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Mesquite, TX 75150 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Kids Discovery Academy
- licensed capacity
- 107
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $194
- year first permitted
- 2008
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About
About Kids Discovery Academy
Kids Discovery Academy is a licensed child care center in Mesquite, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 11, 2008, for up to 107 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 6:15 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 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
- 107 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:15 AM to 6:15 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:15 AM to 6:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:15 AM to 6:15 PM |
| Thursday | 6:15 AM to 6:15 PM |
| Friday | 6:15 AM to 6:15 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 | 107 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kids Discovery Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $194 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$194
Home daycare$172
Toddler
Center$180
Home daycare$163
Preschool
Center$175
Home daycare$160
School age
Center$164
Home daycare$151
State record
Inspection reports for Kids Discovery Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 107 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2008
- License number
- #880021
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 13, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 10 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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See all 18 visits
- Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 6, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The school age restroom was missing the grate on the floor.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2025
Jan 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“During the time of the inspection, four out of five staff records did not have current required content training.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2025
- Oct 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 23, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“Through investigation it was determined that one caregiver grabbed a child inappropriately while addressing the child's behavior.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2025
- May 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 10, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 23, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
- Aug 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 21, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.4603(3) - Prohibited Equipment - Trampolines
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. The operation allowed children to use prohibited equipment during a field trip to a trampoline park.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2023
- Apr 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 19, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“Pea gravel surfacing needs to be maintained. No longer covering the ground (6 inches if equipment 5ft or less).”
The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2023
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“One child did not have the required food allergy plan.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2023
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Hazards on playground: broken fence, ground wire close to fence, wires on sink located on playground”
The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2023
- Jun 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Kids Discovery Academy
Is Kids Discovery Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 11, 2008.
When was Kids Discovery Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on November 13, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kids Discovery Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Kids Discovery Academy care for?
107, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kids Discovery Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kids Discovery Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 6:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kids Discovery Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 698-9338 to ask.
What is Kids Discovery Academy's phone number?
(972) 698-9338.
Where is Kids Discovery Academy?
933 Barnes Bridge Rd, Mesquite, TX 75150.