A Child's Discovery
1853 E FM 2369, Uvalde, TX 78801 · Uvalde County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 99
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Monica Morales
- Phone
- (830) 261-5505
- Regulated since
- Apr 6, 2023
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1399412 · number 1737005
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | Staff background & training (1) |
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | Staff background & training (3) |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2023 | 7 | 3 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Other (4) |
| 2022 | 24 | 17 | Cleanliness & sanitation (3), Supervision & ratios (8), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (6) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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May 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 24, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training Serious
2 caregivers completed the first aid CPR course online only and no CPR Mankin was used.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-07. Correction verified 2026-05-04.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
3 of 4 caregivers were missing 3 required trainings.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-19. Correction verified 2025-02-18.
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Staff background & training
The director was missing 3 required trainings.
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-19. Correction verified 2025-02-18.
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Staff background & training Serious
The directors first aid/CPR had expired.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-27. Correction verified 2025-02-21.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 5, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One caregiver did not have a current First Aid training on file.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-08. Correction verified 2024-03-06.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Two classrooms were over ratio by one child in each room with one caregiver. These were corrected at inspection when one child was moved to another room and the other was corrected when another caregiver remained in classroom to have two total caregivers for one room.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-03-05.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 31, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Several mats observed in the classrooms were torn and the foam was exposed. Corrected at inspection: The torn mats were removed from the classrooms.
HHSC 746.4503(a) — Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-07-19.
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Other
The mats were not labeled with the name nor a number system. Corrected at inspection: The mats were labeled with the child's name during the inspection.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-07-19.
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Supervision & ratios
The indoor/outdoor policy was not in the operational policies provided to the parents. Corrected inspection: The indoor/outdoor policy was added to the operational policies.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-07-19.
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Other
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Mar 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The health inspection was last conducted on 02/25/22.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-13. Correction verified 2023-03-09.
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire inspection was last completed on 02/25/2022.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-13. Correction verified 2023-03-10.
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Other Serious
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Jan 27, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Two out of six children admission forms reviewed were lacking the doctor name and address under the health statement.
HHSC 746.611(a)(3) — Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-30. Correction verified 2023-01-30.
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Illness & medication Serious
Two out of six children records were lacking an updated immunization record.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-30. Correction verified 2023-01-30.
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Other
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Dec 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 12, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork Serious
During the investigation inspection it was observed the center did not fill out the infant daily report and provide it to parents at the time of pick up.
HHSC 746.2431 — Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-29. Correction verified 2022-12-29.
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Records & paperwork Serious
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Dec 5, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A classroom with children between 2-4 years old was observed to be out of ratio. The specified age group for the classroom was 2 years old with one caregiver and there were a total of 15 children. The classroom was out of ratio by 4 children.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-05. Correction verified 2022-12-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 2, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The center was cited for ratios three times. The director is failing to ensure the classrooms are within ratio.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-02. Correction verified 2022-09-16.
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver observed to be supervising child alone did not have first aid training.
HHSC 746.1301(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-16. Correction verified 2022-09-16.
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver observed in a classroom supervising children alone does not have CPR training.
HHSC 746.1301(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-30. Correction verified 2022-09-30.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The toddler classroom had a total of 14 children in care with the specified age group of 2 years old with one caregiver. The classroom was over ratio by 3 children.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-02. Correction verified 2022-09-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The permit capacity is 52 children and there were 53 children present at the center. Corrected at inspection: A child was sent home during the inspection.
HHSC 746.201(11) — AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-02.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The toddler classroom did not have any working lights on besides the bathroom light. Corrected at inspection: They moved the children into another room that had working lights.
HHSC 746.3407(10) — Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-02.
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Records & paperwork
The personnel files were not at the center. Corrected at inspection: A person had to bring the files to the center.
HHSC 746.907(c) — Personnel Record Storage- Location
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-02.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The centers second building had all the lights off including the classroom and hallway lights. Corrected at inspection: The lights were turned on during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-07-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
An old broken diaper changing station was observed in the playground area. A small homemade kitchen play area was observed to be coming apart and have a screw sticking out. Broken and rusted wheels off of a toy were also observed in the playground area. Corrected at inspection: All the broken items were removed from the playground area.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-07-12.
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Other
The center could not provide a filled out monthly playground checklist.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-12. Correction verified 2022-07-12.
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Safety & premises
The center could not provide an emergency safety documentation form that indicated any fire, severe weather, or lock down drills had been conducted.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-12. Correction verified 2022-07-12.
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Other Serious
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Jun 15, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 1, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver could not tell me the ages of the children in their care, they did not have a list that had the children's name or date of birth.
HHSC 746.1203(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-01. Correction verified 2022-06-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Recited: A classroom was observed to have 23 children in care with one caregiver. The youngest in the classroom was 16 months the oldest was 10 years old. The specified age group was 4 years old.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-01. Correction verified 2022-06-14.
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Supervision & ratios
Recited: The operational policy was lacking the indoor/outdoor policy.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-01. Correction verified 2022-06-14.
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Other Serious
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May 20, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Two classrooms were observed out of ratio. The infant classroom had 6 infants with the specified age group of 0-11 months with one caregiver. The second classroom had a total of 17 children with one classroom with the specified age group of 2 years old with one caregiver.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-20. Correction verified 2022-06-01.
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Other
A class was observed watching a cartoon and there were infants in the classroom. Corrected at inspection: They turned off the television and moved the infants into another classroom.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-20.
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Other Serious
A 4 month old child was observed in a classroom with a 4 year old. Corrected at inspection: They separated the classroom.
HHSC 746.2403(3) — Infant Care Area - Separate from Older Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
There were 6 infants in the classroom and there are only 4 cribs in the classroom. Corrected at inspection: They add pack-n-play's into the classroom.
HHSC 746.2405(2) — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
A walker was observed in an infant classroom. Corrected at inspection: It was removed from the classroom.
HHSC 746.2415(a)(1) — Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-20.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policy was lacking the indoor/outdoor policy.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-23. Correction verified 2022-06-01.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 22, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
An infant room did not have a sink.
HHSC 746.2405(4) — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-24. Correction verified 2022-03-24.
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Other
The CPSC certificate was not signed or posted.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-24. Correction verified 2022-03-24.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, via Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.