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Little Explorer's Nest

13405 Main St, Frisco, TX 750354.6· 22 reviews
licensed capacity
146
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$191
year first permitted
2026

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About Little Explorer's Nest

Little Explorer's Nest is a licensed child care center in Frisco, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 22, 2026, for up to 146 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, full-time care, infant care and toddler care. It says it provides meals.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedCameras for parents

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 Weeks to 12 years
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
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
146 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 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
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Full Day Schooling 07 AM-06 PM; After Schooling 03 PM-06 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 Weeks to 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, full-time care, infant care and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
EnrichmentAcademics, drama, public speaking, mindfulness
Daily lifeMeals provided
SafetyCameras / live video for parents (live camera access)
Licensed capacity146 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Explorer's Nest has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Collin County has a median price of $191 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.
Collin County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$191
Home daycare$167

Toddler

Center$176
Home daycare$158

Preschool

Center$170
Home daycare$156

School age

Center$162
Home daycare$149

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 Explorer's Nest

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Initial
Capacity
146 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2026
License number
#1834121
See the state's record

Summary

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

No rules cited on any of 2 visits

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.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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  1. Aug 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited

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 Explorer's Nest

Is Little Explorer's Nest licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 22, 2026.

When was Little Explorer's Nest last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Explorer's Nest had rules cited by the state?

No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 2 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Explorer's Nest care for?

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

Does Little Explorer's Nest accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Little Explorer's Nest'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 Explorer's Nest cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 363-5458 to ask.

What is Little Explorer's Nest's phone number?

(972) 363-5458.

Where is Little Explorer's Nest?

13405 Main St, Frisco, TX 75035. The nearest other daycare we list is AlphaBEST @ Gunstream - Frisco, 0.9 miles away.

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