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Exploring Minds Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 84
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2017
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About
About Exploring Minds Learning Center
Exploring Minds Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 22, 2017, for up to 84 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 84 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 84 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Exploring Minds Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $185 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$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for Exploring Minds Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 84 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2017
- License number
- #1648147
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 16, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Jul 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“4 out 8 children did not have physician statement on file.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2026
- Jul 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
“1 out of 7 files reviewed did not have a high school diploma on file.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2024
Jul 20, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Infant in care did not have current feeding instructions.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2023
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“A child in care with a noted food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan on file at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2023
Aug 29, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One child's records did not have the updated immunization record on file.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2022
Aug 10, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
“The documented annual training hours/certificates provided for review did not include training on the following required topics in Health and Safety. 1. emergency preparedness 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 4. preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction 5. building and physical premises safety and 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2022
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“The 2 vans used for transportation did not have the electronic child safety alarms installed.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2022
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“There was one caregiver wtih 10 children in the infant room. The specified age group (SAG) was 16 months. The ages ranged from 6-18 months.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2022
746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
“The reduction of child/caregiver ratio for naptime were not met. There were 34 children napping in 2 separate areas with one caregiver, the director. The number of children napping may require 3-4 caregivers. The director was also the one to answer the front door.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2022
746.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
“One child's record did not have the school information on file.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2022
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“The documented annual training hours/certificates provided for review did not include training on the following required topics in Health and Safety. 1. emergency preparedness 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 3. administering medication 4. preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction 5. building and physical premises safety and 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2022
746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
“The written infant feeding instructions had not been updated since April 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2022
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Two children's records did not have the updated immunization record on file.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Exploring Minds Learning Center
Is Exploring Minds Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 22, 2017.
When was Exploring Minds Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 16, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Exploring Minds Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Exploring Minds Learning Center care for?
84, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Exploring Minds Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Exploring Minds Learning Center'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 Exploring Minds Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (832) 674-8110 to ask.
What is Exploring Minds Learning Center's phone number?
(832) 674-8110.
Where is Exploring Minds Learning Center?
5211 Barker Cypress Rd Ste 124, Houston, TX 77084.