Licensed center · Longview, TX
Explorers Learning Academy
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens tomorrow 6:30 AM
- Capacity 98
- Accepts child care assistance
- School transportation
- Drop-in care
- Accredited
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- Hours
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 98 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- 4 other daycares within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens tomorrow 6:30 AM
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| WednesdayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 98 children
Accepts child care assistance- School-age care
Before-school care
Accredited
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Drop-in care
Part-time care
Transportation to and from school
Location and nearby daycares
1700 N Eastman Rd, Longview, TX 75601 · Gregg County · 18 licensed daycares in 75601
Capacity rank 7 of 18 in this ZIP
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- Ohanas Childcare For Learning0.9 mi · Licensed home · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
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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
- 1732097
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- June 2022
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
25 inspections on record, most recent Apr 14, 2026. 11 of 37 visits and reports cited a standard. 12 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.
- Apr 14, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
Feb 17, 2026Self-reported incident1 standard cited
- 746.2803(4)(C)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
During the investigation it was found that a caregiver redirected behavior by physically holding a child's arms to pick up items for cleanup.
Corrected Mar 26, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2803(4)(C)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Jan 29, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
- Jan 26, 2026Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
- Jan 6, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
- Jan 2, 2026Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
Dec 30, 2025Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Personnel Records
During the inspection only 3 personnel records were available out of 6 staff employed.
Corrected Jan 9, 2026
- 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- Dec 5, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Nov 4, 2025Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.4501(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
During the walk through the infants were seen not strapped in to the table bucket seats as required by the manufacturer for safety.
Corrected Nov 4, 2025
- 746.4501(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- Oct 31, 2025Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
- Sep 5, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Aug 7, 2025Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.3417(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
During the inspection an infants hands were not washed after a diaper change was completed.
Corrected Aug 7, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3417(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Jul 10, 2025Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.3417(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
During the inspection infant diaper changes were observed. The infant's hands were not cleaned after having their diaper changed.
Corrected Jul 10, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1203(3)(D)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During the insepction a caregiver was seen making a personal call on their cell phone while caring for children.
Corrected Jul 10, 2025
- 746.3417(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Jun 24, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Cited standards by risk level
17 standards cited across 25 inspections, most recently Apr 14, 2026. All 17 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High318%
- Medium High635%
- Medium847%
- Medium Low0
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 16 of 25 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 3 of 17 findings, 14 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Feb 17, 2026, 1 clean visit 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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