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Discovering Minds Child Development Center

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4311 Avenue F, Bay City, TX 77414 · (979) 476-3112

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Inspection record · 36 months

Serious findings0 critical, 20 serious, 0 minor across 26 inspections and 4 investigations (30 visits). Most recent serious: Sep 30, 2025.

Some outcomes or report details are missing. These counts may be incomplete.

LicenseSince 2017Full Permit

Practical7a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 82

Texas HHSC operation #1631941 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careListed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careNot listed
Field tripsListed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
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Accepts child care subsidiesListed

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Inspection record

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2026
Sep 11, 2026 to Sep 11, 20262 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 11, 2026 inspection
- Sep 11, 2026 inspection
Sep 2, 2026Inspection
Outcome pending
Sep 2, 2026Inspection
Outcome pending
Sep 2, 2026Inspection
Outcome pending
Sep 2, 2026Inspection
Outcome pending
Feb 9, 2026 to Mar 11, 20268 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 11, 2026 inspection
- Mar 11, 2026 inspection
- Mar 11, 2026 inspection
- Mar 11, 2026 inspection
- Feb 10, 2026 inspection
- Feb 10, 2026 inspection
- Feb 10, 2026 inspection
- Feb 10, 2026 inspection
- Feb 9, 2026 complaint investigation
- Feb 9, 2026 complaint investigation
- Feb 9, 2026 complaint investigation
- Feb 9, 2026 complaint investigation
2025
Sep 30, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  There is a little tykes climbing structure and a merry go round that is not on loose fill.
  Corrected Oct 10, 2025, verified Sep 30, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  The liability insurance has not been certified through the portal.
  Corrected Oct 1, 2025, verified Sep 30, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.203(2).
Sep 30, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  There is a little tykes climbing structure and a merry go round that is not on loose fill.
  Corrected Oct 10, 2025, verified Sep 30, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  The liability insurance has not been certified through the portal.
  Corrected Oct 1, 2025, verified Sep 30, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.203(2).
Sep 30, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  There is a little tykes climbing structure and a merry go round that is not on loose fill.
  Corrected Oct 10, 2025, verified Sep 30, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  The liability insurance has not been certified through the portal.
  Corrected Oct 1, 2025, verified Sep 30, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.203(2).
Sep 30, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  There is a little tykes climbing structure and a merry go round that is not on loose fill.
  Corrected Oct 10, 2025, verified Sep 30, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  The liability insurance has not been certified through the portal.
  Corrected Oct 1, 2025, verified Sep 30, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.203(2).
2024
Oct 2, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
  The toddler room does not have sink in the diaper changing area.
  Corrected Oct 7, 2024, verified Oct 17, 2024. Standard 746.4403(a).
Oct 2, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
  The toddler room does not have sink in the diaper changing area.
  Corrected Oct 7, 2024, verified Oct 17, 2024. Standard 746.4403(a).
Oct 2, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
  The toddler room does not have sink in the diaper changing area.
  Corrected Oct 7, 2024, verified Oct 17, 2024. Standard 746.4403(a).
Oct 2, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
  The toddler room does not have sink in the diaper changing area.
  Corrected Oct 7, 2024, verified Oct 17, 2024. Standard 746.4403(a).
2023
Oct 11, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
  Six children files out of six reviewed did not have information on whether or not the child can swim unassisted.
  Corrected Oct 20, 2023, verified Oct 13, 2023. Standard 746.605(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
  Six childrens files out of six reviewed is missing the special needs documentation required by the new admission forms.
  Corrected Oct 20, 2023, verified Oct 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(13).
Oct 11, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
  Six children files out of six reviewed did not have information on whether or not the child can swim unassisted.
  Corrected Oct 20, 2023, verified Oct 13, 2023. Standard 746.605(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
  Six childrens files out of six reviewed is missing the special needs documentation required by the new admission forms.
  Corrected Oct 20, 2023, verified Oct 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(13).
Oct 11, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
  Six children files out of six reviewed did not have information on whether or not the child can swim unassisted.
  Corrected Oct 20, 2023, verified Oct 13, 2023. Standard 746.605(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
  Six childrens files out of six reviewed is missing the special needs documentation required by the new admission forms.
  Corrected Oct 20, 2023, verified Oct 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(13).
Oct 11, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
  Six childrens files out of six reviewed is missing the special needs documentation required by the new admission forms.
  Corrected Oct 20, 2023, verified Oct 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(13).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
  Six children files out of six reviewed did not have information on whether or not the child can swim unassisted.
  Corrected Oct 20, 2023, verified Oct 13, 2023. Standard 746.605(10).

