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MBC Explorers Child Development Center

600 W Sterling St, Baytown, TX 77520
licensed capacity
100
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2005
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About MBC Explorers Child Development Center

MBC Explorers Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Baytown, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 7, 2005, for up to 100 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
100 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity100 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

MBC Explorers Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $185 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Harris County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$185
Home daycare$164

Toddler

Center$172
Home daycare$155

Preschool

Center$167
Home daycare$153

School age

Center$156
Home daycare$144

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 MBC Explorers Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
100 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Permit issued
2005
License number
#839829
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 2 of 10 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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  1. Aug 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 30, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Oct 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 9, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Aug 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 30, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “A child enrolled at the center was left inside by caregivers during a fire drill.”

      The state verified the correction on May 12, 2025

  10. Aug 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

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

      “Two infant changing mats had tears in them and need to be replaced. The tears render the changing mat absorbent.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2024

Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Aug 25, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “The baseboard in the toddler room is coming loose presenting safety hazard.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “Five children's files evaluated were missing the address for emergency contacts.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care

      “I did not observe most recent fire marshal inspection available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2023

  2. Aug 29, 2022InspectionNo 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 MBC Explorers Child Development Center

Is MBC Explorers Child Development Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 7, 2005.

When was MBC Explorers Child Development Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has MBC Explorers Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 MBC Explorers Child Development Center care for?

100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does MBC Explorers Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are MBC Explorers Child Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does MBC Explorers Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 427-1725 to ask.

What is MBC Explorers Child Development Center's phone number?

(281) 427-1725.

Where is MBC Explorers Child Development Center?

600 W Sterling St, Baytown, TX 77520. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Giants 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).