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Little Explorers Development & Learning Center

2807 S Jackson Rd, Pharr, TX 785772.9· 16 reviews
licensed capacity
153
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$144
year first permitted
2009
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About Little Explorers Development & Learning Center

Little Explorers Development & Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Pharr, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 14, 2009, for up to 153 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 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
153 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:30 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 capacity153 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Explorers Development & Learning Center 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

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
153 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2009
License number
#887208
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Transportation 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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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  1. Sep 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • TransportationMedium High risk

      746.5619 - Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies

      “There was no transportation emergency preparedness plan that provided caregivers with explicit instructions for managing emergencies.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2025

  4. Oct 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders

      “A child was observed eating food from the table without a plate. Note: this was corrected by providing a plate to child that was being hold by caregiver so child would not flip plate over.”

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Jun 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 14, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

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

      “Based on DFPS investigation, a caregiver taped a child's shoes to feet to stop child from taking shoes off.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2024

  8. Apr 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Aug 8, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  2. Nov 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 17, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3123(2) - Special Handling Procedures for Get-Well Care - Garbage Covered

      “It was observed during inspection a garbage bin in the Pre-K room was seen to not have a lid. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed the garbage bin from the area.”

      Corrected during the visit

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

Is Little Explorers Development & Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 14, 2009.

When was Little Explorers Development & Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 care for?

153, 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 accept child care subsidies?

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

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

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Explorers Development & Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 992-9530 to ask.

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

(956) 992-9530.

Where is Little Explorers Development & Learning Center?

2807 S Jackson Rd, Pharr, TX 78577. The nearest other daycare we list is Twinkle Toes Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.

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