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Lil Explorers School of Boerne

44 Old San Antonio Rd, Boerne, TX 780064.0· 20 reviews
licensed capacity
181
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$171
year first permitted
2019

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About Lil Explorers School of Boerne

Lil Explorers School of Boerne is a licensed child care center in Boerne, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 7, 2019, for up to 181 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Reggio Emilia approach.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 27 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: From Infancy to Elementary School Age
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
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
181 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday - Friday: 6:30am - 6:00pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: From Infancy to Elementary School Age
ApproachReggio Emilia
EnrichmentSoccer Shots, Mini Maestros
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity181 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Lil Explorers School of Boerne has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Kendall County has a median price of $171 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.
Kendall County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$171
Home daycare$154

Toddler

Center$160
Home daycare$148

Preschool

Center$156
Home daycare$146

School age

Center$149
Home daycare$139

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 Lil Explorers School of Boerne

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
181 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2019
License number
#1690479
See the state's record

Summary

27 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 5, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 27 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 9
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Records and paperwork 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 45 visits
  1. Jun 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 21, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib

      “An infant was observed sleeping in a crib with a mattress that was too small for the crib.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2026

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2427(a) - AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant

      “A 6 mos old infant was observed sleeping on their stomach. Caregiver was asked how the infant was placed in their crib and stated on their stomach.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2026

  3. Apr 20, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement

      “One out of ten child files evaluated were missing updated health statements from the pediatrician after being enrolled for a year.”

      The state verified the correction on May 21, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(c)(1) - Immunization Exception or Exemption on File and Verified

      “Two out of ten child files were evaluated. One child had a vaccination affidavit that expired 8/11/25. A second child's vaccination affidavit had partial exemptions noted but did not have a corresponding immunization record showing the vaccinations were received.”

      The state verified the correction on May 21, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission

      “Two out of 10 child files evaluated were missing health statements upon enrollment.”

      The state verified the correction on May 21, 2026

  4. Apr 14, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1403(a)(1)(A) - Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Orientation

      “Four volunteer files were evaluated and did not contain a documented orientation.”

      The state verified the correction on May 21, 2026

  5. Mar 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 9, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  7. Sep 4, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      “Two caregivers did not have a current first aid certificate on file. One expired 7/2025 and the second expired 8/15/2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “A child with a notarized vaccination affidavit on file did not indicate which vaccines the child was exempt from receiving.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “A storage closet in the restroom of the main house and an under the sink cabinet in the Sassafras room was unlocked. Both contained cleaning chemicals accessible to the children.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

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

      “A child with a food allergy plan on file did not contain the parent's signature.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      “Two caregivers did not have a current CPR certificate on file. One expired 7/2025 and the second expired 8/15/2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2025

  8. May 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 8, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      “The caregiver in the Hawthorne room with a specified age group of 2 year, provided an incorrect headcount of 11 children when asked. Upon review of the classroom attendance roster with the caregiver, it was determined there were 12 children in her care.”

      The state verified the correction on May 22, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

      “A caregiver was observed yelling at a group of children in the Lilac room in an attempt to have the children clean up.”

      The state verified the correction on May 22, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “A sink cabinet in the Sassafras room had a broken safety lock allowing access to cleaning chemicals stored inside. An electric hot water heater in the closet of the Lavender room had a nap cot placed in front of it to prevent access. NOTE: During the inspection, the safety lock was replaced and a shelf was moved in front of the closet to prevent children from accessing the hot water heater.”

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Apr 30, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3501(4) - Diaper Changing Steps- Parent's Written Permission for Powders, Lotions, Etc.

      “Diaper cream that did not belong to a child was applied during diaper changes.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3501(2) - Diaper Changing Steps- Cleanse Child with Individual Cloths

      “A child was not thoroughly cleaned after having a soiled diaper.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2025

Show 35 earlier visits
  1. Feb 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 19, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  3. Feb 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

      “The changing pad in the Sasafras room was a cloth material. NOTE: Changing pad was removed during inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “1 out of 10 child files evaluated for immunization records was missing an updated record.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2025

  4. Jan 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 20, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  6. Dec 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 3, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  8. Nov 25, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Sep 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Aug 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Aug 1, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  12. Jul 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Jul 22, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.2807 - Employees Discipline Own Children

      “A caregiver physically disciplined their own child who was enrolled at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “The operation failed to maintain the cleanliness of a classroom where dirty toys, excessive clutter, dirt and dead insects were found throughout the room.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024

  14. Jul 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Jul 3, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  16. Jun 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “There is a broken window in the Dogwood room that is covered by cardboard.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “5 out of 10 child files evaluated were missing addresses and phone numbers for emergency contact people listed on the enrollment form.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 12, 2024

  17. Mar 18, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  18. Oct 10, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “2 out of 10 child files evaluated were missing updated immunization records.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2023

  19. Sep 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  20. Aug 28, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  21. Jul 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  22. Jul 25, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  23. May 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  24. Apr 19, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

      “The trash can in the Dogwood room did not have a cover preventing children from accessing the debris inside.”

