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Discovery School

Child care center · 4805 GUS THOMASSON RD, Mesquite, TX 75150-1733 · License 1693120

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 153. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (248)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. Incident Report Forms were not provided by the operation of a situation placing children at risk.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
The Caregiver's CPR/1st Aid Documentation did not have a name listed, and did not include pediactrics.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. Two Year, and Three Year Classrooms were found to be out of ratio according to sign in/out logs provided by the operation.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Hazards found on older playground (cracked picnic table, protruding nails and split wood on playground equipment).
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The required Annual Fire Inspection Expired 04/15/21.
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
There were 3 children present, 2 in the schoolers and 1 in the one year old class, at the operation that was not on the attendance sheet for the caregivers.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
One year old class was watching TV during the walkthrough.
Yes
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Sewer line was exposed, and accessible to children. Water hose was not proprely stored posing a possible trip hazard.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Two caregivers were observed using an electronic device (cell phone) while supervising naptime.
3 746.801(18) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
The operation did not maintain or have available for review, a record of the Children's Product Certification.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
The operation failed to adequately supervise a child, resulting in the child being able to exit the playground area without detection.
3 746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
During the time of the inspection, 10 children records were reviewed and lacked the following medical authorization, admission date, emergency contact address, permission for field trips, health statements, and doctor or facility info.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. A caregiver did not have appropriate visual and/or auditory awareness of a child that was able to exit the playground gate for approximately five minutes.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
A caregiver was alone with two year class with a Provisional Background.
Yes
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The playground s loose fill surfacing has grass growing through it and is not at the correct depth of 6 or 9 inches.
4 746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
At the time of the inspection, two drivers did not have tranportation training.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Two children did not have the required Food Allergy Plan.
3 746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
At the time of the inspection, the operation did not maintain or have a playground maintenance record available for review.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. The operation did not notify Licensing of an accident while transporting children in care.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
One child did not have the required admission information.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The operation failed to report an incident in which a child exited the playground area without supervision.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Toddlers one year old were allowed screen time during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.2501(1) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Routines Maintained
This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. There is reason to believe Toddler Diapering Routines are not being maintained throughout the day.
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
At the time of the inspection, the operation did not maintain documentation (or practice) of emergency drills, smoke detector checks, and carbon monoxide tests.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Required Gas Inspection expired 02/04/23.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Playground woodchip surfacing was insufficient.
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
At the time of inspeccton, the operation sheets were not snuggly fitted.
4 746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
The operation did not ensure that the mats had enough walking space between them.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the time of the inspection, the building grounds were not being cleaned properly or in good repair. There were visible holes in the center and there was evidence that rodents had been present. The evidence can be harmful to children.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The most recent fire inspection is past due.
3 746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
At the time of the inspection, one child did not current feeding instructions.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The most recent fire inspection is past due.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Playground woodchip surfacing was insufficient.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The required Annual Fire Inspection Expired 04/15/21.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
The operation failed to adequately supervise a child, resulting in the child being able to exit the playground area without detection.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Hazards found on older playground (cracked picnic table, protruding nails and split wood on playground equipment).
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. A caregiver did not have appropriate visual and/or auditory awareness of a child that was able to exit the playground gate for approximately five minutes.
3 746.2501(1) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Routines Maintained
This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. There is reason to believe Toddler Diapering Routines are not being maintained throughout the day.
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
At the time of the inspection, the operation did not maintain documentation (or practice) of emergency drills, smoke detector checks, and carbon monoxide tests.
3 746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
At the time of the inspection, the operation did not maintain or have a playground maintenance record available for review.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Sewer line was exposed, and accessible to children. Water hose was not proprely stored posing a possible trip hazard.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
One year old class was watching TV during the walkthrough.
Yes
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Toddlers one year old were allowed screen time during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The operation failed to report an incident in which a child exited the playground area without supervision.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Two caregivers were observed using an electronic device (cell phone) while supervising naptime.
4 746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
The operation did not ensure that the mats had enough walking space between them.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. The operation did not notify Licensing of an accident while transporting children in care.
3 746.801(18) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
The operation did not maintain or have available for review, a record of the Children's Product Certification.
4 746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
At the time of the inspection, two drivers did not have tranportation training.
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
At the time of inspeccton, the operation sheets were not snuggly fitted.
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
