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The Discovery School

Child care center · 1711 W ALBERTA RD, Edinburg, TX 78539-8427 · License 144324

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 47. ToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (112)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Staff training records were not available to review.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
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.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Fire extinguishers were not serviced timely. Inspection date was November 2021. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. Fire extinguishers were serviced.
Yes
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A child with a food allergy did not have a Food Allergy Emergency Plan.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
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
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
1 of 4 personnel records reviewed was missing the documentation showing how the caregiver meets the education qualifications.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
A caregiver hired on 1/09/23 completed pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
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.
4 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
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.
3 746.801(6) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
The liability insurance was not available for review.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
1 of 4 children's records reviewed was missing the child's emergency contacts address.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Director was missing 18 hours of training for Training year 2021-2022. Topics missing include topics in letter (E) of this standard.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
1 of 4 children's records reviewed was missing the child's immunization records.
4 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
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.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
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.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
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
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
A caregiver hired on 1/09/23 completed pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Staff training records were not available to review.
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
1 of 4 personnel records reviewed was missing the documentation showing how the caregiver meets the education qualifications.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
1 of 4 children's records reviewed was missing the child's immunization records.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
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.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
1 of 4 children's records reviewed was missing the child's emergency contacts address.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A child with a food allergy did not have a Food Allergy Emergency Plan.
3 746.801(6) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
The liability insurance was not available for review.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Director was missing 18 hours of training for Training year 2021-2022. Topics missing include topics in letter (E) of this standard.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Fire extinguishers were not serviced timely. Inspection date was November 2021. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. Fire extinguishers were serviced.
Yes
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
A caregiver hired on 1/09/23 completed pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Director was missing 18 hours of training for Training year 2021-2022. Topics missing include topics in letter (E) of this standard.
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
1 of 4 personnel records reviewed was missing the documentation showing how the caregiver meets the education qualifications.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
1 of 4 children's records reviewed was missing the child's emergency contacts address.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
1 of 4 children's records reviewed was missing the child's immunization records.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
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
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Staff training records were not available to review.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
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.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Fire extinguishers were not serviced timely. Inspection date was November 2021. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. Fire extinguishers were serviced.
Yes
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
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.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A child with a food allergy did not have a Food Allergy Emergency Plan.
3 746.801(6) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
The liability insurance was not available for review.
4 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
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.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Director was missing 18 hours of training for Training year 2021-2022. Topics missing include topics in letter (E) of this standard.
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
1 of 4 personnel records reviewed was missing the documentation showing how the caregiver meets the education qualifications.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
1 of 4 children's records reviewed was missing the child's immunization records.
4 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
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.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
A caregiver hired on 1/09/23 completed pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
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.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
1 of 4 children's records reviewed was missing the child's emergency contacts address.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A child with a food allergy did not have a Food Allergy Emergency Plan.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
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
3 746.801(6) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
The liability insurance was not available for review.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
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.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Staff training records were not available to review.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Fire extinguishers were not serviced timely. Inspection date was November 2021. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. Fire extinguishers were serviced.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
1 of 4 children's records reviewed was missing the child's immunization records.
3 746.801(6) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
The liability insurance was not available for review.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Staff training records were not available to review.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Director was missing 18 hours of training for Training year 2021-2022. Topics missing include topics in letter (E) of this standard.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
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.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A child with a food allergy did not have a Food Allergy Emergency Plan.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Fire extinguishers were not serviced timely. Inspection date was November 2021. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. Fire extinguishers were serviced.
Yes
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
1 of 4 children's records reviewed was missing the child's emergency contacts address.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
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
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
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.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
A caregiver hired on 1/09/23 completed pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
4 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
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.
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
1 of 4 personnel records reviewed was missing the documentation showing how the caregiver meets the education qualifications.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Director was missing 18 hours of training for Training year 2021-2022. Topics missing include topics in letter (E) of this standard.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
1 of 4 children's records reviewed was missing the child's emergency contacts address.
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
1 of 4 personnel records reviewed was missing the documentation showing how the caregiver meets the education qualifications.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Fire extinguishers were not serviced timely. Inspection date was November 2021. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. Fire extinguishers were serviced.
Yes
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
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
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
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.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
1 of 4 children's records reviewed was missing the child's immunization records.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
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.
3 746.801(6) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
The liability insurance was not available for review.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A child with a food allergy did not have a Food Allergy Emergency Plan.
4 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
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.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
A caregiver hired on 1/09/23 completed pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Staff training records were not available to review.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Fire extinguishers were not serviced timely. Inspection date was November 2021. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. Fire extinguishers were serviced.
Yes
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
1 of 4 personnel records reviewed was missing the documentation showing how the caregiver meets the education qualifications.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Director was missing 18 hours of training for Training year 2021-2022. Topics missing include topics in letter (E) of this standard.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
A caregiver hired on 1/09/23 completed pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
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.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A child with a food allergy did not have a Food Allergy Emergency Plan.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Staff training records were not available to review.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
1 of 4 children's records reviewed was missing the child's emergency contacts address.
3 746.801(6) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
The liability insurance was not available for review.
4 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
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.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
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.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
1 of 4 children's records reviewed was missing the child's immunization records.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
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
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Director was missing 18 hours of training for Training year 2021-2022. Topics missing include topics in letter (E) of this standard.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
1 of 4 children's records reviewed was missing the child's immunization records.

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

Inspections (40)

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

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