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Licensed Center · Texas

Discovering Minds Child Development Center

4311 Avenue F, Bay City

Last inspected Sep 11, 2026 · Map

No deficiencies cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
82
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
School Age Care,Before School Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Feb 5, 2017
Phone
9794763112

No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.

State compliance summary

How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.

2High risk
5Medium-high risk
8Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
0Low risk
9Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Sep 11, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 11, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 11, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 11, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 2, 2026 · Inspection
4 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
    Inspector's note: The director did not have a current transportation training on file. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-04.
  • Critical AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
    Inspector's note: A stuffed animal was observed in the crib with a sleeping 6 month old infant. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-02.
  • Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
    Inspector's note: The ipad was on and showing cartoons in the infant room. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-02.
  • Critical Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
    Inspector's note: The privace fencce at the front of the playground is missing a board. Note: The fence board was replaced during the inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
Sep 2, 2026 · Inspection
4 deficiencies cited
  • Critical AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
    Inspector's note: A stuffed animal was observed in the crib with a sleeping 6 month old infant. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-02.
  • Critical Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
    Inspector's note: The privace fencce at the front of the playground is missing a board. Note: The fence board was replaced during the inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
    Inspector's note: The ipad was on and showing cartoons in the infant room. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-02.
  • Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
    Inspector's note: The director did not have a current transportation training on file. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-04.
Sep 2, 2026 · Inspection
4 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
    Inspector's note: The privace fencce at the front of the playground is missing a board. Note: The fence board was replaced during the inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Critical AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
    Inspector's note: A stuffed animal was observed in the crib with a sleeping 6 month old infant. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-02.
  • Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
    Inspector's note: The ipad was on and showing cartoons in the infant room. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-02.
  • Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
    Inspector's note: The director did not have a current transportation training on file. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-04.
Sep 2, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 11, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 10, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 9, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 30, 2025 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
    Inspector's note: The liability insurance has not been certified through the portal. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-10-01.
  • Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
    Inspector's note: There is a little tykes climbing structure and a merry go round that is not on loose fill. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-10.
Oct 2, 2024 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
    Inspector's note: The toddler room does not have sink in the diaper changing area. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-10-07.
Oct 11, 2023 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
    Inspector's note: Six children files out of six reviewed did not have information on whether or not the child can swim unassisted. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-10-20.
  • Critical Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
    Inspector's note: Six childrens files out of six reviewed is missing the special needs documentation required by the new admission forms. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-10-20.
Aug 11, 2023 · Assessment
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Notification of Planned Closure
    Inspector's note: Based on information obtained during the DFPS investigation the operation was closed for one week and licensing was not notified of the closure. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-08-18.
Jul 29, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.