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The Discovery Barn

Licensed Center in BRAZORIA, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued October 6, 2017

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
202 GAINES ST, BRAZORIA, TX 77422 7638
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
October 6, 2017
Operation number
1661049
Licensed capacity
131 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit
NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record6
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record2
Assessments on record1
Standards evaluated across those visits3,184
Citations recorded18
Record coversSeptember 15, 2022 – July 7, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High2
Medium High10
Medium5
Medium Low1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJuly 7, 20267 citations recorded7 of 690 standards cited at this visit
746.615(a) - Exemptions for Immunization Requirements Must Meet Criteria Specified by DSHSRisk level: Medium
Two children's files do not have current exemptions on file. The exemptions have expired.

Correction verified by the state on July 15, 2026.

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required ContentRisk level: Medium
A caregiver is missing topics under this standard. The caregiver is missing the following: preventing and responding to food allergies, understanding building and physical premises safety, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.

Correction verified by the state on July 8, 2026.

746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatmentRisk level: Medium
One caregiver has not completed the topics under this section.

Correction verified by the state on July 8, 2026.

746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy PlanRisk level: Medium High
One child with a listed food allergy does not have an emergency food allergy plan.

Correction verified by the state on July 15, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium
Two children's files out of ten reviewed did not have current shot records.

Correction verified by the state on July 15, 2026.

746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months RequiredRisk level: Medium High
A caregiver has not completed the training topics under this standard. They are missing: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome, understanding safe sleep and preventing sudden infant death, and understanding early brain development.

Correction verified by the state on July 8, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
The gate between the big kid playground and the preschool playground is rusted which caused the bottom part to break in two different sections. The structure on the school age playground has a broken piece on the back side. On the toddler playground there is a broken step on the little tykes slide structure.

Correction verified by the state on July 9, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 15, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 578 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 18, 20242 citations recorded2 of 684 standards cited at this visit
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill basedRisk level: Medium High
One caregiver did not have CPR that was in person. The training was an online course that does not meet the standards.

Correction verified by the state on August 8, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High
A caregiver was observed with out a background check eligiblity notification and was in the classroom. Note: The caregiver was sent home.

Correction verified by the state on July 22, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentJanuary 19, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low
The operation has not reported the number of employees who left employment as required by January 15, 2024.

Correction verified by the state on January 23, 2024.

InspectionAugust 10, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 8 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 25, 20231 citation recorded1 of 571 standards cited at this visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
The toilet seat in the red room is peeling and no longer sanitizable.

Correction verified by the state on August 10, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportJuly 18, 20237 citations recorded7 of 20 standards cited at this visit
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary HoldersRisk level: Medium High
Children in the infant room were being fed snack directly on the table.

Correction verified by the state on August 10, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete KitRisk level: Medium
The first aid kit in the infant and toddler building is missing Tweezers and antiseptic.

Correction verified by the state on August 10, 2023.

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High
Based on the information obtained during the interviews it was determined that the operation has not practiced a fire drill since at least May of 2023.

Correction verified by the state on August 10, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety StrapsRisk level: Medium High
Infants were observed sitting in the table without the use of safety straps. One caregiver interviewed for the investigation has admitted to not using the straps when children are in the table. Note: The importance of using the straps were explained to the caregivers. Infants were strapped in before I left the room.

Correction verified by the state on August 10, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanRisk level: Medium High
One classroom was observed with paint chipping on different parts of the walls. Note: Pictures were taken.

Correction verified by the state on August 10, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or ExitsRisk level: Medium High
A child was observed in the romper room to be sleeping in front of one of the exit doors. Note: a picture was taken and the child was moved.

Correction verified by the state on August 10, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane LanguageRisk level: High
During my inspection a caregiver was over heard using an agressive tone with the children who were not listening. Note: The director went into the classroom and spoke with the caregiver regarding their tone.

Correction verified by the state on August 10, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportSeptember 25, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 15, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 630 standards cited at this visit

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.

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