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Exploradores Bilingual Daycare

1307 Calder Rd, Dale, TX 78616
licensed capacity
25
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$202
year first permitted
2026
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About Exploradores Bilingual Daycare

Exploradores Bilingual Daycare is a licensed child care center in Dale, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 8, 2026, for up to 25 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
25 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 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
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity25 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Exploradores Bilingual Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Caldwell 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.
Caldwell County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Exploradores Bilingual Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Initial
Capacity
25 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2026
License number
#1833467
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Aug 4, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “The feeding forms for three infants had not been updated since June.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2026

  2. Apr 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 27, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

      “The parent handbook was missing multiple policy topics.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “The loose-fill in the outdoor play area fall zones did not meet the minimum 6 inch requirement.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2026

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 Exploradores Bilingual Daycare

Is Exploradores Bilingual Daycare licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 8, 2026.

When was Exploradores Bilingual Daycare last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 4, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Exploradores Bilingual Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Exploradores Bilingual Daycare care for?

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

Does Exploradores Bilingual Daycare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Exploradores Bilingual Daycare'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 Exploradores Bilingual Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 995-9956 to ask.

What is Exploradores Bilingual Daycare's phone number?

(512) 995-9956.

Where is Exploradores Bilingual Daycare?

1307 Calder Rd, Dale, TX 78616. The nearest other daycare we list is Bastrop ISD STARS Camino Real Elementary, 4.7 miles away.

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