Neal Child Development Center
Neal Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Bryan, TX, licensed for up to 87 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1996. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 8 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 16 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (7 of 16). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 50% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #40 of 41 centers in Bryan and better than 7% of licensed centers statewide.
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4 out of 6 children did not have written health statements in their child files.
The operation did not complete lock down drills for the year 2023-2024. Along with not completing any lock down drills for 2024-2025.
The operation had not conducted a fire drill since January 29, 2024. This was corrected at inspection when the operation conducted a fire drill and documented it, bringing the operation into compliance.
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection.
The operation did not have a current gas inpsection.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 18, 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.
While reviewing emergency drills it was found the carbon monoxide had not been tested since April 2022. This was corrected at the inspection when the carbon monoxide was tested.
While reviewing emergency drills it was found smoke detectors had not been tested since April 2022. This was corrected at the inspection when the smoke detectors were tested.
While doing a walkthrough on the outdoor play area there was a puddle of water on the bottom of the slide. This was corrected at the inspection when the water was immediately cleaned by a caregiver.
While reviewing emergency drills it was found the fire extinguishers had not been checked since April 2022. This was corrected at the inspection when the fire extstinguisher was checked.
While reviewing video footage caregivers were seen not properly supervising children. This was corrected during the inspection when caregivers were properly supervising children.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022 data from January 26, 2023, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022, as required.
During the investigation it was found that the operation did not provide an incident report to the parent within 48 hours.
It was found that there were some concerns about innapropriate discipline and these concerns were not reported within 48 hours. It was discussed with the operation about being a mandated reporter and when and how to report.
There were 2 persons at the operation without an active background check observed with access to children. One person had a "pending" background check and the other person had an "inactive" background check. The Director sent the individuals home during the inspection.
About this center
Common questions
Does Neal Child Development Center take infants?
No. Its Texas license covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.
What are Neal Child Development Center’s hours?
8 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Neal Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
How much does Neal Child Development Center cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Neal Child Development Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Brazos Valley area, which includes Bryan, is $34.20 a day for toddlers, $33.20 a day for 3-year-olds and $31.40 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Neal Child Development Center had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 21, 2024: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Neal Child Development Center compare with other daycares in Bryan?
It is #40 of 41 centers in Bryan 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 Neal Child Development Center last inspected?
Jan 7, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 61664 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.