Little Explores Academy and Daycare
Licensed Center in Mission, Texas. License #1698360, issued July 6, 2020.
- Address
- 5711 N la Homa Rd, Mission, TX 78574
- Phone
- (956) 598-5027
- Licensed capacity
- 30 children
- Licensed for
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-07:00 PM
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Child care subsidies
- Accepted
Programs listed with the state: School Age Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Weekend Care, Field Trips.
Openings
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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 26, 2026. 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 4,177 standards at Little Explores Academy and Daycare between June 29, 2022 and February 25, 2026 and recorded 36 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 | 240 | 0 |
| Record keeping | 4 | 442 | 2 |
| Personnel | 2 | 290 | 2 |
| Ratios and group sizes | 4 | 216 | 0 |
| Activities | 4 | 140 | 0 |
| Infants | 4 | 357 | 2 |
| Toddlers | 3 | 66 | 0 |
| Pre-kindergarten | 3 | 55 | 0 |
| School-age | 3 | 60 | 0 |
| Discipline | 4 | 80 | 0 |
| Naptime | 4 | 48 | 1 |
| Field trips | 3 | 33 | 0 |
| Get well care | 3 | 81 | 0 |
| Nighttime care | 3 | 39 | 0 |
| Nutrition and food care | 3 | 134 | 0 |
| Health practices | 4 | 451 | 2 |
| Safety practices | 5 | 372 | 0 |
| Physical facilities | 3 | 224 | 0 |
| Outdoor safety | 3 | 288 | 0 |
| Pools | 2 | 54 | 0 |
| Fire safety | 4 | 271 | 0 |
| Transportation | 4 | 181 | 2 |
The table adds up to 4,122 of those standards. The remaining 55, including 25 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 25 visits to this operation since October 2017, most recently on February 25, 2026, and 36 citations.
One of those visits began with Little Explores Academy and Daycare reporting something to the state itself rather than HHSC finding it. We publish that because it is part of the record and the state records it separately, not because it is good or bad: a program with none may have had nothing to report. 3,674 of the 12,933 programs listed here have at least one.
- 8High
- 19Medium High
- 8Medium
- 1Low
Every citation below records a correction.
Citations
Showing the 25 most recent of 36. Indented text is the inspector's own, reproduced verbatim.
- Medium January 23, 2026 Correction verified February 25, 2026
746.301(2): Notification of Change in Space
Child Care Regulation was not notified before making changes to the infant room space. The infant room was switched with a Pre-K room.
- Medium High January 23, 2026 Correction verified January 27, 2026
746.1316(a): Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The director did not have current training in Transportation Safety. The transportation training certificate available for review had a date of completion 10/1/2024.
- Medium High January 23, 2026 Correction verified February 25, 2026
746.3503(a): Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat in the toddler room and Pre-k room were observed torn.
- Medium High January 23, 2026 Correction verified January 27, 2026
746.1315(b): Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
A caregiver counted in child/caregiver ratio did not have current training in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The training certificate available for review had a renewal date of 10/2025.
- Medium High January 23, 2026 Correction verified January 27, 2026
746.1315(a): Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
A caregiver counted in child/caregiver ratio did not have current training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. The training certificate available for review had a renewal date of 10/2025.
- Low January 23, 2026 Correction verified January 29, 2026
746.1329(c)(2): Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests
A caregiver's pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training certificate was not available for review during the inspection.
- High January 29, 2025 Correction verified February 11, 2025
746.2426(a)(2): Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
Two infants were asleep on a restrictive device (floor bouncer) for an undetermined amount of time in the infant room.
- Medium January 29, 2025 Correction verified February 4, 2025
746.603(a)(4): Children's Records - Immunizations
Two of four children's files reviewed did not have the children's current immunization record. NOTE: One of the children's current immunization record was obtained during the inspection.
- Medium High January 29, 2025 Correction verified February 1, 2025
746.3503(a): Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat in the infant room and toddler room were observed torn.
- Medium January 29, 2025 Correction verified February 7, 2025
746.1311(e): Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Both director's were missing annual training on the following topics: (1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with 746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); (4) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (6) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
- Medium January 29, 2025 Correction verified February 7, 2025
746.1309(e): Documented Annual Training- Required Content
A caregiver was missing annual training for training year 10/30/2023-10/29/2024 on the following topics: (1)Emergency preparedness; (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3)Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with ?746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
- Medium High September 3, 2024 Correction verified September 5, 2024
746.801(11): Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
The fire inspection report was not available for review.
- Medium High September 18, 2023 Corrected at inspection
746.2909(3): Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
During nap time, the mats were arranged right next to each other with no walk and work space for caregivers between each mat.
- Medium High September 18, 2023 Correction verified September 25, 2023
746.1203(3)(D): Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
A caregiver was using a cell phone while caring for a group of children.
- High June 21, 2023 Correction verified June 26, 2023
746.5101(a): Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There was no current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on 06/09/22.
- High March 22, 2023 Correction verified March 23, 2023
745.641: AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A staff member interacted with children and present during transportation route prior to operation receiving background check eligibility notice.
- Medium High March 21, 2023 Correction verified March 28, 2023
746.3407: Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There was a small opening/gap on the bottom of a section of the chain link fence in the outdoor play area.
- High March 17, 2023 Correction verified March 21, 2023
746.2805(8): Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
A child was placed in a highchair by a caregiver for biting a child.
- Medium High March 1, 2023 Correction verified March 7, 2023
746.2409(a)(2): Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
A 7 month old was asleep in a crib in which the sheet did not completely cover the mattress.
- Medium High February 23, 2023 Correction verified March 1, 2023
746.5603(c): Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
The transportation vehicle was observed with trash (candy wrappers, snack crumbs, and on AA battery) on the floor. Note: The trash was picked up during the inspection.
- High February 23, 2023 Correction verified February 23, 2023
746.5617(a)(2): Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
There was no emergency medical transport and treatment authorization form for twelve children who are transported from school to the childcare operation. Corrected at Inspection: Copies of the emergency medical transport and treatment authorization were placed in the transportation binder.
- Medium High February 23, 2023 Correction verified March 1, 2023
746.3407: Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
One cockroach was observed crawling on the wall in the infant classroom.
- Medium February 23, 2023 Correction verified March 2, 2023
746.801(12): Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
The current health/sanitation inspection report was not available for review.
- Medium High July 19, 2022 Correction verified July 27, 2022
746.1601: Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Recite: There was one caregiver caring for 6 infants. The specified age for the group was 12-17months which allows 5 infants to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.
- Medium High July 11, 2022 Correction verified July 12, 2022
746.4907(d): Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Recite: Loose fill surfacing (mulch) was not observed to be maintained at the proper depth for a play structure in the outdoor play area. The dirt and grass underneath the mulch was visible.
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