Licensed center · Pharr, TX
Kidz Explorer Daycare And Learning Center, LLC
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 7:00 AM today
- Capacity 64
- School transportation
- Drop-in care
- Weekend care
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- Hours
- 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Days
- Mon to Sat
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 64 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- 6 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 6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 64 children
Does not accept child care assistance
Before-school care
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Drop-in care
Skill classes
Part-time care
Transportation to and from school
Weekend care
Field trips
Location and nearby daycares
1610 S Cage Blvd, Pharr, TX 78577 · Hidalgo County · 57 licensed daycares in 78577
Capacity rank 20 of 57 in this ZIP · Open past 6:30 PM, one of 32 in 78577 · Open on weekends, one of 13 in 78577
Nearest daycares
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- Little Giants Academy LLC0.8 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- New Beginnings Learning Academy #10.9 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- The Kinder Corner0.9 mi · Licensed home · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Kids Castle Learning Center & Child Care LLC0.9 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
- 1676174
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- July 2019
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
45 inspections on record, most recent Apr 27, 2026. 23 of 53 visits and reports cited a standard. 8 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.
- Apr 27, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
- Apr 8, 2026Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
- Jan 22, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
- Sep 23, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
- Jul 29, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
- Jun 20, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Jun 13, 2025Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.1311(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
One out of four staff files reviewed is missing safe sleep / shaken baby training.
Corrected Jun 20, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Rodent droppings were observed on the kitchen floor and cabinets and a dead rat/mouse was found in a sticky strap inside a storage room.
Corrected Jun 13, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1107(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Two out of four staff files reviewed have certificates that are not equivalent to a high school diploma.
Corrected Jun 20, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1311(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Jun 13, 2025Self-reported incident4 standards cited
- 745.635(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, an individual with an ineligible background check determination has been present at the operation during operational hours.
Corrected Jul 17, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1605(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Two caregivers were providing care for five children in the toddler room. The youngest child is 8mo and oldest is 30 months old. Age difference between youngest and oldest child exceeds 18 months. There were a total of 15 children present at the operation.
Corrected Jun 13, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.201(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Complying with Laws and Rules
Based on the information obtained during the course the investigation, permit holder's actions resulted in multiple deficiencies and included the provision of a forged document.
Corrected Jul 17, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3427Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Pest Extermination
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, building was treated for pests by a non-licensed individuals and operation was not treated by a licensed company during an on-going rodent issue.
Corrected Jul 22, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 745.635(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High
- May 19, 2025Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
- May 14, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
- Apr 4, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
- Mar 3, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Feb 13, 2025Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.501(a)(26)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
Policies were reviewed and the following information is missing: (B) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect; (C) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect; and (E) Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention, including procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect.
Corrected Feb 27, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.501(a)(26)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- Jan 24, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Cited standards by risk level
71 standards cited across 45 inspections, most recently Apr 27, 2026. All 71 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High1217%
- Medium High4056%
- Medium1724%
- Medium Low0
- Low23%
- Visits with nothing cited
- 27 of 45 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 1 of 71 findings, 70 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Jun 13, 2025, 5 clean visits 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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