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Little Explorers Academy LLC

Licensed & activeAges Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, SchoolUp to 207 children

19433 Tc Jester Blvd Building C, Spring, TX 77379

Safety record

7 findings across 30 inspections

7 were rated high or medium-high risk. All were marked corrected. Texas HHSC inspections since 2022.

Staff qualifications & clearancesHigh riskCorrectedFeb 17, 2026
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control: Based on video footage obtained, one staff member was observed grabbing an infant in an aggressive manner when she moved the infant from one area to the carpeted area and quickly turned the infant's body to the mirrored shelf. The staff grabbed the infant?s left arm in attempt to prevent the child from maneuvering from placement.
Fire safety & emergency drillsMedium-high riskCorrectedJul 18, 2024
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional: There was not food allergy/emergency plan observed for one child enrolled with documented allergies. The child's enrollment form addressed diagnosed allergies, but did not include the health care professional signature, and/or parent signature. The child's enrollment date was 05/28/24.
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Updated Nov 5, 2026 · every fact links to its source

Texas HHSC inspections, report investigations and assessments since October 2017, updated daily.

Date	Inspection	Result	Evidence
Jul 10, 2026	Inspection	No deficiencies cited	Verified
Mar 31, 2026	Inspection	No deficiencies cited	Verified
Mar 13, 2026	Inspection	No deficiencies cited	Verified
Feb 20, 2026	Inspection	No deficiencies cited	Verified

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Inspection

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Findings

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Evidence

Jul 10, 2026

Inspection

No deficiencies cited

Verified

Mar 31, 2026

Inspection

No deficiencies cited

Verified

Mar 13, 2026

Inspection

No deficiencies cited

Verified

Feb 20, 2026

Inspection

No deficiencies cited

Verified

The parent checklist

Cameras & recordings

In the reportAre there cameras in classrooms or only hallways, can parents watch, and are recordings kept?

Food program

Public recordCooked on site. In the USDA Child & Adult Care Food Program, so meals meet federal nutrition standards.

Food: kitchen or catering, included or extra

In the reportIs food cooked on site or catered, and is lunch included in tuition or an extra cost?

Subsidies & family mix

Public recordAccepts state childcare subsidies; roughly 30–56 subsidized children (est. from $45,190/month paid, 2024-04 to 2024-06) — about 14–27% of 207 seats; 44% of enrolled children qualify for free or reduced-price meals.

Quality rating

Public recordTexas Rising Star 4-Star, valid to 2028-09. The state’s quality rating (2–4 stars) covers staff qualifications, ratios and curriculum.

Drop-off & pick-up traffic

In the reportDrive times at opening and closing from every direction, on a map — same distance can mean a very different drive.

Teachers: turnover & tenure

In the reportWhat parents and job postings say about how long teachers stay.

Tuition & fees

In the reportPrices by age group as the program publishes them, plus registration, deposit, lunch and late pick-up fees.

Openings, waitlist & how to enroll

In the reportCurrent openings by age, whether there is a waitlist and its fee, and the steps to enroll and book a tour.

Hours

Public recordMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 06:00 AM-06:00 PM (state listing). Closures and early or late care are in the report.

Discounts & benefits

In the reportSibling, employer, military or prepay discounts, and vouchers accepted.

Teaching approach

In the reportMontessori, Reggio, play-based, language immersion — as the program describes it.

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Date	Code	Severity	Status	Finding (source text)
Feb 17, 2026	§746.1201(1) Staff qualifications & clearances	High risk	Corrected	Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control: Based on video footage obtained, one staff member was observed grabbing an infant in an aggressive manner when she moved the infant from one area to the carpeted area and quickly turned the infant's body to the mirrored shelf. The staff grabbed the infant?s left arm in attempt to prevent the child from maneuvering from placement.
Jul 18, 2024	§746.3819 Fire safety & emergency drills	Medium-high risk	Corrected	Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional: There was not food allergy/emergency plan observed for one child enrolled with documented allergies. The child's enrollment form addressed diagnosed allergies, but did not include the health care professional signature, and/or parent signature. The child's enrollment date was 05/28/24.
Dec 19, 2023	§746.1203(5) Safety hazards	Medium-high risk	Corrected	Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children: This standard was evaluated in regard to a report received and compliance was not met. A child fell to the floor as they were getting off the top of a table. The caregiver stepped over the child without assisting, acknowledging or ensuring the child was not injured.
Jul 21, 2023	§746.1315(b) Staff qualifications & clearances	Medium-high risk	Corrected	Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR: One staff CPR/First-Aid certification did not adhere to the guidelines of skill-based training or consist of a curriculum that incudes use of a CPR manikin.
Jul 21, 2023	§746.1205(a)(3) Supervision & ratios	Medium-high risk	Corrected	Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages: Two staff observed in the kitchen area was not aware of the ages of the youngest child in care. The youngest child in care was introduced as 6 months when the proper age is 14 months of age. The caregiver in the Infant 3 classroom was not aware of the age of the youngest child in care. Operation staff was provided proper ages of children/infants in which they were responsible for.
Feb 2, 2022	§745.641 Supervision & ratios	High risk	Corrected	AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation: A caregiver was allowed to have direct access to the children prior to having a background check ran. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was sent home until the results of the background check are received.
Feb 2, 2022	§746.4901(a) Facilities & equipment	Medium-high risk	Corrected	Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing: A climbing structure that includes two small slides was not placed on loose fill or unitary surfacing.

