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Explorers Child Development Center

2105 Ranch Road 620 S, Lakeway, TX 787345.0· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
72
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$229
year first permitted
2026
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About Explorers Child Development Center

Explorers Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Lakeway, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 5, 2026, for up to 72 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 5:45 PM. It describes its programs: drop-in care, preschool and summer camp.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageSummer campAccepts child care subsidy

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 10 Months - 6 Years Old
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
72 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:45 AM to 5:45 PM
Tuesday7:45 AM to 5:45 PM
Wednesday7:45 AM to 5:45 PM
Thursday7:45 AM to 5:45 PM
Friday7:45 AM to 5:45 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Standard Day 9:00am-2:00pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 10 Months - 6 Years Old
ProgramsDrop-in care, preschool and summer camp
EnrichmentGymnastics, Parkour, Yoga, Trampoline, Tumbling, Theater, Spanish + ASL, Music, Dance
Staff-to-child ratioInfant 3:1, 12mo 4:1, 18mo 5:1, 2yr 6:1, 3yr 10:1
StaffK-12 Texas Certified, Early Childhood Education Certified, Montessori Certified (MACTE), RBT Certified
Daily lifePotty training: Potty training as a life skill. Extended care: Early drop-off 7:45am, late stay 3:30pm, extended full day 5:45pm
Assistance it acceptsChild Care Aware - Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood (MCCYN)
AccreditationTexas Rising Star
Licensed capacity72 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Explorers Child Development Center 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 Explorers Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
72 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2026
License number
#1819489
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 30, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safety and hazards 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 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 13, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “Electric cords were observed in reach of toddler age children during the DFPS inspection. Safety cords can pose a danger of shock, strangulation, pulling a device down onto themselves, burns, etc.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2026

  3. Dec 9, 2025Inspection1 rule 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

      “An immunization record was not signed by a medical professional”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2025

  4. Oct 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

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

      “An allergy action plan was not signed by the parent.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2025

  5. Sep 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 29, 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 Explorers Child Development Center

Is Explorers Child Development Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 5, 2026.

When was Explorers Child Development Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Explorers Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 6 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 Explorers Child Development Center care for?

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

Does Explorers Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Explorers Child Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 5:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Explorers Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 970-8838 to ask.

What is Explorers Child Development Center's phone number?

(512) 970-8838.

Where is Explorers Child Development Center?

2105 Ranch Road 620 S, Lakeway, TX 78734. The nearest other daycare we list is Empower Kidz Drop In, 0.7 miles away.

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