Cecy's Daycare
1224 S Maddox Ave, Dumas, TX
5.0· 10 reviews
Dumas Discovery Center
- licensed capacity
- 92
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $147
- year first permitted
- 1987
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About Dumas Discovery Center
Dumas Discovery Center is a licensed child care center in Dumas, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 25, 1987, for up to 92 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 36 visits in the last 3 years and cited 61 rules across 21 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 92 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 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 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 92 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Dumas Discovery Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Moore County has a median price of $147 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$147
Home daycare$134
Toddler
Center$139
Home daycare$129
Preschool
Center$136
Home daycare$127
School age
Center$129
Home daycare$122
State record
Inspection reports for Dumas Discovery Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 92 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1987
- License number
- #229012
Summary
36 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 17, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 21 of 36 visits · 61 rules in all · 60 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 18
- Health, medication and illness 9
- Records and paperwork 8
- Safe sleep 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Background checks 3
- Transportation 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Other rules 7
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 17, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“The transportation training in file for the director was expired.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2026
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“One of the vans that the operation uses to transport children is not equipped with the safety alarm that is required.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026
- Jul 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
“Staff were observed using baby wipes instead of an EPA regulated sanitizing product when cleaning the diaper changing pad.”
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2026
- Mar 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 32 earlier visits
Sep 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“There were 15 children in care, and the youngest child in the classroom was 11 months of age and the oldest was 9 years old, therefore, this exceeds the 18 month age gap of the youngest infant present.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2025
Sep 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“There were 13 children in a classroom with the youngest child being 11 months of age and the oldest being 9 years of age, therefore, this exceeds the 18 month age gap of the youngest infant present.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2025
Aug 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
745.8641 - Requirements during probation
“The condition regarding the children's files was not in compliance because there were six children's files that did not have the HHSC Form 7260 (checklist) that is required to show that the file was reviewed prior to the child's first day of care. Three of these children's files did not have the HHSC form 7260 completed at all. A new staff hired on 8/11/2025 did not have proof of orientation being provided within 7 days of being hired. **The children's files were corrected at inspection when the HHSC form was completed for the children and placed in the files. The orientation was corrected at inspection when it was completed during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 21, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“A child file was reviewed and the child was missing the most current immuinzations for the file.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2025
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
“The operation allowed children that are younger than five years of age to play at the side of the building in between the playground and the building as well as the area where drop off occurs for children during the late mornings. These areas are not fenced in and therefore, cannot be used for outdoor time by children that are younger than school age.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2025
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“The last gas inspection was due by 7/5/2025, as it is every 2 years and it was last completed on 7/5/2023. **This was corrected at inspection when the gas inspection was completed during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jul 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 18, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“The transportation training was past due for two staff that provided transportation to children during the inspection. This was due by 3/6/2025 by one caregiver and the other by 5/29/2025 for the other caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2025
746.3001(2) - Field Trips - Emergency Medical Forms
“During a field trip to the park and the movies, the staff that were present did not have the emergency medical consent forms and emergency contact information for each child on the field trip as required.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2025
745.8641 - Requirements during probation
“Six children did not have dates on the HHSC Form 7260 that is required to show when the file was reviewed.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2025
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“An individual was present and in direct care of children prior to notification of eligibility being received.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2025
May 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
745.8641 - Requirements during probation
“All the children's files were reviewed and the HHSC Form 7260 was utilized as a checklist and log for each child; however, a child that the first date of admission date was 4/22/2025 did not have all the admission information for the file as it was missing the emergency contact address listed for the individual by the parent. **This was corrected at inspection when the director filled out the address that was provided by the child's parent.”
Corrected during the visit
Apr 15, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One child file that was reviewed did not have up to date immunizations in file. One child file that was review did not have any immunization record in file for review. **The child's parent that was missing the up to date immunization provided a copy for the file at inspection.”
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2025
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“A child file reviewed did not have the address required for the emergency contact individual listed by the parent.”
