Millenium Kids Academy #2
2900 S McColl St Ste 1 23, Hidalgo, TX
Little Explorers Education Center
- licensed capacity
- 55
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 2016
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About
About Little Explorers Education Center
Little Explorers Education Center is a licensed child care center in Hidalgo, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 8, 2016, for up to 55 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 18 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 subsidy
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
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 55 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 55 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Explorers Education 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Little Explorers Education Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 55 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2016
- License number
- #1582597
Summary
18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 11, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 18 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Safe sleep 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Transportation 1
- Background checks 1
- Safety and hazards 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 26 visits
- Mar 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
“One personnel record reviewed, Caregiver does not meet education requierments.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2025
- Sep 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“Observed child sleeping in restrictive device.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2025
May 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“Observed child sleeping in restrictive device.”
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2025
Show 16 earlier visits
May 15, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“It is determined that a child was present in operation with no admission information on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2025
May 6, 2025Visit2 rules cited
746.1329(b)(5) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications
“Certificate reviewed in file did not have documentation of how trainer met criteria to provide training.”
The state verified the correction on May 16, 2025
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 record reviewed with a Health Statement indicating one will be obtained within 12 months of enrollment and was not obtained. Enrollment date showed 1/17/24.”
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2025
May 6, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.1329(b)(5) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications
“Certificate reviewed in file did not have documentation of how trainer met criteria to provide training.”
The state verified the correction on May 16, 2025
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 record reviewed with a Health Statement indicating one will be obtained within 12 months of enrollment and was not obtained. Enrollment date showed 1/17/24.”
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2025
Apr 28, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
“2 of the 4 records reviewed did not have current Pediatric CPR records on file. One record indicated it expired in 1/2025. One record was missing Pediatric CPR in file.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“A total of 14 children in operation. Infant observed to be grouped in a classroom with a child that exceeded the 18month age difference; the age difference in the room was 28months.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025
746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
“Drinking water was not avialble durring outdoor active play time.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“Observed a tablet held up with thumb pins on wall observed to be playing an animated video (Coco Melon) in room with children under two years of age present.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025
746.1329(b)(5) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications
“Certificate reviewed in file did not have documentation of how trainer met criteria to provide training.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“Record reviewed with no curent transportation traning. A training was last dated 4/25/2022.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025
746.2505(1) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate
“Two children sitting in bucket seats were observed sleeping on bucket seat table while caregiver was doing janitorial dutties.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025
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 record reviewed with a Health Statement indicating one will be obtained within 12 months of enrollment and was not obtained. Enrollment date showed 1/17/24.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025
746.1805(b) - Transportation Child/Caregiver Ratio - Children 2 Years and Older
“Caregiver who provides transportation does not meet caregiver qualifications.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025
Apr 15, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Based on DFPS investigation, there were 5 infants in care with one caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2025
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“Based on DFPS investigation, a caregiver with a pending status on background checks was present in the operation caring for children.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2025
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“Based on the preponderance gathered throughout the course of the investigation, it is determined that a staff present in operation did not have up to date trainings in pediatric CPR/First Aid at time of investigation and had been left to supervise children during operating hours.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2025
- Jul 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“An 8mo old child was observed asleep in a swing and covered with a blanket.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2024
Jun 3, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“One out of four staff files reviewed is missing orientation, pre-service and first aid training.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2024
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“A kidney table with bucket seats is missing safety straps for four of the seats. Three children were observed using the seats without the straps. Note: During inspection, children were moved to seats with straps.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2024
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“There were a total of fifteen children present at the operation. In the toddler room; eleven children ages 15mo-11yo were combined in one room for naptime. Age difference was greater than 18 months. Note: During inspection, two children ages 15mo and 23mo were moved from toddler to infant room. Infant room then had a total of six children ages 7mo-23mo with one caregiver and one volunteer. Infant room became over ratio by one child.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2024
Jun 21, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“Operational Policies were reviewed and the following is missing: (8) Suspension and expulsion policy (18)(a)(b)(c)(d)(g) Outdoor and Physical Activity Policies (19) Insect repellent and sunscreen policy”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2023
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“Transportation binder was reviewed and the following information is missing: -Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization form for three children. -Parent s names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for two children.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2023
746.1317(a)(6)(B) - Center not on probation, suspension, emergency suspension, or revocation in two years preceding or admin penalty
“One of our six staff trainings records reviewed has certificates for trainings provided by the Director. The trainings were provided within two years after operation was issued an administrative penalty.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2023
746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
“One out of two designed Directors is not regularly present at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2023
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Six staff files were reviewed. One file is missing copy of high school diploma or equivalent and attendance records. A second file is missing the translation / equivalence of a foreign high school diploma.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2023
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“Toddler room has an eight bucket seats table. Five out of the eights seats are missing the safety straps.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2023
- Aug 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 28, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“A caregiver was caring for six children ages 5mo to 3yo. Age difference between youngest and oldest child is greater than 18months.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 2, 2022
Jul 18, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
“A five month old child was awake and having a bottle in a swing, bottle was propped with a blanket.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2022
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One out five children's records reviewed is missing immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 26, 2022
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“One out of five staff trainings records reviewed is missing training on Safe Sleep / Shaken Baby / Early Brain Development.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 20, 2022
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“Last fire drill, smoke/CO detector and fire extinguisher checks were conducted on 04/23/2022. Note: During inspection fire extinguisher and smoke/CO detector were checked. Smoke Detector in the school-age room was not working but batties were placed.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2022
May 5, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Sewage material was observed coming out of an outdoor pipe located within the operation's playground. There is garbage in the playground including trash bags and used plate/cup. There is a broken slide in the playground.”
The state verified the correction on May 10, 2022
Apr 25, 2022Visit1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A staff member was present at the operation and caring for children without prior background check eligibility notice. The role of a volunteer changed to an employee over a year ago. Operation has not submitted a renewal background check with the employee's current role.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2022
Apr 21, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
“An infant-age child was left asleep and unsupervised in the infant room for approximately 35 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2022
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“There were five children in the toddler room ages 8mo-2yo watching toy story while eating a snack. There were 11 children in the prek room watching sherk while eating a snack. Two out of the nine children in the school-age room were playing games in their cellphones.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2022
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A staff member was present at the operation and caring for children without prior background check eligibility notice. The role of a volunteer changed to an employee over a year ago. Operation has not submitted a renewal background check with the employee's current role.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2022
- Apr 19, 2022VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Little Explorers Education Center
Is Little Explorers Education Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 8, 2016.
When was Little Explorers Education Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Explorers Education Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 10 of 18 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 Little Explorers Education Center care for?
55, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Explorers Education Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Explorers Education Center'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 Education Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 800-5404 to ask.
What is Little Explorers Education Center's phone number?
(956) 800-5404.
Where is Little Explorers Education Center?
124 N 1st St, Hidalgo, TX 78557. The nearest other daycare we list is Reyna Gonzalez, 0.6 miles away.