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Discovery Childrens Academy

111 ROUNDABOUT DR, Midlothian, TX 76065-3620

Operation number:
868229
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Ellis
Capacity:
221
License effective:
July 27, 2007
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9727755600
Email:
renay.mcafee@discoverychildrensacademy.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 37 available inspections for Discovery Childrens Academy from October 28, 2021 through August 10, 2026.

Nine inspections recorded violations, with 19 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 11, 2024 and involved background screening.

Sleep safety was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.

Eight later inspections, from December 18, 2024 through August 10, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
37

6 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
19

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
16

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

37 total inspections vs 13 local median in 76065

Compared to 21 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.51
Local median
0.23

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
24%
Local median
13%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
24%
Local median
17%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.24

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.

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Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Three children observed in the table chair equiped with straps were did not have the straps fastened.
Correction deadline
December 11, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Official code
746.4501(b)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Child under 12 months was observed with a blanket in the crib. Pictures taken.
Correction deadline
December 11, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2415(b)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Employee present with unsupervised access to children did not have the required documentation of elligibility. This was corrected during the inspection, the employee
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 11, 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
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A Child was able to get out of the facility. The deficiency is related to a DFPS Abuse/Neglect investigation.
Correction deadline
December 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 11, 2024
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: Incident records
Report finding
Director failed to call in an allegation of a child being bruised. The deficiency is related to a DFPS Abuse/Neglect investigation.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Caregivers at the operation did not use good judgment when they saw a bruise on a child but did not report it to the director. The deficiency is related to a DFPS Abuse/Neglect investigation.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 18, 2024
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
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Person related to the operation, during the investigation influenced the investigation. The deficiency is related to a DFPS Abuse/Neglect investigation.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.8411(a) - Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation
Official code
745.8411(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Staff did not change a child's diaper in the approximate hour they were at the center.
Correction deadline
September 20, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Official code
746.3501(1)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The operation did not indicate the time of departure for a child that left the operation to go to school.
Correction deadline
September 20, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Official code
746.631(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Through an investigation it was found that a child was able to reach hand sanitizer. Child put hand sanitizer in their eyes and had to seek medical attention.
Correction deadline
May 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 18, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3420(5) - Hand Sanitizer - Stored Out of Child's Reach When Not in Use
Official code
746.3420(5)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Caregiver's supervising did not use good judgement when a child was allowed to play on the shelf of the changing table which resulted in the child knocking over a trashcan and bottle warmer (on to them selves). Operation did not use good judgment in contacting a parent from a personal phone instead of the operation's phone.
Correction deadline
June 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 6, 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)
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Incident report used did not contain at least the same information as form 7239.
Correction deadline
June 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 6, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
Official code
746.701(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
There were infants sleeping in restrictive equipment.
Correction deadline
November 4, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 9, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
The caregiver in the 3-4 year old classroom during nap time was laying down, covered up, and not supervising the children during nap time. She was the only caregiver in the room.
Correction deadline
November 4, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 9, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The loose fill material was less than the required 6 inches under the swings and climbing structure.
Correction deadline
November 11, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 9, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The climbing structure and swing set are made of wood. There are places on both that are weather and are now creating a hazard. The swing set has some sharp pieces of wood that need to be trimmed and the structure has rope that is starting to rot.
Correction deadline
November 11, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 9, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Official code
746.4751(c)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
There was cleaning supplies on a table accessible to the children.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
There was a classroom that had 16 children with one caregiver and the specified age group was 18-23 months old and there were two infants in the classroom.
Correction deadline
October 28, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 4, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
Official code
746.1613(a)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
There was a 2 month old infant observed to be swaddled and asleep on a blanket on the floor.
Correction deadline
October 28, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 4, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Official code
746.2428