Discovering Minds Child Development Center
Licensed Center · Bay City, Matagorda County, TX · Operation No. 1631941
Discovering Minds Child Development Center holds a Full Permit issued February 5, 2017. In the state's 60-month public window it has 7 inspections on record with 11 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
February 5, 2017
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
82 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
4311 Avenue F, Bay City, TX 77414-8007
The 60-month record
7
Inspections
1
Assessments
0
Self reports
11
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 1 · Medium High 3 · Medium 7 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Report | 0 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Inspection | 2 |
| Oct 2, 2024 | Inspection | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2023 | Inspection | 2 |
| Aug 11, 2023 | Assessment | 1 |
| Jul 29, 2023 | Report | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2022 | Inspection | 1 |
| Nov 30, 2021 | Inspection | 4 |
Deficiency records
September 30, 2025 Standard § 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There is a little tykes climbing structure and a merry go round that is not on loose fill.
Corrected: October 10, 2025
September 30, 2025 Standard § 746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The liability insurance has not been certified through the portal.
Corrected: October 1, 2025
October 2, 2024 Standard § 746.4403(a) - Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The toddler room does not have sink in the diaper changing area.
Corrected: October 7, 2024
October 11, 2023 Standard § 746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Six childrens files out of six reviewed is missing the special needs documentation required by the new admission forms.
Corrected: October 20, 2023
October 11, 2023 Standard § 746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Six children files out of six reviewed did not have information on whether or not the child can swim unassisted.
Corrected: October 20, 2023
August 11, 2023 Standard § 746.301(8) - Notification of Planned Closure
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Based on information obtained during the DFPS investigation the operation was closed for one week and licensing was not notified of the closure.
Corrected: August 18, 2023
October 19, 2022 Standard § 746.2501(5) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: October 19, 2022
November 30, 2021 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
One child's file out of four reviewed does not have a current immunization record.
Corrected: December 10, 2021
November 30, 2021 Standard § 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One child's file out of four reviewed is missing their emergency contact information.
Corrected: December 3, 2021
November 30, 2021 Standard § 746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: November 30, 2021
November 30, 2021 Standard § 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
There have been no documented fire drills since September 2021.
Corrected: December 3, 2021
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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