Texas records · DALLAS County · MESQUITE
Discovery School
Licensed Center in MESQUITE, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued November 12, 2019
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 4805 GUS THOMASSON RD, MESQUITE, TX 75150 1733
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- November 12, 2019
- Operation number
- 1693120
- Licensed capacity
- 153 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 record | 31 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 13 |
| Assessments on record | 0 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 3,475 |
| Citations recorded | 31 |
| Record covers | November 17, 2021 – October 5, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 8 |
| Medium High | 13 |
| Medium | 10 |
Visits and findings, newest first
This rule was evaluated with regard to the investigation and a deficiency was found. Based on the information gathered, it was determined that a child was left unattended in a vehicle after a bus driver uploaded the children.
Correction verified by the state on October 5, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
This rule was evaluated with regard to the investigation and a deficiency was found. Based on the information gathered, it was determined that a driver who transported children failed to account for all children before leaving the vehicle unattended.
Correction verified by the state on October 5, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Two caregivers were observed using an electronic device (cell phone) while supervising naptime.
Correction verified by the state on July 9, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation did not ensure that the mats had enough walking space between them.
Correction verified by the state on July 9, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The playground s loose fill surfacing has grass growing through it and is not at the correct depth of 6 or 9 inches.
Correction verified by the state on June 26, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on June 4, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation failed to report an incident in which a child exited the playground area without supervision.
Correction verified by the state on June 26, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation failed to adequately supervise a child, resulting in the child being able to exit the playground area without detection.
Correction verified by the state on June 26, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The most recent fire inspection is past due.
Correction verified by the state on April 11, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on November 1, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
At the time of inspeccton, the operation sheets were not snuggly fitted.
Correction verified by the state on June 11, 2024.
At the time of the inspection, the operation did not maintain or have a playground maintenance record available for review.
Correction verified by the state on June 11, 2024.
At the time of the inspection, two drivers did not have tranportation training.
Correction verified by the state on June 4, 2024.
At the time of the inspection, one child did not current feeding instructions.
Correction verified by the state on June 3, 2024.
At the time of the inspection, the operation did not maintain documentation (or practice) of emergency drills, smoke detector checks, and carbon monoxide tests.
Correction verified by the state on June 18, 2024.
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.
Correction verified by the state on June 24, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation did not maintain or have available for review, a record of the Children's Product Certification.
Correction verified by the state on May 30, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Hazards found on older playground (cracked picnic table, protruding nails and split wood on playground equipment).
Correction verified by the state on April 27, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Required Gas Inspection expired 02/04/23.
Correction verified by the state on April 26, 2023.
Playground woodchip surfacing was insufficient.
Correction verified by the state on October 12, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One child did not have the required admission information.
Correction verified by the state on August 9, 2022.
The required Annual Fire Inspection Expired 04/15/21.
Correction verified by the state on June 27, 2022.
A caregiver was alone with two year class with a Provisional Background.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The Caregiver's CPR/1st Aid Documentation did not have a name listed, and did not include pediactrics.
Correction verified by the state on April 26, 2022.
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.
Correction verified by the state on April 21, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Toddlers one year old were allowed screen time during the inspection.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. There is reason to believe Toddler Diapering Routines are not being maintained throughout the day.
Correction verified by the state on March 25, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One year old class was watching TV during the walkthrough.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on January 10, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. The operation did not notify Licensing of an accident while transporting children in care.
Correction verified by the state on January 13, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on December 22, 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.