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New Life Ministry Dba Discovery Kidz

32 critical, 14 serious findings across 56 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Feb 27, 2025.

3901 Spencer Hwy Ste 150, Pasadena, TX 77504 · (713) 910-9100

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsPasadena licensed centers, n=37

Critical findings32 critical, 14 serious, 0 minor across 40 inspections and 16 investigations (56 visits). Most recent critical: Feb 27, 2025.

Critical32 vs median 8

65% of centers have at least one

Serious14 vs median 16

81% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2024Full Permit

Practical6:30a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 125 places

Texas HHSC operation #1799939 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providedyes
Snacks providedyes
Before-school careyes
After-school careyes
Transportation to/from schoolyes
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time careyes
Field tripsyes
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesyes

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, 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.

2026
Aug 25, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
  The playground was observed with three climbing stationary equipment without the required six feet use zone between them. Note: A photo was taken.
  Corrected Sep 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4803.
Aug 25, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
  The playground was observed with three climbing stationary equipment without the required six feet use zone between them. Note: A photo was taken.
  Corrected Sep 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4803.
Aug 25, 2026Inspection
Outcome pending
Aug 25, 2026Inspection
Outcome pending
May 12, 2026 to May 13, 20264 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- May 13, 2026 inspection
- May 13, 2026 inspection
- May 13, 2026 inspection
- May 13, 2026 inspection
- May 12, 2026 complaint investigation
- May 12, 2026 complaint investigation
- May 12, 2026 complaint investigation
- May 12, 2026 complaint investigation
2025
Aug 27, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  The emergency practices did not contain fire drills for the months of June and July.
  Corrected Sep 3, 2025, verified Sep 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  One students food allergy emergency plan did not contain the required health care professional signature.
  Corrected Sep 9, 2025, verified Sep 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
Aug 27, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  One students food allergy emergency plan did not contain the required health care professional signature.
  Corrected Sep 9, 2025, verified Sep 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  The emergency practices did not contain fire drills for the months of June and July.
  Corrected Sep 3, 2025, verified Sep 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
Aug 27, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  One students food allergy emergency plan did not contain the required health care professional signature.
  Corrected Sep 9, 2025, verified Sep 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  The emergency practices did not contain fire drills for the months of June and July.
  Corrected Sep 3, 2025, verified Sep 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
Aug 27, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  One students food allergy emergency plan did not contain the required health care professional signature.
  Corrected Sep 9, 2025, verified Sep 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  The emergency practices did not contain fire drills for the months of June and July.
  Corrected Sep 3, 2025, verified Sep 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
Mar 28, 2025 to May 22, 202512 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- May 22, 2025 inspection
- May 22, 2025 inspection
- May 22, 2025 inspection
- May 22, 2025 inspection
- May 7, 2025 inspection
- May 7, 2025 inspection
- May 7, 2025 inspection
- May 7, 2025 inspection
- May 5, 2025 complaint investigation
- May 5, 2025 complaint investigation
- May 5, 2025 complaint investigation
- May 5, 2025 complaint investigation
- Mar 28, 2025 inspection
- Mar 28, 2025 inspection
- Mar 28, 2025 inspection
- Mar 28, 2025 inspection
Feb 27, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
  The operational policy did not contain the safe sleep for infants section.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2025, verified Mar 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
  The operational policy did not contain the support inclusive services section.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2025, verified Mar 5, 2025. Standard 746.501(a)(30).
Feb 27, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
  The operational policy did not contain the safe sleep for infants section.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2025, verified Mar 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
  The operational policy did not contain the support inclusive services section.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2025, verified Mar 5, 2025. Standard 746.501(a)(30).
Feb 27, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
  The operational policy did not contain the safe sleep for infants section.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2025, verified Mar 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
  The operational policy did not contain the support inclusive services section.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2025, verified Mar 5, 2025. Standard 746.501(a)(30).
Feb 27, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
  The operational policy did not contain the safe sleep for infants section.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2025, verified Mar 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
  The operational policy did not contain the support inclusive services section.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2025, verified Mar 5, 2025. Standard 746.501(a)(30).
Feb 3, 2025Complaint investigation
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
  Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a five-year-old child was left on the vehicle unattended.
  Corrected Mar 14, 2025, verified Mar 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5605(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle
  Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that the driver of the vehicle did not conduct a walk through of the vehicle prior to disarming the child safety alarm.
  Corrected Mar 14, 2025, verified Mar 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(d)(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that neglectful supervision occurred at the operation when a five-year-old child was left on the vehicle for approximately one hour.
  Corrected Mar 14, 2025, verified Mar 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
  Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that the driver did not sign in the students at pick up.
