Explorers Learning Academy
Does Explorers Learning Academy have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 17 child-care citations for Explorers Learning Academy in LONGVIEW, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 3 are recorded at the High level and 6 at Medium High, with the remainder at Medium, Medium Low, or Low. Each entry below reproduces the standard Texas cited and the state's own description of what was found.
These are licensing-record findings, not a judgment about any child or family. The dates shown are the dates Texas recorded a correction as verified — they are not inspection dates, and the record may lag the state's current file. This page reflects the published record as of its last update and is not a complete history; the authoritative source is Texas HHSC.
Texas HHSC recorded 3 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- High
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
This standard was found to be out of compliance through an investigation when it was determined an infant was left inside a restrictive device for more than 15 minutes.
- High
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
During the inspection children's immunizations were observed. Out of 10 records 8 were out of date for their shot record.
- High
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
During the inspection a caregiver was observed yelling at a child.
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- Medium High
746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
During the investigation it was found that a caregiver redirected behavior by physically holding a child's arms to pick up items for cleanup.
- Medium High
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
During the inspection an infants hands were not washed after a diaper change was completed.
- Medium High
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During the insepction a caregiver was seen making a personal call on their cell phone while caring for children.
- Medium High
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
During the inspection infant diaper changes were observed. The infant's hands were not cleaned after having their diaper changed.
- Medium High
746.2507(5) - Activities for Toddlers - Opportunities for Moderate to Vigorous Active Play
Staff were questioned on active play routine with bad weather days, all staff stated they get active play by having the children play in their centers. Children could not go outside during inspection due to poor weather conditions.
- Medium High
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
During the inspection 10 children's records were reviewed. 7 of the records did not have the address listed for the emergency contact.
- Medium
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
During the inspection only 3 personnel records were available out of 6 staff employed.
- Medium
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
During the walk through the infants were seen not strapped in to the table bucket seats as required by the manufacturer for safety.
- Medium
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
A copy of the operations policies were reviewed and were missing the parents rights information.
- Medium
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
The operation added to the outdoor space on their playground without informing CCR. This was corrected at the inspection when the addition was reviewed.
- Medium
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
When reviewing personnel files all employees reviewed who had been employed for at least 12 months were missing the required training topics.
- Medium
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Only 11 hours of annual training were available for review during the inspection.
- Medium
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation had not reviewed and re certified their Children's Products Certification for the year. This was corrected at inspection when a walk through of the building and certification was completed.
- Medium
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The most recent inspection report from the application inspection was not posted during this inspection. This was corrected at the inspection when the operation printed it off and posted the form.
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Compiled from public Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Child-Care Licensing records. To flag a discrepancy, write to records@daycaredossier.com.