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The Discovery School

1711 W ALBERTA RD, Edinburg TX 78539-8427 · License #144324 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 47 childrenAges 12 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Mar 9, 2026
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Contact

Director
Bernadette Lugo
Address
1711 W ALBERTA RD, Edinburg TX 78539-8427 · Directions

Hours

Mon07:15 AM-05:30 PM
Tue07:15 AM-05:30 PM
Wed07:15 AM-05:30 PM
Thu07:15 AM-05:30 PM
Fri07:15 AM-05:30 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedPart Time CareField Trips

Ages served

ToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Does not accept child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 47 children
6
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
3
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
5
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
1.2
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Mar 9, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 9, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 11, 2025 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium

    746.801(3) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

    Staff training records were not available to review.

    Corrected by Mar 31, 2025

Apr 5, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 21, 2024 — Inspection
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Medium High

    746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    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.

    Corrected by Mar 22, 2024

  • Medium High

    746.1315(b)(1) · CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

    A caregiver hired on 1/09/23 completed pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.

    Corrected by Mar 25, 2024

  • Medium

    746.801(6) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance

    The liability insurance was not available for review.

    Corrected by Mar 25, 2024

  • Medium

    746.1309(e) · Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    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

    Corrected by Apr 2, 2024

  • Medium High

    746.3819 · Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

    A child with a food allergy did not have a Food Allergy Emergency Plan.

    Corrected by Mar 25, 2024

Mar 29, 2023 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Medium

    746.1311(a) · Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

    Director was missing 18 hours of training for Training year 2021-2022. Topics missing include topics in letter (E) of this standard.

    Corrected by Apr 21, 2023

  • Medium High

    746.5307(b) · Fire Extinguishers Serviced

    Fire extinguishers were not serviced timely. Inspection date was November 2021. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. Fire extinguishers were serviced.

    Corrected by Mar 29, 2023

  • High

    746.201(1) · Policies Comply with Rules

    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.

    Corrected by Apr 12, 2023

  • Medium

    746.1309(a) · Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

    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.

    Corrected by Apr 21, 2023

May 10, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 6, 2022 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.3701(3) · Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded

    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.

    Corrected by May 6, 2022

Aug 26, 2021 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 20, 2021 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Medium High

    746.605(6) · Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

    1 of 4 children's records reviewed was missing the child's emergency contacts address.

    Corrected by Aug 24, 2021

  • Medium

    746.901(2) · Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

    1 of 4 personnel records reviewed was missing the documentation showing how the caregiver meets the education qualifications.

    Corrected by Aug 24, 2021

  • Medium

    746.603(a)(4) · Children's Records - Immunizations

    1 of 4 children's records reviewed was missing the child's immunization records.

    Corrected by Aug 27, 2021

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Mar 11, 2025 inspection noted: “Staff training records were not available to review.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Mar 21, 2024 inspection noted: “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.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Mar 29, 2023 inspection noted: “Director was missing 18 hours of training for Training year 2021-2022. Topics missing include topics in letter (E) of this standard.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error