The Discovery Barn
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
18 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
May 4, 2026
Latest inspection
July 15, 2025
Provenance
Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.
Updated May 4, 2026
- Provider
- The Discovery Barn
- License number
- 1661049
- Location
- 202 GAINES ST, Brazoria, TX 77422
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 3.0/100
- Inspection record
- 18 inspections, last inspected July 15, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed May 4, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
Quality Rating
Rated by Texas Rising Star, the state quality rating and improvement system.
138
Total Violations
Jul 15, 2025
Last Inspection
131
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (138)
A caregiver was observed with out a background check eligiblity notification and was in the classroom. Note: The caregiver was sent home.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-18
One caregiver did not have CPR that was in person. The training was an online course that does not meet the standards.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-02
One caregiver did not have CPR that was in person. The training was an online course that does not meet the standards.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-02
A caregiver was observed with out a background check eligiblity notification and was in the classroom. Note: The caregiver was sent home.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-18
One caregiver did not have CPR that was in person. The training was an online course that does not meet the standards.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-02
A caregiver was observed with out a background check eligiblity notification and was in the classroom. Note: The caregiver was sent home.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-18
One caregiver did not have CPR that was in person. The training was an online course that does not meet the standards.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-02
A caregiver was observed with out a background check eligiblity notification and was in the classroom. Note: The caregiver was sent home.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-18
One caregiver did not have CPR that was in person. The training was an online course that does not meet the standards.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-02
A caregiver was observed with out a background check eligiblity notification and was in the classroom. Note: The caregiver was sent home.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-18
A caregiver was observed with out a background check eligiblity notification and was in the classroom. Note: The caregiver was sent home.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-18
One caregiver did not have CPR that was in person. The training was an online course that does not meet the standards.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-02
One caregiver did not have CPR that was in person. The training was an online course that does not meet the standards.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-02
A caregiver was observed with out a background check eligiblity notification and was in the classroom. Note: The caregiver was sent home.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-18
One caregiver did not have CPR that was in person. The training was an online course that does not meet the standards.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-02
A caregiver was observed with out a background check eligiblity notification and was in the classroom. Note: The caregiver was sent home.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-18
A caregiver was observed with out a background check eligiblity notification and was in the classroom. Note: The caregiver was sent home.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-18
One caregiver did not have CPR that was in person. The training was an online course that does not meet the standards.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-02
One caregiver did not have CPR that was in person. The training was an online course that does not meet the standards.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-02
A caregiver was observed with out a background check eligiblity notification and was in the classroom. Note: The caregiver was sent home.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-18
One caregiver did not have CPR that was in person. The training was an online course that does not meet the standards.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-02
A caregiver was observed with out a background check eligiblity notification and was in the classroom. Note: The caregiver was sent home.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-18
The operation has not reported the number of employees who left employment as required by January 15, 2024.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-22
The operation has not reported the number of employees who left employment as required by January 15, 2024.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-22
The operation has not reported the number of employees who left employment as required by January 15, 2024.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-22
The operation has not reported the number of employees who left employment as required by January 15, 2024.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-22
The operation has not reported the number of employees who left employment as required by January 15, 2024.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-22
The operation has not reported the number of employees who left employment as required by January 15, 2024.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-22
The operation has not reported the number of employees who left employment as required by January 15, 2024.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-22
The operation has not reported the number of employees who left employment as required by January 15, 2024.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-22
The operation has not reported the number of employees who left employment as required by January 15, 2024.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-22
The operation has not reported the number of employees who left employment as required by January 15, 2024.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-22
The operation has not reported the number of employees who left employment as required by January 15, 2024.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-22
The toilet seat in the red room is peeling and no longer sanitizable.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11
The toilet seat in the red room is peeling and no longer sanitizable.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11
The toilet seat in the red room is peeling and no longer sanitizable.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11
The toilet seat in the red room is peeling and no longer sanitizable.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11
The toilet seat in the red room is peeling and no longer sanitizable.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11
The toilet seat in the red room is peeling and no longer sanitizable.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11
The toilet seat in the red room is peeling and no longer sanitizable.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11
The toilet seat in the red room is peeling and no longer sanitizable.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11
The toilet seat in the red room is peeling and no longer sanitizable.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11
The toilet seat in the red room is peeling and no longer sanitizable.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11
The toilet seat in the red room is peeling and no longer sanitizable.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11
The first aid kit in the infant and toddler building is missing Tweezers and antiseptic.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-28
During my inspection a caregiver was over heard using an agressive tone with the children who were not listening. Note: The director went into the classroom and spoke with the caregiver regarding their tone.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-25
Infants were observed sitting in the table without the use of safety straps. One caregiver interviewed for the investigation has admitted to not using the straps when children are in the table. Note: The importance of using the straps were explained to the caregivers. Infants were strapped in before I left the room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-25
One classroom was observed with paint chipping on different parts of the walls. Note: Pictures were taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11
Children in the infant room were being fed snack directly on the table.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-25
