Kasey Cashen
Midlothian, TX 76065 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Discovery Childrens Academy
- licensed capacity
- 221
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $191
- year first permitted
- 2007
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About
About Discovery Childrens Academy
Discovery Childrens Academy is a licensed child care center in Midlothian, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 27, 2007, for up to 221 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool and toddler care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 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
- 221 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (to and from Midlothian and Venus ISD) |
| Licensed capacity | 221 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Discovery Childrens Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Ellis County has a median price of $191 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$191
Home daycare$167
Toddler
Center$176
Home daycare$158
Preschool
Center$170
Home daycare$156
School age
Center$159
Home daycare$146
State record
Inspection reports for Discovery Childrens Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 221 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2007
- License number
- #868229
Summary
19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 19 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Background checks 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Other rules 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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- Aug 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 6, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 29, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 25, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 11, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“Employee present with unsupervised access to children did not have the required documentation of elligibility. This was corrected during the inspection, the employee”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“Child under 12 months was observed with a blanket in the crib. Pictures taken.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“Three children observed in the table chair equiped with straps were did not have the straps fastened.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024
Show 28 earlier visits
Oct 24, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(4) - 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 able to get out of the facility. The deficiency is related to a DFPS Abuse/Neglect investigation.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024
Oct 10, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“Director failed to call in an allegation of a child being bruised. The deficiency is related to a DFPS Abuse/Neglect investigation.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Caregivers at the operation did not use good judgment when they saw a bruise on a child but did not report it to the director. The deficiency is related to a DFPS Abuse/Neglect investigation.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024
- Sep 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 19, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
745.8411(a) - Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation
“Person related to the operation, during the investigation influenced the investigation. The deficiency is related to a DFPS Abuse/Neglect investigation.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2024
- Jan 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 8, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 8, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
“Staff did not change a child's diaper in the approximate hour they were at the center.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2023
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
“The operation did not indicate the time of departure for a child that left the operation to go to school.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2023
- May 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 25, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.3420(5) - Hand Sanitizer - Stored Out of Child's Reach When Not in Use
“Through an investigation it was found that a child was able to reach hand sanitizer. Child put hand sanitizer in their eyes and had to seek medical attention.”
The state verified the correction on May 18, 2023
- Jan 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 24, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 28, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- May 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
May 23, 2022Visit2 rules cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Caregiver's supervising did not use good judgement when a child was allowed to play on the shelf of the changing table which resulted in the child knocking over a trashcan and bottle warmer (on to them selves). Operation did not use good judgment in contacting a parent from a personal phone instead of the operation's phone.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2022
746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
“Incident report used did not contain at least the same information as form 7239.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2022
- May 11, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 9, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 4, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“There were infants sleeping in restrictive equipment.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2021
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“The caregiver in the 3-4 year old classroom during nap time was laying down, covered up, and not supervising the children during nap time. She was the only caregiver in the room.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2021
Oct 28, 2021Inspection5 rules cited
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The loose fill material was less than the required 6 inches under the swings and climbing structure.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2021
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“The climbing structure and swing set are made of wood. There are places on both that are weather and are now creating a hazard. The swing set has some sharp pieces of wood that need to be trimmed and the structure has rope that is starting to rot.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2021
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
“There was a 2 month old infant observed to be swaddled and asleep on a blanket on the floor.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2021
746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
“There was a classroom that had 16 children with one caregiver and the specified age group was 18-23 months old and there were two infants in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2021
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“There was cleaning supplies on a table accessible to the children.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Discovery Childrens Academy
Is Discovery Childrens Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 27, 2007.
When was Discovery Childrens Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Discovery Childrens Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 19 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 Discovery Childrens Academy care for?
221, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Discovery Childrens Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Discovery Childrens Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Discovery Childrens Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 775-5600 to ask.
What is Discovery Childrens Academy's phone number?
(972) 775-5600.
Where is Discovery Childrens Academy?
111 Roundabout Dr, Midlothian, TX 76065. The nearest other daycare we list is Fire House Kids, 0.1 miles away.