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Licensed center · Duncanville, TX

Brown's Early Discovery School

  • Toddler · Preschool · School age
  • Closed now · opens 6:30 AM today
  • Capacity 153
  • Accepts child care assistance

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550 W Danieldale Rd
Duncanville, TX 75137 Map and directions
Hours
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Days
Mon to Fri
Ages
Toddlers to school age
Capacity
153 children
Meals
Meals and snacks provided
Nearby
7 other daycares within a mile

Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026

Hours

Closed now · opens 6:30 AM today

Hours on file with the state

Hours by day of the week
SundayClosed
Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
ThursdayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayClosed

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

  • Toddlers
  • Preschool
  • School age

Programs and features on the state record

  • Licensed for 153 children
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • School-age care
  • Before-school care
  • Meals provided
  • After-school care
  • Snacks provided
  • Part-time care
  • Field trips

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Licensing and inspection record

Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.

Permit
On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
Operation number
1624709
Permit type
Licensed center
Licensed since
July 2017
Adverse action on record
No
Conditions on permit
No
Corrective action
No

Inspection history

20 inspections on record, most recent May 21, 2026. 14 of 27 visits and reports cited a standard. 5 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

  • May 21, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
  • Feb 24, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
  • Jan 15, 2026Inspection7 standards cited
    • 746.5537(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation

      During the monitoring visit the operation did not have documentation for smoke detector, carbon monoxide, or fire extinguisher.

      Corrected Feb 5, 2026

    • 746.1315(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      One out of ten did not have a current first aid and cpr certificate available for review.

      Corrected Feb 5, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1311(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

      The director did not have trainings available for review in child development, guidance discipline, child maltreatment, age-appropriate curriculum, or transportation training.

      Corrected Feb 5, 2026

    • 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Required Personnel Records

      During the monitoring visit, there were four caregivers who did not have affidavits 2985 and 2912. There were four caregivers who did not have the criminal history form, driving license available for review.

      Corrected Feb 5, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Children's Records - Immunizations

      Six out of ten children did not have an up-to-date shot record available for review. -

      Corrected Feb 4, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.5101(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

      The operation did not have a current fire inspection available for review during the monitoring visit.

      Corrected Feb 5, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1309(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      Three caregivers did not have annual training hours available for review. The following trainings were missing: child maltreatment, child development, guidance discipline, age-appropriate curriculum, teacher-child interaction, emergency preparedness, preventing the spread of communicable disease, administering medication, food or food allergies, understanding building and physical, and handling and storing hazardous materials.

      Corrected Feb 5, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • May 27, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
  • May 13, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
  • Apr 22, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
  • Apr 21, 2025Self-reported incident4 standards cited
    • 746.2805(3)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      This standard was evaluated with regard to an investigation and a violation was found. The caregiver grabbed and pulled on children while in care at the operation during naptime and redirection.

      Corrected May 8, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.305(a)(6)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      This standard was evaluated with regard to an investigation, and a violation was found. The operation did not notify license regarding the concern of children being at risk at the operation while in care.

      Corrected May 8, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.2905(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep

      This standard was evaluated with regard to an investigation and a violation was found. The caregiver in the classroom covered children?s head during naptime.

      Corrected May 8, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.2805(6)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language

      This standard was evaluated with regard to an investigation, and a violation was found. The caregiver used inappropriate tone and harsh words toward children while in care at the operation.

      Corrected May 8, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • Mar 12, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
  • Mar 5, 2025Inspection7 standards cited
    • 746.1305(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Pre-service Training- Developmental Stages

      During the monitoring visit, five out of eight staff did not have the preservice training available for review during the monitoring visit.

      Corrected Mar 21, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Children's Records - Immunizations

      Five out of ten children did not have up-to-date shot records available for review during the monitoring visit.

      Corrected Apr 7, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1315(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      During the monitoring visit, four staff did not have First Aid/CPR certificates available for review, and one staff member, included in the five files, completed an online CPR/First Aid course.

      Corrected Apr 23, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.4751(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months

      During the monitoring visit, the operation did not have a checklist available for review for the daily operations and outdoor playground.

      Corrected Mar 21, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.2207(c)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

      During the monitoring visit, the four-year-old classroom were eating lunch with the television. The caregiver turned the television off during mealtime upon request from licensing.

      Corrected Mar 5, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1311(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

      During the monitoring visit, the director did not have annual training records available for review for emergency preparedness, preventing the spread of communicable disease, preventing and controlling medication, responding to food allergic reactions, understanding building safety, and handling and storing hazardous materials.

      Corrected Apr 23, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.3819Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      During the monitoring visit, there were two children listed with food allergies. I was not able to review the food allergy emergency plan signed by the parent and the physician.

      Corrected Apr 7, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • Jul 12, 2024Assessment1 standard cited
    • 746.1315(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      Four staff members did not complete the first aid and CPR training.

      Corrected Aug 12, 2024

  • Jul 2, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
  • Jun 5, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
  • May 28, 2024Assessment6 standards cited
    • 746.3819Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      The operation did not provide the FARE allergy food forms for two children signed by the physician and parent.

      Corrected Jun 24, 2024

    • 746.1315(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      Four staff members did not complete the first aid and CPR training.

      Corrected Jun 24, 2024

    • 746.1105(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Low

      Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit

      The operation did not send a copy of the four caregiver affidavit forms notarized.

      Corrected Jun 10, 2024

    • 746.5205(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Documentation of Drills

      The operation did not send documentation for the lockdown drills or fire drill inspections.

      Corrected Jun 10, 2024

    • 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      The operation did not send pictures of the fence repair on the playground.

      Corrected Jun 10, 2024

    • 746.603(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Children's Records - Health Statement

      The operation did not provide the health statements for ten students, signed by the parent or physician.

      Corrected Jun 24, 2024

  • May 16, 2024Inspection2 standards cited
    • 746.401(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation

      The operation has not posted the most recent licensing and investigation inspection on their parent board with all the required items. The operation has the inspection from July 2023 posted on the parent board wall.

      Corrected May 20, 2024 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.4135(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Children's Products- Annual Certification

      The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission form was not available for review during the visit. The form posted on the wall for parents is from October 2022.

      Corrected May 20, 2024 · Technical assistance given

Cited standards by risk level

56 standards cited across 20 inspections, most recently May 21, 2026. All 56 shown are recorded as corrected.

  • High611%
  • Medium High2545%
  • Medium2239%
  • Medium Low12%
  • Low24%
Visits with nothing cited
12 of 20 shown
Corrected at the visit
0 of 56 findings, 56 more corrected later
Most recent citation
Jan 15, 2026, 2 clean visits since

Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.

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