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Childcare center · Brazoria, TX
The Discovery Barn
A licensed child care center in Brazoria, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 202 GAINES ST, Brazoria, TX 77422
County: Brazoria County
Phone: (979) 798-5696
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 131 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1661049
Permit: Full Permit, issued October 6, 2017
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 3 inspections
- 1 assessment
- 10 citations from these visits (risk level: High 1, Medium High 4, Medium 4, Medium Low 1)
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 September 15, 2022 to July 7, 2026, newest first: 9 visits and 18 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.
July 7, 2026 · Inspection · 7 citations
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 17, 2026 · Correction verified: July 15, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child with a listed food allergy does not have an emergency food allergy plan.
746.615(a) - Exemptions for Immunization Requirements Must Meet Criteria Specified by DSHS
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 24, 2026 · Correction verified: July 15, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two children's files do not have current exemptions on file. The exemptions have expired.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 20, 2026 · Correction verified: July 9, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 17, 2026 · Correction verified: July 8, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 17, 2026 · Correction verified: July 15, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two children's files out of ten reviewed did not have current shot records.
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 10, 2026 · Correction verified: July 8, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 17, 2026 · Correction verified: July 8, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver has not completed the topics under this section.
July 15, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
July 18, 2024 · Inspection · 2 citations
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 18, 2024 · Correction verified: July 22, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was observed with out a background check eligiblity notification and was in the classroom. Note: The caregiver was sent home.
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 2, 2024 · Correction verified: August 8, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver did not have CPR that was in person. The training was an online course that does not meet the standards.
January 19, 2024 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: January 22, 2024 · Correction verified: January 23, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation has not reported the number of employees who left employment as required by January 15, 2024.
August 10, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
July 25, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 11, 2023 · Correction verified: August 10, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The toilet seat in the red room is peeling and no longer sanitizable.
July 18, 2023 · Investigation · 7 citations
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 11, 2023 · Correction verified: August 10, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One classroom was observed with paint chipping on different parts of the walls. Note: Pictures were taken.
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 25, 2023 · Correction verified: August 10, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 25, 2023 · Correction verified: August 10, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 28, 2023 · Correction verified: August 10, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The first aid kit in the infant and toddler building is missing Tweezers and antiseptic.
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 25, 2023 · Correction verified: August 10, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 11, 2023 · Correction verified: August 10, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 25, 2023 · Correction verified: August 10, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Children in the infant room were being fed snack directly on the table.
September 25, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
September 15, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
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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.