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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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1610 S Cage Blvd
Pharr, TX 78577 Map and directions
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

Hours by day of the week
SundayClosed
Monday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
ThursdayToday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Saturday7:00 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

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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

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