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Discovery Early Learning Center

2438 WINDMILL DR, Richmond, TX 77406-1256

Operation number:
1662059
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Fort Bend
Capacity:
68
License effective:
February 12, 2018
Hours:
06:45 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8327596544
Email:
info@discoveryearlylearningcenter.com

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 22 available inspections for Discovery Early Learning Center from January 7, 2022 through May 8, 2026.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 8, 2026 and involved hazardous access.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
22

7 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
11

6 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
10

5 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

22 total inspections vs 13 local median in 77406

Compared to 24 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.5
Local median
0.53

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
32%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
32%
Local median
39%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
1.25

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
There were observed some cables coming out of the ground in the playground area representing safety hazards for children.
Correction deadline
May 22, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 14, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
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Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation failed to notify Child Care Licensing of an incident in which a child required medical treatment within required timeframes.
Correction deadline
April 30, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 8, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Official code
746.305(a)(2)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Information gathered indicates that the director has not maintained consistent presence at the operation.
Correction deadline
April 30, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 8, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
Official code
746.1011(a)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver did not use appropriate judgement when grabbing a child, resulting in the child sustaining a dislocated elbow.
Correction deadline
April 30, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 8, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation did not provide the parents with a written incident report of the incident, as required.
Correction deadline
February 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 3, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.701(5)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
The operation failed to ensure appropriate supervision. As a result, a child briefly exited the facility without staff supervision.
Correction deadline
February 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 3, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A child was left alone, unsupervised inside the center library.
Correction deadline
August 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 11, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
A toddler caregiver stated there were 2 children, but there were 3 children in the group.
Correction deadline
January 15, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A 4 year old child was allowed to leave the classroom unsupervised.
Correction deadline
January 15, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
One caregiver present did not have an eligible background check,
Correction deadline
November 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 8, 2023
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
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver at the operation did not notify the front office immediately of a situation placing a child at risk. The operation management did not notify the parents or poison immediately of a situation placing a child at risk.
Correction deadline
May 3, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 5, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)