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Little Explorers Development & Learning Center II

935 S Alamo Rd, Alamo, TX 785163.3· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
183
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$144
year first permitted
2017

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About Little Explorers Development & Learning Center II

Little Explorers Development & Learning Center II is a licensed child care center in Alamo, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 18, 2017, for up to 183 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
183 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity183 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Explorers Development & Learning Center II has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hidalgo County has a median price of $144 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.
Hidalgo County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$144
Home daycare$131

Toddler

Center$136
Home daycare$126

Preschool

Center$133
Home daycare$124

School age

Center$126
Home daycare$120

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 Little Explorers Development & Learning Center II

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
183 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2017
License number
#1631230
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 3 of 11 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 2

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. Aug 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “One out of 10 employee records reviewed were missing the following tranings for the annual year 6/5/2024-6/5/2025: hazardous materials, medication adminstration, allergic reactions, communicable diseases, building safety, emergency preparderness.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

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

      “One caregiver does not have a current CPR/First Aid Training. Most recent CPR/First Aid training expired on 10/25.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025

  3. Sep 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 24, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

      “Based on evidence gathered by DFPS, a caregiver hit a child with a pencil on his head then pushed child's head against a table.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

      “This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2025

  5. Mar 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 21, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Feb 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “Four out six caregiver records reviewed for health and safety audit are missing the required annual trainings building safety, communicable diseases, allergic reactions, medication administration, hazardous materials, and emergency preparedness.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

      “Directors record was reviewed for health and safety audit and was missing the required annual trainings hazardous materials, communicable diseases, building safety, emergency preparderness, allergic reactions for the annual year 1/25/2023- 1/25/2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2025

  9. May 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Jan 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 24, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  3. Feb 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 23, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  5. Feb 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 28, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 2, 2022

  8. Feb 16, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      746.2909(4) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway

      “-Cots were placed too close not allowing enough space for children and caregivers to walk without stepping into each other. -Children were observed sleeping on nap mats not labeled with their name and torn.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 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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FAQ

Questions about Little Explorers Development & Learning Center II

Is Little Explorers Development & Learning Center II licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 18, 2017.

When was Little Explorers Development & Learning Center II last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Explorers Development & Learning Center II had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Little Explorers Development & Learning Center II care for?

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

Does Little Explorers Development & Learning Center II accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Explorers Development & Learning Center II's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Explorers Development & Learning Center II cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 961-4917 to ask.

What is Little Explorers Development & Learning Center II's phone number?

(956) 961-4917.

Where is Little Explorers Development & Learning Center II?

935 S Alamo Rd, Alamo, TX 78516. The nearest other daycare we list is iKids Academy, 0.3 miles away.

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