Discovering Minds Child Development Center

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Bay City / Matagorda / 77414
Street address: 4311 Avenue F
Phone: (979) 476-3112
Capacity: 82
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 07:00 AM-05:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: February 5, 2017
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 7 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated September 11, 2026.

The same records list 9 cited deficiencies dated October 11, 2023 to September 2, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 1 High, 4 Medium High, 4 Medium).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 1 corrected at inspection, 8 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 8 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

Generated from Texas HHSC state records. Counts and dates come directly from the published state data; no descriptions were written by a model.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 9 cited deficiencies for Discovering Minds Child Development Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (1 High, 4 Medium High, 4 Medium).

Records list 7 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-11.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	1
Medium High	4
Medium	4
Medium Low	0
Low	0
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-09-02 · 746.2207(a) · Medium

Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

The ipad was on and showing cartoons in the infant room.

Correction date recorded: 2026-09-02

2026-09-02 · 746.4305 · Medium High

Fenced Outdoor Activity Space

The privace fencce at the front of the playground is missing a board. Note: The fence board was replaced during the inspection.

Corrected at inspection

2026-09-02 · 746.2415(b) · High

AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

A stuffed animal was observed in the crib with a sleeping 6 month old infant.

Correction date recorded: 2026-09-02

Full citation history from HHSC (15)

2026-09-02 · 746.1301(a)(7)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-04. Correction verified: 2026-09-14.
The director did not have a current transportation training on file.
2026-09-02 · 746.2415(b) · High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-02. Correction verified: 2026-09-11.
A stuffed animal was observed in the crib with a sleeping 6 month old infant.
2026-09-02 · 746.4305 · Medium High
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-09-02. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The privace fencce at the front of the playground is missing a board. Note: The fence board was replaced during the inspection.
2026-09-02 · 746.2207(a) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-02. Correction verified: 2026-09-11.
The ipad was on and showing cartoons in the infant room.
2025-09-30 · 746.203(2) · Medium
Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-01. Correction verified: 2025-09-30.
The liability insurance has not been certified through the portal.
2025-09-30 · 746.4907(a)(1) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-10. Correction verified: 2025-09-30.
There is a little tykes climbing structure and a merry go round that is not on loose fill.
2024-10-02 · 746.4403(a) · Medium
Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-07. Correction verified: 2024-10-17.
The toddler room does not have sink in the diaper changing area.
2023-10-11 · 746.605(13) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-20. Correction verified: 2023-10-13.
Six childrens files out of six reviewed is missing the special needs documentation required by the new admission forms.
2023-10-11 · 746.605(10) · Medium
Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-20. Correction verified: 2023-10-13.
Six children files out of six reviewed did not have information on whether or not the child can swim unassisted.
2023-08-11 · 746.301(8) · Medium
Notification of Planned Closure
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-18. Correction verified: 2023-08-14.
Based on information obtained during the DFPS investigation the operation was closed for one week and licensing was not notified of the closure.
2022-10-19 · 746.2501(5) · High
Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-10-19. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2021-11-30 · 746.901(9) · Medium
Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2021-11-30. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2021-11-30 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-03. Correction verified: 2021-12-10.
One child's file out of four reviewed is missing their emergency contact information.
2021-11-30 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-10. Correction verified: 2021-12-08.
One child's file out of four reviewed does not have a current immunization record.
2021-11-30 · 746.5205(4) · Medium
Documentation of Drills
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-03. Correction verified: 2021-12-10.
There have been no documented fire drills since September 2021.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1252596

Records reflect only deficiencies published by the state after due process. This page does not rate or rank providers. Check the official record for the latest information.

Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.