The Discovery School
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
19 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
March 9, 2026
Provenance
Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.
Updated April 3, 2026
- Provider
- The Discovery School
- License number
- 144324
- Location
- 1711 W ALBERTA RD, Edinburg, TX 78539
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 24.0/100
- Inspection record
- 19 inspections, last inspected March 9, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
56
Total Violations
Mar 9, 2026
Last Inspection
47
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (56)
Staff training records were not available to review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-31
Staff training records were not available to review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-31
Staff training records were not available to review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-31
Staff training records were not available to review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-31
A caregiver hired on 1/09/23 did not have the following annual training topics: 1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with 746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); (4) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (6) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-02
There is a beehive on a tree in the outdoor area used by the children. There are 5 ceiling tiles with water stains in the classroom used by the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-22
A child with a food allergy did not have a Food Allergy Emergency Plan.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-25
A caregiver hired on 1/09/23 completed pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-25
The liability insurance was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-25
A caregiver hired on 1/09/23 completed pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-25
There is a beehive on a tree in the outdoor area used by the children. There are 5 ceiling tiles with water stains in the classroom used by the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-22
A caregiver hired on 1/09/23 did not have the following annual training topics: 1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with 746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); (4) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (6) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-02
A child with a food allergy did not have a Food Allergy Emergency Plan.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-25
The liability insurance was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-25
The liability insurance was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-25
A caregiver hired on 1/09/23 completed pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-25
There is a beehive on a tree in the outdoor area used by the children. There are 5 ceiling tiles with water stains in the classroom used by the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-22
A child with a food allergy did not have a Food Allergy Emergency Plan.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-25
A caregiver hired on 1/09/23 did not have the following annual training topics: 1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with 746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); (4) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (6) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-02
A child with a food allergy did not have a Food Allergy Emergency Plan.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-25
There is a beehive on a tree in the outdoor area used by the children. There are 5 ceiling tiles with water stains in the classroom used by the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-22
A caregiver hired on 1/09/23 completed pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-25
A caregiver hired on 1/09/23 did not have the following annual training topics: 1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with 746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); (4) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (6) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-02
The liability insurance was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-25
Director was missing 18 hours of training for Training year 2021-2022. Topics missing include topics in letter (E) of this standard.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-21
Operational policies were incomplete. Policies were missing: -Outdoor play specifications complying with standard 746.2206 -Meals and Food service practices that comply with 746.3309 -Notification to parents about being able to visit the center.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-12
Training hours and topics were missing for review for 2 out of 3 caregiver files reviewed during inspection. Caregiver #1 missing 10 hours of training including topics in Letter (E) of this standard. Caregiver #2 was missing 16 hours of training including topics in Letter (C), (D), and (E) of this standard.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-21
Fire extinguishers were not serviced timely. Inspection date was November 2021. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. Fire extinguishers were serviced.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Fire extinguishers were not serviced timely. Inspection date was November 2021. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. Fire extinguishers were serviced.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Operational policies were incomplete. Policies were missing: -Outdoor play specifications complying with standard 746.2206 -Meals and Food service practices that comply with 746.3309 -Notification to parents about being able to visit the center.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-12
Director was missing 18 hours of training for Training year 2021-2022. Topics missing include topics in letter (E) of this standard.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-21
Training hours and topics were missing for review for 2 out of 3 caregiver files reviewed during inspection. Caregiver #1 missing 10 hours of training including topics in Letter (E) of this standard. Caregiver #2 was missing 16 hours of training including topics in Letter (C), (D), and (E) of this standard.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-21
Operational policies were incomplete. Policies were missing: -Outdoor play specifications complying with standard 746.2206 -Meals and Food service practices that comply with 746.3309 -Notification to parents about being able to visit the center.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-12
Director was missing 18 hours of training for Training year 2021-2022. Topics missing include topics in letter (E) of this standard.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-21
Fire extinguishers were not serviced timely. Inspection date was November 2021. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. Fire extinguishers were serviced.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Training hours and topics were missing for review for 2 out of 3 caregiver files reviewed during inspection. Caregiver #1 missing 10 hours of training including topics in Letter (E) of this standard. Caregiver #2 was missing 16 hours of training including topics in Letter (C), (D), and (E) of this standard.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-21
Operational policies were incomplete. Policies were missing: -Outdoor play specifications complying with standard 746.2206 -Meals and Food service practices that comply with 746.3309 -Notification to parents about being able to visit the center.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-12
Director was missing 18 hours of training for Training year 2021-2022. Topics missing include topics in letter (E) of this standard.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-21
Fire extinguishers were not serviced timely. Inspection date was November 2021. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. Fire extinguishers were serviced.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Training hours and topics were missing for review for 2 out of 3 caregiver files reviewed during inspection. Caregiver #1 missing 10 hours of training including topics in Letter (E) of this standard. Caregiver #2 was missing 16 hours of training including topics in Letter (C), (D), and (E) of this standard.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-21
An electric fan was observed to be in use in the toddler classroom. Fan was not mounted and was located within reach of children. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Electric fan was removed from licensed child care space.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-06
An electric fan was observed to be in use in the toddler classroom. Fan was not mounted and was located within reach of children. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Electric fan was removed from licensed child care space.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-06
An electric fan was observed to be in use in the toddler classroom. Fan was not mounted and was located within reach of children. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Electric fan was removed from licensed child care space.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-06
An electric fan was observed to be in use in the toddler classroom. Fan was not mounted and was located within reach of children. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Electric fan was removed from licensed child care space.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-06
1 of 4 children's records reviewed was missing the child's emergency contacts address.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-24
1 of 4 personnel records reviewed was missing the documentation showing how the caregiver meets the education qualifications.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-24
1 of 4 children's records reviewed was missing the child's immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-27
1 of 4 children's records reviewed was missing the child's immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-27
1 of 4 children's records reviewed was missing the child's emergency contacts address.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-24
1 of 4 personnel records reviewed was missing the documentation showing how the caregiver meets the education qualifications.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-24
1 of 4 children's records reviewed was missing the child's immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-27
1 of 4 children's records reviewed was missing the child's emergency contacts address.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-24
1 of 4 personnel records reviewed was missing the documentation showing how the caregiver meets the education qualifications.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-24
1 of 4 children's records reviewed was missing the child's emergency contacts address.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-24
1 of 4 personnel records reviewed was missing the documentation showing how the caregiver meets the education qualifications.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-24
1 of 4 children's records reviewed was missing the child's immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-27
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Discovery School's safety grade?
The Discovery School has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 24.0 out of 100.
How many violations does The Discovery School have?
The Discovery School has 56 total violations on record, including 28 critical, 28 serious, and 0 minor.
When was The Discovery School last inspected?
The Discovery School was last inspected on March 9, 2026.