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The Discovery School

1711 W ALBERTA RD, Edinburg, TX 78539-8427

Operation number:
144324
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Hidalgo
Capacity:
47
License effective:
September 13, 1994
Hours:
07:15 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9563811117
Email:
discoveryschool@thediscoveryschool.net

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 nine available inspections for The Discovery School from August 26, 2021 through March 9, 2026.

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

The most recent recorded violation was on March 11, 2025 and involved staff training.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

Two later inspections, from April 9, 2025 through March 9, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
9

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
11

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
6

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

9 total inspections vs 13.5 local median in 78539

Compared to 34 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.22
Local median
1

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
33%
Local median
39%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
44%
Local median
48%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
1.68

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.

View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Staff training records were not available to review.
Correction deadline
March 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Official code
746.801(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
There is a beehive on a tree in the outdoor area used by the children. There are 5 ceiling tiles with water stains in the classroom used by the children.
Correction deadline
March 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A child with a food allergy did not have a Food Allergy Emergency Plan.
Correction deadline
March 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
A caregiver hired on 1/09/23 did not have the following annual training topics: 1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with 746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); (4) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (6) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood
Correction deadline
April 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The liability insurance was not available for review.
Correction deadline
March 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(6) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
Official code
746.801(6)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
A caregiver hired on 1/09/23 completed pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
Correction deadline
March 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 22, 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)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Director was missing 18 hours of training for Training year 2021-2022. Topics missing include topics in letter (E) of this standard.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Official code
746.1311(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Training hours and topics were missing for review for 2 out of 3 caregiver files reviewed during inspection. Caregiver #1 missing 10 hours of training including topics in Letter (E) of this standard. Caregiver #2 was missing 16 hours of training including topics in Letter (C), (D), and (E) of this standard.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Operational policies were incomplete. Policies were missing: -Outdoor play specifications complying with standard 746.2206 -Meals and Food service practices that comply with 746.3309 -Notification to parents about being able to visit the center.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 12, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Official code
746.201(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Fire extinguishers were not serviced timely. Inspection date was November 2021. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. Fire extinguishers were serviced.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Official code
746.5307(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
An electric fan was observed to be in use in the toddler classroom. Fan was not mounted and was located within reach of children. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Electric fan was removed from licensed child care space.
Correction deadline
May 6, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 10, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Official code
746.3701(3)