Kidz Explorer Daycare and Learning Center, LLC
Licensed Center in Pharr, Texas. License #1676174, issued July 1, 2019.
- Address
- 1610 S Cage Blvd, Pharr, TX 78577
- Phone
- (956) 781-8775
- Licensed capacity
- 64 children
- Licensed for
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Child care subsidies
- Not accepted
Programs listed with the state: Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Skill Classes, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Weekend Care, Field Trips.
Openings
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Texas Rising Star
Texas Rising Star 3-star of a possible 4
A quality rating the state awards after an on-site assessment. Four stars is the highest.
In effect since September 16, 2025. From the state's provider report of October 31, 2026.
Where this is
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What inspectors checked
Texas HHSC records how many individual standards it evaluated in each area of the rules, and how many it found violated. Across 22 areas it checked 6,505 standards at Kidz Explorer Daycare and Learning Center, LLC between November 17, 2021 and September 17, 2026 and recorded 60 violations. Those correspond to the citations listed above that were recorded from 2021 onward; anything older than that is in the citation list but not in these counts.
The 22 areas, one by one
| Area of the rules | Visits | Standards checked | Violated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope, administration, and communication | 5 | 600 | 2 |
| Record keeping | 4 | 446 | 3 |
| Personnel | 4 | 619 | 2 |
| Ratios and group sizes | 5 | 270 | 2 |
| Activities | 6 | 208 | 0 |
| Infants | 7 | 627 | 2 |
| Toddlers | 3 | 66 | 0 |
| Pre-kindergarten | 3 | 57 | 0 |
| School-age | 4 | 80 | 0 |
| Discipline | 6 | 120 | 1 |
| Naptime | 5 | 60 | 0 |
| Field trips | 4 | 44 | 0 |
| Get well care | 3 | 81 | 0 |
| Nighttime care | 3 | 39 | 0 |
| Nutrition and food care | 4 | 179 | 0 |
| Health practices | 6 | 678 | 0 |
| Safety practices | 6 | 464 | 1 |
| Physical facilities | 6 | 449 | 1 |
| Outdoor safety | 6 | 576 | 2 |
| Pools | 4 | 102 | 0 |
| Fire safety | 6 | 406 | 2 |
| Transportation | 4 | 181 | 0 |
The table adds up to 6,352 of those standards. The remaining 153, including 42 of the violations, were recorded under the state's own catch-all heading, “Individual Standards Evaluated”, which names no area. They are reported here rather than folded into an area above, because the state did not say which area they belong to and we are not going to decide for it.
A high number of standards checked is not a compliment and a low one is not a criticism: how many apply depends on a program's size, its ages served and what the inspector was there to look at. We publish the two counts the state published and do not turn them into a score. This data begins in 2021, which is later than the inspection history above it.
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State inspection record
HHSC records 49 visits to this operation since October 2017, most recently on September 17, 2026, and 60 citations.
- 11High
- 36Medium High
- 12Medium
- 1Low
Every citation below records a correction.
Citations
Showing the 25 most recent of 60. Indented text is the inspector's own, reproduced verbatim.
- Medium High June 13, 2025 Correction verified June 19, 2025
746.1311(d): Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
One out of four staff files reviewed is missing safe sleep / shaken baby training.
- Medium High June 13, 2025 Correction verified June 19, 2025
746.1107(2): Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Two out of four staff files reviewed have certificates that are not equivalent to a high school diploma.
- Medium High June 13, 2025 Correction verified June 20, 2025
746.3407(8): Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Rodent droppings were observed on the kitchen floor and cabinets and a dead rat/mouse was found in a sticky strap inside a storage room.
- Medium High June 13, 2025 Correction verified July 29, 2025
746.201(9): Complying with Laws and Rules
Based on the information obtained during the course the investigation, permit holder's actions resulted in multiple deficiencies and included the provision of a forged document.
- Medium High June 13, 2025 Correction verified July 29, 2025
746.3427: Pest Extermination
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, building was treated for pests by a non-licensed individuals and operation was not treated by a licensed company during an on-going rodent issue.
