Little Explorers Childcare
2313 TERI RD, Austin, TX 78744 · Travis County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 49
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Maricela Abundis
- Phone
- (512) 608-4254
- Regulated since
- Jun 23, 2020
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1354380 · number 1707105
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
| 2023 | 16 | 4 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Staff background & training (8), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 12 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (6), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 3, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
This investigation found that there was an injury that was not reported to Child Care Regulation.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-31. Correction verified 2026-08-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Jun 3, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
This investigation found that there was an injury that was not reported to Child Care Regulation.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-31. Correction verified 2026-08-06.
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Records & paperwork
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May 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 14, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 14, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 23, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 23, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
At inspection, the operation had not certified annually in writing the annual product safety recall form. This was corrected at inspection when the director reviewed and certified the product safety form and posted it.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-09-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
At inspection, the operation had not certified annually in writing the annual product safety recall form. This was corrected at inspection when the director reviewed and certified the product safety form and posted it.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-09-08.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 16, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver did not have annual Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials training.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-23. Correction verified 2023-10-24.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-23. Correction verified 2023-10-23.
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Illness & medication
Two children did not have current immunizations.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-30. Correction verified 2023-10-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Oct 16, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver did not have annual Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials training.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-23. Correction verified 2023-10-24.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-23. Correction verified 2023-10-23.
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Illness & medication
Two children did not have current immunizations.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-30. Correction verified 2023-10-24.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 12, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was present who did not have a current eligible background check. The caregiver left the operation during the inspection.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-12. Correction verified 2023-01-13.
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Staff background & training
The director has completed her First Aid and CPR training, but she did not have a copy of her card here at the operation.
HHSC 746.1329(c)(2) — Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-01-27. Correction verified 2023-01-15.
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Other
Three infants were missing updated infant feeding schedules for this month.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-20. Correction verified 2023-01-16.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current annual health inspection.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-24. Correction verified 2023-01-26.
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers were missing notarized Affidavits for Applicants for Employment. One caregiver was missing a signed orientation form. The director was missing an annual training certificate about allergy emergencies.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-27. Correction verified 2023-01-15.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 12, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was present who did not have a current eligible background check. The caregiver left the operation during the inspection.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-12. Correction verified 2023-01-13.
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Staff background & training
The director has completed her First Aid and CPR training, but she did not have a copy of her card here at the operation.
HHSC 746.1329(c)(2) — Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-01-27. Correction verified 2023-01-15.
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Other
Three infants were missing updated infant feeding schedules for this month.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-20. Correction verified 2023-01-16.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current annual health inspection.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-24. Correction verified 2023-01-26.
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers were missing notarized Affidavits for Applicants for Employment. One caregiver was missing a signed orientation form. The director was missing an annual training certificate about allergy emergencies.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-27. Correction verified 2023-01-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Mar 2, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Diaper changing materials were observed to be within reach of children in each room where diaper changes occur.
HHSC 746.3501(6) — Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-02. Correction verified 2022-03-31.
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Other
The cots used for napping are not labeled to ensure use for individual children.
HHSC 746.4503(c) — Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-08. Correction verified 2022-03-31.
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Safety & premises
The rotating bike track does not have a use zone appropriate for this equipment. The track is on top of a platform that does not extend the required 6 feet for this equipment.
HHSC 746.4813(a) — Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-16. Correction verified 2022-03-31.
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Safety & premises
The gravel used as loose-fill for the wooden play structure is not maintained at 6-inch depth. The current measurement is about 3 inches deep.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-16. Correction verified 2022-03-31.
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Safety & premises
The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram is not available in each classroom.
HHSC 746.5207(b) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-08. Correction verified 2022-03-31.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Mar 2, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Diaper changing materials were observed to be within reach of children in each room where diaper changes occur.
HHSC 746.3501(6) — Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-02. Correction verified 2022-03-31.
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Other
The cots used for napping are not labeled to ensure use for individual children.
HHSC 746.4503(c) — Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-08. Correction verified 2022-03-31.
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Safety & premises
The rotating bike track does not have a use zone appropriate for this equipment. The track is on top of a platform that does not extend the required 6 feet for this equipment.
HHSC 746.4813(a) — Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-16. Correction verified 2022-03-31.
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Safety & premises
The gravel used as loose-fill for the wooden play structure is not maintained at 6-inch depth. The current measurement is about 3 inches deep.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-16. Correction verified 2022-03-31.
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Safety & premises
The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram is not available in each classroom.
HHSC 746.5207(b) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-08. Correction verified 2022-03-31.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Feb 25, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
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.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-02-28. Correction verified 2022-03-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Feb 25, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
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.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-02-28. Correction verified 2022-03-02.
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Records & paperwork
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.