employee/caregvier in the building during nap time.
4 746.1605(1) - 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.
3 746.1701 - 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.
4 746.3407 - 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.
Yes
4 746.1316(a) - 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.
5 746.5617(b) - 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.
Yes
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
There were 1-2 ceiling tiles with water stains in 4 classrooms.
4 746.801(11) - 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.
4 746.603(a)(8) - 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.
Yes
4 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
One of six children's files reviewed is missing admission, date, special needs statement and school information.
4 746.3407 - 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.
Yes
4 746.1316(a) - 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.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A 4-month-old was asleep on a bouncer and was completely covered with a blanket.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Two out of six children's records reviewed are missing immunization records.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's Products Certification form was last signed on 02/02/2025.
4 746.1605(1) - 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.
4 746.2911 - 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.
4 746.2909(4) - 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. -
5 746.5101(a) - 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.
4 746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
There was no additional employee/caregvier in the building during nap time.
3 746.1701 - 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.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Two out three staff training records reviewed are missing trainings on food allergies and communicable diseases.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's Products Certification form was last signed on 02/02/2025.
5 746.5617(b) - 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.
Yes
4 746.1605(1) - 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.
4 746.2909(4) - 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. -
3 746.1701 - 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.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Two out three staff training records reviewed are missing trainings on food allergies and communicable diseases.
4 746.801(11) - 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.
5 746.5101(a) - 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.
4 746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
There was no additional employee/caregvier in the building during nap time.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
There were 1-2 ceiling tiles with water stains in 4 classrooms.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A 4-month-old was asleep on a bouncer and was completely covered with a blanket.
4 746.2911 - 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.
4 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
One of six children's files reviewed is missing admission, date, special needs statement and school information.
4 746.3407 - 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.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Two out of six children's records reviewed are missing immunization records.
4 746.1316(a) - 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.
4 746.603(a)(8) - 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.
Yes
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's Products Certification form was last signed on 02/02/2025.
4 746.3407 - 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.
Yes
4 746.2911 - 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.
4 746.1605(1) - 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.
4 746.603(a)(8) - 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.
Yes
3 746.1701 - 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.
4 746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
There was no additional employee/caregvier in the building during nap time.
4 746.801(11) - 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.
4 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
One of six children's files reviewed is missing admission, date, special needs statement and school information.
4 746.2909(4) - 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. -
5 746.5617(b) - 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.
Yes
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Two out three staff training records reviewed are missing trainings on food allergies and communicable diseases.
5 746.5101(a) - 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.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A 4-month-old was asleep on a bouncer and was completely covered with a blanket.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Two out of six children's records reviewed are missing immunization records.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (64)

64 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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