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Exploring Minds Learning Center

5211 Barker Cypress Rd Ste 124, Houston, TX 77084 · Harris County
Accepts child care subsidies

Exploring Minds Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 84 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2017. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 6 times. Inspectors recorded 13 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (3 of 13). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #638 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 9% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 9%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #638 of 882 centers in Houston
1High risk
3Medium High risk
9Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
13 citations from 6 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 16, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 16, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 16, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 17, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 20, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 29, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundAug 10, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication3
Training & qualifications3
Food & feeding3
Staff ratios2
Records & paperwork1
Supervision1

Citations, newest first

MediumJul 16, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
4 out 8 children did not have physician statement on file.
Correction verified Aug 19, 2026
Medium HighJul 17, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion §746.1107(2)
1 out of 7 files reviewed did not have a high school diploma on file.
Correction verified Aug 13, 2024
MediumJul 20, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Infant in care did not have current feeding instructions.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2023
Medium HighJul 20, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
A child in care with a noted food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan on file at the operation.
Correction verified Jul 25, 2023
MediumAug 29, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One child's records did not have the updated immunization record on file.
Correction verified Aug 30, 2022
MediumAug 10, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
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.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2022
Medium HighAug 10, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
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.
Correction verified Aug 29, 2022
MediumAug 10, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Two children's records did not have the updated immunization record on file.
Correction verified Aug 29, 2022
MediumAug 10, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics §746.1311(e)
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.
Correction verified Aug 22, 2022
MediumAug 10, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
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 §746.1613(a)
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.
Correction verified Aug 29, 2022
MediumAug 10, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child §746.605(14)
One child's record did not have the school information on file.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2022
HighAug 10, 2022InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle §746.5625(a)
The 2 vans used for transportation did not have the electronic child safety alarms installed.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2022
MediumAug 10, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions §746.801(2)
The written infant feeding instructions had not been updated since April 2022.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity84 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceNov 22, 2017
DirectorWilson Hyde
Phone8326748110
State operation #1648147

Common questions

Does Exploring Minds Learning Center take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Exploring Minds Learning Center’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Exploring Minds Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Exploring Minds Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 10, 2022: “Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Exploring Minds Learning Center compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #638 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 9% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Exploring Minds Learning Center last inspected?

Jul 16, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Other centers near 77084

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1648147 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.