Little Explorers Education Center
MISSION, TX·Licensed CenterLicensed · Open
Contact information
Address1242 E BUSINESS HIGHWAY 83 STE 3 MISSION TX- 78572 9308
CityMISSION, TX
CountyHIDALGO
Phone9562052021
Operating details
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Capacity46
SubsidiesY
License dateJuly 17, 2024
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/20/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High11
- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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1242 E BUSINESS HIGHWAY 83 STE 3 MISSION TX- 78572 9308, MISSION, TX
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- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/20/2026
- High2
- Medium-High4
- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 746.41355/20/2026
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's Products Certification form was last signed on 02/02/2025.
Corrected 5/27/2026 - Medium riskStandard 746.6035/20/2026
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Two out of six children's records reviewed are missing immunization records.
Corrected 6/3/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.8015/20/2026
746.801(11) - 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 6/3/2026 - Medium riskStandard 746.13095/20/2026
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Two out three staff training records reviewed are missing trainings on food allergies and communicable diseases.
Corrected 6/3/2026
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 746.16057/10/2025
746.1605(1) - 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 7/10/2025 - Medium riskStandard 746.17017/3/2025
746.1701 - 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 7/3/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.13167/3/2025
746.1316(a) - 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 7/10/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.6051/3/2025
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
One of six children's files reviewed is missing admission, date, special needs statement and school information.
Corrected 1/13/2025 - High riskStandard 746.51011/3/2025
746.5101(a) - 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 1/13/2025 - High riskStandard 746.56171/3/2025
746.5617(b) - 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 at inspection
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,463/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Texas run about $840/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Texas by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: MISSION, HIDALGO County
- Capacity: 46
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 2
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