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Discovery School

4805 GUS THOMASSON RD, Mesquite TX 75150-1733 · License #1693120 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 153 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Feb 10, 2026
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Director
Shaily Kumar
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Address
4805 GUS THOMASSON RD, Mesquite TX 75150-1733 · Directions

Hours

Mon06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Tue06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Wed06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Thu06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Fri06:00 AM-06:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareBefore School CareMeals ProvidedAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedDrop-In CarePart Time CareTransportation to/from SchoolField Trips

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 153 children
12
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
7
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
11
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
1.1
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Feb 10, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 16, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 9, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 26, 2025 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

    746.1203(3)(D) · Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

    Two caregivers were observed using an electronic device (cell phone) while supervising naptime.

    Corrected by Jun 26, 2025

  • Medium High

    746.2909(3) · Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space

    The operation did not ensure that the mats had enough walking space between them.

    Corrected by Jun 26, 2025

Jun 17, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 28, 2025 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

    746.4907(d) · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

    The playground s loose fill surfacing has grass growing through it and is not at the correct depth of 6 or 9 inches.

    Corrected by Jun 13, 2025

  • Medium High

    746.631(a) · Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System

    There were 3 children present, 2 in the schoolers and 1 in the one year old class, at the operation that was not on the attendance sheet for the caregivers.

    Corrected by May 29, 2025

Mar 12, 2025 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.5101(b) · Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

    The most recent fire inspection is past due.

    Corrected by Apr 25, 2025

Nov 1, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 25, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 25, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 29, 2024 — Inspection
7 violations cited · view state record
7 violations
  • Medium High

    746.1301(a)(7)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training

    At the time of the inspection, two drivers did not have tranportation training.

    Corrected by May 29, 2024

  • Medium

    746.801(10) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

    At the time of the inspection, the operation did not maintain documentation (or practice) of emergency drills, smoke detector checks, and carbon monoxide tests.

    Corrected by May 31, 2024

  • Medium High

    746.2409(a)(2) · Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

    At the time of inspeccton, the operation sheets were not snuggly fitted.

    Corrected by May 29, 2024

  • Medium

    746.801(2) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions

    At the time of the inspection, one child did not current feeding instructions.

    Corrected by May 29, 2024

  • Medium

    746.801(8) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records

    At the time of the inspection, the operation did not maintain or have a playground maintenance record available for review.

    Corrected by May 29, 2024

  • Medium

    746.801(18) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification

    The operation did not maintain or have available for review, a record of the Children's Product Certification.

    Corrected by May 29, 2024

  • Medium

    746.801(1) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records

    During the time of the inspection, 10 children records were reviewed and lacked the following medical authorization, admission date, emergency contact address, permission for field trips, health statements, and doctor or facility info.

    Corrected by Jun 12, 2024

Jun 7, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 27, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 13, 2023 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

    746.5401 · Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

    Required Gas Inspection expired 02/04/23.

    Corrected by May 19, 2023

  • Medium High

    746.3701 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    Hazards found on older playground (cracked picnic table, protruding nails and split wood on playground equipment).

    Corrected by May 19, 2023

Jan 20, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 12, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 13, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 27, 2022 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium

    746.603(a)(2) · Children's Records - Admission Information

    One child did not have the required admission information.

    Corrected by Aug 8, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.4907(d) · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

    Playground woodchip surfacing was insufficient.

    Corrected by Sep 30, 2022

Jun 20, 2022 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • High

    746.5101(a) · Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    The required Annual Fire Inspection Expired 04/15/21.

    Corrected by Jul 22, 2022

Jun 9, 2022 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • High

    745.635(3) · AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

    A caregiver was alone with two year class with a Provisional Background.

    Corrected by Jun 9, 2022

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Jun 26, 2025 inspection noted: “Two caregivers were observed using an electronic device (cell phone) while supervising naptime.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The May 28, 2025 inspection noted: “The playground s loose fill surfacing has grass growing through it and is not at the correct depth of 6 or 9 inches.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Mar 12, 2025 inspection noted: “The most recent fire inspection is past due.” — what has changed since then?

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