No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Licensed Center · Texas
Discovering Minds Child Development Center
4311 Avenue F, Bay City
Last inspected Sep 11, 2026 · Map
About this program
- Licensed capacity
- 82
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Days
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Programs
- School Age Care,Before School Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
- Accepts child care subsidies
- Yes
- License type
- Full Permit
- Issued
- Feb 5, 2017
- Phone
- 9794763112
- Website
- www.discoveringmindscdc.com
No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.
State compliance summary
How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.
Inspection History
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Inspector's note: The privace fencce at the front of the playground is missing a board. Note: The fence board was replaced during the inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection. - Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Inspector's note: The director did not have a current transportation training on file. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-04. - Critical AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Inspector's note: A stuffed animal was observed in the crib with a sleeping 6 month old infant. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-02. - Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Inspector's note: The ipad was on and showing cartoons in the infant room. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-02.
- Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Inspector's note: The director did not have a current transportation training on file. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-04. - Critical AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Inspector's note: A stuffed animal was observed in the crib with a sleeping 6 month old infant. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-02. - Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Inspector's note: The ipad was on and showing cartoons in the infant room. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-02. - Critical Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Inspector's note: The privace fencce at the front of the playground is missing a board. Note: The fence board was replaced during the inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
- Critical AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Inspector's note: A stuffed animal was observed in the crib with a sleeping 6 month old infant. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-02. - Critical Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Inspector's note: The privace fencce at the front of the playground is missing a board. Note: The fence board was replaced during the inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection. - Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Inspector's note: The ipad was on and showing cartoons in the infant room. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-02. - Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Inspector's note: The director did not have a current transportation training on file. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-04.
- Critical Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Inspector's note: The privace fencce at the front of the playground is missing a board. Note: The fence board was replaced during the inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection. - Critical AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Inspector's note: A stuffed animal was observed in the crib with a sleeping 6 month old infant. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-02. - Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Inspector's note: The ipad was on and showing cartoons in the infant room. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-02. - Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Inspector's note: The director did not have a current transportation training on file. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-04.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Non-critical Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Inspector's note: The liability insurance has not been certified through the portal. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-10-01. - Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Inspector's note: There is a little tykes climbing structure and a merry go round that is not on loose fill. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-10.
- Non-critical Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
Inspector's note: The toddler room does not have sink in the diaper changing area. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-10-07.
- Non-critical Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Inspector's note: Six children files out of six reviewed did not have information on whether or not the child can swim unassisted. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-10-20. - Critical Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Inspector's note: Six childrens files out of six reviewed is missing the special needs documentation required by the new admission forms. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-10-20.
- Non-critical Notification of Planned Closure
Inspector's note: Based on information obtained during the DFPS investigation the operation was closed for one week and licensing was not notified of the closure. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-08-18.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.