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Childcare center · Bay City, TX
Discovering Minds Child Development Center
A licensed child care center in Bay City, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 4311 AVENUE F, Bay City, TX 77414
County: Matagorda County
Phone: (979) 476-3112
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 82 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1631941
Permit: Full Permit, issued February 5, 2017
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
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View the official record on Texas HHSC's child care search (or search operation number 1631941 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 6 inspections
- 1 investigation
- 8 citations from these visits (risk level: High 1, Medium High 3, Medium 4)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from November 30, 2021 to September 11, 2026, newest first: 12 visits and 16 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
September 11, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
September 2, 2026 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 2, 2026 · Correction verified: September 11, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A stuffed animal was observed in the crib with a sleeping 6 month old infant.
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The privace fencce at the front of the playground is missing a board. Note: The fence board was replaced during the inspection.
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 2, 2026 · Correction verified: September 11, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The ipad was on and showing cartoons in the infant room.
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 4, 2026 · Correction verified: September 14, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director did not have a current transportation training on file.
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 11, 2026 · Correction verified: September 14, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The caregivers did not have training under this section of the required training topics.
March 11, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
February 10, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
February 9, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
September 30, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 10, 2025 · Correction verified: September 30, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There is a little tykes climbing structure and a merry go round that is not on loose fill.
746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 1, 2025 · Correction verified: September 30, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The liability insurance has not been certified through the portal.
October 2, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.4403(a) - Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 7, 2024 · Correction verified: October 17, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The toddler room does not have sink in the diaper changing area.
October 11, 2023 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 20, 2023 · Correction verified: October 13, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Six childrens files out of six reviewed is missing the special needs documentation required by the new admission forms.
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 20, 2023 · Correction verified: October 13, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Six children files out of six reviewed did not have information on whether or not the child can swim unassisted.
August 11, 2023 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.301(8) - Notification of Planned Closure
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 18, 2023 · Correction verified: August 14, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on information obtained during the DFPS investigation the operation was closed for one week and licensing was not notified of the closure.
July 29, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
October 19, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2501(5) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
November 30, 2021 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 3, 2021 · Correction verified: December 10, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
There have been no documented fire drills since September 2021.
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 3, 2021 · Correction verified: December 10, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child's file out of four reviewed is missing their emergency contact information.
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 10, 2021 · Correction verified: December 8, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child's file out of four reviewed does not have a current immunization record.
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Sources
- HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.