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Licensed center · Mesquite, TX

Discovery School

  • Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
  • Closed now · opens 6:00 AM today
  • Capacity 153
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • School transportation
  • Drop-in care

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4805 Gus Thomasson Rd
Mesquite, TX 75150 Map and directions
Hours
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Days
Mon to Fri
Ages
Infants to school age
Capacity
153 children
Meals
Meals and snacks provided
Nearby
None within a mile

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

Hours

Closed now · opens 6:00 AM today

Hours on file with the state

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

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

  • Infants
  • 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
  • Drop-in care
  • Part-time care
  • Transportation to and from school
  • 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
1693120
Permit type
Licensed center
Licensed since
November 2019
Adverse action on record
No
Conditions on permit
No
Corrective action
No

Inspection history

30 inspections on record, most recent Feb 10, 2026. 18 of 42 visits and reports cited a standard. 12 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

  • Feb 10, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
  • Jul 16, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
  • Jul 9, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
  • Jun 26, 2025Inspection2 standards cited
    • 746.1203(3)(D)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      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 Jun 26, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.2909(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      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 Jun 26, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • Jun 17, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
  • May 28, 2025Inspection2 standards cited
    • 746.631(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      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 May 29, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.4907(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      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 Jun 13, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • May 27, 2025Self-reported incident2 standards cited
    • 746.305(a)(6)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      The operation failed to report an incident in which a child exited the playground area without supervision.

      Corrected Jun 23, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1205(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

      The operation failed to adequately supervise a child, resulting in the child being able to exit the playground area without detection.

      Corrected Jun 23, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • Mar 12, 2025Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.5101(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

      The most recent fire inspection is past due.

      Corrected Apr 25, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • Nov 1, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
  • Sep 25, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
  • Sep 24, 2024Self-reported incident1 standard cited
    • 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      During the time of the inspection, the building grounds were not being cleaned properly or in good repair. There were visible holes in the center and there was evidence that rodents had been present. The evidence can be harmful to children.

      Corrected Oct 18, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • Jun 25, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
  • May 29, 2024Inspection7 standards cited
    • 746.801(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      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 Jun 12, 2024 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1301(a)(7)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training

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

      Corrected May 29, 2024

    • 746.2409(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

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

      Corrected May 29, 2024

    • 746.801(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions

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

      Corrected May 29, 2024

    • 746.801(10)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      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 May 31, 2024

    • 746.801(18)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      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 May 29, 2024 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.801(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      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 May 29, 2024

  • Feb 7, 2024Self-reported incidentNo standards cited

Cited standards by risk level

31 standards cited across 30 inspections, most recently Feb 10, 2026. All 31 shown are recorded as corrected.

  • High619%
  • Medium High1548%
  • Medium1032%
  • Medium Low0
  • Low0
Visits with nothing cited
18 of 30 shown
Corrected at the visit
3 of 31 findings, 28 more corrected later
Most recent citation
Jun 26, 2025, 3 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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