# Childrens Discovery Center Childrens Discovery Center is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Austin, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 109 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 3515 Convict Hill Rd, Austin, TX 78749 - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 109 - License/permit: 1155368 - Operator: not published - Phone: (512) 899-2267 - Website: www.discoveryschools.com - Hours: 07:30 AM-05:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: no - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=672329 ## Inspection record 19 findings across 21 Texas HHSC inspections (2022-08-03 to 2026-04-13); 15 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2026-03-06 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2026-04-13: Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity: A child was left unsupervised on the playground when the caregivers brought the children back to the classroom. (§746.1205(a)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1205-a-4)) - 2024-05-10 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-06-18: Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR: There were three employee files out of the ten viewed that did not have updated CPR cards available for review. (§746.1315(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1315-b)) - 2024-05-10 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-06-18: Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.: There were three employee files out of the ten viewed that did not have updated First Aid Cards available for review. (§746.1315(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1315-a)) - 2024-05-10 — Safety hazards, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-05-29: Children's Records - Health Statement: There were three children files out of the ten viewed that did not have a health statement signed by the child's health care physician. (§746.603(a)(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-603-a-3)) - 2024-04-11 — Other, High risk, Correction verified 2024-05-10: Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling: The investigation found that a caregiver grabbed and pulled a child as a form of discipline. (§746.2805(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2805-3)) - 2023-06-05 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2023-06-05: Medication No Longer Used: It was found during the inspection the operation had medication that was expired. (§746.3809; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3809)) - 2023-06-05 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2023-06-06: AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation: It was found during the inspection a regular visitor to the center did not have a background check. (§745.641; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-745-641)) - 2023-06-05 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-06-09: Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional: It was found during the inspection two children with diagnosed food allergies did not have an allergy action plan. (§746.3819; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3819)) - 2023-06-05 — Facilities & equipment, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-06-15: Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less: The playground equipment did not have loose fill surfacing underneath it that was deep enough. (§746.4907(a)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4907-a-1)) - 2023-06-05 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-06-05: Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered: It was found during the inspection the operation did not have outlet covers on all the outlets. (§746.3701(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3701-1)) - 2023-06-05 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-06-09: Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment: It was found during the inspection the operation had a hole in the wall leaving materials inside the walls exposed to children. (§746.3407; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3407)) - 2023-04-05 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-04-14: Annual Sanitation Inspection: The operation did not have a current annual health inspection. (§746.3401(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3401-a)) - 2023-04-05 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-04-13: Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection: The operation didn't have a current gas leak test. (§746.5401; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5401)) - 2023-04-05 — Records, permits & program, High risk, Correction verified 2023-04-26: Report Situation Placing Children at Risk: Child Care Regulation was not notified about an incident that placed children at risk within the required 2 day timeframe. (§746.305(a)(6); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-305-a-6)) - 2023-04-05 — Records, permits & program, High risk, Correction verified 2023-04-26: Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk: Parents were not notified immediately about an incident that placed children at risk. (§746.307(b)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-307-b-4)) - …and 4 more on the source page. ## Nearby programs - [Angels on Earth Dlcc](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1505980) — 0.27 km, capacity 32 - [Mariposa Montessori School](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1499819) — 0.45 km, capacity 180 - [Brodie Lane Child Development Center Child Incorporated](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-241863) — 1.12 km, capacity 82 - [Boone Crew](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1512387) — 1.17 km, capacity 120 - [Aisd Boone Child Care](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1533826) — 1.17 km, capacity 35 - [Abiding Love Lutheran Child Development Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-102305) — 1.53 km, capacity 129 ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 672329 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=672329 - us_census_geocoder record 3515 CONVICT HILL RD|AUSTIN|TX|78749 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/ - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 1155368 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=1155368 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-672329 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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