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Little Explorers Academy & Daycare 2

Alton, Texas. The state’s inspection record for this operation, from Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation, in plain English.

3 state inspections, last 2 years
65 deficiencies on the state’s summary
40 high or medium-high risk
July 20, 2026 most recent inspection

The operation

Type
Licensed child care center
State permit
Full Permit, issued October 28, 2022
Capacity
49 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat · 07:00 AM-07:00 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
1729975

Where

2718 E Main Ave
Alton, TX 78573

Deficiencies by risk level

  • High 16
  • Medium-high 24
  • Medium 22
  • Medium-low 1
  • Low 2

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 65.

InspectionRiskStandardCorrected
July 20, 2026Medium High746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
State’s note: “Several bottles in the infant room were not labeled with the infant's first name and initial of last name. Note: This was CORRECTED at inspection as the bottles were labeled with the required information.”
At the inspection
July 20, 2026Medium High746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
State’s note: “An external wall of the building in the outdoor playground required maintenance. Black mold was observed on the wall around pvc pipes. The mold posed a safety hazard as it was in an area withing children s reach. The fence in the outdoor playground was observed with three broken pickets. Cleaning supplies were stored under a sink cabinet without a …”
July 27, 2026
August 25, 2025Medium High746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
State’s note: “The director was missing current training in transportation safety.”
August 29, 2025
August 25, 2025Medium746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
State’s note: “2 of 4 childrens files reviewed did not have the child's immunization record for review.”
September 2, 2025
August 25, 2025Medium746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
State’s note: “1 of 2 transportation vehicles had an incomplete first aid kit. The first aid kit was missing a thermometer.”
August 26, 2025
August 25, 2025Medium746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
State’s note: “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 pra…”
September 8, 2025
January 7, 2025Medium746.901 - Required Personnel Records
State’s note: “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, Administ…”
January 28, 2025
January 7, 2025Medium746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
State’s note: “Six children's records were reviewed. One file is missing health statement and a second file is missing updated immunization record.”
January 21, 2025
September 18, 2024Medium746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
State’s note: “Six staff training records were reviewed. One files is missing building / physical premises safety training and a second file is missing transportation training.”
September 22, 2024
September 18, 2024High746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
State’s note: “A 13mo child slept in a restrictive device during naptime.”
September 18, 2024
September 18, 2024Medium746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
State’s note: “One out of six children records reviewed is missing immunization records.”
September 25, 2024
August 19, 2024Medium High746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
State’s note: “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.”
September 16, 2024
May 1, 2024Medium High746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
State’s note: “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.”
At the inspection
November 13, 2023Medium High746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
State’s note: “Emergency Plan for a child diagnosed with a food allergy is missing the symptoms and steps take if the child has an allergic reaction.”
November 22, 2023
October 3, 2023Medium746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
State’s note: “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”
October 17, 2023
October 3, 2023Low746.1329(b)(5) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications
State’s note: “Training certificates are missing trainer's qualifications.”
October 10, 2023
October 3, 2023Medium746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
State’s note: “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…”
October 10, 2023
October 3, 2023High745.8641 - Requirements during probation
State’s note: “Two out of six children's files were evaluated during inspection were not reviewed by operation as indicated under probation action item #4.”
October 10, 2023
October 3, 2023Low746.1329(c)(2) - Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests
State’s note: “Four out of five staff training records reviewed include an unclear copy of the First Aid / CPR training.”
October 10, 2023
April 4, 2023Medium746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
State’s note: “Incident report containing accurate information has not been shared with parent.”
April 6, 2023
March 21, 2023High746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
State’s note: “Two infant-age children were obseved asleep in rockers.”
March 21, 2023
February 27, 2023High746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
State’s note: “A 6mo old child was asleep in a rocker and covered with a blanket.”
February 27, 2023
February 27, 2023Medium High746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
State’s note: “A group of 11 children ages 10mo-4yo were combined in the school-age room watching a movie.”
February 27, 2023
February 27, 2023Medium746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
State’s note: “Children ages 10mo to 4yo were watching the movie Sing.”
February 27, 2023
February 24, 2023High746.3607(2) - Critical Injury - Give First Aid or CPR
State’s note: “Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, staff failed to provide the necessary first aid after an incident took place.”
March 24, 2023

Recent inspections and visits

How many times has the state inspected Little Explorers Academy & Daycare 2?

Texas HHSC's file lists 3 inspections in the last two years, the most recent on July 20, 2026. 3 of the inspections and other visits in that period are marked as having found a deficiency.

Does Little Explorers Academy & Daycare 2 have deficiencies on its record?

The state's summary for this operation lists 65: 16 high-risk, 24 medium-high-risk, 22 medium-risk, 1 medium-low-risk, 2 low-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.

About this record. Public record from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation: the operations file, the inspections file and the non-compliance file on data.texas.gov, read daily. We summarize the state’s counts and quote its words; we don’t rate, rank or review anyone. For the official record or a complaint, go to HHSC Child Care Regulation. Is this your operation, and is something wrong? Tell us.

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