Date

Code

Severity

Status

Finding (source text)

Feb 17, 2026

§746.1201(1)

Staff qualifications & clearances

High risk

Corrected

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control: Based on video footage obtained, one staff member was observed grabbing an infant in an aggressive manner when she moved the infant from one area to the carpeted area and quickly turned the infant's body to the mirrored shelf. The staff grabbed the infant?s left arm in attempt to prevent the child from maneuvering from placement.

Jul 18, 2024

§746.3819

Fire safety & emergency drills

Medium-high risk

Corrected

Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional: There was not food allergy/emergency plan observed for one child enrolled with documented allergies. The child's enrollment form addressed diagnosed allergies, but did not include the health care professional signature, and/or parent signature. The child's enrollment date was 05/28/24.

Dec 19, 2023

§746.1203(5)

Safety hazards

Medium-high risk

Corrected

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children: This standard was evaluated in regard to a report received and compliance was not met. A child fell to the floor as they were getting off the top of a table. The caregiver stepped over the child without assisting, acknowledging or ensuring the child was not injured.

Jul 21, 2023

§746.1315(b)

Staff qualifications & clearances

Medium-high risk

Corrected

Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR: One staff CPR/First-Aid certification did not adhere to the guidelines of skill-based training or consist of a curriculum that incudes use of a CPR manikin.

Jul 21, 2023

§746.1205(a)(3)

Supervision & ratios

Medium-high risk

Corrected

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages: Two staff observed in the kitchen area was not aware of the ages of the youngest child in care. The youngest child in care was introduced as 6 months when the proper age is 14 months of age. The caregiver in the Infant 3 classroom was not aware of the age of the youngest child in care. Operation staff was provided proper ages of children/infants in which they were responsible for.

Feb 2, 2022

§745.641

Supervision & ratios

High risk

Corrected

AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation: A caregiver was allowed to have direct access to the children prior to having a background check ran. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was sent home until the results of the background check are received.

Feb 2, 2022

§746.4901(a)

Facilities & equipment

Medium-high risk

Corrected

Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing: A climbing structure that includes two small slides was not placed on loose fill or unitary surfacing.

Source	Record	Facts	Evidence	Effective	Retrieved
Texas HHSC Operations TX	1325627	name, type, status, capacity, ages, hours, address, phone, subsidies	Verified	—	Nov 5, 2026
tx_twc_subsidy_providers TX	1687543	tx_rising_star_rating, accepts_cc_subsidy	Verified	Oct 26, 2026	Nov 6, 2026
tx_twc_ccs_facilities TX	row-7r42-k7vs.gmqs	monthlyamtpaid, accrdstatus, prekstandard, headstart	Historical	Jun 1, 2024	Nov 6, 2026
tx_tda_cacfp_centers TX	01804-1990	mealpreparationmethod, foodservicevendorname, enrolled_by_eligibility	Verified	—	Nov 6, 2026
Texas HHSC Inspections	905830428		Verified	Jul 10, 2026	Nov 5, 2026
Texas HHSC Inspections	905830427		Verified	Mar 31, 2026	Nov 5, 2026
Texas HHSC Inspections	905830426		Verified	Mar 13, 2026	Nov 5, 2026
Texas HHSC Inspections	905830425		Verified	Feb 20, 2026	Nov 5, 2026
Texas HHSC Inspections	905934360		Verified	Feb 17, 2026	Nov 5, 2026