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2025
745.8641 - Requirements during probation
“Children's files were reviewed and the HHSC Form 7260 that must be utilized as a checklist and a log that must be created to document each record that was audited, the date of the audit, and the person performing the audit but the checklists (Form 7260) was not completed for two children who began care on 4/10/2025. Additionally, there were two children files that were missing the required health statements in the file as required by the probation conditions. All personnel file weres reviewed and one staff file did not have the required training sheet completed as required for the probation condition. All staff files were evaluated for the required pre and post tests of the sub-chapters listed for the probation conditions and three staff files were missing proof of the pre-test and post-test in their file and therefore, were not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2025
Mar 25, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
745.8641 - Requirements during probation
“Children's files were reviewed and the HHSC Form 7260 that must be utilized as a checklist and a log that must be created to document each record that was audited, the date of the audit, and the person performing the audit but the checklists (Form 7260) used did not have the information of the person that audited or the date it was audited. Additionally, there were five children that did not have HHSC Form 7260 completed at all for their file audit. All personnel file weres reviewed and three were missing the required training sheet as required for the probation condition in the file for three staff.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“A caregiver with the complete annual training year of 2/29/2024 - 2/29/2025 was lacking the required health topics.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2025
- Feb 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“Two infants were observed sleeping in swings, restrictive devices, at inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2025
Nov 19, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
“A staff file was reviewed and did not have all the required 24 hours of pre-service in file. The training observed was for the 8 hours completed that permitted the staff to be in the classroom but the remaining 16 hours of pre-service were lacking. The staff has been employed as of 6/28/2024 and cannot be in the classroom until the remaining 16 hours are completed.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“Three children files that were reviewed were missing information for the authorization for emergency medical attention. **One file was corrected at inspection when the parent provided the information and it was filed.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2024
- Oct 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 26, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
“A total of five staff files were reviewed and did not have pre-service in file, including two of the staff not having the pre-service for staff that are working with children that are younger than 24 months. Two of the staff were observed in the classroom during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2024
745.8311(b) - Waiver/Variance - Comply w/ each condition while in effect
“Two staff of the operation that do not have a valid high school diploma or GED and were not following the conditions of a current waiver were left in charge of the operation when the director was not present. Additionally, the documentation that provides proof of board members being present at the operation with the director was not able to be observed upon request as required for the current waiver.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2024
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
“The director left two staff members in charge of the operation and went against a current waiver that restricts them being in charge and did not review the waiver conditions with them as well.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2024
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
“One child file reviewed did not have any immunizations in file for review. One child file reviewed did not have up to date immunizations in file.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2024
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“Two children's files reviewed did not any information provided by the parent for the authorization for emergency medical attention in file.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2024
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
“Two files reviewed did not have proof of orientation being received.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2024
Aug 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“Nap mats for a classroom did not have the names on them. **This was corrected at inspection when the staff wrote the child's names on the nap mats.”
Corrected during the visit
Aug 8, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“Two caregivers did not have proof of CPR training and First Aid training at all in the file.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2024
746.4601(6) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Anchoring devices Below Level of Playing Surface
“Children were observed playing in play equipment at a park that did not meet safety requirements as anchoring devices were exposed and placed children at risk.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2024
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“One child file was not available for review at inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2024
746.3001(4) - Field Trips -First Aid Kit
“During a field trip to the park, the staff that were present did not have identifiable a shirt, nametag, or other identification listing the name of the child-care center and the child-care centers telephone number; not did the children have information that identified them to the center. Additionally, the first aid kit taken to the field trip was not complete as it was missing a thermometer. Lastly, the staff were observed not having physical items with information that list the children present and counting children.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2024