A child was observed in the romper room to be sleeping in front of one of the exit doors. Note: a picture was taken and the child was moved.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-25
Based on the information obtained during the interviews it was determined that the operation has not practiced a fire drill since at least May of 2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11
During my inspection a caregiver was over heard using an agressive tone with the children who were not listening. Note: The director went into the classroom and spoke with the caregiver regarding their tone.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-25
Based on the information obtained during the interviews it was determined that the operation has not practiced a fire drill since at least May of 2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11
The first aid kit in the infant and toddler building is missing Tweezers and antiseptic.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-28
A child was observed in the romper room to be sleeping in front of one of the exit doors. Note: a picture was taken and the child was moved.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-25
Children in the infant room were being fed snack directly on the table.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-25
Based on the information obtained during the interviews it was determined that the operation has not practiced a fire drill since at least May of 2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11
A child was observed in the romper room to be sleeping in front of one of the exit doors. Note: a picture was taken and the child was moved.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-25
The first aid kit in the infant and toddler building is missing Tweezers and antiseptic.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-28
Children in the infant room were being fed snack directly on the table.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-25
One classroom was observed with paint chipping on different parts of the walls. Note: Pictures were taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11
Infants were observed sitting in the table without the use of safety straps. One caregiver interviewed for the investigation has admitted to not using the straps when children are in the table. Note: The importance of using the straps were explained to the caregivers. Infants were strapped in before I left the room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-25
Infants were observed sitting in the table without the use of safety straps. One caregiver interviewed for the investigation has admitted to not using the straps when children are in the table. Note: The importance of using the straps were explained to the caregivers. Infants were strapped in before I left the room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-25
During my inspection a caregiver was over heard using an agressive tone with the children who were not listening. Note: The director went into the classroom and spoke with the caregiver regarding their tone.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-25
Children in the infant room were being fed snack directly on the table.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-25
Based on the information obtained during the interviews it was determined that the operation has not practiced a fire drill since at least May of 2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11
The first aid kit in the infant and toddler building is missing Tweezers and antiseptic.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-28
One classroom was observed with paint chipping on different parts of the walls. Note: Pictures were taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11
A child was observed in the romper room to be sleeping in front of one of the exit doors. Note: a picture was taken and the child was moved.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-25
Infants were observed sitting in the table without the use of safety straps. One caregiver interviewed for the investigation has admitted to not using the straps when children are in the table. Note: The importance of using the straps were explained to the caregivers. Infants were strapped in before I left the room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-25
During my inspection a caregiver was over heard using an agressive tone with the children who were not listening. Note: The director went into the classroom and spoke with the caregiver regarding their tone.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-25
Children in the infant room were being fed snack directly on the table.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-25
Based on the information obtained during the interviews it was determined that the operation has not practiced a fire drill since at least May of 2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11
The first aid kit in the infant and toddler building is missing Tweezers and antiseptic.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-28
One classroom was observed with paint chipping on different parts of the walls. Note: Pictures were taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11
A child was observed in the romper room to be sleeping in front of one of the exit doors. Note: a picture was taken and the child was moved.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-25
The first aid kit in the infant and toddler building is missing Tweezers and antiseptic.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-28
A child was observed in the romper room to be sleeping in front of one of the exit doors. Note: a picture was taken and the child was moved.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-25
Infants were observed sitting in the table without the use of safety straps. One caregiver interviewed for the investigation has admitted to not using the straps when children are in the table. Note: The importance of using the straps were explained to the caregivers. Infants were strapped in before I left the room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-25
One classroom was observed with paint chipping on different parts of the walls. Note: Pictures were taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11
Children in the infant room were being fed snack directly on the table.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-25
During my inspection a caregiver was over heard using an agressive tone with the children who were not listening. Note: The director went into the classroom and spoke with the caregiver regarding their tone.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-25
Based on the information obtained during the interviews it was determined that the operation has not practiced a fire drill since at least May of 2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11
The first aid kit in the infant and toddler building is missing Tweezers and antiseptic.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-28
One classroom was observed with paint chipping on different parts of the walls. Note: Pictures were taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11
Based on the information obtained during the interviews it was determined that the operation has not practiced a fire drill since at least May of 2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11
A child was observed in the romper room to be sleeping in front of one of the exit doors. Note: a picture was taken and the child was moved.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-25
Infants were observed sitting in the table without the use of safety straps. One caregiver interviewed for the investigation has admitted to not using the straps when children are in the table. Note: The importance of using the straps were explained to the caregivers. Infants were strapped in before I left the room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-25
During my inspection a caregiver was over heard using an agressive tone with the children who were not listening. Note: The director went into the classroom and spoke with the caregiver regarding their tone.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-25
Children in the infant room were being fed snack directly on the table.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-25
Based on the information obtained during the interviews it was determined that the operation has not practiced a fire drill since at least May of 2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11
Infants were observed sitting in the table without the use of safety straps. One caregiver interviewed for the investigation has admitted to not using the straps when children are in the table. Note: The importance of using the straps were explained to the caregivers. Infants were strapped in before I left the room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-25
