Discovery World Learning Center

High risk Children must have the immunizations the state requires.

State rule 746.613(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Immunizations"

Inspector's note: One child's file did not have updated information regarding the Dtap. The child is two years-old and shows only two vaccinations given before he was 12 months old.

Corrected Sep 24, 2026, verified by the state Oct 2, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.

State rule 746.3701(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered"

Inspector's note: The toddler classroom was observed to have an electrical outlet without outlet covers on it.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.

State rule 746.3701(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe"

Inspector's note: There was a plastic bouquet of flowers in the infant classroom in a basket on the shelves that was accessible to a mobile infant. The end of the stem was observed to be sharp. The plastic bouquet came from the Pre-K classroom teacher as part of "real" items that are part of Texas Rising Stars curriculum.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Sanitary holders must be used when serving food.

State rule 746.3317(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders"

Inspector's note: A child was observed walking around the classroom with food in each hand. This was corrected at inspection when the child was brought to the table and provided a napkin to place the food on.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Immunization records, exceptions and exemptions must be current.

State rule 746.613(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current"

Inspector's note: Three out of ten children's files did not have up-to-date immunization records available to review.

Corrected Apr 8, 2026, verified by the state Apr 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children

State rule 746.1203(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children"

Inspector's note: Based on the DFPS investigation, a caregiver used a negative statement when interacting with a child and grabbed the child's face while removing an object from the child's mouth.

Corrected Nov 21, 2025, verified by the state Dec 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Caregivers must set appropriate behavior expectations for children.

State rule 746.1203(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations"

Inspector's note: Based on the DFPS investigation, A child under the age of one year was placed in a crib as a form of time-out.

Corrected Nov 21, 2025, verified by the state Dec 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Diaper-changing equipment and areas must meet the state's requirements.

State rule 746.3503(c)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child"

Inspector's note: Based on the DFPS investigation, the caregiver had an infant on the changing table but turned around to get something behind them without keeping a hand on the infant's body.

Corrected Nov 21, 2025, verified by the state Dec 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be signed and dated by a parent or health-care professional.

State rule 746.2421(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional"

Inspector's note: Based on the DFPS investigation, a daily infant feeding form was not completed and signed by the parent for the month of October.

Corrected Nov 21, 2025, verified by the state Dec 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Location of Handwashing Sink

State rule 746.4405 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Location of Handwashing Sink"

Inspector's note: Based on the DFPS investigation, soap and water were not available to wash hands after diaper changing.

Corrected Nov 21, 2025, verified by the state Dec 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: It was determined in an investigation that good judgment was not utilized by a caregiver during an infant's feeding, when the caregiver was observed to be aggressive by forcefully inserting the bottle into the infant's mouth.

Corrected Jan 7, 2026, verified by the state Jan 16, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Tables and chairs must be safe, easy to clean and the right size.

State rule 746.4501(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Tables and Chairs Safe, Easy to Clean and Appropriate in Size"

Inspector's note: It was determined in an investigation that the chairs utilized by toddler-aged children were not age-appropriate, which resulted in a child falling and sustaining a bump to their head.

Corrected Jan 7, 2026, verified by the state Jan 16, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings

State rule 746.4601(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings"

Inspector's note: It was observed that a portion of the fence was not secure between the big playground and the basketball playground, allowing children to put their bodies through it. Additionally, on the basketball playground, a section of the fence leading to the other side, where the apartment complex is, was also not secure, permitting children to climb through to the other side.

Corrected Nov 14, 2025, verified by the state Nov 17, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-low risk Each employee's file must hold the signed affidavit (Form 2985).

State rule 746.901(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)"

Inspector's note: One of the five staff files reviewed were missing a notarized affidavit for review

Corrected Nov 14, 2025, verified by the state Nov 18, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children

State rule 746.1203(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children"

Inspector's note: Based on the DFPS investigation, a caregiver used a negative statement when interacting with a child and grabbed the child's face while removing an object from the child's mouth.

Corrected Nov 21, 2025, verified by the state Dec 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Caregivers must set appropriate behavior expectations for children.

State rule 746.1203(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations"

Inspector's note: Based on the DFPS investigation, A child under the age of one year was placed in a crib as a form of time-out.

Corrected Nov 21, 2025, verified by the state Dec 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Diaper-changing equipment and areas must meet the state's requirements.

State rule 746.3503(c)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child"

Inspector's note: Based on the DFPS investigation, the caregiver had an infant on the changing table but turned around to get something behind them without keeping a hand on the infant's body.

Corrected Nov 21, 2025, verified by the state Dec 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be signed and dated by a parent or health-care professional.

State rule 746.2421(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional"

Inspector's note: Based on the DFPS investigation, a daily infant feeding form was not completed and signed by the parent for the month of October.

Corrected Nov 21, 2025, verified by the state Dec 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Location of Handwashing Sink

State rule 746.4405 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Location of Handwashing Sink"

Inspector's note: Based on the DFPS investigation, soap and water were not available to wash hands after diaper changing.

Corrected Nov 21, 2025, verified by the state Dec 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach

State rule 746.5015(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach"

Inspector's note: During the walk, the hose was on the ground and laid out on the playground where children could access it.

Corrected Jun 6, 2025, verified by the state May 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Fire extinguishers must be inspected monthly.

State rule 746.5307(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly"

Inspector's note: During the review of the monthly emergency practices, the fire extinguisher did not have examination dates available for January through April. *Corrected at inspection was noted when the director inspected all the fire extinguishers.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Each child's file must hold an emergency contact.

State rule 746.605(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact"

Inspector's note: Two out of ten chidren files reviewed were missing emergency contacts; it was only parent information.

Corrected May 30, 2025, verified by the state Jun 2, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).