Texas records · HIDALGO County · ALTON
Little Explorers Academy & Daycare 2
Licensed Center in ALTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued October 28, 2022
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 2718 E MAIN AVE, ALTON, TX 78573 0926
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- October 28, 2022
- Operation number
- 1729975
- Licensed capacity
- 49 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat · 07:00 AM-07:00 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 41 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 6 |
| Assessments on record | 1 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 8,053 |
| Citations recorded | 65 |
| Record covers | November 19, 2021 – July 20, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 16 |
| Medium High | 24 |
| Medium | 22 |
| Medium Low | 1 |
| Low | 2 |
Visits and findings, newest first
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 safety latch in the infant room. The cleaning supplies observed were a can of Lysol disinfectant spray, a spray bottle of clorox with water, and plastic bags. This posed a safety hazard as the cleaning supplies and plastic bags were accessible to children. Note: This was addressed with the caregiver and the cleaning supplies and plastic bags were stored in an area out of children's reach.
Correction verified by the state on July 27, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
2 of 4 childrens files reviewed did not have the child's immunization record for review.
Correction verified by the state on August 29, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
1 of 2 transportation vehicles had an incomplete first aid kit. The first aid kit was missing a thermometer.
Correction verified by the state on August 26, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The director was missing current training in transportation safety.
Correction verified by the state on August 29, 2025.
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?).
Correction verified by the state on August 29, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Six children's records were reviewed. One file is missing health statement and a second file is missing updated immunization record.
Correction verified by the state on January 24, 2025.
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.
Correction verified by the state on January 27, 2025.
One out of six children records reviewed is missing immunization records.
Correction verified by the state on October 1, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Six staff training records were reviewed. One files is missing building / physical premises safety training and a second file is missing transportation training.
Correction verified by the state on September 30, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A 13mo child slept in a restrictive device during naptime.
Correction verified by the state on October 1, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on September 18, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Emergency Plan for a child diagnosed with a food allergy is missing the symptoms and steps take if the child has an allergic reaction.
Correction verified by the state on November 20, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Training certificates are missing trainer's qualifications.
Correction verified by the state on October 5, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Two out of six children's files were evaluated during inspection were not reviewed by operation as indicated under probation action item #4.
Correction verified by the state on October 11, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Four out of five staff training records reviewed include an unclear copy of the First Aid / CPR training.
Correction verified by the state on October 11, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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
Correction verified by the state on October 5, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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
Correction verified by the state on October 12, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Incident report containing accurate information has not been shared with parent.
Correction verified by the state on April 6, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Two infant-age children were obseved asleep in rockers.
Correction verified by the state on April 4, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A group of 11 children ages 10mo-4yo were combined in the school-age room watching a movie.
Correction verified by the state on March 6, 2023.
Children ages 10mo to 4yo were watching the movie Sing.
Correction verified by the state on March 6, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A 6mo old child was asleep in a rocker and covered with a blanket.
Correction verified by the state on March 6, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on April 4, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on April 4, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on April 4, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, staff failed to provide the necessary first aid after an incident took place.
Correction verified by the state on April 4, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on April 4, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, a child was administered a medication without parent authorization.
Correction verified by the state on April 4, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on April 4, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Last fire inspection was conducted on 11/09/2021.
Correction verified by the state on January 27, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Children in the toddler room were climbing onto furniture, tables and throwing toys.
Correction verified by the state on January 27, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on January 27, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on January 27, 2023.
Play-yards in the infant room are not labeled.
Correction verified by the state on January 27, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on September 13, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One out of four children's records reviewed is missing a health statement.
Correction verified by the state on September 15, 2022.
A total of 12 childen ages 12mo-12yo were observed combined in the school-age room.
Correction verified by the state on August 11, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Medications were administered to three children without written parent authorization.
Correction verified by the state on August 5, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Children ages 12mo-6yo were watching TV in the school-age room.
Correction verified by the state on June 29, 2022.
A total of 14 children ages 12mo-6yo were combined in the school-age classroom.
Correction verified by the state on June 29, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Two staff members were present at the operation without background check elegibility notice.
Correction verified by the state on April 25, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Groceries including frozen chicken patties and ground meat were left at room temperature for over two hours.
Correction verified by the state on April 22, 2022.
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.
Correction verified by the state on April 22, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on April 22, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
A total of 13 children ages 11mo-4yo were combined in the school-age room.
Correction verified by the state on April 22, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on April 22, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on April 22, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Children's medication was stored in the fridge next to food items including sauce, pudin and yogurt.
Correction verified by the state on April 22, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
An infant-age child was alone and unsupervised in the infant room.
Correction verified by the state on March 14, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on March 2, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
An infant-age child was awake and remained in a high chair for 25 minutes.
Correction verified by the state on March 3, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Four children's files were reviewed; one file is missing immunization records.
Correction verified by the state on February 25, 2022.
Children ages 9mo-3yo were watching coco melon during inspection.
Correction verified by the state on March 3, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Operation does not have an emergency transportation training.
Correction verified by the state on November 23, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
There is not a carbon monoxide detector at the operation.
Correction verified by the state on November 23, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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
Correction verified by the state on November 23, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on November 23, 2021.
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
Correction verified by the state on November 23, 2021.
First Aid kit is missing tape, scissors, tweezers and cotton balls.
Correction verified by the state on November 23, 2021.
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