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MBC Explorers Child Development Center

600 W Sterling St, Baytown, TX 77520 · Harris County
Conditions on permit

MBC Explorers Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Baytown, TX, licensed for up to 100 children and serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. It has held its Texas license since 2005. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 5 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (2 of 5). None of them came in the last 12 months. Its last 6 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #12 of 29 centers in Baytown and better than 55% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 55%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
Tied for #12 of 29 centers in Baytown
1High risk
4Medium High risk
0Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
5 citations from 9 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 5, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 5, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 13, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 3, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 30, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 15, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 9, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 5, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 30, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 19, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 25, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 29, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety2
Supervision1
Health & medication1
Records & paperwork1

Citations, newest first

HighApr 30, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
A child enrolled at the center was left inside by caregivers during a fire drill.
Correction verified May 12, 2025
Medium HighAug 19, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
Two infant changing mats had tears in them and need to be replaced. The tears render the changing mat absorbent.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2024
Medium HighAug 25, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The baseboard in the toddler room is coming loose presenting safety hazard.
Correction verified Aug 30, 2023
Medium HighAug 25, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care §746.801(11)
I did not observe most recent fire marshal inspection available for review.
Correction verified Sep 5, 2023
Medium HighAug 25, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
Five children's files evaluated were missing the address for emergency contacts.
Correction verified Sep 6, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity100 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
Hours06:45 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 7, 2005
DirectorJudy Piatt
Phone2814271725
State operation #839829

Common questions

Does MBC Explorers Child Development Center take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are MBC Explorers Child Development Center’s hours?

6:45 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does MBC Explorers Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

Has MBC Explorers Child Development Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 30, 2025: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does MBC Explorers Child Development Center compare with other daycares in Baytown?

It is tied for #12 of 29 centers in Baytown by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 55% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was MBC Explorers Child Development Center last inspected?

Aug 5, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

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 839829 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.