The Discovery School
1711 W Alberta Rd, Edinburg, TX 78539
Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
24 serious findings across 20 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Mar 11, 2025.
20 inspections · 0 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
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- Meals providedNot listed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careNot listed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careListed
- Field tripsListed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedNot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted
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Licensed capacity: 47 children. This is not the number of open places.
Programs & learning
Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
School Age Care,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Part Time Care,Field Trips
Curriculum and teaching philosophy not provided.
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State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
A typical day
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07:15 AM-05:30 PM
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Services & accommodations
- Meals providedNot listed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careNot listed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careListed
- Field tripsListed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedNot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted
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Evidence, with the follow-through.
Provider descriptions, prices, and photos never change this record. Every finding below comes from published state evidence.
24 serious findings across 20 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Mar 11, 2025.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
6 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.801(3) (4 visits); 746.801(6) (4 visits); 746.1309(e) (4 visits); 746.3407 (4 visits); 746.1315(b)(1) (4 visits); 746.3819 (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published Apr 8, 2025.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
32 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Staff training records were not available to review.
State verification published Apr 8, 2025.
Inspection record
Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.
Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.
- 2026
- Mar 9, 2026 to Mar 9, 20264 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Mar 9, 2026 inspection
- Mar 9, 2026 inspection
- Mar 9, 2026 inspection
- Mar 9, 2026 inspection
- 2025
- Apr 9, 2025 to Apr 9, 20254 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Apr 9, 2025 inspection
- Apr 9, 2025 inspection
- Apr 9, 2025 inspection
- Apr 9, 2025 inspection
- Mar 11, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Staff training records were not available to review.
Correction verified Apr 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(3).
- Mar 11, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Staff training records were not available to review.
Correction verified Apr 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(3).
- Mar 11, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Staff training records were not available to review.
Correction verified Apr 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(3).
- Mar 11, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Staff training records were not available to review.
Correction verified Apr 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(3).
- 2024
- Apr 5, 2024 to Apr 5, 20244 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Apr 5, 2024 inspection
- Apr 5, 2024 inspection
- Apr 5, 2024 inspection
- Apr 5, 2024 inspection
- Mar 21, 2024Inspection5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
The liability insurance was not available for review.
Correction verified Mar 22, 2024. Standard 746.801(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
A caregiver hired on 1/09/23 did not have the following annual training topics: 1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with 746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); (4) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (6) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood
Correction verified Apr 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There is a beehive on a tree in the outdoor area used by the children. There are 5 ceiling tiles with water stains in the classroom used by the children.
Correction verified Apr 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
A caregiver hired on 1/09/23 completed pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
Correction verified Mar 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A child with a food allergy did not have a Food Allergy Emergency Plan.
Correction verified Apr 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- Mar 21, 2024Inspection5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A child with a food allergy did not have a Food Allergy Emergency Plan.
Correction verified Apr 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
A caregiver hired on 1/09/23 completed pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
Correction verified Mar 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
A caregiver hired on 1/09/23 did not have the following annual training topics: 1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with 746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); (4) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (6) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood
Correction verified Apr 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There is a beehive on a tree in the outdoor area used by the children. There are 5 ceiling tiles with water stains in the classroom used by the children.
Correction verified Apr 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
The liability insurance was not available for review.
Correction verified Mar 22, 2024. Standard 746.801(6).
- Mar 21, 2024Inspection5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
A caregiver hired on 1/09/23 did not have the following annual training topics: 1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with 746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); (4) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (6) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood
Correction verified Apr 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A child with a food allergy did not have a Food Allergy Emergency Plan.
Correction verified Apr 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
The liability insurance was not available for review.
Correction verified Mar 22, 2024. Standard 746.801(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
A caregiver hired on 1/09/23 completed pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
Correction verified Mar 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There is a beehive on a tree in the outdoor area used by the children. There are 5 ceiling tiles with water stains in the classroom used by the children.
Correction verified Apr 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- Mar 21, 2024Inspection5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There is a beehive on a tree in the outdoor area used by the children. There are 5 ceiling tiles with water stains in the classroom used by the children.
Correction verified Apr 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
A caregiver hired on 1/09/23 did not have the following annual training topics: 1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with 746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); (4) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (6) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood
Correction verified Apr 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
A caregiver hired on 1/09/23 completed pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
Correction verified Mar 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
The liability insurance was not available for review.
Correction verified Mar 22, 2024. Standard 746.801(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A child with a food allergy did not have a Food Allergy Emergency Plan.
