The Discovery Barn

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Brazoria / Brazoria / 77422
Street address: 202 Gaines St
Phone: (979) 798-5696
Capacity: 131
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:00 AM-06:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: October 6, 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 3 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated July 7, 2026.

The same records list 10 cited deficiencies dated January 19, 2024 to July 7, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 1 High, 4 Medium High, 4 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 10 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 10 of these citations.

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

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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 10 cited deficiencies for The Discovery Barn in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (1 High, 4 Medium High, 4 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

Records list 3 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-07-07.

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

2026-07-07 · 746.1309(c) · Medium

Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment

One caregiver has not completed the topics under this section.

Correction date recorded: 2026-07-17

2026-07-07 · 746.3407 · Medium High

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

The gate between the big kid playground and the preschool playground is rusted which caused the bottom part to break in two different sections. The structure on the school age playground has a broken piece on the back side. On the toddler playground there is a broken step on the…

Correction date recorded: 2026-07-20

2026-07-07 · 746.605(15) · Medium High

Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan

One child with a listed food allergy does not have an emergency food allergy plan.

Correction date recorded: 2026-07-17

Full citation history from HHSC (18)

2026-07-07 · 746.615(a) · Medium
Exemptions for Immunization Requirements Must Meet Criteria Specified by DSHS
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-24. Correction verified: 2026-07-15.
Two children's files do not have current exemptions on file. The exemptions have expired.
2026-07-07 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-17. Correction verified: 2026-07-15.
Two children's files out of ten reviewed did not have current shot records.
2026-07-07 · 746.1309(d) · Medium High
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-10. Correction verified: 2026-07-08.
A caregiver has not completed the training topics under this standard. They are missing: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome, understanding safe sleep and preventing sudden infant death, and understanding early brain development.
2026-07-07 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-17. Correction verified: 2026-07-08.
A caregiver is missing topics under this standard. The caregiver is missing the following: preventing and responding to food allergies, understanding building and physical premises safety, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
2026-07-07 · 746.605(15) · Medium High
Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-17. Correction verified: 2026-07-15.
One child with a listed food allergy does not have an emergency food allergy plan.
2026-07-07 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-20. Correction verified: 2026-07-09.
The gate between the big kid playground and the preschool playground is rusted which caused the bottom part to break in two different sections. The structure on the school age playground has a broken piece on the back side. On the toddler playground there is a broken step on the little tykes slide structure.
2026-07-07 · 746.1309(c) · Medium
Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-17. Correction verified: 2026-07-08.
One caregiver has not completed the topics under this section.
2024-07-18 · 746.1315(b)(1) · Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-02. Correction verified: 2024-08-08.
One caregiver did not have CPR that was in person. The training was an online course that does not meet the standards.
2024-07-18 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-18. Correction verified: 2024-07-22.
A caregiver was observed with out a background check eligiblity notification and was in the classroom. Note: The caregiver was sent home.
2024-01-19 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-22. Correction verified: 2024-01-23.
The operation has not reported the number of employees who left employment as required by January 15, 2024.
2023-07-25 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-11. Correction verified: 2023-08-10.
The toilet seat in the red room is peeling and no longer sanitizable.
2023-07-18 · 746.2407 · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-25. Correction verified: 2023-08-10.
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.
2023-07-18 · 746.2805(6) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-25. Correction verified: 2023-08-10.
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.
2023-07-18 · 746.3407(9) · Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-11. Correction verified: 2023-08-10.
One classroom was observed with paint chipping on different parts of the walls. Note: Pictures were taken.
2023-07-18 · 746.3317(6) · Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-25. Correction verified: 2023-08-10.
Children in the infant room were being fed snack directly on the table.
2023-07-18 · 746.2909(1) · Medium High
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-25. Correction verified: 2023-08-10.
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.
2023-07-18 · 746.4003(a) · Medium
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-28. Correction verified: 2023-08-10.
The first aid kit in the infant and toddler building is missing Tweezers and antiseptic.
2023-07-18 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-11. Correction verified: 2023-08-10.
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.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1287971

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.