Explorers Learning Academy
1700 N EASTMAN RD, Longview, TX 75601 · Gregg County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 98
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Maricruz Paz
- Phone
- (903) 236-7777
- Regulated since
- Jun 29, 2022
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1393500 · number 1732097
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1) |
| 2025 | 8 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (3) |
| 2024 | 6 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | Other (1) |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Apr 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 17, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the investigation it was found that a caregiver redirected behavior by physically holding a child's arms to pick up items for cleanup.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(C) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-26. Correction verified 2026-04-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jan 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 26, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 2, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 30, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
During the inspection only 3 personnel records were available out of 6 staff employed.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-09. Correction verified 2026-02-13.
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Records & paperwork
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Dec 5, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the walk through the infants were seen not strapped in to the table bucket seats as required by the manufacturer for safety.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-04. Correction verified 2025-12-05.
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Other
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Oct 31, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 5, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the inspection an infants hands were not washed after a diaper change was completed.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-07. Correction verified 2025-09-05.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jul 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the insepction a caregiver was seen making a personal call on their cell phone while caring for children.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-10. Correction verified 2025-08-07.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the inspection infant diaper changes were observed. The infant's hands were not cleaned after having their diaper changed.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-10. Correction verified 2025-08-07.
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Other
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Jun 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 23, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
This standard was found to be out of compliance through an investigation when it was determined an infant was left inside a restrictive device for more than 15 minutes.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-24. Correction verified 2025-07-10.
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Other Serious
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Jun 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 17, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 7, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A copy of the operations policies were reviewed and were missing the parents rights information.
HHSC 746.501(a)(20) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-12. Correction verified 2025-03-11.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 23, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation added to the outdoor space on their playground without informing CCR. This was corrected at the inspection when the addition was reviewed.
HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-23.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 18, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 1, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 23, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
When reviewing personnel files all employees reviewed who had been employed for at least 12 months were missing the required training topics.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-25. Correction verified 2024-04-24.
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Staff background & training
Only 11 hours of annual training were available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-25. Correction verified 2024-04-24.
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Other
Staff were questioned on active play routine with bad weather days, all staff stated they get active play by having the children play in their centers. Children could not go outside during inspection due to poor weather conditions.
HHSC 746.2507(5) — Activities for Toddlers - Opportunities for Moderate to Vigorous Active Play
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-25. Correction verified 2024-04-24.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation had not reviewed and re certified their Children's Products Certification for the year. This was corrected at inspection when a walk through of the building and certification was completed.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-03-25.
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Safety & premises
During the inspection 10 children's records were reviewed. 7 of the records did not have the address listed for the emergency contact.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-01. Correction verified 2024-04-24.
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Illness & medication Serious
During the inspection children's immunizations were observed. Out of 10 records 8 were out of date for their shot record.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-08. Correction verified 2024-04-24.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 13, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 20, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 9, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During the inspection a caregiver was observed yelling at a child.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-09. Correction verified 2023-05-24.
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Other Serious
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Mar 9, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 3, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The most recent inspection report from the application inspection was not posted during this inspection. This was corrected at the inspection when the operation printed it off and posted the form.
HHSC 746.401(2) — Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-03.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 5, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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