Texas records · MATAGORDA County · BAY CITY

Discovering Minds Child Development Center

Licensed Center in BAY CITY, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued February 5, 2017

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 4311 AVENUE F, BAY CITY, TX 77414 8007
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: February 5, 2017
Operation number: 1631941
Licensed capacity: 82 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	9
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	2
Assessments on record	1
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,733
Citations recorded	16
Record covers	November 30, 2021 – September 11, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	2
Medium High	5
Medium	9

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionSeptember 11, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 2, 20265 citations recorded5 of 592 standards cited at this visit

746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation trainingRisk level: Medium High

The director did not have a current transportation training on file.

Correction verified by the state on September 14, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of AgeRisk level: High

A stuffed animal was observed in the crib with a sleeping 6 month old infant.

Correction verified by the state on September 11, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity SpaceRisk level: Medium High

The privace fencce at the front of the playground is missing a board. Note: The fence board was replaced during the inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under TwoRisk level: Medium

The ipad was on and showing cartoons in the infant room.

Correction verified by the state on September 11, 2026.

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required ContentRisk level: Medium

The caregivers did not have training under this section of the required training topics.

Correction verified by the state on September 14, 2026.

InspectionMarch 11, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionFebruary 10, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportFebruary 9, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 6 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 30, 20252 citations recorded2 of 687 standards cited at this visit

746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of IssuanceRisk level: Medium

The liability insurance has not been certified through the portal.

Correction verified by the state on September 30, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessRisk level: Medium High

There is a little tykes climbing structure and a merry go round that is not on loose fill.

Correction verified by the state on September 30, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 2, 20241 citation recorded1 of 589 standards cited at this visit

746.4403(a) - Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing AreaRisk level: Medium

The toddler room does not have sink in the diaper changing area.

Correction verified by the state on October 17, 2024.

InspectionOctober 11, 20232 citations recorded2 of 663 standards cited at this visit

746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity PermissionRisk level: Medium

Six children files out of six reviewed did not have information on whether or not the child can swim unassisted.

Correction verified by the state on October 13, 2023.

746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs StatementRisk level: Medium High

Six childrens files out of six reviewed is missing the special needs documentation required by the new admission forms.

Correction verified by the state on October 13, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentAugust 11, 20231 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.301(8) - Notification of Planned ClosureRisk level: Medium

Based on information obtained during the DFPS investigation the operation was closed for one week and licensing was not notified of the closure.

Correction verified by the state on August 14, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportJuly 29, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 19, 20221 citation recorded1 of 565 standards cited at this visit

746.2501(5) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or ToddlersRisk level: High

One infant was observed with a bracelet on. One toddler was observed with a necklace and a bracelet. Note: Caregivers were informed of the choking hazard presented by jewelry and the items were removed from the children.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 30, 20214 citations recorded4 of 625 standards cited at this visit

746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's LicenseRisk level: Medium

The caregiver who transports children has an expired copy of their driver's license in their file. Note: A copy of a current driver's license was obtained during the inspection and placed in the caregivers file.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium

One child's file out of four reviewed does not have a current immunization record.

Correction verified by the state on December 8, 2021.

746.5205(4) - Documentation of DrillsRisk level: Medium

There have been no documented fire drills since September 2021.

Correction verified by the state on December 10, 2021.

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High

One child's file out of four reviewed is missing their emergency contact information.

Correction verified by the state on December 10, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.