Jul 24, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“Two employees were present at inspection and the operation does not have notification of eligibility for the individuals prior to allowing them to be present at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2024
746.2202(1) - Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Accommodations
“Four children files were reviewed and did not have special care accommodations in file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2024
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
“A six month old infant was observed sleeping swaddled in a play yard.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2024
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
“A change in classrooms has been made and change in space has occurred for the facility. This change occurred prior to notification Child Care Regulation.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2024
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“One child file was not available for review at inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2024
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
“Three caregivers did not have the required 24 clock hours of pre-service training in file for review as required.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2024
746.1109(b)(3)(A) - Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Enrolled in Child-care Career Program Approved by TEA/TEPSAC
“A caregiver was in a classroom with children and did not meet the age requirement of being 18 years of age and is not enrolled in a child-care program approved by TEA/TEPSAC.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2024
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“A staff was observed at inspection, in the classroom, with direct access to children, and when the file was reviewed there was no proof of current First Aid training in file.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2024
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“Three caregivers did not have proof of CPR training and First Aid training at all in the file. Additionally, two caregivers did not have the instructor ID as required provided on the CPR/First Aid training card in file.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2024
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
“One child in care did not have a food allergy plan in file that required a plan in file by the doctor.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2024
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
“Two staff files reviewed did not have proof of orientation being received by the staff.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2024
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One child file reviewed did not have the current immunizations in file.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2024
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
“Four caregiver's files did not have a high school diploma or equivalent in file for review. Eight staff files reviewed did not have the pre-employment affidavit in file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2024
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“All the children files reviewed were missing the required information regarding water safety activities and proof that the parent's right have been provided to parents. Two children's files did not have a complete the section entirely completed with the information with the child's physician or an emergency-care facility. One child file was missing the emergency contact address for the individual provided by the child in file. One child file did not have the required parent signature on the child admission form.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2024
746.2403(6) - Infant Care Area - Not Used as a Passageway
“A classroom with four older children that were observed using one of the infant rooms as a passageway to do various activities outside of the classroom during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2024
- Feb 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 2, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Jan 19, 2024Visit2 rules cited
746.501(a)(11) - Written Operational Policies - Immunizations
“The operational policies provided did not include information to the parents about the following: immunization requirements for children, transportation, water activities, field trips, procedures for parent review of CCR reports and how to access rules, instructions for contacting CCR office/online and TX abuse and neglect hotline, breastfeeding provisions, vaccine preventable diseases, and support of inclusive services. Additionally, the policies regarding promotion of physical activity and the policy for preventing and responding to abuse and neglect were missing information.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2024
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
“The emergency preparedness plan included in the operational policies is not complete and was missing information.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2024
Dec 20, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
“Four individuals were listed on the operation's background check list and had not been inactivated within seven days of their termination date. The individuals' termination dates ranged from two weeks being gone to two months. **This was corrected at inspection when the individuals were inactivated at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
“The operational policies, including the emergency preparedness plan, were not available for review upon request.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2024
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“One child's file was reviewed and it did not have any information regarding the emergency medical authorization in file.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 21, 2023
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
“The two caregiver's files that were missing the high school diplomas or equivalent in file did not have this completed and in file and the caregivers were observed in direct care of children during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2024
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“A staff file was reviewed and proof of orientation on required items was lacking as well as there was no photo identification in file. **This was corrected at inspection when it was completed by the operation.”
