Discovery World Learning Center
406 W CESAR E CHAVEZ BLVD, San Antonio, TX 78204 · Bexar County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 173
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Oralia Castillo
- Phone
- (210) 225-7464
- Regulated since
- Oct 12, 2006
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 292173 · number 858930
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Other (2) |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2) |
| 2024 | 4 | 2 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 16 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (6), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 4, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 4, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 20, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 20, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 31, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 31, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 29, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 29, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 3, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
During the investigation, it was found that a caregiver did not wear gloves when handling blood from an injury.
HHSC 746.3425(1) — Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily Fluids
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-22. Correction verified 2026-07-21.
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Other
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Jul 3, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
During the investigation, it was found that a caregiver did not wear gloves when handling blood from an injury.
HHSC 746.3425(1) — Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily Fluids
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-22. Correction verified 2026-07-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jun 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 12, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 12, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Dirty toys were observed in the infant sink for washing. Infant feeding bottles were also located on the counter next to the hand sink. This was corrected at inspection when the items were removed and a dirty toy bin was put in the room. A discussion was also had with the director about food preparation near the designated hand washing sink.
HHSC 746.2419(8) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-10-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Oct 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Dirty toys were observed in the infant sink for washing. Infant feeding bottles were also located on the counter next to the hand sink. This was corrected at inspection when the items were removed and a dirty toy bin was put in the room. A discussion was also had with the director about food preparation near the designated hand washing sink.
HHSC 746.2419(8) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-10-28.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Apr 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 25, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 25, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver counted in ratio did not have a background check. Note: Background check was submitted during inspection. Caregiver was sent home during inspection.
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 2024-09-28. Correction verified 2024-09-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver counted in ratio did not have a background check. Note: Background check was submitted during inspection. Caregiver was sent home during inspection.
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 2024-09-28. Correction verified 2024-09-27.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 23, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 23, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
One fire extinguisher has not been serviced. The fire extinguisher was lst serviced October 2022.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-01. Correction verified 2024-04-09.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
One fire extinguisher has not been serviced. The fire extinguisher was lst serviced October 2022.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-01. Correction verified 2024-04-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Aug 31, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 31, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
One infant did not have a current infant feeding instructions available for review.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-14. Correction verified 2023-06-29.
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Records & paperwork
The children's product certification was not available for review. Note: Corrected at inspection when person in charge completed the form and posted on the board.
HHSC 746.801(18) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-06-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jun 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
One infant did not have a current infant feeding instructions available for review.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-14. Correction verified 2023-06-29.
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Records & paperwork
The children's product certification was not available for review. Note: Corrected at inspection when person in charge completed the form and posted on the board.
HHSC 746.801(18) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-06-28.
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Other
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Jun 19, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 19, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 9, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director has not completed the two required annual training hours on transportation safety for the training year of 2020-2021.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-12. Correction verified 2022-09-20.
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Food & allergies
Six bottles were noted not labeled with the child's name in the older infant classroom.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-09. Correction verified 2022-09-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A trash can in the Twos clasrrom was noted dirty and with no lid, Lid was found next to the bin and was dirty and not maintained.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-12. Correction verified 2022-09-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Floors and carpets were noted dirty and not maintained in four classrooms.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-12. Correction verified 2022-09-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Infant caregiver was observed not washing the infant's hands after diapering.
HHSC 746.3505(b) — Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-09. Correction verified 2022-09-21.
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Safety & premises
A staff member's purse in the two-year-old classroom was sitting on the teacher's chair accessible to the children in care. Note: This was corrected at the inspection.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-09. Correction verified 2022-09-20.
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Supervision & ratios
Emergency preparedness plan was missing how the operation will continue care at the new relocation building.
HHSC 746.5202(4) — Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-16. Correction verified 2022-09-12.
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Safety & premises Serious
Fire extinguisher in one transportation vehicle was not secured at inspection.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-09. Correction verified 2022-09-20.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 9, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director has not completed the two required annual training hours on transportation safety for the training year of 2020-2021.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-12. Correction verified 2022-09-20.
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Food & allergies
Six bottles were noted not labeled with the child's name in the older infant classroom.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-09. Correction verified 2022-09-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A trash can in the Twos clasrrom was noted dirty and with no lid, Lid was found next to the bin and was dirty and not maintained.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-12. Correction verified 2022-09-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Floors and carpets were noted dirty and not maintained in four classrooms.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-12. Correction verified 2022-09-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Infant caregiver was observed not washing the infant's hands after diapering.
HHSC 746.3505(b) — Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-09. Correction verified 2022-09-21.
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Safety & premises
A staff member's purse in the two-year-old classroom was sitting on the teacher's chair accessible to the children in care. Note: This was corrected at the inspection.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-09. Correction verified 2022-09-20.
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Supervision & ratios
Emergency preparedness plan was missing how the operation will continue care at the new relocation building.
HHSC 746.5202(4) — Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-16. Correction verified 2022-09-12.
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Safety & premises Serious
Fire extinguisher in one transportation vehicle was not secured at inspection.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-09. Correction verified 2022-09-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Oct 21, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 21, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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