Correction verified Apr 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
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- 2023
- Mar 29, 2023Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Policies Comply with Rules
Operational policies were incomplete. Policies were missing: -Outdoor play specifications complying with standard 746.2206 -Meals and Food service practices that comply with 746.3309 -Notification to parents about being able to visit the center.
Correction verified Apr 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Director was missing 18 hours of training for Training year 2021-2022. Topics missing include topics in letter (E) of this standard.
Correction verified Apr 21, 2023. Standard 746.1311(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Fire extinguishers were not serviced timely. Inspection date was November 2021. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. Fire extinguishers were serviced.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Training hours and topics were missing for review for 2 out of 3 caregiver files reviewed during inspection. Caregiver #1 missing 10 hours of training including topics in Letter (E) of this standard. Caregiver #2 was missing 16 hours of training including topics in Letter (C), (D), and (E) of this standard.
Correction verified Apr 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- Mar 29, 2023Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Policies Comply with Rules
Operational policies were incomplete. Policies were missing: -Outdoor play specifications complying with standard 746.2206 -Meals and Food service practices that comply with 746.3309 -Notification to parents about being able to visit the center.
Correction verified Apr 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Director was missing 18 hours of training for Training year 2021-2022. Topics missing include topics in letter (E) of this standard.
Correction verified Apr 21, 2023. Standard 746.1311(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Training hours and topics were missing for review for 2 out of 3 caregiver files reviewed during inspection. Caregiver #1 missing 10 hours of training including topics in Letter (E) of this standard. Caregiver #2 was missing 16 hours of training including topics in Letter (C), (D), and (E) of this standard.
Correction verified Apr 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Fire extinguishers were not serviced timely. Inspection date was November 2021. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. Fire extinguishers were serviced.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(b).
- Mar 29, 2023Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Policies Comply with Rules
Operational policies were incomplete. Policies were missing: -Outdoor play specifications complying with standard 746.2206 -Meals and Food service practices that comply with 746.3309 -Notification to parents about being able to visit the center.
Correction verified Apr 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Fire extinguishers were not serviced timely. Inspection date was November 2021. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. Fire extinguishers were serviced.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Director was missing 18 hours of training for Training year 2021-2022. Topics missing include topics in letter (E) of this standard.
Correction verified Apr 21, 2023. Standard 746.1311(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Training hours and topics were missing for review for 2 out of 3 caregiver files reviewed during inspection. Caregiver #1 missing 10 hours of training including topics in Letter (E) of this standard. Caregiver #2 was missing 16 hours of training including topics in Letter (C), (D), and (E) of this standard.
Correction verified Apr 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- Mar 29, 2023Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Policies Comply with Rules
Operational policies were incomplete. Policies were missing: -Outdoor play specifications complying with standard 746.2206 -Meals and Food service practices that comply with 746.3309 -Notification to parents about being able to visit the center.
Correction verified Apr 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Director was missing 18 hours of training for Training year 2021-2022. Topics missing include topics in letter (E) of this standard.
Correction verified Apr 21, 2023. Standard 746.1311(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Training hours and topics were missing for review for 2 out of 3 caregiver files reviewed during inspection. Caregiver #1 missing 10 hours of training including topics in Letter (E) of this standard. Caregiver #2 was missing 16 hours of training including topics in Letter (C), (D), and (E) of this standard.
Correction verified Apr 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Fire extinguishers were not serviced timely. Inspection date was November 2021. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. Fire extinguishers were serviced.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(b).
- 2022
- May 10, 2022 to May 10, 20224 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- May 10, 2022 inspection
- May 10, 2022 inspection
- May 10, 2022 inspection
- May 10, 2022 inspection
- May 6, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
An electric fan was observed to be in use in the toddler classroom. Fan was not mounted and was located within reach of children. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Electric fan was removed from licensed child care space.
Correction verified May 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(3).
- May 6, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
An electric fan was observed to be in use in the toddler classroom. Fan was not mounted and was located within reach of children. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Electric fan was removed from licensed child care space.
Correction verified May 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(3).
- May 6, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
An electric fan was observed to be in use in the toddler classroom. Fan was not mounted and was located within reach of children. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Electric fan was removed from licensed child care space.
Correction verified May 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(3).
- May 6, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
An electric fan was observed to be in use in the toddler classroom. Fan was not mounted and was located within reach of children. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Electric fan was removed from licensed child care space.
Correction verified May 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(3).
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Sep 13, 1994
- Capacity
- 47 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:15 AM-05:30 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Not accepted
- County
- Hidalgo
- Website
- www.thediscoveryschool.net
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Contact & location
1711 W Alberta Rd, Edinburg, TX 78539
State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
State records and provider information have separate sources. Provider claims do not establish independently verified care quality. Missing data is not evidence of an issue-free record.