Little Explorers Academy & Daycare 2
Repeat pattern: the same regulatory standard was cited more than once within a 60-month window.
Regulatory record
Compiled from the originating licensing authority. Each item links to its source. Severity marked “(inferred)” was derived from the citation, not assigned by the authority.
- Moderate
The director was missing annual training for training year 4/7/2024 - 4/6/2025 on the following topics: (1).Serving children with special care needs; (2). Prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment; (3). Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (4). Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); (5). Understanding early childhood brain development; (6). Emergency preparedness: (7). Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (8). Administering medication; (9). Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (10). 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 (11). 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?).
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
2 of 4 childrens files reviewed did not have the child's immunization record for review.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
The director was missing current training in transportation safety.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
1 of 2 transportation vehicles had an incomplete first aid kit. The first aid kit was missing a thermometer.
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- Moderate
Three out of six staff files reviewed are missing personnel / training information. One file is missing notarized affidavit and the translation of a foreign high school diploma. A second file is missing certificates for 11 hours of annual training including the topics of SIDS/Shaken Baby/ Early Brain Development, Hazardous Materials, Food Allergies, Administering Medications, Emergency Preparedness, Communicable Diseases and Building & Physical Premises Safety. A third file is missing annual trainings on the topics of hazardous materials and building & physical premises safety.
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- Moderate
Six children's records were reviewed. One file is missing health statement and a second file is missing updated immunization record.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
One out of six children records reviewed is missing immunization records.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
A 13mo child slept in a restrictive device during naptime.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
Six staff training records were reviewed. One files is missing building / physical premises safety training and a second file is missing transportation training.
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- Serious
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, operation failed to report to CCR an incident that took place at operation which required a child to receive medical treatment.
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- Serious
An infant age child was not strapped while in a rocker. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the child was removed from the rocker and the blanket covering the straps was removed.
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- Serious
Emergency Plan for a child diagnosed with a food allergy is missing the symptoms and steps take if the child has an allergic reaction.
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- Moderate
One out of five staff files reviewed is missing 13 hours of annual training including the following topics: -Abuse / Neglect -Hazardous materials -Food Allergies -Administering Medications -Emergency Preparedness -Building and Physical Premises -Communicable Diseases -Transportation
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- Minor
Four out of five staff training records reviewed include an unclear copy of the First Aid / CPR training.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
Two out of six children's files were evaluated during inspection were not reviewed by operation as indicated under probation action item #4.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
Six children's files were reviewed: #1 Missing emergency contact other than the parent #2 Missing health statement, parent signature and statement indicating policies were received #3 Missing statement indicating policies were received #4 Missing signed emergency medical authorization #5 Missing emergency contact address #6 Missing emergency contact address
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Minor
Training certificates are missing trainer's qualifications.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
Incident report containing accurate information has not been shared with parent.
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- Critical
Two infant-age children were obseved asleep in rockers.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, staff failed to provide the necessary first aid after an incident took place.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, a child was administered a medication without parent authorization.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation children's information including emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms and parent?s names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers were missing from Transportation Binder taken during routes.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, incident Report was shared with parent 22 days after the incident took place and contains inaccurate information.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, staff failed to communicate between each other after an incident took place. This delayed a child from receiving medical attention and inaccuracy of the information provided under the incident report.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
Based on the information obtained during the course the investigation; Director provided inaccurate information, did not communicate well with staff nor ensured staff followed the required steps after an incident took place.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, operation staff did not demonstrate good judgment when staff directed children to close a vehicle door that requires force which resulted in an injury, drove transportation van while a child was on the floor of the van and provided inaccurate statements.
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- Moderate
Children ages 10mo to 4yo were watching the movie Sing.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
A 6mo old child was asleep in a rocker and covered with a blanket.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
A group of 11 children ages 10mo-4yo were combined in the school-age room watching a movie.
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- Serious
A caregiver did not sanitize the diapering surface after changing a child's diaper. Caregiver also did not wash the child's hands after the diaper change. Note: Caregiver washed the child's hands after it brought to caregivers attention.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
Staff in the infant room were not familiar with the activities indicated under the infant lesson plan. Toddler schedule was not being followed, indicated children participate in outdoor play at 10AM and staff indicated children go out of the playground at 11AM.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
Last fire inspection was conducted on 11/09/2021.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
Children in the toddler room were climbing onto furniture, tables and throwing toys.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
Play-yards in the infant room are not labeled.
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- Critical
There was a bucket filled with water in the younger playground. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider dumped the water from the bucket.
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- Moderate
One out of four children's records reviewed is missing a health statement.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
Four staff trainings records were reviewed. One staff member is missing 11 hours of annual training including abuse/neglect training. Transportation training for driver could not be located at the time of inspection.
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- Serious
A total of 12 childen ages 12mo-12yo were observed combined in the school-age room.
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- Serious
Medications were administered to three children without written parent authorization.
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- Moderate
Children ages 12mo-6yo were watching TV in the school-age room.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
A total of 14 children ages 12mo-6yo were combined in the school-age classroom.
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- Moderate
Napping mats are not labeled with the children's name nor number assigned. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider labeled the mats by number and generated a list with the mat assignment.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
Two staff members were present at the operation without background check elegibility notice.
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- Serious
A total of 13 children ages 11mo-4yo were combined in the school-age room.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
No water was offered or served during PM snack. No water jugs/cups were observed in the toddler room and water fountain in school-age room is not working.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
Groceries including frozen chicken patties and ground meat were left at room temperature for over two hours.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
Children's medication was stored in the fridge next to food items including sauce, pudin and yogurt.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
One caregiver was caring for five children ages 3mo, 3mo, 11mo, 12mo and 12mo. Specified Age Group is 0-11mo. Classroom was over ratio by one child.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
A caregiver was in charge of ten children, however, children were divided among two classrooms. There were four children in the school-age room ages 19mo to 4yo, one of them was in a high chair while an additional 6 children ages 18mo-4yo were napping in the toddler room.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
Front door which is labeled as an emergency exit was locked upon arrival. All staff present at the operation were in charge of a group of children and no other staff were readily available to allow access without leaving the classroom.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
Operation did not have individually assigned cribs / play-yards for two children under the age of 12mo. This was corrected at inspection when provider assigned each of the children a play-yard and labeled them with their names.
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- Moderate
A group of nine children ages 11mo-6yo were watching the movie Sherk. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider turned off the TV.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
An infant-age child was alone and unsupervised in the infant room.
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- Critical
An infant-age child was awake and remained in a high chair for 25 minutes.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
Children ages 9mo-3yo were watching coco melon during inspection.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
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- Moderate
Four children's files were reviewed; one file is missing immunization records.
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- Critical
There is not a carbon monoxide detector at the operation.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
Emergency Preparedness Plan was reviewed and the following items are missing: -Procedure of how children under age 24 mo / with limited mobility will be evacuated -How will operation continue care after an emergency evacuation/relocation
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
First Aid kit is missing tape, scissors, tweezers and cotton balls.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
Operational Policies were reviewed and the following items are missing: -Procedures for parental notifications -Physical and outdoor activities policy -Inform parents they may visit the child-care center at any time during your hours of operation without having to secure prior approval
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation diagrams are posted in all rooms, however, diagrams signal of which way to exit the rooms but do not indicate the path that staff/children need to take to evacuate or relocate. Diagrams are also posted at an adult's eye level that would make difficult for young children to view.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
Operation does not have an emergency transportation training.
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