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Discovery Early Learning Center

24 critical, 16 serious findings across 68 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Apr 9, 2026.

2438 Windmill Dr, Richmond, TX 77406 · (832) 759-6544

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsRichmond licensed centers, n=70

Critical findings24 critical, 16 serious, 0 minor across 48 inspections and 20 investigations (68 visits). Most recent critical: Apr 9, 2026.

Critical24 vs median 4

57% of centers have at least one

Serious16 vs median 12

86% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2018Full Permit

Practical6:45a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 68

Texas HHSC operation #1662059 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

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Programs and services

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted

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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
May 8, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  There were observed some cables coming out of the ground in the playground area representing safety hazards for children.
  Corrected May 22, 2026, verified May 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
May 8, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  There were observed some cables coming out of the ground in the playground area representing safety hazards for children.
  Corrected May 22, 2026, verified May 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
May 8, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  There were observed some cables coming out of the ground in the playground area representing safety hazards for children.
  Corrected May 22, 2026, verified May 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
May 8, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  There were observed some cables coming out of the ground in the playground area representing safety hazards for children.
  Corrected May 22, 2026, verified May 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Apr 13, 2026 to Apr 13, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Apr 13, 2026 inspection
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- Apr 13, 2026 inspection
Apr 9, 2026Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  A caregiver did not use appropriate judgement when grabbing a child, resulting in the child sustaining a dislocated elbow.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified May 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Director present-Minimum 75%
  Information gathered indicates that the director has not maintained consistent presence at the operation.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified May 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1011(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
  The operation failed to notify Child Care Licensing of an incident in which a child required medical treatment within required timeframes.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified May 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(2).
Apr 9, 2026Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  A caregiver did not use appropriate judgement when grabbing a child, resulting in the child sustaining a dislocated elbow.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified May 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
  The operation failed to notify Child Care Licensing of an incident in which a child required medical treatment within required timeframes.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified May 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Director present-Minimum 75%
  Information gathered indicates that the director has not maintained consistent presence at the operation.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified May 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1011(a).
Apr 9, 2026Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  A caregiver did not use appropriate judgement when grabbing a child, resulting in the child sustaining a dislocated elbow.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified May 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Director present-Minimum 75%
  Information gathered indicates that the director has not maintained consistent presence at the operation.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified May 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1011(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
  The operation failed to notify Child Care Licensing of an incident in which a child required medical treatment within required timeframes.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified May 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(2).
Apr 9, 2026Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  A caregiver did not use appropriate judgement when grabbing a child, resulting in the child sustaining a dislocated elbow.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified May 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Director present-Minimum 75%
  Information gathered indicates that the director has not maintained consistent presence at the operation.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified May 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1011(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
  The operation failed to notify Child Care Licensing of an incident in which a child required medical treatment within required timeframes.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified May 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(2).
Feb 12, 2026 to Mar 3, 20268 inspections
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- Feb 12, 2026 inspection
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- Feb 12, 2026 inspection
- Feb 12, 2026 inspection
Feb 8, 2026Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- 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
  The operation failed to ensure appropriate supervision. As a result, a child briefly exited the facility without staff supervision.
  Corrected Feb 24, 2026, verified Mar 3, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
  The operation did not provide the parents with a written incident report of the incident, as required.
  Corrected Feb 24, 2026, verified Mar 3, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.701(5).
Feb 8, 2026Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- 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
  The operation failed to ensure appropriate supervision. As a result, a child briefly exited the facility without staff supervision.
  Corrected Feb 24, 2026, verified Mar 3, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
  The operation did not provide the parents with a written incident report of the incident, as required.
  Corrected Feb 24, 2026, verified Mar 3, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.701(5).
Feb 8, 2026Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- 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
  The operation failed to ensure appropriate supervision. As a result, a child briefly exited the facility without staff supervision.
  Corrected Feb 24, 2026, verified Mar 3, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
  The operation did not provide the parents with a written incident report of the incident, as required.
  Corrected Feb 24, 2026, verified Mar 3, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.701(5).
Feb 8, 2026Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- 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
  The operation failed to ensure appropriate supervision. As a result, a child briefly exited the facility without staff supervision.
  Corrected Feb 24, 2026, verified Mar 3, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
  The operation did not provide the parents with a written incident report of the incident, as required.
  Corrected Feb 24, 2026, verified Mar 3, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.701(5).
2025
Jul 23, 2025 to Oct 21, 202512 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 21, 2025 inspection
- Oct 21, 2025 inspection
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- Oct 21, 2025 inspection
- Aug 11, 2025 inspection
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- Jul 23, 2025 inspection
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Jul 20, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- 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
  A child was left alone, unsupervised inside the center library.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2025, verified Aug 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Jul 20, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- 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
  A child was left alone, unsupervised inside the center library.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2025, verified Aug 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Jul 20, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- 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
  A child was left alone, unsupervised inside the center library.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2025, verified Aug 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Jul 20, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- 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
  A child was left alone, unsupervised inside the center library.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2025, verified Aug 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Jan 29, 2025 to Jun 27, 20258 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Jun 27, 2025 inspection
- Jun 27, 2025 inspection
- Jun 27, 2025 inspection
- Jun 27, 2025 inspection
- Jun 24, 2025 self-reported incident
- Jun 24, 2025 self-reported incident
- Jun 24, 2025 self-reported incident
- Jun 24, 2025 self-reported incident
- Jan 29, 2025 inspection
- Jan 29, 2025 inspection
- Jan 29, 2025 inspection
- Jan 29, 2025 inspection
Jan 15, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  A toddler caregiver stated there were 2 children, but there were 3 children in the group.
  Corrected Jan 15, 2025, verified Jan 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(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
  A 4 year old child was allowed to leave the classroom unsupervised.
  Corrected Jan 15, 2025, verified Jan 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Jan 15, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- 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
  A 4 year old child was allowed to leave the classroom unsupervised.
  Corrected Jan 15, 2025, verified Jan 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  A toddler caregiver stated there were 2 children, but there were 3 children in the group.
  Corrected Jan 15, 2025, verified Jan 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
Jan 15, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- 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
  A 4 year old child was allowed to leave the classroom unsupervised.
  Corrected Jan 15, 2025, verified Jan 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  A toddler caregiver stated there were 2 children, but there were 3 children in the group.
  Corrected Jan 15, 2025, verified Jan 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
Jan 15, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  A toddler caregiver stated there were 2 children, but there were 3 children in the group.
  Corrected Jan 15, 2025, verified Jan 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(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
  A 4 year old child was allowed to leave the classroom unsupervised.
  Corrected Jan 15, 2025, verified Jan 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Jan 14, 2025 to Jan 14, 20254 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Jan 14, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jan 14, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jan 14, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jan 14, 2025 complaint investigation
2024
Nov 4, 2024 to Nov 4, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
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2023
Nov 8, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  One caregiver present did not have an eligible background check,
  Corrected Nov 9, 2023, verified Nov 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Nov 8, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  One caregiver present did not have an eligible background check,
  Corrected Nov 9, 2023, verified Nov 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Nov 8, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  One caregiver present did not have an eligible background check,
  Corrected Nov 9, 2023, verified Nov 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Nov 8, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  One caregiver present did not have an eligible background check,
  Corrected Nov 9, 2023, verified Nov 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.