  Corrected Mar 14, 2025, verified Mar 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee verify all children accounted for
  Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that the driver of the vehicle did not ensure that all children had been accounted for.
  Corrected Mar 14, 2025, verified Mar 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(d)(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a five-year-old child was left unsupervised in a vehicle for approximately one hour.
  Corrected Mar 14, 2025, verified Mar 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Feb 3, 2025Complaint investigation
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle
  Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that the driver of the vehicle did not conduct a walk through of the vehicle prior to disarming the child safety alarm.
  Corrected Mar 14, 2025, verified Mar 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(d)(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that neglectful supervision occurred at the operation when a five-year-old child was left on the vehicle for approximately one hour.
  Corrected Mar 14, 2025, verified Mar 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
  Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a five-year-old child was left on the vehicle unattended.
  Corrected Mar 14, 2025, verified Mar 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5605(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
  Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that the driver did not sign in the students at pick up.
  Corrected Mar 14, 2025, verified Mar 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee verify all children accounted for
  Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that the driver of the vehicle did not ensure that all children had been accounted for.
  Corrected Mar 14, 2025, verified Mar 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(d)(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a five-year-old child was left unsupervised in a vehicle for approximately one hour.
  Corrected Mar 14, 2025, verified Mar 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Feb 3, 2025Complaint investigation
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
  Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a five-year-old child was left on the vehicle unattended.
  Corrected Mar 14, 2025, verified Mar 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5605(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle
  Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that the driver of the vehicle did not conduct a walk through of the vehicle prior to disarming the child safety alarm.
  Corrected Mar 14, 2025, verified Mar 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(d)(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a five-year-old child was left unsupervised in a vehicle for approximately one hour.
  Corrected Mar 14, 2025, verified Mar 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
  Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that the driver did not sign in the students at pick up.
  Corrected Mar 14, 2025, verified Mar 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that neglectful supervision occurred at the operation when a five-year-old child was left on the vehicle for approximately one hour.
  Corrected Mar 14, 2025, verified Mar 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee verify all children accounted for
  Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that the driver of the vehicle did not ensure that all children had been accounted for.
  Corrected Mar 14, 2025, verified Mar 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(d)(1).
Feb 3, 2025Complaint investigation
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that neglectful supervision occurred at the operation when a five-year-old child was left on the vehicle for approximately one hour.
  Corrected Mar 14, 2025, verified Mar 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
  Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a five-year-old child was left on the vehicle unattended.
  Corrected Mar 14, 2025, verified Mar 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5605(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee verify all children accounted for
  Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that the driver of the vehicle did not ensure that all children had been accounted for.
  Corrected Mar 14, 2025, verified Mar 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(d)(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle
  Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that the driver of the vehicle did not conduct a walk through of the vehicle prior to disarming the child safety alarm.
  Corrected Mar 14, 2025, verified Mar 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(d)(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a five-year-old child was left unsupervised in a vehicle for approximately one hour.
  Corrected Mar 14, 2025, verified Mar 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
  Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that the driver did not sign in the students at pick up.
  Corrected Mar 14, 2025, verified Mar 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(1).
Jan 16, 2025 to Jan 16, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jan 16, 2025 inspection
- Jan 16, 2025 inspection
- Jan 16, 2025 inspection
- Jan 16, 2025 inspection
Jan 7, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  A two month old infant was observed sleeping in a swing with a blanket. Note: Pictures were taken and this was corrected during the inspection.
  Corrected Jan 7, 2025, verified Jan 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(1).
Jan 7, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  A two month old infant was observed sleeping in a swing with a blanket. Note: Pictures were taken and this was corrected during the inspection.
  Corrected Jan 7, 2025, verified Jan 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(1).
Jan 7, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  A two month old infant was observed sleeping in a swing with a blanket. Note: Pictures were taken and this was corrected during the inspection.
  Corrected Jan 7, 2025, verified Jan 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(1).
Jan 7, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  A two month old infant was observed sleeping in a swing with a blanket. Note: Pictures were taken and this was corrected during the inspection.
  Corrected Jan 7, 2025, verified Jan 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(1).
Jan 2, 2025 to Jan 2, 20254 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Jan 2, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jan 2, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jan 2, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jan 2, 2025 complaint investigation
2024
Jul 30, 2024 to Jul 30, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jul 30, 2024 inspection
- Jul 30, 2024 inspection
- Jul 30, 2024 inspection
- Jul 30, 2024 inspection

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