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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- 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
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
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
Location and nearby daycares
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
- 746.603(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- 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
- 746.1107(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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
- 746.3819Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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
- 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
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
- 746.605(14)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- 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.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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