Nadine Johnson YMCA of Central Texas
480 Carl Stern Dr, Hutto, TX
Amazing Explorers Academy
- licensed capacity
- 226
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $202
- year first permitted
- 2025
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About
About Amazing Explorers Academy
Amazing Explorers Academy is a licensed child care center in Hutto, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 5, 2025, for up to 226 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 226 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 226 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Amazing Explorers Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Williamson County has a median price of $202 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$202
Home daycare$181
Toddler
Center$189
Home daycare$172
Preschool
Center$183
Home daycare$170
School age
Center$173
Home daycare$160
State record
Inspection reports for Amazing Explorers Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 226 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2025
- License number
- #1823501
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 24, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 12 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Other rules 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Sep 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 26, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 3, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Jun 11, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“Three children were missing at least once vaccination each. One child's record was missing an electronic signature or stamp from the hospital.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2026
May 18, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver did not use good judgement when she placed a book down on an infant's face. She also waved the book around very closely to the infant's face.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2026
- May 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 16, 2026Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“During the investigation it was found that the operation did not notify a child's parent when the child was left unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on May 11, 2026
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“It was found that a child was left in a classroom unsupervised and was not discovered until another child's parent passed by the room and saw the child was alone. The caregiver involved in this incident is no longer employed at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on May 11, 2026
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
“It was found that an incident report was not made after a child was left unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on May 11, 2026
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“It was found that the operation did not report an incident to Child Care Regulation where a child was left unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on May 11, 2026
Show 2 earlier visits
- Feb 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
“The operation was operating without a valid permit.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Amazing Explorers Academy
Is Amazing Explorers Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 5, 2025.
When was Amazing Explorers Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Amazing Explorers Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 7 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Amazing Explorers Academy care for?
226, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Amazing Explorers Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Amazing Explorers Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Amazing Explorers Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 846-6347 to ask.
What is Amazing Explorers Academy's phone number?
(512) 846-6347.
Where is Amazing Explorers Academy?
449 Ed Schmidt Blvd, Hutto, TX 78634. The nearest other daycare we list is Nadine Johnson YMCA of Central Texas, 0.8 miles away.