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Amazing Explorers Academy

19124 Pleasant Bay Dr, Pflugerville, TX 786604.4· 83 reviews
licensed capacity
238
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$229
year first permitted
2024

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About Amazing Explorers Academy

Amazing Explorers Academy is a licensed child care center in Pflugerville, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 12, 2024, for up to 238 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Reggio Emilia and STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedCameras for parentsSecure entrySTEM / STEAMOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks – 12 years old
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
238 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday – Friday, 6:30 am – 6:30 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks – 12 years old
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachReggio Emilia, STEM / STEAM
EnrichmentCulinary, Sports, Spanish, Robotics & Coding
StaffCPR & First Aid Trained
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyKeypad-controlled access, Cameras / live video for parents (live-stream cameras monitoring entry points), Outdoor playground
Parent updatesParent app (AEA App)
Licensed capacity238 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Amazing Explorers Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Travis County has a median price of $229 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.
Travis County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$229
Home daycare$206

Toddler

Center$214
Home daycare$196

Preschool

Center$209
Home daycare$194

School age

Center$197
Home daycare$184

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Amazing Explorers Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
238 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1792252
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Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 3, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 15 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Transportation 2

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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  1. Sep 3, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “Two children's files reviewed did not have current immunization records.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room

      “One classroom did not have an emergency relocation diagram posted at the time of the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Aug 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 5, 2026Visit2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “Staff members stored their personal belongings within reach of children, allowing a child to gain access to pepper spray.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “A child gained access to a caregiver's belongings, causing a spray to go off, and caregivers did not witness it to prevent it.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2026

  4. Apr 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 17, 2026Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.3003 - Field Trips - Notification to Parents

      “The operation did not notify parents 48 hours in advance before a field trip occurred.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1801(a) - Child/Caregiver Ratio for Field Trips - Areas Open to General Public

      “It was determined a class of 8 children and 1 caregiver took a walking field trip to a public pond and there were other instances where the caregiver had 12 children and 1 caregiver walking to the pond.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2026

    • TransportationMedium High risk

      746.3001(6) - Field Trips - Children Identified with Center

      “Children went on a field trip and did not have any identifying information for the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2026

    • TransportationMedium High risk

      746.3001(2) - Field Trips - Emergency Medical Forms

      “It was determined that the caregiver did not have access to emergency medical forms and emergency contact information while on a field trip.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children

      “It was determined a class was taking a walking field trip around a large body of water without any fence or barriers preventing children to have access to it.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2026

  6. Feb 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 10, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  8. Jan 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 11, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)

      “3 of the eight staff files reviewed was missing preemployment affidavits.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “Current fire inspection was unavailable to review. Last fire inspection completed was 5/8/2024”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “Current sanitation inspection was unavailable to the review. Last sanitation inspection was completed was 07/09/2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2025

  10. Feb 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “Observed two classroom with holes in the wall.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “The medication per the food allegry was not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2025

Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Sep 4, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.623(2)(D) - Immunizations-Docs may be official record or copy that have signature of health care prof. or name of other prof who administered vaccine

      “Four children's immunization records did not have a signature (including a rubber stamp or electronic signature) of the health-care professional who administered the immunizations.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information

      “Two children did not have the name, address, and telephone number of the child s physician and an emergency-care facility.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      746.1329(b)(5) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications

      “Fourteen staff training certificates did not include the trainer's qualifications.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      746.1329(b)(6) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Length

      “Fourteen staff training certificates did not include the length of the training specified in clock hours, CEUs, or college credit hours, as appropriate.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      746.1317(a) - Training Criteria - Provided By

      “The director was trained by another employee of the operation who did not meet the qualifications listed in Minimum Standards.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2024

  2. Jul 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “There was a hole in the turf on the outside playground from a pipe/tube that goes down under the ground that was uncovered and did not have a lid or cover on it.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2024

  3. Jul 15, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      “One caregiver did not know how many children she was responsible for.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “There was a hole in the turf on the outside playground from a pipe/tube that goes down under the ground that was uncovered and did not have a lid or cover on it.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2024

  4. Jun 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation

      “The operation did not have the letter or form from the most recent Licensing inspection or investigation posted.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2024

  5. Apr 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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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 12, 2024.

When was Amazing Explorers Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 3, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Amazing Explorers Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 9 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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?

238, 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) 846-6629 to ask.

What is Amazing Explorers Academy's phone number?

(512) 846-6629.

Where is Amazing Explorers Academy?

19124 Pleasant Bay Dr, Pflugerville, TX 78660. The nearest other daycare we list is Kinder Haus, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).