Discovering Minds Child Development Center, Bay City TX: inspection record

Inspection record overview

Past 36 months · checked Nov 5, 2026

Critical findings on record

1 critical and 7 serious findings across 7 visits. Most recent critical finding: Sep 2, 2026. Latest visit Sep 11, 2026, no findings.

Critical findings1 · Bay City median 0

30% of Bay City licensed centers have at least one

Serious findings7 · Bay City median 1

90% of Bay City licensed centers have at least one

What inspectors found

The 3 most serious visits in the window. Titles use the state's own standard names, in plain English where we have a reviewed translation.

Sep 2, 2026InspectionCriticalLoose bedding in an infant's cribTexas: AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age · High+ 4 more findings from this visit: fenced outdoor activity space, training requirements for employees,…, screen time for children under two, …Verified corrected Sep 11, 2026

“A stuffed animal was observed in the crib with a sleeping 6 month old infant.”Texas HHSC inspector, Sep 2, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.

Sep 30, 2025InspectionSeriousPlayground surfacing too shallowTexas: Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less · Medium High+ 1 more finding from this visit: liability insurance requirements - provide…Verified corrected Sep 30, 2025

Oct 2, 2024InspectionSeriousHandwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing AreaTexas: MediumVerified corrected Oct 17, 2024

8findings in 36 months7verified corrected by Texas1corrected during the visit0reported or unverified

Everything above is quoted or counted from Texas HHSC records; nothing is generated. This is not a safety rating.

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Provider details

Hours7 am–5:30 pmMonday–Friday

Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, SchoolConfirm classroom age requirements

License type: Full Permit
County: Matagorda
License number: 1631941
Date issued: Feb 5, 2017
Licensed capacity: 82 children

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Infant · Full-time

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Nov 5, 2023–Nov 5, 2026 · 36 months

Latest recorded visit

Sep 11, 2026 · Inspection

No findings recorded

7 recorded visits · 8 available findings.

1Critical findings

7Serious findings

0Minor findings

0Severity N/A

Source checked Nov 5, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.

Visits in the past 12 months

5 visits

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20265 visits · 5 recorded findings

Sep 11, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded
Sep 2, 2026Inspection5 findings
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Critical
A stuffed animal was observed in the crib with a sleeping 6 month old infant.
State verification recorded Sep 11, 2026.
Standard 746.2415(b) · AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
State severity
High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Sep 2, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025970834
Visit source ID
905579508
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Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Serious
The privace fencce at the front of the playground is missing a board. Note: The fence board was replaced during the inspection.
State records correction during the inspection; no separate verification date is shown.
Standard 746.4305 · Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
Yes
Correction reported
Sep 2, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025770242
Visit source ID
905579508
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Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Serious
The director did not have a current transportation training on file.
State verification recorded Sep 14, 2026.
Standard 746.1301(a)(7)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Sep 4, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025730335
Visit source ID
905579508
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Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Serious
The ipad was on and showing cartoons in the infant room.
State verification recorded Sep 11, 2026.
Standard 746.2207(a) · Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
State severity
Medium
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Sep 2, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
1025810207
Visit source ID
905579508
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Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Serious
The caregivers did not have training under this section of the required training topics.
State verification recorded Sep 14, 2026.
Standard 746.1309(e) · Documented Annual Training- Required Content
State severity
Medium
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Sep 11, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
1025890287
Visit source ID
905579508
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Mar 11, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded
Feb 10, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded
Feb 9, 2026Complaint investigation
No findings recorded

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Older records · before Nov 5, 2023

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Oct 11, 2023Inspection
2 findings
Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Serious
Six children files out of six reviewed did not have information on whether or not the child can swim unassisted.
State verification recorded Oct 13, 2023.
Standard 746.605(10) · Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
State severity
Medium
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Oct 20, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
1025976492
Visit source ID
905579503
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Serious
Six childrens files out of six reviewed is missing the special needs documentation required by the new admission forms.
State verification recorded Oct 13, 2023.
Standard 746.605(13) · Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Oct 20, 2023
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025815768
Visit source ID
905579503
Aug 11, 2023Assessment
1 finding
Notification of Planned Closure
Serious
Based on information obtained during the DFPS investigation the operation was closed for one week and licensing was not notified of the closure.
State verification recorded Aug 14, 2023.
Standard 746.301(8) · Notification of Planned Closure
State severity
Medium
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Aug 18, 2023
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026197885
Visit source ID
905724586
Jul 29, 2023Complaint investigation
No findings recorded
Oct 19, 2022Inspection
1 finding
Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Critical
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.
State records correction during the inspection; no separate verification date is shown.
Standard 746.2501(5) · Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
State severity
High
Corrected at visit
Yes
Correction reported
Oct 19, 2022
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025766907
Visit source ID
905579502
Nov 30, 2021Inspection
4 findings
Documentation of Drills
Serious
There have been no documented fire drills since September 2021.
State verification recorded Dec 10, 2021.
Standard 746.5205(4) · Documentation of Drills
State severity
Medium
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Dec 3, 2021
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
1026004653
Visit source ID
905579501
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Serious
One child's file out of four reviewed is missing their emergency contact information.
State verification recorded Dec 10, 2021.
Standard 746.605(6) · Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Dec 3, 2021
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025804169
Visit source ID
905579501
Children's Records - Immunizations
Serious
One child's file out of four reviewed does not have a current immunization record.
State verification recorded Dec 8, 2021.
Standard 746.603(a)(4) · Children's Records - Immunizations
State severity
Medium
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Dec 10, 2021
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
1025804168
Visit source ID
905579501
Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License
Serious
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.
State records correction during the inspection; no separate verification date is shown.
Standard 746.901(9) · Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License
State severity
Medium
Corrected at visit
Yes
Correction reported
Nov 30, 2021
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
1025844001
Visit source ID
905579501

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Sep 11, 2026 · Inspection

7 recorded visits · 8 available findings.

Visits in the past 12 months

AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

Fenced Outdoor Activity Space

Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training

Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

Documented Annual Training- Required Content

Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission

Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement

Notification of Planned Closure

Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers

Documentation of Drills

Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

Children's Records - Immunizations

Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License

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Sep 11, 2026 · Inspection

7 recorded visits · 8 available findings.

Visits in the past 12 months

AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

Fenced Outdoor Activity Space

Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training

Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

Documented Annual Training- Required Content

Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission

Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement

Notification of Planned Closure

Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers

Documentation of Drills

Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

Children's Records - Immunizations

Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License

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