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A Child's Discovery

1853 E Fm 2369, Uvalde, TX 78801 · Uvalde County
Accepts child care subsidies

A Child's Discovery is a licensed child care center in Uvalde, TX, licensed for up to 99 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2023. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 18 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 37 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (8 of 37). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 35% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #10 of 10 centers in Uvalde and better than 7% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 7%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#10 of 10 centers in Uvalde
3High risk
21Medium High risk
12Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
37 citations from 18 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 27, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)May 27, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 24, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 25, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 13, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundApr 4, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 5, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundOct 31, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 19, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 6, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 27, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundDec 19, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 12, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 5, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundSep 16, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 2, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJul 12, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 15, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 1, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMay 20, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 22, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications8
Staff ratios8
Building & playground safety8
Other standards5
Sleep safety3
Health & medication2
Records & paperwork2
Supervision1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighFeb 24, 2026Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
2 caregivers completed the first aid CPR course online only and no CPR Mankin was used.
Correction verified May 4, 2026
Medium HighFeb 13, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
The directors first aid/CPR had expired.
Correction verified Feb 21, 2025
MediumFeb 13, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
3 of 4 caregivers were missing 3 required trainings.
Correction verified Feb 18, 2025
MediumFeb 13, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics §746.1311(e)
The director was missing 3 required trainings.
Correction verified Feb 18, 2025
Medium HighMar 5, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
Two classrooms were over ratio by one child in each room with one caregiver. These were corrected at inspection when one child was moved to another room and the other was corrected when another caregiver remained in classroom to have two total caregivers for one room.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMar 5, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §746.1301(a)(3)(A)
One caregiver did not have a current First Aid training on file.
Correction verified Mar 6, 2024
MediumJul 19, 2023InspectionOther standards
Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age §746.4503(a)
Several mats observed in the classrooms were torn and the foam was exposed. Corrected at inspection: The torn mats were removed from the classrooms.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJul 19, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The indoor/outdoor policy was not in the operational policies provided to the parents. Corrected inspection: The indoor/outdoor policy was added to the operational policies.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJul 19, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
The mats were not labeled with the name nor a number system. Corrected at inspection: The mats were labeled with the child's name during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMar 6, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The health inspection was last conducted on 02/25/22.
Correction verified Mar 9, 2023
HighMar 6, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The fire inspection was last completed on 02/25/2022.
Correction verified Mar 10, 2023
MediumJan 27, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement §746.611(a)(3)
Two out of six children admission forms reviewed were lacking the doctor name and address under the health statement.
Correction verified Jan 30, 2023
Medium HighJan 27, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
Two out of six children records were lacking an updated immunization record.
Correction verified Jan 30, 2023
Medium HighDec 12, 2022Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent §746.2431
During the investigation inspection it was observed the center did not fill out the infant daily report and provide it to parents at the time of pick up.
Correction verified Dec 29, 2022
Medium HighDec 5, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
A classroom with children between 2-4 years old was observed to be out of ratio. The specified age group for the classroom was 2 years old with one caregiver and there were a total of 15 children. The classroom was out of ratio by 4 children.
Correction verified Dec 19, 2022
Medium HighSep 2, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(4)(A)
A caregiver observed in a classroom supervising children alone does not have CPR training.
Correction verified Sep 30, 2022
HighSep 2, 2022InspectionOther standards
AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity §746.201(11)
The permit capacity is 52 children and there were 53 children present at the center. Corrected at inspection: A child was sent home during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighSep 2, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
The toddler classroom had a total of 14 children in care with the specified age group of 2 years old with one caregiver. The classroom was over ratio by 3 children.
Correction verified Sep 16, 2022
Medium HighSep 2, 2022InspectionOther standards
Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly §746.3407(10)
The toddler classroom did not have any working lights on besides the bathroom light. Corrected at inspection: They moved the children into another room that had working lights.
Corrected during the visit
Medium LowSep 2, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Personnel Record Storage- Location §746.907(c)
The personnel files were not at the center. Corrected at inspection: A person had to bring the files to the center.
Corrected during the visit
HighSep 2, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
The center was cited for ratios three times. The director is failing to ensure the classrooms are within ratio.
Correction verified Sep 16, 2022
Medium HighSep 2, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing §746.1301(3)(A)
A caregiver observed to be supervising child alone did not have first aid training.
Correction verified Sep 16, 2022
MediumJul 12, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist §746.4751(b)
The center could not provide a filled out monthly playground checklist.
Correction verified Jul 12, 2022
MediumJul 12, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
The center could not provide an emergency safety documentation form that indicated any fire, severe weather, or lock down drills had been conducted.
Correction verified Jul 12, 2022
Medium HighJul 12, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
An old broken diaper changing station was observed in the playground area. A small homemade kitchen play area was observed to be coming apart and have a screw sticking out. Broken and rusted wheels off of a toy were also observed in the playground area. Corrected at inspection: All the broken items were removed from the playground area.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 12, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Adequate Lighting During Naptime §746.2911
The centers second building had all the lights off including the classroom and hallway lights. Corrected at inspection: The lights were turned on during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJun 1, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages §746.1203(3)
A caregiver could not tell me the ages of the children in their care, they did not have a list that had the children's name or date of birth.
Correction verified Jun 14, 2022
Medium HighJun 1, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
Recited: A classroom was observed to have 23 children in care with one caregiver. The youngest in the classroom was 16 months the oldest was 10 years old. The specified age group was 4 years old.
Correction verified Jun 14, 2022
MediumJun 1, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
Recited: The operational policy was lacking the indoor/outdoor policy.
Correction verified Jun 14, 2022
Medium HighMay 20, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers §746.2415(a)(1)
A walker was observed in an infant classroom. Corrected at inspection: It was removed from the classroom.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 20, 2022InspectionOther standards
Infant Care Area - Separate from Older Children §746.2403(3)
A 4 month old child was observed in a classroom with a 4 year old. Corrected at inspection: They separated the classroom.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 20, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age §746.2405(2)
There were 6 infants in the classroom and there are only 4 cribs in the classroom. Corrected at inspection: They add pack-n-play's into the classroom.
Corrected during the visit
MediumMay 20, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The operational policy was lacking the indoor/outdoor policy.
Correction verified Jun 1, 2022
MediumMay 20, 2022InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
A class was observed watching a cartoon and there were infants in the classroom. Corrected at inspection: They turned off the television and moved the infants into another classroom.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 20, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
Two classrooms were observed out of ratio. The infant classroom had 6 infants with the specified age group of 0-11 months with one caregiver. The second classroom had a total of 17 children with one classroom with the specified age group of 2 years old with one caregiver.
Correction verified Jun 1, 2022
Medium HighMar 22, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink §746.2405(4)
An infant room did not have a sink.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2022
MediumMar 22, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The CPSC certificate was not signed or posted.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity99 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 6, 2023
DirectorMonica Morales
Phone8302615505
State operation #1737005

Common questions

Does A Child's Discovery take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are A Child's Discovery’s hours?

6 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does A Child's Discovery accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does A Child's Discovery cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask A Child's Discovery for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Middle Rio Grande area, which includes Uvalde, is $32.20 a day for infants, $31.20 a day for toddlers and $30.20 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has A Child's Discovery had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 6, 2023: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does A Child's Discovery compare with other daycares in Uvalde?

It is #10 of 10 centers in Uvalde by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 7% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was A Child's Discovery last inspected?

May 27, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1737005 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.