Moody Methodist Day School
2803 53rd St, Galveston, TX
3.4· 14 reviews
Island Explorers Childcare
- licensed capacity
- 129
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2025
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About Island Explorers Childcare
Island Explorers Childcare is a licensed child care center in Galveston, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 22, 2025, for up to 129 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 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
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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
- 129 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 129 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Island Explorers Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Galveston 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 Island Explorers Childcare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Initial
- Capacity
- 129 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2025
- License number
- #1827940
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 21, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- 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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- Sep 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.4601(4) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings
“Long bolts that present an entanglement hazard were found on the under side of one of the play structures on the operations playground.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Island Explorers Childcare
Is Island Explorers Childcare licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 22, 2025.
When was Island Explorers Childcare last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Island Explorers Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 4 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 Island Explorers Childcare care for?
129, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Island Explorers Childcare accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Island Explorers Childcare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Island Explorers Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (409) 539-5359 to ask.
What is Island Explorers Childcare's phone number?
(409) 539-5359.
Where is Island Explorers Childcare?
5736 Avenue R, Galveston, TX 77551. The nearest other daycare we list is Smile & Learn Klubhouse, 0.2 miles away.