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Licensed center · Houston, TX

Exploring Minds Learning Center

  • Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
  • Closed now · opens 6:30 AM today
  • Capacity 84
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • School transportation
  • Drop-in care

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5211 Barker Cypress Rd Ste 124
Houston, TX 77084 Map and directions
Hours
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Days
Mon to Fri
Ages
Infants to school age
Capacity
84 children
Meals
Meals and snacks provided
Nearby
Not mapped

Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026

Hours

Closed now · opens 6:30 AM today

Hours on file with the state

Hours by day of the week
SundayClosed
Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
ThursdayToday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayClosed

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

  • Infants
  • Toddlers
  • Preschool
  • School age

Programs and features on the state record

  • Licensed for 84 children
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • School-age care
  • Before-school care
  • Meals provided
  • After-school care
  • Snacks provided
  • Drop-in care
  • Part-time care
  • Transportation to and from school
  • Field trips

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5211 Barker Cypress Rd Ste 124, Houston, TX 77084 · Harris County · 81 licensed daycares in 77084

Capacity rank 28 of 81 in this ZIP · Open past 6:30 PM, one of 53 in 77084

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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
1648147
Permit type
Licensed center
Licensed since
November 2017
Adverse action on record
No
Conditions on permit
No
Corrective action
No

Inspection history

7 inspections on record, most recent Jul 16, 2026. 5 of 7 visits and reports cited a standard.

  • Jul 16, 2026Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.603(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Children's Records - Health Statement

      4 out 8 children did not have physician statement on file.

      Corrected Aug 3, 2026

  • Jul 16, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
  • Jul 17, 2024Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.1107(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion

      1 out of 7 files reviewed did not have a high school diploma on file.

      Corrected Jul 31, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • Jul 20, 2023Inspection2 standards cited
    • 746.3819Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      A child in care with a noted food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan on file at the operation.

      Corrected Jul 27, 2023 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.2421(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      Infant in care did not have current feeding instructions.

      Corrected Jul 24, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • Aug 29, 2022Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Children's Records - Immunizations

      One child's records did not have the updated immunization record on file.

      Corrected Aug 30, 2022

  • Aug 10, 2022Inspection8 standards cited
    • 746.605(14)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child

      One child's record did not have the school information on file.

      Corrected Aug 15, 2022

    • 746.1311(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

      The documented annual training hours/certificates provided for review did not include training on the following required topics in Health and Safety. 1. emergency preparedness 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 4. preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction 5. building and physical premises safety and 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.

      Corrected Aug 24, 2022

    • 746.1613(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met

      The reduction of child/caregiver ratio for naptime were not met. There were 34 children napping in 2 separate areas with one caregiver, the director. The number of children napping may require 3-4 caregivers. The director was also the one to answer the front door.

      Corrected Aug 15, 2022

    • 746.5625(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

      The 2 vans used for transportation did not have the electronic child safety alarms installed.

      Corrected Aug 12, 2022 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1309(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      The documented annual training hours/certificates provided for review did not include training on the following required topics in Health and Safety. 1. emergency preparedness 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 3. administering medication 4. preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction 5. building and physical premises safety and 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.

      Corrected Aug 24, 2022

    • 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      There was one caregiver wtih 10 children in the infant room. The specified age group (SAG) was 16 months. The ages ranged from 6-18 months.

      Corrected Aug 19, 2022 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Children's Records - Immunizations

      Two children's records did not have the updated immunization record on file.

      Corrected Aug 26, 2022 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.801(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions

      The written infant feeding instructions had not been updated since April 2022.

      Corrected Aug 15, 2022

  • Aug 25, 2021InspectionNo standards cited

Cited standards by risk level

13 standards cited across 7 inspections, most recently Jul 16, 2026. All 13 shown are recorded as corrected.

  • High18%
  • Medium High323%
  • Medium969%
  • Medium Low0
  • Low0
Visits with nothing cited
2 of 7 shown
Corrected at the visit
0 of 13 findings, 13 more corrected later
Most recent citation
Jul 16, 2026

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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