- Medium High June 13, 2025 Correction verified June 20, 2025
746.1605(1): Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Two caregivers were providing care for five children in the toddler room. The youngest child is 8mo and oldest is 30 months old. Age difference between youngest and oldest child exceeds 18 months. There were a total of 15 children present at the operation.
- High June 13, 2025 Correction verified July 29, 2025
745.635(2): AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, an individual with an ineligible background check determination has been present at the operation during operational hours.
- Medium High May 19, 2025 Correction verified July 29, 2025
746.3501(1): Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, staff were instructed to delay diaper / soiled clothes changes.
- High May 19, 2025 Correction verified July 29, 2025
746.2805: Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, a child was scorned by staff for having toilet training related accidents and child was threatened to receive a tongue injection for saying bad words.
- Medium February 13, 2025 Correction verified February 19, 2025
746.501(a)(26): Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
Policies were reviewed and the following information is missing: (B) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect; (C) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect; and (E) Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention, including procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect.
- Medium September 18, 2024 Correction verified September 24, 2024
746.901: Required Personnel Records
One out of four staff / contractor files reviewed is missing start date, orientation / policies received statements, preemployment affidavit and notarized affidavit.
- High April 23, 2024 Correction verified May 2, 2024
746.2805(8): Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
A child was placed in a high chair after misbehaving. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider removed child from high chair.
- Medium High April 23, 2024 Correction verified May 2, 2024
746.1605(1): Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
A total of 13 children were present at the operation. 6 children ages 15mo-35mo were combined in the toddler room. The age difference between the youngest child and oldest child exceed 18 months. Note: This was corrected at inspection when one oldest child was moved to the prek room.
- High April 23, 2024 Correction verified May 2, 2024
746.1205(a)(4): Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Prek classroom was observed out of control. Children were hiting each other, climbing onto furniture and window sill.
- High March 7, 2024 Correction verified March 18, 2024
746.1205(a)(4): Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Children were observed crying, climbing onto furniture, hitting each other and throwing toys.
- Medium March 7, 2024 Correction verified March 18, 2024
746.1309(a): Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One out of six staff training records reviewed is missing 12 of annual training including 1 hr of Abuse / Neglect training.
- Medium High March 7, 2024 Correction verified March 18, 2024
746.1203(3)(B): Meal preparation, except when 12 or fewer children are in care
A staff member counted towards ratio stepped out of room and into the kitchen to prepare breakfast.
- Medium March 7, 2024 Correction verified March 18, 2024
746.901: Required Personnel Records
Six staff files were reviewed. One file is missing start date, center and personnel policies statement and orientation. Second file is missing foreign high school diploma. Third file is missing start date. Fourth file is start date, high school diploma, personnel / center policies statement, orientation and annual trainings (if applicable). Three out of six files reviewed are missing pre-employment affidavit.
- Low March 7, 2024 Correction verified March 19, 2024
746.805(3): Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours
Children's attenance records incluing time of arrival / departure and employee or parent initials were not available for review at the time of inspection.
- Medium High March 7, 2024 Correction verified March 18, 2024
746.1605(1): Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Two staff members were providing care for 13 children ages 11mo to 4yo4mo. Age difference between youngest and oldest child was 41 months.
- Medium High February 22, 2024 Correction verified March 7, 2024
746.1605(1): Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Two staff members were providing care for 14 children ages 11mo to 3yo3mo. Age difference between youngest and oldest child was 27 months.
- Medium High February 22, 2024 Correction verified March 7, 2024
746.1013(a)(1): Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows in Charge
Staff member designated as person in charge was not aware of the assignment.
- High February 8, 2024 Correction verified March 7, 2024
746.1205(a)(4): Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, children were out of control and without proper supervision. Children were observed crying, getting up from their chairs during breakfast, throwing toys and climbing onto furniture. A 3yo child was left unsupervised in the restroom.
- Medium High February 8, 2024 Correction verified March 7, 2024
746.3301(b): Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
Based on the information obtained during the course of the inspection, food items served during breakfast meal did not meet the meal patterns established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Child and Adult Care Food Program.
- Medium High February 8, 2024 Correction verified March 7, 2024
746.3407(13): Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, cleaning products are kept accessible to children. Cleaning products were observed on a low cabinet in the restroom and children were observed using restroom unsupervised.
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