Explorers Learning Academy
1700 N EASTMAN RD, LONGVIEW, TX 75601 3378Childery Rating: 3/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.3 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Texas Rising Star rating of Level 2 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects a 30% violation rate and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Texas's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Texas caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:9, and preschool ratios at 1:18. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 24 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Texas Rising Star Level 2 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 98
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 10 Toddlers 1:9 18 Preschool 1:18 35
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 5 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Mar 26, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior746.2803(4)(C)
Jan 9, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Required Personnel Records746.901
Nov 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer746.4501(b)
Aug 7, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering746.3417(3)
Jul 10, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Personal Use of Electronic Devices, Such as Cell Phones, MP3 Players, Tablets, and Video Games746.1203(3)(D)