Corrected during the visit
Dec 7, 2023Visit3 rules cited
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
“The two caregiver's files that were missing the high school diplomas or equivalent in file did not have this completed and in file.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
“The operational policies were not available for review upon request.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“The transportation training for one staff was not available for review upon request.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023
Nov 21, 2023Visit2 rules cited
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
“The operational policies were not available for review at inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2023
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“The transportation training for one staff was not available for review upon request.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2023
Nov 9, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“The transportation training for one staff was not available for review upon request. The other staff that was previously providing transportation will no longer provide transportation unless transportation training is obtained first.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2023
Oct 26, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
“The first aid kit was not complete as it was missing the thermometer in the vehicle used for transporting children. **This was corrected when the staff placed a thermometer in the first aid kit in the vehicle being used to transport children.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
“The most current Child Care Regulation Inspection form, for the inspection conducted on 10/12/2023, had not been posted. Additionally, the current staff list posted is not current as it was missing the name for a staff who has been employed a little over a week. *The employee list was corrected at inspection when the staff name was written by the person in charge.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“The transportation training the two staff that have been providing transportation to children was not in file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
“The two caregiver's files that were missing the high school diplomas or equivalent in file did not have this completed and in file.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2023
Oct 12, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
“The two caregiver's files that were missing the high school diplomas or equivalent in file were not able to be reviewed upon request.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2023
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
“The child records were reviewed that did not have information in the file regarding the child being able to swim without assistance. Two of these files were not able to be reviewed upon request.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2023
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
“The current list of children being transported was evaluated. The first aid kit was not complete as it was missing the thermometer.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“The transportation training was not available for review for the two staff that have been providing transportation to children upon request.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2023
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
“The most current Child Care Regulation Inspection form, for the inspection conducted on 10/5/2023, had not been posted.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2023
Oct 5, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“There were 16 children in a classroom with the youngest child being 16 months of age and the oldest being 9 years of age, therefore, this exceeds the 18 month age gap of the youngest infant present.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 12, 2023
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
“Children were observed being transported to school by a staff and the following were not taken when the children were transported: the list of children that were transported during inspection had not been completed and the first-aid kit was not complete as it was missing the thermometer.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 12, 2023
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
“Two caregiver's files did not have high school diplomas or equivalent in file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 12, 2023
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
“Six child records did not have information in the file regarding the child being able to swim without assistance.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 12, 2023
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
“The following were not available for review at inspection: The last two weeks of monthly playgrounds and grounds checklist were available for review. The last week of attendance records for staff was available for review. The last week of sign in and out logs for children in care was available for review. The most recent Texas Department of Agriculture Child and Adult Care Food Program report was not available for review upon request.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2023
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
“The operational policies were not available for review at inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2023
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“The transportation training was not available for the two staff that have been providing transportation to children.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 12, 2023
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“Children under the age of two years old, were observed participating in screen time.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 12, 2023
Sep 26, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“Children under the age of two years old, were observed participating in screen time.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2023
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
“Children were observed in various classrooms participating in centers and waiting to transition to other activities while sitting on high chairs for extended amounts of times.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2023
746.2207(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
“Children in care were observed participating in screen time for longer than the one hour permitted.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2023
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
“Children were observed being transported to school by a staff and the following were not taken when the children were transported: the list of children that were transported; the emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child that was transported; the parent's names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for each child being transported; and a first-aid kit.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2023
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
“The following were not availabe for review at inspection: The last three months of the monthly building and grounds checklists. The last three months of attendance records for staff. The last three months of sign in and out logs for children in care. The most recent Texas Department of Agriculture Child and Adult Care Food Program report.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2023
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/5/2022 and is required to be completed annually, or by 1/5/2023, and therefore, it is past due.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2023
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“Toddlers were observed in chairs that had straps and they were not strapped in.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2023
746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
“The operational policies, including the complete emergency preparedness plan, was not available for review upon request.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2023
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“There were 22 children in a classroom with the youngest child being 14 months of age and the oldest being 11 years of age, therefore, this exceeds the 18 month age gap of the youngest infant present.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2023
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
“Six child records did not have information in the file regarding the child being able to swim without assistance.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2023
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
“A child who is listed to have a diagnosed food allergy did not have a diagnosed food allergy plan in file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2023
- Oct 4, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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Rock Star Daycare Preschool
Dumas, TX 79029 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Miss Emilys Kids
502 E 7th St, Dumas, TX
YMCA After School Program
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Carmen Gomez
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Carmen Rocio Bernal
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Sonshine Place Preschool
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FAQ
Questions about Dumas Discovery Center
Is Dumas Discovery Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 25, 1987.
When was Dumas Discovery Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 17, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 36 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Dumas Discovery Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 61 rules across 21 of 36 visits in the last 3 years; 60 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 Dumas Discovery Center care for?
92, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Dumas Discovery Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Dumas Discovery Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Dumas Discovery Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 935-6219 to ask.
What is Dumas Discovery Center's phone number?
(806) 935-6219.
Where is Dumas Discovery Center?
310 E 1st St, Dumas, TX 79029. The nearest other daycare we list is Miss Emilys Kids, 0.5 miles away.