Show 16 older visits, not counted above

Aug 11, 2023Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Notification of Planned Closure
  Based on information obtained during the DFPS investigation the operation was closed for one week and licensing was not notified of the closure.
  Corrected Aug 18, 2023, verified Aug 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(8).
Aug 11, 2023Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Notification of Planned Closure
  Based on information obtained during the DFPS investigation the operation was closed for one week and licensing was not notified of the closure.
  Corrected Aug 18, 2023, verified Aug 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(8).
Aug 11, 2023Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Notification of Planned Closure
  Based on information obtained during the DFPS investigation the operation was closed for one week and licensing was not notified of the closure.
  Corrected Aug 18, 2023, verified Aug 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(8).
Aug 11, 2023Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Notification of Planned Closure
  Based on information obtained during the DFPS investigation the operation was closed for one week and licensing was not notified of the closure.
  Corrected Aug 18, 2023, verified Aug 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(8).
Jul 29, 2023 to Jul 29, 20234 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Jul 29, 2023 complaint investigation
- Jul 29, 2023 complaint investigation
- Jul 29, 2023 complaint investigation
- Jul 29, 2023 complaint investigation
2022
Oct 19, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
  One infant was observed with a bracelet on. One toddler was observed with a necklace and a bracelet. Note: Caregivers were informed of the choking hazard presented by jewelry and the items were removed from the children.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2501(5).
Oct 19, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
  One infant was observed with a bracelet on. One toddler was observed with a necklace and a bracelet. Note: Caregivers were informed of the choking hazard presented by jewelry and the items were removed from the children.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2501(5).
Oct 19, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
  One infant was observed with a bracelet on. One toddler was observed with a necklace and a bracelet. Note: Caregivers were informed of the choking hazard presented by jewelry and the items were removed from the children.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2501(5).
Oct 19, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
  One infant was observed with a bracelet on. One toddler was observed with a necklace and a bracelet. Note: Caregivers were informed of the choking hazard presented by jewelry and the items were removed from the children.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2501(5).
2021
Nov 30, 2021Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License
  The caregiver who transports children has an expired copy of their driver's license in their file. Note: A copy of a current driver's license was obtained during the inspection and placed in the caregivers file.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.901(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  One child's file out of four reviewed does not have a current immunization record.
  Corrected Dec 10, 2021, verified Dec 8, 2021. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  One child's file out of four reviewed is missing their emergency contact information.
  Corrected Dec 3, 2021, verified Dec 10, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  There have been no documented fire drills since September 2021.
  Corrected Dec 3, 2021, verified Dec 10, 2021. Standard 746.5205(4).
Nov 30, 2021Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  One child's file out of four reviewed is missing their emergency contact information.
  Corrected Dec 3, 2021, verified Dec 10, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  One child's file out of four reviewed does not have a current immunization record.
  Corrected Dec 10, 2021, verified Dec 8, 2021. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  There have been no documented fire drills since September 2021.
  Corrected Dec 3, 2021, verified Dec 10, 2021. Standard 746.5205(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License
  The caregiver who transports children has an expired copy of their driver's license in their file. Note: A copy of a current driver's license was obtained during the inspection and placed in the caregivers file.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.901(9).
Nov 30, 2021Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  There have been no documented fire drills since September 2021.
  Corrected Dec 3, 2021, verified Dec 10, 2021. Standard 746.5205(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  One child's file out of four reviewed does not have a current immunization record.
  Corrected Dec 10, 2021, verified Dec 8, 2021. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License
  The caregiver who transports children has an expired copy of their driver's license in their file. Note: A copy of a current driver's license was obtained during the inspection and placed in the caregivers file.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.901(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  One child's file out of four reviewed is missing their emergency contact information.
  Corrected Dec 3, 2021, verified Dec 10, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
Nov 30, 2021Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  One child's file out of four reviewed does not have a current immunization record.
  Corrected Dec 10, 2021, verified Dec 8, 2021. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License
  The caregiver who transports children has an expired copy of their driver's license in their file. Note: A copy of a current driver's license was obtained during the inspection and placed in the caregivers file.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.901(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  One child's file out of four reviewed is missing their emergency contact information.
  Corrected Dec 3, 2021, verified Dec 10, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  There have been no documented fire drills since September 2021.
  Corrected Dec 3, 2021, verified Dec 10, 2021. Standard 746.5205(4).

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