Little Explorers Education Center
Licensed Center in Hidalgo, Texas. License #1582597, issued September 8, 2016.
- Address
- 124 N 1st St, Hidalgo, TX 78557
- Phone
- (956) 800-5404
- Licensed capacity
- 55 children
- Licensed for
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Child care subsidies
- Accepted
Programs listed with the state: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Skill Classes, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, 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 November 26, 2025. From the state's provider report of October 15, 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 4,593 standards at Little Explorers Education Center between April 19, 2022 and March 11, 2026 and recorded 38 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 | 2 | 241 | 1 |
| Record keeping | 3 | 334 | 2 |
| Personnel | 3 | 467 | 2 |
| Ratios and group sizes | 4 | 216 | 2 |
| Activities | 3 | 108 | 0 |
| Infants | 4 | 360 | 0 |
| Toddlers | 2 | 44 | 0 |
| Pre-kindergarten | 2 | 38 | 0 |
| School-age | 2 | 40 | 0 |
| Discipline | 2 | 40 | 0 |
| Naptime | 3 | 36 | 0 |
| Field trips | 4 | 44 | 0 |
| Get well care | 4 | 108 | 0 |
| Nighttime care | 4 | 52 | 0 |
| Nutrition and food care | 5 | 224 | 0 |
| Health practices | 5 | 564 | 0 |
| Safety practices | 4 | 298 | 0 |
| Physical facilities | 4 | 299 | 1 |
| Outdoor safety | 5 | 480 | 0 |
| Pools | 4 | 108 | 0 |
| Fire safety | 4 | 270 | 1 |
| Transportation | 3 | 132 | 0 |
The table adds up to 4,503 of those standards. The remaining 90, including 29 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 26 visits to this operation since October 2017, most recently on March 11, 2026, and 38 citations.
- 9High
- 16Medium High
- 10Medium
- 3Low
Every citation below records a correction.
Citations
Showing the 25 most recent of 38. Indented text is the inspector's own, reproduced verbatim.
- Medium High December 1, 2025 Correction verified December 29, 2025
746.1107(2): Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
One personnel record reviewed, Caregiver does not meet education requierments.
- High May 28, 2025 Correction verified June 9, 2025
746.2426(a)(1): Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Observed child sleeping in restrictive device.
- High May 16, 2025 Correction verified May 28, 2025
746.2426(a)(1): Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Observed child sleeping in restrictive device.
- Medium May 15, 2025 Correction verified June 26, 2025
746.603(a)(2): Children's Records - Admission Information
It is determined that a child was present in operation with no admission information on file.
- Medium May 6, 2025 Correction verified May 7, 2025
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
One record reviewed with a Health Statement indicating one will be obtained within 12 months of enrollment and was not obtained. Enrollment date showed 1/17/24.
- Low May 6, 2025 Correction verified May 16, 2025
746.1329(b)(5): Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications
Certificate reviewed in file did not have documentation of how trainer met criteria to provide training.
- Medium April 28, 2025 Correction verified May 6, 2025
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
One record reviewed with a Health Statement indicating one will be obtained within 12 months of enrollment and was not obtained. Enrollment date showed 1/17/24.
- Medium High April 28, 2025 Correction verified May 6, 2025
746.2505(1): Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate
Two children sitting in bucket seats were observed sleeping on bucket seat table while caregiver was doing janitorial dutties.
- Medium High April 28, 2025 Correction verified May 6, 2025
746.1316(a): Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Record reviewed with no curent transportation traning. A training was last dated 4/25/2022.
- Medium High April 28, 2025 Correction verified May 6, 2025
746.1301(a)(4)(A): Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
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.
- Low April 28, 2025 Correction verified May 6, 2025
746.1329(b)(5): Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications
Certificate reviewed in file did not have documentation of how trainer met criteria to provide training.
- Medium High April 28, 2025 Correction verified May 6, 2025
746.3301(f)(1): Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
Drinking water was not avialble durring outdoor active play time.
- Medium High April 28, 2025 Correction verified May 6, 2025
746.1605(1): Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
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.
- Medium High April 28, 2025 Correction verified May 6, 2025
746.1805(b): Transportation Child/Caregiver Ratio - Children 2 Years and Older
Caregiver who provides transportation does not meet caregiver qualifications.
- Medium April 28, 2025 Correction verified May 6, 2025
746.2207(a): Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
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.
- High April 15, 2025 Correction verified April 28, 2025
745.641: AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Based on DFPS investigation, a caregiver with a pending status on background checks was present in the operation caring for children.
- Medium High April 15, 2025 Correction verified July 28, 2025
746.1315(b): Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
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.
- Medium High April 15, 2025 Correction verified April 28, 2025
746.1601: Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on DFPS investigation, there were 5 infants in care with one caregiver.
- High June 25, 2024 Correction verified July 3, 2024
746.2426(a)(1): Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
An 8mo old child was observed asleep in a swing and covered with a blanket.
- Medium June 3, 2024 Correction verified June 25, 2024
746.4501(b): Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
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.
- Medium High June 3, 2024 Correction verified June 25, 2024
746.1301(a)(3)(A): Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
One out of four staff files reviewed is missing orientation, pre-service and first aid training.
- Medium High June 3, 2024 Correction verified June 25, 2024
746.1605(1): Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
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.
- Medium June 21, 2023 Correction verified June 22, 2023
746.4501(b): Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Toddler room has an eight bucket seats table. Five out of the eights seats are missing the safety straps.
- High June 21, 2023 Correction verified June 22, 2023
746.5617(a)(2): Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
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.
- Low June 21, 2023 Correction verified July 6, 2023
746.1317(a)(6)(B): Center not on probation, suspension, emergency suspension, or revocation in two years preceding or admin penalty
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.
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