There were 3 children present, 2 in the schoolers and 1 in the one year old class, at the operation that was not on the attendance sheet for the caregivers.
3 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. Incident Report Forms were not provided by the operation of a situation placing children at risk.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Two children did not have the required Food Allergy Plan.
3 746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
During the time of the inspection, 10 children records were reviewed and lacked the following medical authorization, admission date, emergency contact address, permission for field trips, health statements, and doctor or facility info.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. Two Year, and Three Year Classrooms were found to be out of ratio according to sign in/out logs provided by the operation.
3 746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
At the time of the inspection, one child did not current feeding instructions.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
The Caregiver's CPR/1st Aid Documentation did not have a name listed, and did not include pediactrics.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Required Gas Inspection expired 02/04/23.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The playground s loose fill surfacing has grass growing through it and is not at the correct depth of 6 or 9 inches.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the time of the inspection, the building grounds were not being cleaned properly or in good repair. There were visible holes in the center and there was evidence that rodents had been present. The evidence can be harmful to children.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
A caregiver was alone with two year class with a Provisional Background.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
One child did not have the required admission information.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Playground woodchip surfacing was insufficient.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. Two Year, and Three Year Classrooms were found to be out of ratio according to sign in/out logs provided by the operation.
4 746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
At the time of the inspection, two drivers did not have tranportation training.
3 746.2501(1) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Routines Maintained
This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. There is reason to believe Toddler Diapering Routines are not being maintained throughout the day.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Hazards found on older playground (cracked picnic table, protruding nails and split wood on playground equipment).
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The most recent fire inspection is past due.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Two children did not have the required Food Allergy Plan.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the time of the inspection, the building grounds were not being cleaned properly or in good repair. There were visible holes in the center and there was evidence that rodents had been present. The evidence can be harmful to children.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Two caregivers were observed using an electronic device (cell phone) while supervising naptime.
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
At the time of inspeccton, the operation sheets were not snuggly fitted.
3 746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
At the time of the inspection, one child did not current feeding instructions.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
One year old class was watching TV during the walkthrough.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
One child did not have the required admission information.
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
There were 3 children present, 2 in the schoolers and 1 in the one year old class, at the operation that was not on the attendance sheet for the caregivers.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The operation failed to report an incident in which a child exited the playground area without supervision.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. A caregiver did not have appropriate visual and/or auditory awareness of a child that was able to exit the playground gate for approximately five minutes.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
The Caregiver's CPR/1st Aid Documentation did not have a name listed, and did not include pediactrics.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The required Annual Fire Inspection Expired 04/15/21.
3 746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
During the time of the inspection, 10 children records were reviewed and lacked the following medical authorization, admission date, emergency contact address, permission for field trips, health statements, and doctor or facility info.
3 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. Incident Report Forms were not provided by the operation of a situation placing children at risk.
3 746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
At the time of the inspection, the operation did not maintain or have a playground maintenance record available for review.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The playground s loose fill surfacing has grass growing through it and is not at the correct depth of 6 or 9 inches.
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
At the time of the inspection, the operation did not maintain documentation (or practice) of emergency drills, smoke detector checks, and carbon monoxide tests.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. The operation did not notify Licensing of an accident while transporting children in care.
4 746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
The operation did not ensure that the mats had enough walking space between them.
3 746.801(18) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
The operation did not maintain or have available for review, a record of the Children's Product Certification.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Required Gas Inspection expired 02/04/23.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Toddlers one year old were allowed screen time during the inspection.
Yes
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
A caregiver was alone with two year class with a Provisional Background.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
The operation failed to adequately supervise a child, resulting in the child being able to exit the playground area without detection.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Sewer line was exposed, and accessible to children. Water hose was not proprely stored posing a possible trip hazard.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Toddlers one year old were allowed screen time during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
At the time of the inspection, one child did not current feeding instructions.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
One year old class was watching TV during the walkthrough.
Yes
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Two caregivers were observed using an electronic device (cell phone) while supervising naptime.
3 746.2501(1) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Routines Maintained
This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. There is reason to believe Toddler Diapering Routines are not being maintained throughout the day.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Playground woodchip surfacing was insufficient.
3 746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
During the time of the inspection, 10 children records were reviewed and lacked the following medical authorization, admission date, emergency contact address, permission for field trips, health statements, and doctor or facility info.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (144)

144 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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