Discovering Minds Child Development Center
Discovering Minds Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Bay City, TX, licensed for up to 82 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2017. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 15 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (4 of 15). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 20% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #10 of 10 centers in Bay City and better than 15% of licensed centers statewide.
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The ipad was on and showing cartoons in the infant room.
A stuffed animal was observed in the crib with a sleeping 6 month old infant.
The director did not have a current transportation training on file.
The privace fencce at the front of the playground is missing a board. Note: The fence board was replaced during the inspection.
The liability insurance has not been certified through the portal.
There is a little tykes climbing structure and a merry go round that is not on loose fill.
The toddler room does not have sink in the diaper changing area.
Six childrens files out of six reviewed is missing the special needs documentation required by the new admission forms.
Six children files out of six reviewed did not have information on whether or not the child can swim unassisted.
Based on information obtained during the DFPS investigation the operation was closed for one week and licensing was not notified of the closure.
One infant was observed with a bracelet on. One toddler was observed with a necklace and a bracelet. Note: Caregivers were informed of the choking hazard presented by jewelry and the items were removed from the children.
One child's file out of four reviewed is missing their emergency contact information.
One child's file out of four reviewed does not have a current immunization record.
There have been no documented fire drills since September 2021.
The caregiver who transports children has an expired copy of their driver's license in their file. Note: A copy of a current driver's license was obtained during the inspection and placed in the caregivers file.
About this center
Common questions
Does Discovering Minds Child Development Center take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Discovering Minds Child Development Center’s hours?
7 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Discovering Minds Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
Has Discovering Minds Child Development Center had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 2, 2026: “AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Discovering Minds Child Development Center compare with other daycares in Bay City?
It is #10 of 10 centers in Bay City by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 15% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Discovering Minds Child Development Center last inspected?
Sep 11, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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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 1631941 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.