Little Explorers Child Care DBA Maricela
Daycare center in Austin, TX. 2313 Teri Rd, Austin, TX 78744
About the program
Little Explorers Child Care DBA Maricela is a licensed daycare center in Austin, Texas, on the state register since 2020. It is licensed for 49 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Little Explorers Child Care DBA Maricela does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,225 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →Most violations are record-keeping, training or maintenance items, and nearly every program has some. Read what each one was and how fast it was fixed. Texas rates every standard from Low to High by the harm a breach could cause, and records the date each violation was corrected. The narrative is the inspector's own.
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
This investigation found that there was an injury that was not reported to Child Care Regulation.
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
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.
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Two children did not have current immunizations.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
One caregiver did not have annual Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials training.
Show all 16 violations on file
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation did not have a current annual health inspection.
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
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.
746.1329(c)(2) - Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests
The director has completed her First Aid and CPR training, but she did not have a copy of her card here at the operation.
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Three infants were missing updated infant feeding schedules for this month.
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was present who did not have a current eligible background check. The caregiver left the operation during the inspection.
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
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.
746.4813(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)
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.
746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram is not available in each classroom.
746.4503(c) - Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
The cots used for napping are not labeled to ensure use for individual children.
746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Diaper changing materials were observed to be within reach of children in each room where diaper changes occur.
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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.
What parents say
Both my babies attend school here and I love how hands on the teachers are ! They’re very friendly and seem genuine to my babies
Mel · 5/5 on Google · a year agoBoth my babies attended this daycare, 2 year old and a new born, I can say with confidence that I trust my children in their care
Yuricsel Rodriguez · 5/5 on Google · 2 months agoMy family & I love this place and staff. Maricela took care of my oldest son that is now 9 years old. I have full trust in her and her staff. I’ve recently retuned to work and with no doubt I enrolled my baby to this daycare. I 100% recommend this daycare. Thank you Little Explorers for the great job & all the love you give to our babies❤️
Sonia Padron · 5/5 on Google · a year agoI absolutely love Little Explorers Childcare! I was very nervous leaving my baby at daycare because I had never left any of my kids in daycare but they welcomed him with open arms at just 4 months old, he’s now 14 months and enjoys spending time with all the wonderful teachers and his friends. My baby has learned so much and I’m especially happy he has learned some Spanish and understands both languages. I would…
Crystal Torres · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
2313 Teri Rd, Austin, TX 78744
Questions about Little Explorers Child Care DBA Maricela
Is Little Explorers Child Care DBA Maricela licensed?
Yes. Little Explorers Child Care DBA Maricela holds an active Licensed Center licence from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (licence 1707105), with a licensed capacity of 49 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Little Explorers Child Care DBA Maricela had any inspection violations?
Texas records 5 violations for Little Explorers Child Care DBA Maricela in the last three years, 1 of them rated high risk by the state, across 11 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 4. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does Little Explorers Child Care DBA Maricela take?
Little Explorers Child Care DBA Maricela is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 7 am to 5:30 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Little Explorers Child Care DBA Maricela cost?
Little Explorers Child Care DBA Maricela does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees. The program accepts child care subsidy.
