Hearts of Living Childcare
1702 West Alberta Road, Edinburg, TX
The Discovery School
- licensed capacity
- 47
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $136
- year first permitted
- 1994
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About
About The Discovery School
The Discovery School is a licensed child care center in Edinburg, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 13, 1994, for up to 47 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with preschool and toddler care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 47 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| More | Founded 1974 |
| Licensed capacity | 47 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Discovery School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Hidalgo County has a median price of $136 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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Infant
Center$144
Home daycare$131
Toddler
Center$136
Home daycare$126
Preschool
Center$133
Home daycare$124
School age
Center$126
Home daycare$120
State record
Inspection reports for The Discovery School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 47 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1994
- License number
- #144324
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 9, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Records and paperwork 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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- Mar 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“Staff training records were not available to review.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2025
- Apr 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 21, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
746.801(6) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
“The liability insurance was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2024
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“There is a beehive on a tree in the outdoor area used by the children. There are 5 ceiling tiles with water stains in the classroom used by the children.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2024
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“A caregiver hired on 1/09/23 did not have the following annual training topics: 1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with 746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); (4) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (6) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood”
The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2024
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“A caregiver hired on 1/09/23 completed pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2024
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“A child with a food allergy did not have a Food Allergy Emergency Plan.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2024
Mar 29, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“Fire extinguishers were not serviced timely. Inspection date was November 2021. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. Fire extinguishers were serviced.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“Director was missing 18 hours of training for Training year 2021-2022. Topics missing include topics in letter (E) of this standard.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2023
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“Training hours and topics were missing for review for 2 out of 3 caregiver files reviewed during inspection. Caregiver #1 missing 10 hours of training including topics in Letter (E) of this standard. Caregiver #2 was missing 16 hours of training including topics in Letter (C), (D), and (E) of this standard.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2023
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“Operational policies were incomplete. Policies were missing: -Outdoor play specifications complying with standard 746.2206 -Meals and Food service practices that comply with 746.3309 -Notification to parents about being able to visit the center.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2023
- May 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
May 6, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
“An electric fan was observed to be in use in the toddler classroom. Fan was not mounted and was located within reach of children. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Electric fan was removed from licensed child care space.”
The state verified the correction on May 10, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about The Discovery School
Is The Discovery School licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 13, 1994.
When was The Discovery School last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Discovery School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 5 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 The Discovery School care for?
47, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Discovery School accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are The Discovery School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Discovery School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 381-1117 to ask.
What is The Discovery School's phone number?
(956) 381-1117.
Where is The Discovery School?
1711 W Alberta Rd, Edinburg, TX 78539. The nearest other daycare we list is Hearts of Living Childcare, 0.2 miles away.