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Little Explorers Development & Learning Center

2807 S JACKSON RD, Pharr TX 78577-4491 · License #887208 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 153 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Jan 16, 2026
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Contact

Director
Gisela Ortiz De La Garza
Address
2807 S JACKSON RD, Pharr TX 78577-4491 · Directions

Hours

Mon07:00 AM-06:30 PM
Tue07:00 AM-06:30 PM
Wed07:00 AM-06:30 PM
Thu07:00 AM-06:30 PM
Fri07:00 AM-06:30 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareAccreditedMeals ProvidedAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedDrop-In CarePart Time CareTransportation to/from School

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 153 children
2
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
2
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
8
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.3
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Jan 16, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 14, 2025 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.5619 · Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies

    There was no transportation emergency preparedness plan that provided caregivers with explicit instructions for managing emergencies.

    Corrected by Oct 16, 2025

Oct 29, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 16, 2024 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.3317(6) · Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders

    A child was observed eating food from the table without a plate. Note: this was corrected by providing a plate to child that was being hold by caregiver so child would not flip plate over.

    Corrected by Oct 16, 2024

Jun 25, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 4, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 12, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 26, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 16, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 17, 2021 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.3123(2) · Special Handling Procedures for Get-Well Care - Garbage Covered

    It was observed during inspection a garbage bin in the Pre-K room was seen to not have a lid. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed the garbage bin from the area.

    Corrected by Dec 17, 2021

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Oct 14, 2025 inspection noted: “There was no transportation emergency preparedness plan that provided caregivers with explicit instructions for managing emergencies.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Oct 16, 2024 inspection noted: “A child was observed eating food from the table without a plate. Note: this was corrected by providing a plate to child that was being hold by caregiver so c…” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error