A Child's Discovery

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Uvalde / Uvalde / 78801
Street address: 1853 E Fm 2369
Phone: (830) 261-5505
Capacity: 99
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: April 6, 2023
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 6 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated May 27, 2026.

The same records list 6 cited deficiencies dated March 5, 2024 to February 24, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 4 Medium High, 2 Medium).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 1 corrected at inspection, 5 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 5 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 6 cited deficiencies for A Child's Discovery in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (4 Medium High, 2 Medium).

Records list 6 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-05-27.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	0
Medium High	4
Medium	2
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

2026-02-24 · 746.1315(b)(1) · Medium High

CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

2 caregivers completed the first aid CPR course online only and no CPR Mankin was used.

Correction date recorded: 2026-05-07

2025-02-13 · 746.1311(e) · Medium

Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

The director was missing 3 required trainings.

Correction date recorded: 2025-02-19

2025-02-13 · 746.1309(e) · Medium

Documented Annual Training- Required Content

3 of 4 caregivers were missing 3 required trainings.

Correction date recorded: 2025-02-19

Full citation history from HHSC (37)

2026-02-24 · 746.1315(b)(1) · Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-07. Correction verified: 2026-05-04.
2 caregivers completed the first aid CPR course online only and no CPR Mankin was used.
2025-02-13 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-27. Correction verified: 2025-02-21.
The directors first aid/CPR had expired.
2025-02-13 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-19. Correction verified: 2025-02-18.
3 of 4 caregivers were missing 3 required trainings.
2025-02-13 · 746.1311(e) · Medium
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-19. Correction verified: 2025-02-18.
The director was missing 3 required trainings.
2024-03-05 · 746.1301(a)(3)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-08. Correction verified: 2024-03-06.
One caregiver did not have a current First Aid training on file.
2024-03-05 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-03-05. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Two classrooms were over ratio by one child in each room with one caregiver. These were corrected at inspection when one child was moved to another room and the other was corrected when another caregiver remained in classroom to have two total caregivers for one room.
2023-07-19 · 746.501(a)(18) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-07-19. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The indoor/outdoor policy was not in the operational policies provided to the parents. Corrected inspection: The indoor/outdoor policy was added to the operational policies.
2023-07-19 · 746.4503(a) · Medium
Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-07-19. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Several mats observed in the classrooms were torn and the foam was exposed. Corrected at inspection: The torn mats were removed from the classrooms.
2023-07-19 · 746.4503(b) · Medium
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-07-19. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The mats were not labeled with the name nor a number system. Corrected at inspection: The mats were labeled with the child's name during the inspection.
2023-03-06 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-13. Correction verified: 2023-03-09.
The health inspection was last conducted on 02/25/22.
2023-03-06 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-13. Correction verified: 2023-03-10.
The fire inspection was last completed on 02/25/2022.
2023-01-27 · 746.611(a)(3) · Medium
Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-30. Correction verified: 2023-01-30.
Two out of six children admission forms reviewed were lacking the doctor name and address under the health statement.
2023-01-27 · 746.613(b) · Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-30. Correction verified: 2023-01-30.
Two out of six children records were lacking an updated immunization record.
2022-12-12 · 746.2431 · Medium High
Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-29. Correction verified: 2022-12-29.
During the investigation inspection it was observed the center did not fill out the infant daily report and provide it to parents at the time of pick up.
2022-12-05 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-05. Correction verified: 2022-12-19.
A classroom with children between 2-4 years old was observed to be out of ratio. The specified age group for the classroom was 2 years old with one caregiver and there were a total of 15 children. The classroom was out of ratio by 4 children.
2022-09-02 · 746.1301(4)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-30. Correction verified: 2022-09-30.
A caregiver observed in a classroom supervising children alone does not have CPR training.
2022-09-02 · 746.907(c) · Medium Low
Personnel Record Storage- Location
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-09-02. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The personnel files were not at the center. Corrected at inspection: A person had to bring the files to the center.
