Licensed child care center · public record
Lil Explorers School of Boerne
Boerne, Texas. The state’s inspection record for this operation, from Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation, in plain English.
The operation
- Type
- Licensed child care center
- State permit
- Full Permit, issued May 7, 2019
- Capacity
- 181 children
- Ages served
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Accepts child care subsidies
- Yes
- Conditions on the permit
- No
- Corrective action listed
- No
- Adverse action listed
- No
- Temporarily closed
- No
- State operation number
- 1690479
Where
44 Old San Antonio Rd
Boerne, TX 78006
Deficiencies by risk level
The state’s own summary counts for this operation, as published in the HHSC operations file.
Citations on the record
Each standard the state found not met, newest first, with its risk level and when it was corrected. Showing the newest 25 of 46.
| Inspection | Risk | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | Medium High | 746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib State’s note: “An infant was observed sleeping in a crib with a mattress that was too small for the crib.” |
| May 21, 2026 | High | 746.2427(a) - AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant State’s note: “A 6 mos old infant was observed sleeping on their stomach. Caregiver was asked how the infant was placed in their crib and stated on their stomach.” |
| April 20, 2026 | Medium | 746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement State’s note: “One out of ten child files evaluated were missing updated health statements from the pediatrician after being enrolled for a year.” |
| April 20, 2026 | Medium High | 746.613(c)(1) - Immunization Exception or Exemption on File and Verified State’s note: “Two out of ten child files were evaluated. One child had a vaccination affidavit that expired 8/11/25. A second child's vaccination affidavit had partial exemptions noted but did not have a corresponding immunization record showing the vaccinations were received.” |
| April 20, 2026 | Medium | 746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission State’s note: “Two out of 10 child files evaluated were missing health statements upon enrollment.” |
| April 14, 2026 | Medium | 746.1403(a)(1)(A) - Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Orientation State’s note: “Four volunteer files were evaluated and did not contain a documented orientation.” |
| September 4, 2025 | Medium High | 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current State’s note: “A child with a notarized vaccination affidavit on file did not indicate which vaccines the child was exempt from receiving.” |
| September 4, 2025 | Medium High | 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. State’s note: “Two caregivers did not have a current first aid certificate on file. One expired 7/2025 and the second expired 8/15/2025.” |
| September 4, 2025 | Medium High | 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional State’s note: “A child with a food allergy plan on file did not contain the parent's signature.” |
| September 4, 2025 | Medium High | 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards State’s note: “A storage closet in the restroom of the main house and an under the sink cabinet in the Sassafras room was unlocked. Both contained cleaning chemicals accessible to the children.” |
| September 4, 2025 | Medium High | 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR State’s note: “Two caregivers did not have a current CPR certificate on file. One expired 7/2025 and the second expired 8/15/2025.” |
| May 8, 2025 | High | 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling State’s note: “A caregiver was observed yelling at a group of children in the Lilac room in an attempt to have the children clean up.” |
| May 8, 2025 | High | 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for State’s note: “The caregiver in the Hawthorne room with a specified age group of 2 year, provided an incorrect headcount of 11 children when asked. Upon review of the classroom attendance roster with the caregiver, it was determined there were 12 children in her care.” |
| May 8, 2025 | Medium High | 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards State’s note: “A sink cabinet in the Sassafras room had a broken safety lock allowing access to cleaning chemicals stored inside. An electric hot water heater in the closet of the Lavender room had a nap cot placed in front of it to prevent access. NOTE: During the inspection, the safety lock was replaced and a shelf was moved in front of the closet to prevent childre…” |
| April 30, 2025 | Medium High | 746.3501(4) - Diaper Changing Steps- Parent's Written Permission for Powders, Lotions, Etc. State’s note: “Diaper cream that did not belong to a child was applied during diaper changes.” |
| April 30, 2025 | Medium High | 746.3501(2) - Diaper Changing Steps- Cleanse Child with Individual Cloths State’s note: “A child was not thoroughly cleaned after having a soiled diaper.” |
| February 10, 2025 | Medium High | 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface State’s note: “The changing pad in the Sasafras room was a cloth material. NOTE: Changing pad was removed during inspection.” |
| February 10, 2025 | Medium | 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations State’s note: “1 out of 10 child files evaluated for immunization records was missing an updated record.” |
| July 22, 2024 | Medium High | 746.2807 - Employees Discipline Own Children State’s note: “A caregiver physically disciplined their own child who was enrolled at the operation.” |
| July 22, 2024 | Medium High | 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment State’s note: “The operation failed to maintain the cleanliness of a classroom where dirty toys, excessive clutter, dirt and dead insects were found throughout the room.” |
| June 10, 2024 | Medium High | 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards State’s note: “There is a broken window in the Dogwood room that is covered by cardboard.” |
| June 10, 2024 | Medium High | 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact State’s note: “5 out of 10 child files evaluated were missing addresses and phone numbers for emergency contact people listed on the enrollment form.” |
| October 10, 2023 | Medium High | 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current State’s note: “2 out of 10 child files evaluated were missing updated immunization records.” |
| April 19, 2023 | Medium High | 746.3903(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations State’s note: “2 out of 3 cats at the operation did not have a copy of their rabies vaccination on file. Note: The vaccination records were obtained during the inspection.” |
| April 19, 2023 | Medium High | 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards State’s note: “There was 1 loose outlet allowing children to potentially access the electrical outlet box in the wall and there were 2 outlet boxes exposed without covers in the Lavender room. A sink in the restroom between Hawthorn and Sassafras rooms was pulling away from the wall.” |
Recent inspections and visits
- June 5, 2026 Inspection · deficiency found: No
- May 21, 2026 Inspection · deficiency found: Yes
- April 20, 2026 Inspection · deficiency found: Yes
- April 14, 2026 Report · deficiency found: Yes
- March 17, 2026 Inspection · deficiency found: No
- March 9, 2026 Report · deficiency found: No
- September 4, 2025 Inspection · deficiency found: Yes
- May 22, 2025 Inspection · deficiency found: No
- May 8, 2025 Inspection · deficiency found: Yes
- April 30, 2025 Report · deficiency found: Yes
- February 27, 2025 Inspection · deficiency found: No
- February 19, 2025 Report · deficiency found: No
- February 10, 2025 Inspection · deficiency found: Yes
- January 3, 2025 Inspection · deficiency found: No
- December 20, 2024 Report · deficiency found: No
How many times has the state inspected Lil Explorers School of Boerne?
Texas HHSC's file lists 11 inspections in the last two years, the most recent on June 5, 2026. 7 of the inspections and other visits in that period are marked as having found a deficiency.
Does Lil Explorers School of Boerne have deficiencies on its record?
The state's summary for this operation lists 46: 8 high-risk, 27 medium-high-risk, 11 medium-risk. Each one is listed below with its date and whether it was corrected.
Is this a rating?
No. This page shows the State of Texas's own public records, summarized. It is not a rating, a review or our opinion. Ask the operation or HHSC about anything here.
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