Show 20 older visits, not counted above

May 23, 2023 to May 23, 20234 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- May 23, 2023 complaint investigation
- May 23, 2023 inspection
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- May 23, 2023 complaint investigation
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2022
Nov 29, 2022 to Nov 29, 20224 inspections
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Mar 17, 2022Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  A caregiver at the operation did not notify the front office immediately of a situation placing a child at risk. The operation management did not notify the parents or poison immediately of a situation placing a child at risk.
  Corrected May 3, 2022, verified May 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Mar 17, 2022Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  A caregiver at the operation did not notify the front office immediately of a situation placing a child at risk. The operation management did not notify the parents or poison immediately of a situation placing a child at risk.
  Corrected May 3, 2022, verified May 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Mar 17, 2022Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  A caregiver at the operation did not notify the front office immediately of a situation placing a child at risk. The operation management did not notify the parents or poison immediately of a situation placing a child at risk.
  Corrected May 3, 2022, verified May 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Mar 17, 2022Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  A caregiver at the operation did not notify the front office immediately of a situation placing a child at risk. The operation management did not notify the parents or poison immediately of a situation placing a child at risk.
  Corrected May 3, 2022, verified May 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Jan 7, 2022 to Jan 7, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
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- Jan 7, 2022 inspection
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- Jan 7, 2022 inspection

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