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Discovery School

4805 Gus Thomasson Rd, Mesquite, TX 75150 · Dallas County
Accepts child care subsidies

Discovery School is a licensed child care center in Mesquite, TX, licensed for up to 153 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2019. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 30 times and investigated 13 reports. Inspectors recorded 29 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (8 of 29). None of them came in the last 12 months. 10% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 4 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #28 of 36 centers in Mesquite and better than 34% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 34%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #28 of 36 centers in Mesquite
6High risk
13Medium High risk
10Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
29 citations from 30 inspections and 11 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 10, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 10, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 9, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 10, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 16, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 9, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 26, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 28, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 27, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 12, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundNov 1, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 25, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 24, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 25, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 29, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 7, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 7, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 27, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 20, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 19, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 12, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 13, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 9, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 27, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 20, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 9, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 9, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 19, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundApr 15, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 29, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 28, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 26, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 25, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 28, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 22, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 19, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 22, 2021 · Inspection · no citationDec 15, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundDec 13, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 23, 2021 · Inspection · no citationNov 18, 2021 · Inspection · no citationNov 17, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety8
Records & paperwork6
Other standards5
Sleep safety2
Supervision2
Training & qualifications2
Health & medication2
Food & feeding1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJun 26, 2025InspectionOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
Two caregivers were observed using an electronic device (cell phone) while supervising naptime.
Correction verified Jul 9, 2025
Medium HighJun 26, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space §746.2909(3)
The operation did not ensure that the mats had enough walking space between them.
Correction verified Jul 9, 2025
Medium HighMay 28, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System §746.631(a)
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.
Correction verified Jun 4, 2025
Medium HighMay 28, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
The playground s loose fill surfacing has grass growing through it and is not at the correct depth of 6 or 9 inches.
Correction verified Jun 26, 2025
HighMay 27, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
The operation failed to report an incident in which a child exited the playground area without supervision.
Correction verified Jun 26, 2025
HighMay 27, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
The operation failed to adequately supervise a child, resulting in the child being able to exit the playground area without detection.
Correction verified Jun 26, 2025
Medium HighMar 12, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
The most recent fire inspection is past due.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2025
Medium HighSep 24, 2024Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
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.
Correction verified Nov 1, 2024
Medium HighMay 29, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training §746.1301(a)(7)(A)
At the time of the inspection, two drivers did not have tranportation training.
Correction verified Jun 4, 2024
Medium HighMay 29, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets §746.2409(a)(2)
At the time of inspeccton, the operation sheets were not snuggly fitted.
Correction verified Jun 11, 2024
MediumMay 29, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors §746.801(10)
At the time of the inspection, the operation did not maintain documentation (or practice) of emergency drills, smoke detector checks, and carbon monoxide tests.
Correction verified Jun 18, 2024
MediumMay 29, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records §746.801(8)
At the time of the inspection, the operation did not maintain or have a playground maintenance record available for review.
Correction verified Jun 11, 2024
MediumMay 29, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records §746.801(1)
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.
Correction verified Jun 24, 2024
MediumMay 29, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification §746.801(18)
The operation did not maintain or have available for review, a record of the Children's Product Certification.
Correction verified May 30, 2024
MediumMay 29, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions §746.801(2)
At the time of the inspection, one child did not current feeding instructions.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2024
Medium HighApr 13, 2023InspectionOther standards
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection §746.5401
Required Gas Inspection expired 02/04/23.
Correction verified Apr 26, 2023
Medium HighApr 13, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
Hazards found on older playground (cracked picnic table, protruding nails and split wood on playground equipment).
Correction verified Apr 27, 2023
Medium HighJul 27, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
Playground woodchip surfacing was insufficient.
Correction verified Oct 12, 2022
MediumJul 27, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records - Admission Information §746.603(a)(2)
One child did not have the required admission information.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2022
HighJun 20, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The required Annual Fire Inspection Expired 04/15/21.
Correction verified Jun 27, 2022
HighJun 9, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions §745.635(3)
A caregiver was alone with two year class with a Provisional Background.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighApr 19, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
The Caregiver's CPR/1st Aid Documentation did not have a name listed, and did not include pediactrics.
Correction verified Apr 26, 2022
HighMar 28, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. A caregiver did not have appropriate visual and/or auditory awareness of a child that was able to exit the playground gate for approximately five minutes.
Correction verified Apr 21, 2022
MediumFeb 22, 2022InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
Toddlers one year old were allowed screen time during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumFeb 19, 2022Found during an investigationOther standards
Care Requirements for Toddlers - Routines Maintained §746.2501(1)
This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. There is reason to believe Toddler Diapering Routines are not being maintained throughout the day.
Correction verified Mar 25, 2022
MediumDec 15, 2021InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
One year old class was watching TV during the walkthrough.
Corrected during the visit
MediumDec 13, 2021Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk §746.701(5)
This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. Incident Report Forms were not provided by the operation of a situation placing children at risk.
Correction verified Jan 10, 2022
HighDec 13, 2021Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. The operation did not notify Licensing of an accident while transporting children in care.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2022
Medium HighNov 17, 2021Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. Two Year, and Three Year Classrooms were found to be out of ratio according to sign in/out logs provided by the operation.
Correction verified Dec 22, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity153 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceNov 12, 2019
DirectorShaily Kumar
Phone9722791202
State operation #1693120

Common questions

Does Discovery School take infants?

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

What are Discovery School’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 Discovery School accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Discovery School had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 27, 2025: “Report Situation Placing Children at Risk.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Discovery School compare with other daycares in Mesquite?

It is tied for #28 of 36 centers in Mesquite by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 34% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Discovery School last inspected?

Sep 10, 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 1693120 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.