Discovery World, LLC

2920 CANTERBURY LN, Flower Mound, TX 75028 · Denton County

44cited violations

6serious

22inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed child-care home
Licensed capacity: 12
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:00 AM-05:30 PM
Director / administrator: Aloma Amaratunga
Phone: (818) 614-4345
Regulated since: Sep 5, 2024
HHSC IDs: Operation 1470071 · number 1791645
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Supervision & ratios 2
Safety & premises 12
Staff background & training 14
Records & paperwork 6
Other 10

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	10	2	Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (2), Other (4)
2025	20	4	Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (10), Records & paperwork (4)
2024	14	0	Safety & premises (8), Other (6)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Sep 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 25, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  The primary caregivers sister-in-law was visiting for 2 weeks and did not have the initial background check.
  
  HHSC 745.621(a)(7) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-25. Correction verified 2026-09-09.
- Staff background & training
  The primary caregiver and the assistant did not have the required annual training hours.
  
  HHSC 747.1305(a) — Caregivers Annual Training-counted in ratio more than 10 times in a training year
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-30.
- Other
  Multiple outlets in the home did not have plug covers. This was corrected when the assistant put plugs in all outlets.
  
  HHSC 747.3501(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-25.
- Other
  The annual product safety recall certification was not completed.
  
  HHSC 747.3935(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-28. Correction verified 2026-08-28.
- Records & paperwork
  2 out of the 4 childrens files were missing the required health statement.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-04. Correction verified 2026-09-04.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 25, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  The primary caregivers sister-in-law was visiting for 2 weeks and did not have the initial background check.
  
  HHSC 745.621(a)(7) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-25. Correction verified 2026-09-09.
- Staff background & training
  The primary caregiver and the assistant did not have the required annual training hours.
  
  HHSC 747.1305(a) — Caregivers Annual Training-counted in ratio more than 10 times in a training year
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-30.
- Other
  Multiple outlets in the home did not have plug covers. This was corrected when the assistant put plugs in all outlets.
  
  HHSC 747.3501(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-25.
- Other
  The annual product safety recall certification was not completed.
  
  HHSC 747.3935(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-28. Correction verified 2026-08-28.
- Records & paperwork
  2 out of the 4 childrens files were missing the required health statement.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-04. Correction verified 2026-09-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 24, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  An assistant caregiver who was still pending was at the operation caring for children. This was corrected at inspection when the pending person was made to leave.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-24. Correction verified 2025-10-09.
- Records & paperwork
  Primary caregiver had a unqualified pending individual helping them with care.
  
  HHSC 747.117(b) — Permit holder responsibilities- Licensed Homes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-24. Correction verified 2025-10-09.
- Staff background & training
  There was assistant caregiver present who did not have her proof of high school graduation, Orientation to the operation, a background check showing she meets the background check requirements, a notarized affidavit, or a filled out pre-affidaivt.
  
  HHSC 747.207(2) — Assistant Caregivers and Substitutes Comply with Minimum Standard Rules
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-24. Correction verified 2025-09-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 24, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  An assistant caregiver who was still pending was at the operation caring for children. This was corrected at inspection when the pending person was made to leave.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-24. Correction verified 2025-10-09.
- Records & paperwork
  Primary caregiver had a unqualified pending individual helping them with care.
  
  HHSC 747.117(b) — Permit holder responsibilities- Licensed Homes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-24. Correction verified 2025-10-09.
- Staff background & training
  There was assistant caregiver present who did not have her proof of high school graduation, Orientation to the operation, a background check showing she meets the background check requirements, a notarized affidavit, or a filled out pre-affidaivt.
  
  HHSC 747.207(2) — Assistant Caregivers and Substitutes Comply with Minimum Standard Rules
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-24. Correction verified 2025-09-30.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The primary caregiver was observed to be out of ratio by one child.
  
  HHSC 747.1801 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-10. Correction verified 2025-09-24.
- Records & paperwork
  The drill log was not being maintained, the last drill written was in december of 2024.
  
  HHSC 747.801(7) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-12. Correction verified 2025-09-24.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The primary caregiver was observed to be out of ratio by one child.
  
  HHSC 747.1801 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-10. Correction verified 2025-09-24.
- Records & paperwork
  The drill log was not being maintained, the last drill written was in december of 2024.
  
  HHSC 747.801(7) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-12. Correction verified 2025-09-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  Fire drills were not being done monthly. This was corrected when the primary caregiver set a reminder in her phone monthly to go off to remind her to do them.
  
  HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-03-18.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  Fire drills were not being done monthly. This was corrected when the primary caregiver set a reminder in her phone monthly to go off to remind her to do them.
  
  HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-03-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  The only caregiver at the residence did not have a background check.
  
  HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-06. Correction verified 2025-03-18.
- Staff background & training
  The only caregiver at the home did not have the following requirements: Orientation to the home, the Pre-affidavit, or the Affidavit for employment.
  
  HHSC 747.1209(1) — Minimum Qualifications for Substitute Caregiver
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-06. Correction verified 2025-03-18.
- Staff background & training
  The only caregiver at the home did not have a certificate showing she had first aid/CPR.
  
  HHSC 747.1209(2) — Minimum Qualifications for Substitute Caregiver -pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-06. Correction verified 2025-03-18.
- Safety & premises
  Primary Caregiver did not plan for emergency situation and left an unqualified caregiver in charge.
  
  HHSC 747.207(2) — Assistant Caregivers and Substitutes Comply with Minimum Standard Rules
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-06. Correction verified 2025-03-18.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  The only caregiver at the residence did not have a background check.
  
  HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-06. Correction verified 2025-03-18.
- Staff background & training
  The only caregiver at the home did not have the following requirements: Orientation to the home, the Pre-affidavit, or the Affidavit for employment.
  
  HHSC 747.1209(1) — Minimum Qualifications for Substitute Caregiver
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-06. Correction verified 2025-03-18.
- Staff background & training
  The only caregiver at the home did not have a certificate showing she had first aid/CPR.
  
  HHSC 747.1209(2) — Minimum Qualifications for Substitute Caregiver -pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-06. Correction verified 2025-03-18.
- Safety & premises
  Primary Caregiver did not plan for emergency situation and left an unqualified caregiver in charge.
  
  HHSC 747.207(2) — Assistant Caregivers and Substitutes Comply with Minimum Standard Rules
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-06. Correction verified 2025-03-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 8, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  One child's file was missing the physicans information.
  
  HHSC 747.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-16. Correction verified 2024-08-12.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 8, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  One child's file was missing the physicans information.
  
  HHSC 747.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-16. Correction verified 2024-08-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 15, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  The first aid kit was missing tape.
  
  HHSC 747.3803(a)(2) — First Aid Kit Incomplete - Adhesive Tape
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-31. Correction verified 2024-04-01.
- Other
  The first aid kit was missing gauze.
  
  HHSC 747.3803(a)(6) — First Aid Kit Incomplete - Sterile Gauze pads
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-31. Correction verified 2024-04-01.
- Safety & premises
  The preparedness plan was missing the relocation address and Evacuation Diagram.
  
  HHSC 747.5003(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-31. Correction verified 2024-03-29.
- Safety & premises
  The preparedness plan was missing the section on how staff will continuing care while in emergency situations.
  
  HHSC 747.5003(4) — Emergency Preparedness-Continuity of Care
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-31. Correction verified 2024-03-29.
- Safety & premises
  The preparedness plan was missing the reunification with parents section.
  
  HHSC 747.5003(5) — Emergency Preparedness- Reunification Plan
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-31. Correction verified 2024-03-29.
- Safety & premises
  The relocation diagram was missing the location of the severe weather and lock down.
  
  HHSC 747.5007 — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram- Must Be On File
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-31. Correction verified 2024-03-29.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 15, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  The first aid kit was missing tape.
  
  HHSC 747.3803(a)(2) — First Aid Kit Incomplete - Adhesive Tape
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-31. Correction verified 2024-04-01.
- Other
  The first aid kit was missing gauze.
  
  HHSC 747.3803(a)(6) — First Aid Kit Incomplete - Sterile Gauze pads
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-31. Correction verified 2024-04-01.
- Safety & premises
  The preparedness plan was missing the relocation address and Evacuation Diagram.
  
  HHSC 747.5003(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-31. Correction verified 2024-03-29.
- Safety & premises
  The preparedness plan was missing the section on how staff will continuing care while in emergency situations.
  
  HHSC 747.5003(4) — Emergency Preparedness-Continuity of Care
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-31. Correction verified 2024-03-29.
- Safety & premises
  The preparedness plan was missing the reunification with parents section.
  
  HHSC 747.5003(5) — Emergency Preparedness- Reunification Plan
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-31. Correction verified 2024-03-29.
- Safety & premises
  The relocation diagram was missing the location of the severe weather and lock down.
  
  HHSC 747.5007 — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram- Must Be On File
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-31. Correction verified 2024-03-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Discovery World, LLC, 2920 CANTERBURY LN, Flower Mound, TX 75028-1514 (operation ID 1470071, operation number 1791645), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

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2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
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