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Discovery School
A licensed child care center in Mesquite, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 4805 GUS THOMASSON RD, Mesquite, TX 75150
County: Dallas County
Phone: (972) 279-1202
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 153 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1693120
Permit: Full Permit, issued November 12, 2019
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.
View the official record on Texas HHSC's child care search (or search operation number 1693120 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 13 inspections
- 4 investigations
- 17 citations from these visits (risk level: High 4, Medium High 8, Medium 5)
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 17, 2021 to October 5, 2026, newest first: 44 visits and 31 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.
October 5, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
September 10, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
September 9, 2026 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 2 citations
746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 23, 2026 · Correction verified: October 5, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
This rule was evaluated with regard to the investigation and a deficiency was found. Based on the information gathered, it was determined that a driver who transported children failed to account for all children before leaving the vehicle unattended.
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 23, 2026 · Correction verified: October 5, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
This rule was evaluated with regard to the investigation and a deficiency was found. Based on the information gathered, it was determined that a child was left unattended in a vehicle after a bus driver uploaded the children.
February 10, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
July 16, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
July 9, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
June 26, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 26, 2025 · Correction verified: July 9, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not ensure that the mats had enough walking space between them.
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 26, 2025 · Correction verified: July 9, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two caregivers were observed using an electronic device (cell phone) while supervising naptime.
June 17, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
May 28, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 13, 2025 · Correction verified: June 26, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The playground s loose fill surfacing has grass growing through it and is not at the correct depth of 6 or 9 inches.
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 29, 2025 · Correction verified: June 4, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There were 3 children present, 2 in the schoolers and 1 in the one year old class, at the operation that was not on the attendance sheet for the caregivers.
May 27, 2025 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 23, 2025 · Correction verified: June 26, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation failed to adequately supervise a child, resulting in the child being able to exit the playground area without detection.
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 23, 2025 · Correction verified: June 26, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation failed to report an incident in which a child exited the playground area without supervision.
March 12, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 25, 2025 · Correction verified: April 11, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The most recent fire inspection is past due.
November 1, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
September 25, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
September 24, 2024 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 18, 2024 · Correction verified: November 1, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the time of the inspection, the building grounds were not being cleaned properly or in good repair. There were visible holes in the center and there was evidence that rodents had been present. The evidence can be harmful to children.
June 25, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
May 29, 2024 · Inspection · 7 citations
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 31, 2024 · Correction verified: June 18, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of the inspection, the operation did not maintain documentation (or practice) of emergency drills, smoke detector checks, and carbon monoxide tests.
746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 29, 2024 · Correction verified: June 3, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of the inspection, one child did not current feeding instructions.
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 29, 2024 · Correction verified: June 11, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of the inspection, the operation did not maintain or have a playground maintenance record available for review.
746.801(18) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 29, 2024 · Correction verified: May 30, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 12, 2024 · Correction verified: June 24, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the time of the inspection, 10 children records were reviewed and lacked the following medical authorization, admission date, emergency contact address, permission for field trips, health statements, and doctor or facility info.
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 29, 2024 · Correction verified: June 11, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of inspeccton, the operation sheets were not snuggly fitted.
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: May 29, 2024 · Correction verified: June 4, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of the inspection, two drivers did not have tranportation training.
February 7, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
June 7, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
April 27, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
April 13, 2023 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 19, 2023 · Correction verified: April 26, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 19, 2023 · Correction verified: April 27, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Hazards found on older playground (cracked picnic table, protruding nails and split wood on playground equipment).
January 20, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
January 19, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
October 12, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
September 13, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
September 9, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
July 27, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 30, 2022 · Correction verified: October 12, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Playground woodchip surfacing was insufficient.
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 8, 2022 · Correction verified: August 9, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child did not have the required admission information.
June 20, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 22, 2022 · Correction verified: June 27, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
June 9, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
June 9, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
April 19, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 27, 2022 · Correction verified: April 26, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
April 15, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
March 29, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
March 28, 2022 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 18, 2022 · Correction verified: April 21, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. A caregiver did not have appropriate visual and/or auditory awareness of a child that was able to exit the playground gate for approximately five minutes.
March 26, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
March 25, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
February 28, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
February 22, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Toddlers one year old were allowed screen time during the inspection.
February 19, 2022 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.2501(1) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Routines Maintained
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 16, 2022 · Correction verified: March 25, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
December 22, 2021 · Inspection · No citations
December 15, 2021 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One year old class was watching TV during the walkthrough.
December 13, 2021 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 4, 2022 · Correction verified: January 13, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. The operation did not notify Licensing of an accident while transporting children in care.
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 4, 2022 · Correction verified: January 10, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
November 23, 2021 · Inspection · No citations
November 18, 2021 · Inspection · No citations
November 17, 2021 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 14, 2021 · Correction verified: December 22, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official 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.