The Discovery School
Licensed Center · Edinburg, Hidalgo County, TX · Operation No. 144324
The Discovery School holds a Full Permit issued September 13, 1994. In the state's 60-month public window it has 8 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
September 13, 1994
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
47 children
Ages served
Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
1711 W Alberta Rd, Edinburg, TX 78539-8427
The 60-month record
8
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
11
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 1 · Medium High 5 · Medium 5 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 9, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 11, 2025 | Inspection | 1 |
| Apr 5, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Inspection | 5 |
| Mar 29, 2023 | Inspection | 4 |
| May 10, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 6, 2022 | Inspection | 1 |
Deficiency records
March 11, 2025 Standard § 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Staff training records were not available to review.
Corrected: March 31, 2025
March 21, 2024 Standard § 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver hired on 1/09/23 did not have the following annual training topics: 1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with 746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); (4) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (6) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood
Corrected: April 2, 2024
March 21, 2024 Standard § 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver hired on 1/09/23 completed pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
Corrected: March 25, 2024
March 21, 2024 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There is a beehive on a tree in the outdoor area used by the children. There are 5 ceiling tiles with water stains in the classroom used by the children.
Corrected: March 22, 2024
March 21, 2024 Standard § 746.801(6) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The liability insurance was not available for review.
Corrected: March 25, 2024
March 21, 2024 Standard § 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A child with a food allergy did not have a Food Allergy Emergency Plan.
Corrected: March 25, 2024
March 29, 2023 Standard § 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Training hours and topics were missing for review for 2 out of 3 caregiver files reviewed during inspection. Caregiver #1 missing 10 hours of training including topics in Letter (E) of this standard. Caregiver #2 was missing 16 hours of training including topics in Letter (C), (D), and (E) of this standard.
Corrected: April 21, 2023
March 29, 2023 Standard § 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Director was missing 18 hours of training for Training year 2021-2022. Topics missing include topics in letter (E) of this standard.
Corrected: April 21, 2023
March 29, 2023 Standard § 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
High Verbatim from the agency record
Operational policies were incomplete. Policies were missing: -Outdoor play specifications complying with standard 746.2206 -Meals and Food service practices that comply with 746.3309 -Notification to parents about being able to visit the center.
Corrected: April 12, 2023
March 29, 2023 Standard § 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Fire extinguishers were not serviced timely. Inspection date was November 2021. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. Fire extinguishers were serviced.
Corrected: March 29, 2023
May 6, 2022 Standard § 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
An electric fan was observed to be in use in the toddler classroom. Fan was not mounted and was located within reach of children. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Electric fan was removed from licensed child care space.
Corrected: May 6, 2022
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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