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The Childrens Discovery Center

4112 DUVAL ST, Austin, TX 78751-4309

Operation number:
996666
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Travis
Capacity:
64
License effective:
July 17, 2009
Hours:
07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
5124581891
Email:
childrensdiscoverycentral@gmail.com
Website:
Not listed

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 eight available inspections for The Childrens Discovery Center from December 6, 2021 through August 19, 2026.

Two inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 24, 2026 and involved facility condition.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
8

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
4

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

8 total inspections vs 8.5 local median in 78751

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.5
Local median
0.54

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
25%
Local median
27%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
25%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.63

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.

View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
At inspection, the operation did not have a monthly playground checklist.
Correction deadline
July 3, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 7, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Official code
746.4751(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
At inspection, two playgrounds did not have the required 6 inches of loose fill.
Correction deadline
August 21, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 19, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Official code
746.4901(a)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
At inspection, the operation did not have fire drills, documented for May of 2026.
Correction deadline
July 3, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 25, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Official code
746.801(10)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
There was one person present at the operation that did not have a background check. This was corrected when the Director had the Caregiver leave the operation.
Correction deadline
November 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 15, 2022
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