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Uvalde, TX 78801 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
A Child's Discovery
- licensed capacity
- 99
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $130
- year first permitted
- 2023
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About
About A Child's Discovery
A Child's Discovery is a licensed child care center in Uvalde, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 6, 2023, for up to 99 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 99 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 99 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
A Child's Discovery has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Uvalde County has a median price of $130 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$130
Home daycare$120
Toddler
Center$124
Home daycare$117
Preschool
Center$122
Home daycare$116
School age
Center$117
Home daycare$112
State record
Inspection reports for A Child's Discovery
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 99 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2023
- License number
- #1737005
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 27, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Supervision and ratios 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- May 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 24, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“2 caregivers completed the first aid CPR course online only and no CPR Mankin was used.”
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026
- Sep 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 13, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“The directors first aid/CPR had expired.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2025
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“3 of 4 caregivers were missing 3 required trainings.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
“The director was missing 3 required trainings.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025
- Apr 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Two classrooms were over ratio by one child in each room with one caregiver. These were corrected at inspection when one child was moved to another room and the other was corrected when another caregiver remained in classroom to have two total caregivers for one room.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“One caregiver did not have a current First Aid training on file.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2024
- Oct 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 19, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
“Several mats observed in the classrooms were torn and the foam was exposed. Corrected at inspection: The torn mats were removed from the classrooms.”
Corrected during the visit
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The indoor/outdoor policy was not in the operational policies provided to the parents. Corrected inspection: The indoor/outdoor policy was added to the operational policies.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“The mats were not labeled with the name nor a number system. Corrected at inspection: The mats were labeled with the child's name during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
Mar 6, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The health inspection was last conducted on 02/25/22.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2023
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The fire inspection was last completed on 02/25/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2023
Jan 27, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
“Two out of six children admission forms reviewed were lacking the doctor name and address under the health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2023
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“Two out of six children records were lacking an updated immunization record.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2023
Show 10 earlier visits
- Dec 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 12, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
“During the investigation inspection it was observed the center did not fill out the infant daily report and provide it to parents at the time of pick up.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2022
Dec 5, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“A classroom with children between 2-4 years old was observed to be out of ratio. The specified age group for the classroom was 2 years old with one caregiver and there were a total of 15 children. The classroom was out of ratio by 4 children.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2022
- Sep 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 2, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“The toddler classroom had a total of 14 children in care with the specified age group of 2 years old with one caregiver. The classroom was over ratio by 3 children.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2022
746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
“The toddler classroom did not have any working lights on besides the bathroom light. Corrected at inspection: They moved the children into another room that had working lights.”
Corrected during the visit
746.907(c) - Personnel Record Storage- Location
“The personnel files were not at the center. Corrected at inspection: A person had to bring the files to the center.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“The center was cited for ratios three times. The director is failing to ensure the classrooms are within ratio.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2022
746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
“The permit capacity is 52 children and there were 53 children present at the center. Corrected at inspection: A child was sent home during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
“A caregiver observed to be supervising child alone did not have first aid training.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2022
746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
“A caregiver observed in a classroom supervising children alone does not have CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2022
Jul 12, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“The centers second building had all the lights off including the classroom and hallway lights. Corrected at inspection: The lights were turned on during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“An old broken diaper changing station was observed in the playground area. A small homemade kitchen play area was observed to be coming apart and have a screw sticking out. Broken and rusted wheels off of a toy were also observed in the playground area. Corrected at inspection: All the broken items were removed from the playground area.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“The center could not provide an emergency safety documentation form that indicated any fire, severe weather, or lock down drills had been conducted.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 12, 2022
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“The center could not provide a filled out monthly playground checklist.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 12, 2022
- Jun 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 1, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“Recited: The operational policy was lacking the indoor/outdoor policy.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2022
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Recited: A classroom was observed to have 23 children in care with one caregiver. The youngest in the classroom was 16 months the oldest was 10 years old. The specified age group was 4 years old.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2022
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
“A caregiver could not tell me the ages of the children in their care, they did not have a list that had the children's name or date of birth.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2022
May 20, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operational policy was lacking the indoor/outdoor policy.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2022
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Two classrooms were observed out of ratio. The infant classroom had 6 infants with the specified age group of 0-11 months with one caregiver. The second classroom had a total of 17 children with one classroom with the specified age group of 2 years old with one caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2022
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“A class was observed watching a cartoon and there were infants in the classroom. Corrected at inspection: They turned off the television and moved the infants into another classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
“There were 6 infants in the classroom and there are only 4 cribs in the classroom. Corrected at inspection: They add pack-n-play's into the classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2403(3) - Infant Care Area - Separate from Older Children
“A 4 month old child was observed in a classroom with a 4 year old. Corrected at inspection: They separated the classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
“A walker was observed in an infant classroom. Corrected at inspection: It was removed from the classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
Mar 22, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The CPSC certificate was not signed or posted.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2022
746.2405(4) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
“An infant room did not have a sink.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about A Child's Discovery
Is A Child's Discovery licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 6, 2023.
When was A Child's Discovery last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has A Child's Discovery had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 6 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can A Child's Discovery care for?
99, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does A Child's Discovery accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are A Child's Discovery's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does A Child's Discovery cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (830) 261-5505 to ask.
What is A Child's Discovery's phone number?
(830) 261-5505.
Where is A Child's Discovery?
1853 E FM 2369, Uvalde, TX 78801. The nearest other daycare we list is Alphabet Club, 1.3 miles away.