Franklin Park · Licensed center
Little Explorers Childcare
At a glance
- Small center, licensed for 49 children.
What the state has found
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Licensing inspections
Sep 8, 20251 citation
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual CertificationMedium
“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.”
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Oct 16, 20233 citations
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsHigh
“The operation did not have a current fire inspection.”
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentMedium High
“Two children did not have current immunizations.”
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required ContentMedium
“One caregiver did not have annual Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials training.”
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Jan 12, 20235 citations
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationHigh
“A caregiver was present who did not have a current eligible background check. The caregiver left the operation during the inspection.”
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionMedium High
“The operation did not have a current annual health inspection.”
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysMedium
“Three infants were missing updated infant feeding schedules for this month.”
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsMedium
“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.”
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
746.1329(c)(2) - Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requestsLow
“The director has completed her First Aid and CPR training, but she did not have a copy of her card here at the operation.”
746.1329(c)(2) - Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests
Mar 2, 20225 citations
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessMedium High
“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.”
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each RoomMedium High
“The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram is not available in each classroom.”
746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's ReachMedium High
“Diaper changing materials were observed to be within reach of children in each room where diaper changes occur.”
746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
746.4813(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)Medium High
“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.”
746.4813(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)
746.4503(c) - Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side DistinguishedMedium
“The cots used for napping are not labeled to ensure use for individual children.”
746.4503(c) - Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
Feb 25, 20221 citation
746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesMedium Low
“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.”
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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State record — Texas HHSC
- Last visit
- June 3, 2026
- On file
- 5 visits since February 2022 — all of them cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
- Most serious
- High —
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
· October 16, 2023
Texas HHSC describes each deficiency in writing and weights the standard behind it from high to low by the risk a violation presents to children. It publishes no inspection document.
Jun 2026 Complaint
Complaint · June 3, 2026
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization · Medium High
This investigation found that there was an injury that was not reported to Child Care Regulation.
Sep 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · September 8, 2025
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification · Medium
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.
Oct 2023 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · October 16, 2023
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current · Medium High
Two children did not have current immunizations.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months · High
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content · Medium
One caregiver did not have annual Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials training.
Jan 2023 Licensing visit 5 findings
Licensing visit · January 12, 2023
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days · Medium
Three infants were missing updated infant feeding schedules for this month.
746.901 - Required Personnel Records · Medium
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.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High
The operation did not have a current annual health inspection.
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation · High
A caregiver was present who did not have a current eligible background check. The caregiver left the operation during the inspection.
746.1329(c)(2) - Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests · Low
The director has completed her First Aid and CPR training, but she did not have a copy of her card here at the operation.
Mar 2022 Licensing visit 5 findings
Licensing visit · March 2, 2022
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less · Medium High
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.
746.4503(c) - Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished · Medium
The cots used for napping are not labeled to ensure use for individual children.
746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room · Medium High
The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram is not available in each classroom.
746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach · Medium High
Diaper changing materials were observed to be within reach of children in each room where diaper changes occur.
746.4813(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting) · Medium High
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.
Feb 2022 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · February 25, 2022
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees · Medium Low
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.
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Details
- Phone
- (512) 608-4254
- Address
- 2313 Teri Rd, Austin, 78744
- License
- 1707105
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All checked July 2026.
State record
From Texas HHSC’s published reports, last checked November 8, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Address, License childcare.hhs.texas.gov
Small means the smallest quarter of Austin-area’s 928 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 12 to 61 children. Medium is 62 to 153; large is 154 to 731.