Exploring Minds Learning Center
Licensed Center · Houston, Harris County, TX · Operation No. 1648147
Exploring Minds Learning Center holds a Full Permit issued November 22, 2017. In the state's 60-month public window it has 6 inspections on record with 13 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
November 22, 2017
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
84 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
5211 Barker Cypress Rd Ste 124, Houston, TX 77084-6915
The 60-month record
6
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
13
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 1 · Medium High 3 · Medium 9 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jul 16, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 17, 2024 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jul 20, 2023 | Inspection | 2 |
| Aug 29, 2022 | Inspection | 1 |
| Aug 10, 2022 | Inspection | 8 |
Deficiency records
July 16, 2026 Standard § 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
4 out 8 children did not have physician statement on file.
Corrected: August 3, 2026
July 17, 2024 Standard § 746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
1 out of 7 files reviewed did not have a high school diploma on file.
Corrected: July 31, 2024
July 20, 2023 Standard § 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A child in care with a noted food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan on file at the operation.
Corrected: July 27, 2023
July 20, 2023 Standard § 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Infant in care did not have current feeding instructions.
Corrected: July 24, 2023
August 29, 2022 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
One child's records did not have the updated immunization record on file.
Corrected: August 30, 2022
August 10, 2022 Standard § 746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The reduction of child/caregiver ratio for naptime were not met. There were 34 children napping in 2 separate areas with one caregiver, the director. The number of children napping may require 3-4 caregivers. The director was also the one to answer the front door.
Corrected: August 15, 2022
August 10, 2022 Standard § 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The documented annual training hours/certificates provided for review did not include training on the following required topics in Health and Safety. 1. emergency preparedness 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 4. preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction 5. building and physical premises safety and 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Corrected: August 24, 2022
August 10, 2022 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Two children's records did not have the updated immunization record on file.
Corrected: August 26, 2022
August 10, 2022 Standard § 746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The written infant feeding instructions had not been updated since April 2022.
Corrected: August 15, 2022
August 10, 2022 Standard § 746.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
One child's record did not have the school information on file.
Corrected: August 15, 2022
August 10, 2022 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There was one caregiver wtih 10 children in the infant room. The specified age group (SAG) was 16 months. The ages ranged from 6-18 months.
Corrected: August 19, 2022
August 10, 2022 Standard § 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The documented annual training hours/certificates provided for review did not include training on the following required topics in Health and Safety. 1. emergency preparedness 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 3. administering medication 4. preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction 5. building and physical premises safety and 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Corrected: August 24, 2022
August 10, 2022 Standard § 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
High Verbatim from the agency record
The 2 vans used for transportation did not have the electronic child safety alarms installed.
Corrected: August 12, 2022
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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