BayCity Kids Academy
3305 Avenue F, Bay City, TX
4.8· 19 reviews
Discovering Minds Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 82
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2017
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About Discovering Minds Child Development Center
Discovering Minds Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Bay City, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 5, 2017, for up to 82 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidy
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
- 82 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Frog Street (Infant Frogstreet Curriculum) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (ProCare) |
| Licensed capacity | 82 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Discovering Minds Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Matagorda County has a median price of $185 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$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for Discovering Minds Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 82 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2017
- License number
- #1631941
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 11, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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- Sep 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 2, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“The ipad was on and showing cartoons in the infant room.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2026
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“A stuffed animal was observed in the crib with a sleeping 6 month old infant.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2026
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
“The privace fencce at the front of the playground is missing a board. Note: The fence board was replaced during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
“The director did not have a current transportation training on file.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2026
- Mar 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 9, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Sep 30, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“There is a little tykes climbing structure and a merry go round that is not on loose fill.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2025
746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
“The liability insurance has not been certified through the portal.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2025
Oct 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.4403(a) - Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
“The toddler room does not have sink in the diaper changing area.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2024
Oct 11, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
“Six childrens files out of six reviewed is missing the special needs documentation required by the new admission forms.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2023
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
“Six children files out of six reviewed did not have information on whether or not the child can swim unassisted.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2023
Aug 11, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.301(8) - Notification of Planned Closure
“Based on information obtained during the DFPS investigation the operation was closed for one week and licensing was not notified of the closure.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2023
- Jul 29, 2023VisitNo rules cited
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Oct 19, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.2501(5) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
“One infant was observed with a bracelet on. One toddler was observed with a necklace and a bracelet. Note: Caregivers were informed of the choking hazard presented by jewelry and the items were removed from the children.”
Corrected during the visit
Nov 30, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“There have been no documented fire drills since September 2021.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2021
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“One child's file out of four reviewed is missing their emergency contact information.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2021
746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License
“The caregiver who transports children has an expired copy of their driver's license in their file. Note: A copy of a current driver's license was obtained during the inspection and placed in the caregivers file.”
Corrected during the visit
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One child's file out of four reviewed does not have a current immunization record.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 8, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Discovering Minds Child Development Center
Is Discovering Minds Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 5, 2017.
When was Discovering Minds Child Development Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Discovering Minds Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Discovering Minds Child Development Center care for?
82, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Discovering Minds Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Discovering Minds Child Development Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Discovering Minds Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (979) 476-3112 to ask.
What is Discovering Minds Child Development Center's phone number?
(979) 476-3112.
Where is Discovering Minds Child Development Center?
4311 Avenue F, Bay City, TX 77414. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA at Linnie Roberts, 0.2 miles away.