Licensed center · Hidalgo, TX
Little Explorers Education Center
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 7:00 AM today
- Capacity 55
- Accepts child care assistance
- School transportation
- Drop-in care
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- Hours
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 55 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- None within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens 7:00 AM today
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 55 children
Accepts child care assistance
School-age care
Before-school care
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Drop-in care
Skill classes
Part-time care
Transportation to and from school
Field trips
Location and nearby daycares
124 N 1st St, Hidalgo, TX 78557 · Hidalgo County · 6 licensed daycares in 78557
Capacity rank 3 of 6 in this ZIP
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Licensing and inspection record
Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.
- Permit
- On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
- Operation number
- 1582597
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- September 2016
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
22 inspections on record, most recent Mar 11, 2026. 16 of 27 visits and reports cited a standard. 4 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.
- Mar 11, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
- Jan 8, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
- Dec 29, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Dec 1, 2025Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.1107(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
One personnel record reviewed, Caregiver does not meet education requierments.
Corrected Dec 15, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1107(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Sep 3, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
- Jul 28, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
- Jun 26, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
- Jun 9, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
May 28, 2025Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.2426(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Observed child sleeping in restrictive device.
Corrected May 28, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2426(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
May 16, 2025Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.2426(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Observed child sleeping in restrictive device.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2426(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
May 15, 2025Self-reported incident1 standard cited
- 746.603(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records - Admission Information
It is determined that a child was present in operation with no admission information on file.
Corrected Jun 13, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.603(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
May 6, 2025Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.611(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
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.
Corrected May 20, 2025
- 746.1329(b)(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Low
Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications
Certificate reviewed in file did not have documentation of how trainer met criteria to provide training.
Corrected May 6, 2025
- 746.611(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- May 6, 2025Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
Apr 28, 2025Inspection9 standards cited
- 746.1805(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Transportation Child/Caregiver Ratio - Children 2 Years and Older
Caregiver who provides transportation does not meet caregiver qualifications.
Corrected Apr 28, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2505(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected Apr 28, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1605(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected Apr 28, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1329(b)(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Low
Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications
Certificate reviewed in file did not have documentation of how trainer met criteria to provide training.
Corrected Apr 28, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2207(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
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.
Corrected Apr 28, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3301(f)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected Apr 28, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1301(a)(4)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected Apr 28, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1316(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected Apr 28, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.611(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
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.
Corrected Apr 28, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1805(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Cited standards by risk level
40 standards cited across 22 inspections, most recently Mar 11, 2026. All 40 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High923%
- Medium High1640%
- Medium1230%
- Medium Low0
- Low38%
- Visits with nothing cited
- 9 of 22 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 1 of 40 findings, 39 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Dec 1, 2025, 3 clean visits since
Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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