# The Discovery Barn The Discovery Barn is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Brazoria, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 131 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 202 Gaines St, Brazoria, TX 77422 - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 131 - License/permit: 1661049 - Operator: not published - Phone: (979) 798-5696 - Hours: 06:00 AM-06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: yes - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=1287971 ## Inspection record 18 findings across 9 Texas HHSC inspections (2022-09-15 to 2026-07-07); 12 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2026-07-07 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-07-08: Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required: A caregiver has not completed the training topics under this standard. They are missing: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome, understanding safe sleep and preventing sudden infant death, and understanding early brain development. (§746.1309(d); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1309-d)) - 2026-07-07 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2026-07-08: Documented Annual Training- Required Content: A caregiver is missing topics under this standard. The caregiver is missing the following: preventing and responding to food allergies, understanding building and physical premises safety, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials. (§746.1309(e); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1309-e)) - 2026-07-07 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-07-15: Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan: One child with a listed food allergy does not have an emergency food allergy plan. (§746.605(15); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-605-15)) - 2026-07-07 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2026-07-15: Exemptions for Immunization Requirements Must Meet Criteria Specified by DSHS: Two children's files do not have current exemptions on file. The exemptions have expired. (§746.615(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-615-a)) - 2026-07-07 — Facilities & equipment, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-07-09: Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment: The gate between the big kid playground and the preschool playground is rusted which caused the bottom part to break in two different sections. The structure on the school age playground has a broken piece on the back side. On the toddler playground there is a broken step on the little tykes slide structure. (§746.3407; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3407)) - 2026-07-07 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2026-07-08: Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment: One caregiver has not completed the topics under this section. (§746.1309(c); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1309-c)) - 2026-07-07 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2026-07-15: Children's Records - Immunizations: Two children's files out of ten reviewed did not have current shot records. (§746.603(a)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-603-a-4)) - 2024-07-18 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2024-07-22: AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation: A caregiver was observed with out a background check eligiblity notification and was in the classroom. Note: The caregiver was sent home. (§745.641; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-745-641)) - 2024-07-18 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-08-08: CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based: One caregiver did not have CPR that was in person. The training was an online course that does not meet the standards. (§746.1315(b)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1315-b-1)) - 2024-01-19 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-low risk, Correction verified 2024-01-23: Report Number of Employees: The operation has not reported the number of employees who left employment as required by January 15, 2024. (§746.303(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-303-b)) - 2023-07-25 — Safety hazards, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-08-10: Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment: The toilet seat in the red room is peeling and no longer sanitizable. (§746.3407; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3407)) - 2023-07-18 — Safety hazards, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-08-10: Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean: One classroom was observed with paint chipping on different parts of the walls. Note: Pictures were taken. (§746.3407(9); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3407-9)) - 2023-07-18 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-08-10: Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes: Based on the information obtained during the interviews it was determined that the operation has not practiced a fire drill since at least May of 2023. (§746.5205(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5205-1)) - 2023-07-18 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-08-10: Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits: A child was observed in the romper room to be sleeping in front of one of the exit doors. Note: a picture was taken and the child was moved. (§746.2909(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2909-1)) - 2023-07-18 — Staff qualifications & clearances, High risk, Correction verified 2023-08-10: Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language: During my inspection a caregiver was over heard using an agressive tone with the children who were not listening. Note: The director went into the classroom and spoke with the caregiver regarding their tone. (§746.2805(6); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2805-6)) - …and 3 more on the source page. ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 1287971 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=1287971 - us_census_geocoder record 202 GAINES ST|BRAZORIA|TX|77422 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/ - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 1661049 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=1661049 - tx_twc_ccs_facilities record row-bs2n-bqve~msyr (historical, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bsvz-ncuc.json?state_id=1661049 - tx_tda_cacfp_centers record 06388-0182 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/py3b-tqc9.json?cesiteid=06388-0182 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1287971 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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