Ohanas Childcare for Learning
Longview, TX 75601 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Explorers Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 98
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $124
- year first permitted
- 2022
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About
About Explorers Learning Academy
Explorers Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Longview, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 29, 2022, for up to 98 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 28 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 9 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
- 98 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 98 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Explorers Learning Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Gregg County has a median price of $124 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$124
Home daycare$114
Toddler
Center$118
Home daycare$110
Preschool
Center$115
Home daycare$108
School age
Center$110
Home daycare$104
State record
Inspection reports for Explorers Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 98 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2022
- License number
- #1732097
Summary
28 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 14, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 28 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Supervision and ratios 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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See all 37 visits
- Apr 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 17, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
“During the investigation it was found that a caregiver redirected behavior by physically holding a child's arms to pick up items for cleanup.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2026
- Jan 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 26, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 2, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Dec 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“During the inspection only 3 personnel records were available out of 6 staff employed.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2026
- Dec 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“During the walk through the infants were seen not strapped in to the table bucket seats as required by the manufacturer for safety.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2025
- Oct 31, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 27 earlier visits
- Sep 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“During the inspection an infants hands were not washed after a diaper change was completed.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2025
Jul 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“During the insepction a caregiver was seen making a personal call on their cell phone while caring for children.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2025
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“During the inspection infant diaper changes were observed. The infant's hands were not cleaned after having their diaper changed.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2025
- Jun 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 23, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
“This standard was found to be out of compliance through an investigation when it was determined an infant was left inside a restrictive device for more than 15 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2025
- Jun 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 17, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- May 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 7, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
“A copy of the operations policies were reviewed and were missing the parents rights information.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2025
Jan 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
“The operation added to the outdoor space on their playground without informing CCR. This was corrected at the inspection when the addition was reviewed.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 18, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- May 1, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 23, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Mar 25, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
746.2507(5) - Activities for Toddlers - Opportunities for Moderate to Vigorous Active Play
“Staff were questioned on active play routine with bad weather days, all staff stated they get active play by having the children play in their centers. Children could not go outside during inspection due to poor weather conditions.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“When reviewing personnel files all employees reviewed who had been employed for at least 12 months were missing the required training topics.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“During the inspection 10 children's records were reviewed. 7 of the records did not have the address listed for the emergency contact.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
“During the inspection children's immunizations were observed. Out of 10 records 8 were out of date for their shot record.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“Only 11 hours of annual training were available for review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The operation had not reviewed and re certified their Children's Products Certification for the year. This was corrected at inspection when a walk through of the building and certification was completed.”
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 13, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 20, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- May 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 9, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“During the inspection a caregiver was observed yelling at a child.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2023
- Mar 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- May 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 3, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
“The most recent inspection report from the application inspection was not posted during this inspection. This was corrected at the inspection when the operation printed it off and posted the form.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Explorers Learning Academy
Is Explorers Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 29, 2022.
When was Explorers Learning Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 28 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Explorers Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 9 of 28 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Learning Academy care for?
98, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Explorers Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are 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 Explorers Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 236-7777 to ask.
What is Explorers Learning Academy's phone number?
(903) 236-7777.
Where is Explorers Learning Academy?
1700 N Eastman Rd, Longview, TX 75601. The nearest other daycare we list is The Nest Preschool, 0.5 miles away.