Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.9
- Local median
- 0.82
The Discovery Barn
202 GAINES ST, Brazoria, TX 77422-7638
- Operation number:
- 1661049
- Type:
- Licensed Center
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Brazoria
- Capacity:
- 131
- License effective:
- October 6, 2017
- Hours:
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 9797985696
- Email:
- Not listed
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 10 available inspections for The Discovery Barn from September 29, 2021 through July 7, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 19 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 7, 2026 and involved facility condition.
That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 10
- Recorded violations
- 19
- Higher-concern violations
- 13
- Repeated topics
- 1
1 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
10 total inspections vs 11 local median in Brazoria County
Compared to 157 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 32%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 60%
- Local median
- 40%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1.37
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
July 18, 2024July 7, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- One child with a listed food allergy does not have an emergency food allergy plan.
- Correction deadline
- July 17, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 15, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
- Official code
- 746.605(15)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Two children's files do not have current exemptions on file. The exemptions have expired.
- Correction deadline
- July 24, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 15, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.615(a) - Exemptions for Immunization Requirements Must Meet Criteria Specified by DSHS
- Official code
- 746.615(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Two children's files out of ten reviewed did not have current shot records.
- Correction deadline
- July 17, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 15, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
- Official code
- 746.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- One caregiver has not completed the topics under this section.
- Correction deadline
- July 17, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 8, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
- Official code
- 746.1309(c)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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 deadline
- July 10, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 8, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
- Official code
- 746.1309(d)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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 deadline
- July 17, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 8, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
- Official code
- 746.1309(e)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 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 deadline
- July 20, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 9, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
- Official code
- 746.3407
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- One caregiver did not have CPR that was in person. The training was an online course that does not meet the standards.
- Correction deadline
- August 2, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 8, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
- Official code
- 746.1315(b)(1)
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A caregiver was observed with out a background check eligiblity notification and was in the classroom. Note: The caregiver was sent home.
- Correction deadline
- July 18, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 22, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
- Official code
- 745.641
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The operation has not reported the number of employees who left employment as required by January 15, 2024.
- Correction deadline
- January 22, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 23, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
- Official code
- 746.303(b)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The toilet seat in the red room is peeling and no longer sanitizable.
- Correction deadline
- August 11, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 10, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
- Official code
- 746.3407
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- 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 deadline
- July 25, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 10, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
- Official code
- 746.2909(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Children in the infant room were being fed snack directly on the table.
- Correction deadline
- July 25, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 10, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
- Official code
- 746.3317(6)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 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 deadline
- July 25, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 10, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
- Official code
- 746.2407
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- One classroom was observed with paint chipping on different parts of the walls. Note: Pictures were taken.
- Correction deadline
- August 11, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 10, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
- Official code
- 746.3407(9)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The first aid kit in the infant and toddler building is missing Tweezers and antiseptic.
- Correction deadline
- July 28, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 10, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
- Official code
- 746.4003(a)
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- 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 deadline
- July 25, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 10, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
- Official code
- 746.2805(6)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 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 deadline
- August 11, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 10, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
- Official code
- 746.5205(1)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The fire drills have not been completed since June.
- Correction deadline
- October 8, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 4, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
- Official code
- 746.5205(1)