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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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124 N 1st St
Hidalgo, TX 78557 Map and directions
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

Hours by day of the week
SundayClosed
Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
ThursdayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayClosed

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

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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

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.

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