Licensed center · Mission, TX
Little Explores Academy And Daycare
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens tomorrow 7:00 AM
- Capacity 30
- Accepts child care assistance
- School transportation
- Drop-in care
- Weekend care
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- Hours
- 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Days
- Mon to Sat
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 30 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- 2 other daycares within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens tomorrow 7:00 AM
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| WednesdayToday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 30 children
Accepts child care assistance
School-age care
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Drop-in care
Part-time care
Transportation to and from school
Weekend care
Field trips
Location and nearby daycares
5711 N La Homa Rd, Mission, TX 78574 · Hidalgo County · 20 licensed daycares in 78574
Capacity rank 16 of 20 in this ZIP · Open past 6:30 PM, one of 7 in 78574 · Open on weekends, one of 2 in 78574
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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
- 1698360
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- July 2020
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
21 inspections on record, most recent Feb 25, 2026. 13 of 25 visits and reports cited a standard. 3 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.
- Feb 25, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
Jan 23, 2026Inspection6 standards cited
- 746.3503(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat in the toddler room and Pre-k room were observed torn.
Corrected Jan 26, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.301(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Notification of Change in Space
Child Care Regulation was not notified before making changes to the infant room space. The infant room was switched with a Pre-K room.
Corrected Jan 26, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1316(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The director did not have current training in Transportation Safety. The transportation training certificate available for review had a date of completion 10/1/2024.
Corrected Jan 27, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1315(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
A caregiver counted in child/caregiver ratio did not have current training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. The training certificate available for review had a renewal date of 10/2025.
Corrected Jan 30, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1315(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
A caregiver counted in child/caregiver ratio did not have current training in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The training certificate available for review had a renewal date of 10/2025.
Corrected Jan 30, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1329(c)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Low
Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests
A caregiver's pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training certificate was not available for review during the inspection.
Corrected Jan 26, 2026
- 746.3503(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Feb 11, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Jan 29, 2025Inspection5 standards cited
- 746.1309(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
A caregiver was missing annual training for training year 10/30/2023-10/29/2024 on the following topics: (1)Emergency preparedness; (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3)Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with ?746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
Corrected Feb 14, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2426(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
Two infants were asleep on a restrictive device (floor bouncer) for an undetermined amount of time in the infant room.
Corrected Jan 29, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1311(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Both director's were missing annual training on the following topics: (1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with 746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); (4) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (6) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
Corrected Feb 14, 2025
- 746.3503(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat in the infant room and toddler room were observed torn.
Corrected Jan 31, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Two of four children's files reviewed did not have the children's current immunization record. NOTE: One of the children's current immunization record was obtained during the inspection.
Corrected Feb 7, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1309(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Sep 3, 2024Inspection1 standard 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
The fire inspection report was not available for review.
Corrected Sep 5, 2024
- 746.801(11)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Aug 26, 2024Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
- Feb 8, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
- Feb 5, 2024Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
- Sep 25, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
Sep 18, 2023Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.2909(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
During nap time, the mats were arranged right next to each other with no walk and work space for caregivers between each mat.
Corrected Sep 18, 2023, at the inspection · 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
A caregiver was using a cell phone while caring for a group of children.
Corrected Sep 18, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2909(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Jun 30, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
Jun 21, 2023Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There was no current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on 06/09/22.
Corrected Jun 28, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
- Mar 28, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
Mar 22, 2023Inspection1 standard cited
- 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A staff member interacted with children and present during transportation route prior to operation receiving background check eligibility notice.
Corrected Mar 22, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High
Cited standards by risk level
36 standards cited across 21 inspections, most recently Feb 25, 2026. All 36 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High822%
- Medium High1953%
- Medium822%
- Medium Low0
- Low13%
- Visits with nothing cited
- 9 of 21 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 1 of 36 findings, 35 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Jan 23, 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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