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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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5711 N La Homa Rd
Mission, TX 78574 Map and directions
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

Hours by day of the week
SundayClosed
Monday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
WednesdayToday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday7:00 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

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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

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.

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