A Child's Discovery
Licensed Center · Uvalde, Uvalde County, TX · Operation No. 1737005
A Child's Discovery holds a Full Permit issued April 6, 2023. In the state's 60-month public window it has 18 inspections on record with 37 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
April 6, 2023
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
99 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
1853 E Fm 2369, Uvalde, TX 78801
The 60-month record
18
Inspections
0
Assessments
1
Self reports
37
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 3 · Medium High 21 · Medium 12 · Medium Low 1 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Report | 1 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 13, 2025 | Inspection | 3 |
| Apr 4, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 5, 2024 | Inspection | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 19, 2023 | Inspection | 3 |
| Mar 6, 2023 | Inspection | 2 |
| Jan 27, 2023 | Inspection | 2 |
| Dec 19, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 12, 2022 | Report | 1 |
| Dec 5, 2022 | Inspection | 1 |
| Sep 16, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 2, 2022 | Inspection | 7 |
| Jul 12, 2022 | Inspection | 4 |
| Jun 15, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 1, 2022 | Inspection | 3 |
| May 20, 2022 | Inspection | 6 |
| Mar 22, 2022 | Inspection | 2 |
Deficiency records
February 24, 2026 Standard § 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
2 caregivers completed the first aid CPR course online only and no CPR Mankin was used.
Corrected: May 7, 2026
February 13, 2025 Standard § 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The director was missing 3 required trainings.
Corrected: February 19, 2025
February 13, 2025 Standard § 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The directors first aid/CPR had expired.
Corrected: February 27, 2025
February 13, 2025 Standard § 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
3 of 4 caregivers were missing 3 required trainings.
Corrected: February 19, 2025
March 5, 2024 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Two classrooms were over ratio by one child in each room with one caregiver. These were corrected at inspection when one child was moved to another room and the other was corrected when another caregiver remained in classroom to have two total caregivers for one room.
Corrected: March 5, 2024
March 5, 2024 Standard § 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One caregiver did not have a current First Aid training on file.
Corrected: March 8, 2024
July 19, 2023 Standard § 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The indoor/outdoor policy was not in the operational policies provided to the parents. Corrected inspection: The indoor/outdoor policy was added to the operational policies.
Corrected: July 19, 2023
July 19, 2023 Standard § 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The mats were not labeled with the name nor a number system. Corrected at inspection: The mats were labeled with the child's name during the inspection.
Corrected: July 19, 2023
July 19, 2023 Standard § 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Several mats observed in the classrooms were torn and the foam was exposed. Corrected at inspection: The torn mats were removed from the classrooms.
Corrected: July 19, 2023
March 6, 2023 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High Verbatim from the agency record
The fire inspection was last completed on 02/25/2022.
Corrected: March 13, 2023
March 6, 2023 Standard § 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The health inspection was last conducted on 02/25/22.
Corrected: March 13, 2023
January 27, 2023 Standard § 746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Two out of six children admission forms reviewed were lacking the doctor name and address under the health statement.
Corrected: January 30, 2023
January 27, 2023 Standard § 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Two out of six children records were lacking an updated immunization record.
Corrected: January 30, 2023
December 12, 2022 Standard § 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During the investigation inspection it was observed the center did not fill out the infant daily report and provide it to parents at the time of pick up.
Corrected: December 29, 2022
December 5, 2022 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A classroom with children between 2-4 years old was observed to be out of ratio. The specified age group for the classroom was 2 years old with one caregiver and there were a total of 15 children. The classroom was out of ratio by 4 children.
Corrected: December 5, 2022
September 2, 2022 Standard § 746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver observed to be supervising child alone did not have first aid training.
Corrected: September 16, 2022
September 2, 2022 Standard § 746.907(c) - Personnel Record Storage- Location
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
The personnel files were not at the center. Corrected at inspection: A person had to bring the files to the center.
Corrected: September 2, 2022
September 2, 2022 Standard § 746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
High Verbatim from the agency record
The permit capacity is 52 children and there were 53 children present at the center. Corrected at inspection: A child was sent home during the inspection.
Corrected: September 2, 2022
September 2, 2022 Standard § 746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver observed in a classroom supervising children alone does not have CPR training.
Corrected: September 30, 2022
September 2, 2022 Standard § 746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The toddler classroom did not have any working lights on besides the bathroom light. Corrected at inspection: They moved the children into another room that had working lights.
Corrected: September 2, 2022
September 2, 2022 Standard § 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
High Verbatim from the agency record
The center was cited for ratios three times. The director is failing to ensure the classrooms are within ratio.
Corrected: September 2, 2022
September 2, 2022 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The toddler classroom had a total of 14 children in care with the specified age group of 2 years old with one caregiver. The classroom was over ratio by 3 children.
Corrected: September 2, 2022
July 12, 2022 Standard § 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The centers second building had all the lights off including the classroom and hallway lights. Corrected at inspection: The lights were turned on during the inspection.
Corrected: July 12, 2022
July 12, 2022 Standard § 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The center could not provide a filled out monthly playground checklist.
Corrected: July 12, 2022
July 12, 2022 Standard § 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The center could not provide an emergency safety documentation form that indicated any fire, severe weather, or lock down drills had been conducted.
Corrected: July 12, 2022
July 12, 2022 Standard § 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
An old broken diaper changing station was observed in the playground area. A small homemade kitchen play area was observed to be coming apart and have a screw sticking out. Broken and rusted wheels off of a toy were also observed in the playground area. Corrected at inspection: All the broken items were removed from the playground area.
Corrected: July 12, 2022
June 1, 2022 Standard § 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Recited: The operational policy was lacking the indoor/outdoor policy.
Corrected: June 1, 2022
June 1, 2022 Standard § 746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver could not tell me the ages of the children in their care, they did not have a list that had the children's name or date of birth.
Corrected: June 1, 2022
June 1, 2022 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Recited: A classroom was observed to have 23 children in care with one caregiver. The youngest in the classroom was 16 months the oldest was 10 years old. The specified age group was 4 years old.
Corrected: June 1, 2022
May 20, 2022 Standard § 746.2403(3) - Infant Care Area - Separate from Older Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A 4 month old child was observed in a classroom with a 4 year old. Corrected at inspection: They separated the classroom.
Corrected: May 20, 2022
May 20, 2022 Standard § 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operational policy was lacking the indoor/outdoor policy.
Corrected: May 23, 2022
May 20, 2022 Standard § 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
A class was observed watching a cartoon and there were infants in the classroom. Corrected at inspection: They turned off the television and moved the infants into another classroom.
Corrected: May 20, 2022
May 20, 2022 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Two classrooms were observed out of ratio. The infant classroom had 6 infants with the specified age group of 0-11 months with one caregiver. The second classroom had a total of 17 children with one classroom with the specified age group of 2 years old with one caregiver.
Corrected: May 20, 2022
May 20, 2022 Standard § 746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A walker was observed in an infant classroom. Corrected at inspection: It was removed from the classroom.
Corrected: May 20, 2022
May 20, 2022 Standard § 746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There were 6 infants in the classroom and there are only 4 cribs in the classroom. Corrected at inspection: They add pack-n-play's into the classroom.
Corrected: May 20, 2022
March 22, 2022 Standard § 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The CPSC certificate was not signed or posted.
Corrected: March 24, 2022
March 22, 2022 Standard § 746.2405(4) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
An infant room did not have a sink.
Corrected: March 24, 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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