      The state verified the correction on May 4, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3903(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations

      “2 out of 3 cats at the operation did not have a copy of their rabies vaccination on file. Note: The vaccination records were obtained during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.3903(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian

      “1 out of 3 cats at the operation did not have a health statement on file. Note: The health statement was obtained from the veterinarian during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

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

      “4 out of 9 infant feeding instructions were not current in the Orange Blossom room. 5 out of 9 feeding instructions were not current in the Peach Blossom room. Feeding instructions were last updated in January and February.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “There was 1 loose outlet allowing children to potentially access the electrical outlet box in the wall and there were 2 outlet boxes exposed without covers in the Lavender room. A sink in the restroom between Hawthorn and Sassafras rooms was pulling away from the wall.”

      The state verified the correction on May 4, 2023

  25. Feb 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  26. Oct 18, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission

      “1 out of 10 child files reviewed was missing a health statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “2 out of 10 child files reviewed needed updated immunization records. One child (9 mos) was missing their 3rd DTaP and 3rd PCV vaccine. One child (7 mos) was missing their 2nd Hep B vaccination.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours

      “4 out of 10 staff files evaluated were missing annual training hours. One caregiver completed 12/24 hours of training, one caregiver completed 18/24 hours of training, one caregiver completed 6/24 hours of training and the director did not have any training certificates available to evaluate.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2022

  27. Jul 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  28. Jul 6, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

      “A child, age 8 years, was observed in the kitchen playing on an electronic device alone without direct supervision. The child was on the floor of the kitchen behind a metal shelf. The closest caregiver was in the front office. There was a curtain that was closed separating the kitchen and office area and preventing a caregiver from being able to see the child.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 20, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      “A piece of drywall has been cut, resulting in exposing electrical wires that lead from a breaker box located in the Magnolia Room restroom. NOTE: This is a recite from investigation #2883999”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 20, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “The operation used poor judgment in allowing an 8 year old child in the kitchen.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 20, 2022

  29. Jun 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  30. Jun 2, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  31. May 31, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  32. May 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  33. Apr 29, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

      “A caregiver that has a provisional background check had direct access to 4 children ages 6-12 months of age. NOTE: The caregiver was moved to another classroom with a caregiver that had an eligible clearance.”

      The state verified the correction on May 17, 2022

  34. Apr 5, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      “This is a recite: 2 children had feeding schedules but were not signed by parents. 1 child's feeding schedule was last updated in Feb 2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

      “This is a recite: The playground with the tire climber and slides had soft surface measurements of 1/2 inch - 1 inch at the end of the slides and measurements of 2-5 inches under the climbing unit. The 3-4 year old playground measured soft surface areas under the rocking climbers between 3- 5 inches in 3 areas measured.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “This is a recite: One classroom bathroom contained cleaning solution and wet floor mop pads within reach of the children 2 years of age.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2022

  35. Mar 22, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

      “The operation had not recorded monthly fire drills conducted for January or February. NOTE: The assistant director was able to update the emergency log using calendar dates of when the drills were conducted during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      “6 out of 8 infants int he 3-6 mon classroom did not have a feeding schedule on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5305 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers

      “A fire extinguisher was found in a 3 year old classroom that was not mounted and placed over 5 feet off the floor on top of a cubby.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

      “The preschool playground had less than 6 inches of fall zone surfacing under the climbing tires, stationary rocking climbers and arch climbers.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5537(a)(3) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation

      “The operation had not recorded monthly carbon monoxide detector testing for January and February. NOTE: The assistant director was able to reference past calendar dates and enter the dates the units were tested during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “Two classrooms were found to have cleaning chemicals and sun tan lotion accessible to children in the restroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2022

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File

      “One infant in the 3-6 mos room was found in their crib in a sleep sack that restricted the child's arms. A second child was found in their crib swaddled.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasHigh risk

      746.4601(5) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored

      “Two arch climbers were found on the preschool playground not attached to the ground and could be moved or lifted.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2022

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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Is Lil Explorers School of Boerne licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 7, 2019.

When was Lil Explorers School of Boerne last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 27 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lil Explorers School of Boerne had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 9 of 27 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 Lil Explorers School of Boerne care for?

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

Does Lil Explorers School of Boerne accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Lil Explorers School of Boerne'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 Lil Explorers School of Boerne cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (830) 331-4068 to ask.

What is Lil Explorers School of Boerne's phone number?

(830) 331-4068.

Where is Lil Explorers School of Boerne?

44 Old San Antonio Rd, Boerne, TX 78006. The nearest other daycare we list is Y School Age Kendall Elementary, 1 miles away.

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