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Discovering Minds Child Development Center

4311 Avenue F, Bay City, TX 77414 · Matagorda County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

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.

Inspection record

Better than 15%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#10 of 10 centers in Bay City
2High risk
5Medium High risk
8Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
15 citations from 9 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 11, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 11, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 2, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMar 11, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 10, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 9, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 30, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 2, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundOct 11, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 11, 2023 · Assessment · citation foundJul 29, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 19, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundNov 30, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety4
Other standards3
Records & paperwork3
Health & medication2
Sleep safety1
Training & qualifications1
Transportation1

Citations, newest first

MediumSep 2, 2026InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
The ipad was on and showing cartoons in the infant room.
Correction verified Sep 11, 2026
HighSep 2, 2026InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
A stuffed animal was observed in the crib with a sleeping 6 month old infant.
Correction verified Sep 11, 2026
Medium HighSep 2, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training §746.1301(a)(7)(A)
The director did not have a current transportation training on file.
Correction verified Sep 14, 2026
Medium HighSep 2, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space §746.4305
The privace fencce at the front of the playground is missing a board. Note: The fence board was replaced during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumSep 30, 2025InspectionOther standards
Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance §746.203(2)
The liability insurance has not been certified through the portal.
Correction verified Sep 30, 2025
Medium HighSep 30, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
There is a little tykes climbing structure and a merry go round that is not on loose fill.
Correction verified Sep 30, 2025
MediumOct 2, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area §746.4403(a)
The toddler room does not have sink in the diaper changing area.
Correction verified Oct 17, 2024
Medium HighOct 11, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement §746.605(13)
Six childrens files out of six reviewed is missing the special needs documentation required by the new admission forms.
Correction verified Oct 13, 2023
MediumOct 11, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission §746.605(10)
Six children files out of six reviewed did not have information on whether or not the child can swim unassisted.
Correction verified Oct 13, 2023
MediumAug 11, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Notification of Planned Closure §746.301(8)
Based on information obtained during the DFPS investigation the operation was closed for one week and licensing was not notified of the closure.
Correction verified Aug 14, 2023
HighOct 19, 2022InspectionOther standards
Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers §746.2501(5)
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 30, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
One child's file out of four reviewed is missing their emergency contact information.
Correction verified Dec 10, 2021
MediumNov 30, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One child's file out of four reviewed does not have a current immunization record.
Correction verified Dec 8, 2021
MediumNov 30, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
There have been no documented fire drills since September 2021.
Correction verified Dec 10, 2021
MediumNov 30, 2021InspectionTransportation
Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License §746.901(9)
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.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity82 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 5, 2017
DirectorValerie Ragland
Phone9794763112
State operation #1631941

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.

Other centers near 77414

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.