The first aid kit in the infant and toddler building is missing Tweezers and antiseptic.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-28
During my inspection a caregiver was over heard using an agressive tone with the children who were not listening. Note: The director went into the classroom and spoke with the caregiver regarding their tone.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-25
A child was observed in the romper room to be sleeping in front of one of the exit doors. Note: a picture was taken and the child was moved.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-25
Children in the infant room were being fed snack directly on the table.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-25
One classroom was observed with paint chipping on different parts of the walls. Note: Pictures were taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11
Infants were observed sitting in the table without the use of safety straps. One caregiver interviewed for the investigation has admitted to not using the straps when children are in the table. Note: The importance of using the straps were explained to the caregivers. Infants were strapped in before I left the room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-25
Children in the infant room were being fed snack directly on the table.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-25
Based on the information obtained during the interviews it was determined that the operation has not practiced a fire drill since at least May of 2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11
A child was observed in the romper room to be sleeping in front of one of the exit doors. Note: a picture was taken and the child was moved.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-25
During my inspection a caregiver was over heard using an agressive tone with the children who were not listening. Note: The director went into the classroom and spoke with the caregiver regarding their tone.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-25
The first aid kit in the infant and toddler building is missing Tweezers and antiseptic.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-28
One classroom was observed with paint chipping on different parts of the walls. Note: Pictures were taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11
Infants were observed sitting in the table without the use of safety straps. One caregiver interviewed for the investigation has admitted to not using the straps when children are in the table. Note: The importance of using the straps were explained to the caregivers. Infants were strapped in before I left the room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-25
Based on the information obtained during the interviews it was determined that the operation has not practiced a fire drill since at least May of 2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11
During my inspection a caregiver was over heard using an agressive tone with the children who were not listening. Note: The director went into the classroom and spoke with the caregiver regarding their tone.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-25
A child was observed in the romper room to be sleeping in front of one of the exit doors. Note: a picture was taken and the child was moved.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-25
One classroom was observed with paint chipping on different parts of the walls. Note: Pictures were taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11
Children in the infant room were being fed snack directly on the table.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-25
The first aid kit in the infant and toddler building is missing Tweezers and antiseptic.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-28
The first aid kit in the infant and toddler building is missing Tweezers and antiseptic.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-28
Based on the information obtained during the interviews it was determined that the operation has not practiced a fire drill since at least May of 2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11
Children in the infant room were being fed snack directly on the table.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-25
A child was observed in the romper room to be sleeping in front of one of the exit doors. Note: a picture was taken and the child was moved.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-25
Infants were observed sitting in the table without the use of safety straps. One caregiver interviewed for the investigation has admitted to not using the straps when children are in the table. Note: The importance of using the straps were explained to the caregivers. Infants were strapped in before I left the room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-25
One classroom was observed with paint chipping on different parts of the walls. Note: Pictures were taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11
During my inspection a caregiver was over heard using an agressive tone with the children who were not listening. Note: The director went into the classroom and spoke with the caregiver regarding their tone.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-25
Infants were observed sitting in the table without the use of safety straps. One caregiver interviewed for the investigation has admitted to not using the straps when children are in the table. Note: The importance of using the straps were explained to the caregivers. Infants were strapped in before I left the room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-25
The first aid kit in the infant and toddler building is missing Tweezers and antiseptic.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-28
Based on the information obtained during the interviews it was determined that the operation has not practiced a fire drill since at least May of 2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11
Children in the infant room were being fed snack directly on the table.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-25
During my inspection a caregiver was over heard using an agressive tone with the children who were not listening. Note: The director went into the classroom and spoke with the caregiver regarding their tone.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-25
One classroom was observed with paint chipping on different parts of the walls. Note: Pictures were taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11
A child was observed in the romper room to be sleeping in front of one of the exit doors. Note: a picture was taken and the child was moved.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-25
One classroom was observed with paint chipping on different parts of the walls. Note: Pictures were taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11
Infants were observed sitting in the table without the use of safety straps. One caregiver interviewed for the investigation has admitted to not using the straps when children are in the table. Note: The importance of using the straps were explained to the caregivers. Infants were strapped in before I left the room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-25
During my inspection a caregiver was over heard using an agressive tone with the children who were not listening. Note: The director went into the classroom and spoke with the caregiver regarding their tone.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-25
The fire drills have not been completed since June.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-08
The fire drills have not been completed since June.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-08
The fire drills have not been completed since June.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-08
The fire drills have not been completed since June.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-08
The fire drills have not been completed since June.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-08
The fire drills have not been completed since June.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-08
The fire drills have not been completed since June.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-08
The fire drills have not been completed since June.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-08
The fire drills have not been completed since June.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-08
The fire drills have not been completed since June.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-08
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Discovery Barn's safety grade?
The Discovery Barn has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 3.0 out of 100.
How many violations does The Discovery Barn have?
The Discovery Barn has 138 total violations on record, including 115 critical, 23 serious, and 0 minor.
When was The Discovery Barn last inspected?
The Discovery Barn was last inspected on July 15, 2025.