Licensed center · Mission, TX
Little Explorers Education Center
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 7:00 AM today
- Capacity 46
- Accepts child care assistance
- School transportation
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- Hours
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 46 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- 7 other daycares 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 46 children
Accepts child care assistance
School-age care
Before-school care
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Part-time care
Transportation to and from school
Field trips
Location and nearby daycares
1242 E Business Highway 83 Ste 3, Mission, TX 78572 · Hidalgo County · 42 licensed daycares in 78572
Capacity rank 31 of 42 in this ZIP
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- A+ Appletree Academy0.8 mi · Licensed center · 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
- 1790783
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- July 2024
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- Yes
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
11 inspections on record, most recent May 20, 2026. 8 of 11 visits and reports cited a standard.
May 20, 2026Inspection4 standards cited
- 746.801(11)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
Per operation, most recent fire inspection was conducted 12/2025. 12/2025 fire inspection report was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected Jun 3, 2026
- 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Two out of six children's records reviewed are missing immunization records.
Corrected Jun 3, 2026
- 746.1309(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Two out three staff training records reviewed are missing trainings on food allergies and communicable diseases.
Corrected Jun 3, 2026
- 746.4135(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's Products Certification form was last signed on 02/02/2025.
Corrected May 27, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.801(11)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Jul 15, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Jul 10, 2025Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.1605(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
A caregiver was providing care for eight children in the infant room, ages 10mo-4yo. Age difference between youngest and oldest child exceed 18 months.
Corrected Jul 10, 2025
- 746.1605(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Jul 3, 2025Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.1701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
One caregiver was providing care for a total of 11 children ages 14mo to 7yo. One child 0-17mo, six children 18mo-4yo, and four children ages 5-13yo. Operation was over ratio by one child.
Corrected Jul 3, 2025
- 746.1316(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
One out of the two drivers for the operation does not have current transportation training.
Corrected Jul 10, 2025
- 746.1701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Jan 3, 2025Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Last fire inspection was conducted on 12/23/2023. Note: Provider contacted the fire department during inspection. The inspector was requested, paid and scheduled for Monday 01/06/2024.
Corrected Jan 13, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5617(b)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Driver Has Current Driver's License
Transportation driver has an expired driver's license and is missing transportation training. Note: During inspection provider made plan for when school resumes next week. A different caregiver with current DL and training was designated as driver for the operation.
Corrected Jan 3, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.605(12)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
One of six children's files reviewed is missing admission, date, special needs statement and school information.
Corrected Jan 13, 2025
- 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Jul 10, 2024Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.603(a)(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
The sign in and out log was not maintained. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in.
Corrected Jul 10, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.603(a)(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Jul 2, 2024Inspection4 standards cited
- 746.1613(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
There was no additional employee/caregvier in the building during nap time.
Corrected Jul 2, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2426(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A 4-month-old was asleep on a bouncer and was completely covered with a blanket.
Corrected Jul 2, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2911Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Adequate Lighting During Naptime
There was no appropriate lighting during nap time as it was pitch black in the two classrooms being used by the children.
Corrected Jul 2, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2909(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
There were several cots being used by the children during naptime that were next to each other without any space between them. -
Corrected Jul 2, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1613(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Jun 11, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
Mar 21, 2024Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The kitchen door was open which is a safety hazard since there was a knife and scissors at children's reach. There was loose vent that was not replaced properly which poses a safety hazard if it falls. Corrected at Inspection: The kitchen door was closed, and the vent was placed back properly.
Corrected Mar 21, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Feb 5, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
Jan 25, 2024Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.3407(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
There were 1-2 ceiling tiles with water stains in 4 classrooms.
Corrected Feb 2, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Cited standards by risk level
17 standards cited across 11 inspections, most recently May 20, 2026. All 17 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High318%
- Medium High1059%
- Medium424%
- Medium Low0
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 3 of 11 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 3 of 17 findings, 14 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- May 20, 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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