2022-09-02 · 746.201(11) · High
AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-09-02. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The permit capacity is 52 children and there were 53 children present at the center. Corrected at inspection: A child was sent home during the inspection.
2022-09-02 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-02. Correction verified: 2022-09-16.
The toddler classroom had a total of 14 children in care with the specified age group of 2 years old with one caregiver. The classroom was over ratio by 3 children.
2022-09-02 · 746.1301(3)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-16. Correction verified: 2022-09-16.
A caregiver observed to be supervising child alone did not have first aid training.
2022-09-02 · 746.3407(10) · Medium High
Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-09-02. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The toddler classroom did not have any working lights on besides the bathroom light. Corrected at inspection: They moved the children into another room that had working lights.
2022-09-02 · 746.1003(1) · High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-02. Correction verified: 2022-09-16.
The center was cited for ratios three times. The director is failing to ensure the classrooms are within ratio.
2022-07-12 · 746.5205(4) · Medium
Documentation of Drills
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-12. Correction verified: 2022-07-12.
The center could not provide an emergency safety documentation form that indicated any fire, severe weather, or lock down drills had been conducted.
2022-07-12 · 746.2911 · Medium High
Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-07-12. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The centers second building had all the lights off including the classroom and hallway lights. Corrected at inspection: The lights were turned on during the inspection.
2022-07-12 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-07-12. Correction verified: Not recorded.
An old broken diaper changing station was observed in the playground area. A small homemade kitchen play area was observed to be coming apart and have a screw sticking out. Broken and rusted wheels off of a toy were also observed in the playground area. Corrected at inspection: All the broken items were removed from the playground area.
2022-07-12 · 746.4751(b) · Medium
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-12. Correction verified: 2022-07-12.
The center could not provide a filled out monthly playground checklist.
2022-06-01 · 746.1203(3) · Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-01. Correction verified: 2022-06-14.
A caregiver could not tell me the ages of the children in their care, they did not have a list that had the children's name or date of birth.
2022-06-01 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-01. Correction verified: 2022-06-14.
Recited: A classroom was observed to have 23 children in care with one caregiver. The youngest in the classroom was 16 months the oldest was 10 years old. The specified age group was 4 years old.
2022-06-01 · 746.501(a)(18) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-01. Correction verified: 2022-06-14.
Recited: The operational policy was lacking the indoor/outdoor policy.
2022-05-20 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-20. Correction verified: 2022-06-01.
Two classrooms were observed out of ratio. The infant classroom had 6 infants with the specified age group of 0-11 months with one caregiver. The second classroom had a total of 17 children with one classroom with the specified age group of 2 years old with one caregiver.
2022-05-20 · 746.2415(a)(1) · Medium High
Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-05-20. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A walker was observed in an infant classroom. Corrected at inspection: It was removed from the classroom.
2022-05-20 · 746.2405(2) · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-05-20. Correction verified: Not recorded.
There were 6 infants in the classroom and there are only 4 cribs in the classroom. Corrected at inspection: They add pack-n-play's into the classroom.
2022-05-20 · 746.2207(a) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-05-20. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A class was observed watching a cartoon and there were infants in the classroom. Corrected at inspection: They turned off the television and moved the infants into another classroom.
2022-05-20 · 746.501(a)(18) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-23. Correction verified: 2022-06-01.
The operational policy was lacking the indoor/outdoor policy.
2022-05-20 · 746.2403(3) · Medium High
Infant Care Area - Separate from Older Children
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-05-20. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A 4 month old child was observed in a classroom with a 4 year old. Corrected at inspection: They separated the classroom.
2022-03-22 · 746.2405(4) · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-24. Correction verified: 2022-03-24.
An infant room did not have a sink.
2022-03-22 · 746.4135(b) · Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-24. Correction verified: 2022-03-24.
The CPSC certificate was not signed or posted.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1399412

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.