# Discovery School Discovery School is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Mesquite, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 153 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 4805 Gus Thomasson Rd, Mesquite, TX 75150 - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 153 - License/permit: 1693120 - Operator: not published - Phone: (972) 279-1202 - 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=1333751 ## Inspection record 31 findings across 44 Texas HHSC inspections (2021-11-17 to 2026-10-05); 21 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2026-09-09 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2026-10-05: Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children: This rule was evaluated with regard to the investigation and a deficiency was found. Based on the information gathered, it was determined that a driver who transported children failed to account for all children before leaving the vehicle unattended. (§746.5605(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5605-3)) - 2026-09-09 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2026-10-05: AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended: This rule was evaluated with regard to the investigation and a deficiency was found. Based on the information gathered, it was determined that a child was left unattended in a vehicle after a bus driver uploaded the children. (§746.5605(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5605-4)) - 2025-06-26 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-07-09: Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games: Two caregivers were observed using an electronic device (cell phone) while supervising naptime. (§746.1203(3)(D); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1203-3-d)) - 2025-06-26 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-07-09: Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space: The operation did not ensure that the mats had enough walking space between them. (§746.2909(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2909-3)) - 2025-05-28 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-06-04: Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System: 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. (§746.631(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-631-a)) - 2025-05-28 — Facilities & equipment, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-06-26: Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained: The playground s loose fill surfacing has grass growing through it and is not at the correct depth of 6 or 9 inches. (§746.4907(d); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4907-d)) - 2025-05-27 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2025-06-26: Report Situation Placing Children at Risk: The operation failed to report an incident in which a child exited the playground area without supervision. (§746.305(a)(6); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-305-a-6)) - 2025-05-27 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2025-06-26: Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity: The operation failed to adequately supervise a child, resulting in the child being able to exit the playground area without detection. (§746.1205(a)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1205-a-4)) - 2025-03-12 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-04-11: Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal: The most recent fire inspection is past due. (§746.5101(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5101-b)) - 2024-09-24 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-11-01: Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment: 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. (§746.3407; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3407)) - 2024-05-29 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-06-11: Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records: At the time of the inspection, the operation did not maintain or have a playground maintenance record available for review. (§746.801(8); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-801-8)) - 2024-05-29 — Safety hazards, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-06-03: Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions: At the time of the inspection, one child did not current feeding instructions. (§746.801(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-801-2)) - 2024-05-29 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-05-30: Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification: The operation did not maintain or have available for review, a record of the Children's Product Certification. (§746.801(18); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-801-18)) - 2024-05-29 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-06-24: Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records: 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. (§746.801(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-801-1)) - 2024-05-29 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-06-18: Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors: At the time of the inspection, the operation did not maintain documentation (or practice) of emergency drills, smoke detector checks, and carbon monoxide tests. (§746.801(10); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-801-10)) - …and 16 more on the source page. ## Nearby programs - [Childcaregroup at Eastfield College](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1344625) — 1.71 km, capacity 187 - [Blessed Little Angels Academy](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1296844) — 1.75 km, capacity 29 - [Ferguson Oates Head Start](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-207025) — 2.38 km, capacity 160 - [Kelley's Daycare LLC](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1517819) — 2.49 km, capacity 50 - [The Preferred Preschool](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1368941) — 2.7 km, capacity 100 - [Heavenly Christian Academy](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-275296) — 2.73 km, capacity 169 ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 1333751 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=1333751 - us_census_geocoder record 4805 GUS THOMASSON RD|MESQUITE|TX|75150 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/ - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 1693120 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=1693120 - tx_twc_ccs_facilities record row-jrjm-79bn.iiwf (historical, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bsvz-ncuc.json?state_id=1693120 - tx_tda_cacfp_centers record 02995-1560 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/py3b-tqc9.json?cesiteid=02995-1560 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1333751 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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