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Early Explorers Learning Academy

18764 IH 10, Vidor, TX 77662
licensed capacity
180
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$135
year first permitted
2026
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About Early Explorers Learning Academy

Early Explorers Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Vidor, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 14, 2026, for up to 180 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: Six Weeks through 10 Years of Age
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
180 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Six Weeks through 10 Years of Age
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
Licensed capacity180 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Early Explorers Learning Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Orange County has a median price of $135 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.
Orange County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$135
Home daycare$124

Toddler

Center$128
Home daycare$119

Preschool

Center$125
Home daycare$118

School age

Center$120
Home daycare$113

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 Early Explorers Learning Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
180 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2026
License number
#1820156
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 15, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Food and nutrition 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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  1. Jul 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink

      “Operation has one sink in the infant room using for hand washing and cleaning bottles. This was corrected at inspection when the operation added bottle washing and sanitizing schedule for the kitchen.”

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Jul 25, 2025InspectionNo 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 Early Explorers Learning Academy

Is Early Explorers Learning Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 14, 2026.

When was Early Explorers Learning Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Early Explorers Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Early Explorers Learning Academy care for?

180, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Early Explorers Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Early Explorers Learning Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Early Explorers Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (409) 422-0163 to ask.

What is Early Explorers Learning Academy's phone number?

(409) 422-0163.

Where is Early Explorers Learning Academy?

18764 IH 10, Vidor, TX 77662.

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