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 21 available inspections for New Discoveries Headstart from August 30, 2021 through August 19, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 28, 2023 and involved child guidance.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
14 later inspections, from March 30, 2023 through August 19, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
Total inspections
21
2 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
3
0 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
3
0 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
0
Last 36 months
Local comparison
21 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in San Patricio County
Compared to 22 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
0.14
Local median
0.48
0.14This provider
0.48Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
10%
Local median
21%
10%This provider
21%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
10%
Local median
27%
10%This provider
27%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
0
Local average
0.41
0This provider
0.41Local average
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Two staff failed to properly supervise two children in their care. As a result one child was left unsupervised for 26 minutes. During the investigation, it was observed that two staff walking in and out of the classroom on two separate occasions leaving children unattended in the classroom.
Correction deadline
April 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 18, 2023
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)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, two staff used poor judgment when they failed to properly count children during their outdoor transitioning period.
Correction deadline
April 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 18, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control