Discovering Minds Child Development Center
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
11 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
March 11, 2026
Provenance
Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
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Updated April 3, 2026
- Provider
- Discovering Minds Child Development Center
- License number
- 1631941
- Location
- 4311 AVENUE F, Bay City, TX 77414
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- D (Below Average), score 69.3/100
- Inspection record
- 11 inspections, last inspected March 11, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
33
Total Violations
Mar 11, 2026
Last Inspection
82
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (33)
The liability insurance has not been certified through the portal.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-01
The liability insurance has not been certified through the portal.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-01
There is a little tykes climbing structure and a merry go round that is not on loose fill.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-10
There is a little tykes climbing structure and a merry go round that is not on loose fill.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-10
The liability insurance has not been certified through the portal.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-01
There is a little tykes climbing structure and a merry go round that is not on loose fill.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-10
The toddler room does not have sink in the diaper changing area.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-07
The toddler room does not have sink in the diaper changing area.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-07
The toddler room does not have sink in the diaper changing area.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-07
Six childrens files out of six reviewed is missing the special needs documentation required by the new admission forms.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-20
Six childrens files out of six reviewed is missing the special needs documentation required by the new admission forms.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-20
Six children files out of six reviewed did not have information on whether or not the child can swim unassisted.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-20
Six childrens files out of six reviewed is missing the special needs documentation required by the new admission forms.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-20
Six children files out of six reviewed did not have information on whether or not the child can swim unassisted.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-20
Six children files out of six reviewed did not have information on whether or not the child can swim unassisted.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-20
Based on information obtained during the DFPS investigation the operation was closed for one week and licensing was not notified of the closure.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-18
Based on information obtained during the DFPS investigation the operation was closed for one week and licensing was not notified of the closure.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-18
Based on information obtained during the DFPS investigation the operation was closed for one week and licensing was not notified of the closure.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-18
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One child's file out of four reviewed does not have a current immunization record.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-10
There have been no documented fire drills since September 2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-03
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One child's file out of four reviewed is missing their emergency contact information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-03
There have been no documented fire drills since September 2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-03
One child's file out of four reviewed does not have a current immunization record.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-10
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One child's file out of four reviewed is missing their emergency contact information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-03
There have been no documented fire drills since September 2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-03
One child's file out of four reviewed does not have a current immunization record.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-10
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One child's file out of four reviewed is missing their emergency contact information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-03
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovering Minds Child Development Center's safety grade?
Discovering Minds Child Development Center has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 69.3 out of 100.
How many violations does Discovering Minds Child Development Center have?
Discovering Minds Child Development Center has 33 total violations on record, including 12 critical, 21 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Discovering Minds Child Development Center last inspected?
Discovering Minds Child Development Center was last inspected on March 11, 2026.