The Discovery Barn
Licensed Center · Brazoria, Brazoria County, TX · Operation No. 1661049
The Discovery Barn holds a Full Permit issued October 6, 2017. In the state's 60-month public window it has 7 inspections on record with 19 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
October 6, 2017
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
131 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
202 Gaines St, Brazoria, TX 77422-7638
The 60-month record
7
Inspections
1
Assessments
0
Self reports
19
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 2 · Medium High 11 · Medium 5 · Medium Low 1 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | Inspection | 7 |
| Jul 15, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Inspection | 2 |
| Jan 19, 2024 | Assessment | 1 |
| Aug 10, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 25, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jul 18, 2023 | Report | 7 |
| Sep 25, 2022 | Report | 0 |
| Sep 15, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 29, 2021 | Inspection | 1 |
Deficiency records
July 7, 2026 Standard § 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
One caregiver has not completed the topics under this section.
Corrected: July 17, 2026
July 7, 2026 Standard § 746.615(a) - Exemptions for Immunization Requirements Must Meet Criteria Specified by DSHS
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Two children's files do not have current exemptions on file. The exemptions have expired.
Corrected: July 24, 2026
July 7, 2026 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Two children's files out of ten reviewed did not have current shot records.
Corrected: July 17, 2026
July 7, 2026 Standard § 746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One child with a listed food allergy does not have an emergency food allergy plan.
Corrected: July 17, 2026
July 7, 2026 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: July 20, 2026
July 7, 2026 Standard § 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: July 17, 2026
July 7, 2026 Standard § 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: July 10, 2026
July 18, 2024 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver was observed with out a background check eligiblity notification and was in the classroom. Note: The caregiver was sent home.
Corrected: July 18, 2024
July 18, 2024 Standard § 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One caregiver did not have CPR that was in person. The training was an online course that does not meet the standards.
Corrected: August 2, 2024
January 19, 2024 Standard § 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
The operation has not reported the number of employees who left employment as required by January 15, 2024.
Corrected: January 22, 2024
July 25, 2023 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The toilet seat in the red room is peeling and no longer sanitizable.
Corrected: August 11, 2023
July 18, 2023 Standard § 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: July 25, 2023
July 18, 2023 Standard § 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: July 25, 2023
July 18, 2023 Standard § 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Children in the infant room were being fed snack directly on the table.
Corrected: July 25, 2023
July 18, 2023 Standard § 746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: July 25, 2023
July 18, 2023 Standard § 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The first aid kit in the infant and toddler building is missing Tweezers and antiseptic.
Corrected: July 28, 2023
July 18, 2023 Standard § 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: August 11, 2023
July 18, 2023 Standard § 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One classroom was observed with paint chipping on different parts of the walls. Note: Pictures were taken.
Corrected: August 11, 2023
September 29, 2021 Standard § 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The fire drills have not been completed since June.
Corrected: October 8, 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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