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Discovery School
4805 GUS THOMASSON RD, Mesquite TX 75150-1733 · License #1693120 · Licensed Center
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- Director
- Shaily Kumar
- Phone
- (972) 279-1202
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- 4805 GUS THOMASSON RD, Mesquite TX 75150-1733 · Directions
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- Accepts child care subsidy
- Licensed for 153 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 1The Jun 26, 2025 inspection noted: “Two caregivers were observed using an electronic device (cell phone) while supervising naptime.” — what has changed since then?
- 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?
- 3The Mar 12, 2025 inspection noted: “The most recent fire inspection is past due.” — what has changed since then?
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