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Dumas Discovery Center
Licensed child care center
310 E 1St St
Dumas, TX 79029

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Licensed child care center
310 E 1St St
Dumas, TX 79029
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The Essentials
Across 42 licensing visits from January 2022 to August 2026, HHSC cited 89 deficiencies at Dumas Discovery Center; 89 have a recorded correction.
* Partial year, through October 31, 2026.
| Year | Visits | Deficiencies | Of which, high risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 8 | 39 | 11 |
| 2024 | 9 | 30 | 9 |
| 2025 | 17 | 17 | 7 |
| 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
Chronology
Every visit in the record window, newest first. A deficiency is a licensing standard Texas inspectors found was not met. HHSC publishes what an investigation cited, not what the report to it alleged.
2 deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905044338
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905044337
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905044336
1 deficiency
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905044335
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905044334
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905044333
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905044332
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905044331
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905044330
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905044329
1 deficiency
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905044328
1 deficiency
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905044327
1 deficiency
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905044326
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905044325
3 deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905044324
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905044323
4 deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905044322
1 deficiency
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905044321
3 deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905044320
2 deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905044319
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905044318
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905044317
1 deficiency
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905044316
2 deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905044315
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905044314
6 deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905044313
1 deficiency
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905044312
4 deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905044311
15 deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905044310
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905044309
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905197218
2 deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905249992
5 deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905044308
3 deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905249991
2 deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905249990
1 deficiency
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905044307
4 deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905044306
5 deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905044305
8 deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905044304
11 deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905044303
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905044302
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905044301
Texas gives every licensing standard one of five risk levels, from low to high, by how likely a deficiency is to harm a child.
Context
A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.
HHSC inspectors cited 746.1316(a) in October 2023, October 2023, October 2023, November 2023, November 2023, December 2023, June 2025 and August 2026. The agency describes it this way: Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
HHSC inspectors cited 746.1107(2) in October 2023, October 2023, October 2023, December 2023, December 2023 and July 2024. The agency describes it this way: Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
HHSC inspectors cited 745.8641 in March 2025, April 2025, May 2025, June 2025 and August 2025. The agency describes it this way: Requirements during probation. The most serious of these was recorded at high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
HHSC inspectors cited 746.1605(1) in September 2023, October 2023, September 2025 and September 2025. The agency describes it this way: Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
HHSC inspectors cited 746.501(a)(9) in October 2023, November 2023, December 2023 and December 2023. The agency describes it this way: Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger. The most serious of these was recorded at high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
HHSC inspectors cited 746.1301(a)(2)(A) in July 2024, September 2024 and November 2024. The agency describes it this way: Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
HHSC inspectors cited 746.5617(a)(1) in September 2023, October 2023 and October 2023. The agency describes it this way: Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children. The most serious of these was recorded at high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
HHSC inspectors cited 746.603(a)(4) in July 2024, April 2025 and July 2025. The agency describes it this way: Children's Records - Immunizations. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
HHSC inspectors cited 746.605(10) in September 2023, October 2023 and October 2023. The agency describes it this way: Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
HHSC inspectors cited 745.641 in July 2024 and June 2025. The agency describes it this way: AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation. The most serious of these was recorded at high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
HHSC inspectors cited 746.1301(a)(1)(A) in July 2024 and September 2024. The agency describes it this way: Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
HHSC inspectors cited 746.1315(b) in July 2024 and August 2024. The agency describes it this way: Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
HHSC inspectors cited 746.2207(a) in September 2023 and October 2023. The agency describes it this way: Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
HHSC inspectors cited 746.401(2) in October 2023 and October 2023. The agency describes it this way: Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
HHSC inspectors cited 746.603(a)(2) in July 2024 and August 2024. The agency describes it this way: Children's Records - Admission Information. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
HHSC inspectors cited 746.605(11) in September 2024 and November 2024. The agency describes it this way: Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization. The most serious of these was recorded at high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
HHSC inspectors cited 746.605(12) in December 2023 and July 2024. The agency describes it this way: Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization. The most serious of these was recorded at high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
HHSC inspectors cited 746.605(16) in September 2023 and July 2024. The agency describes it this way: Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
HHSC inspectors cited 746.801(1) in September 2023 and October 2023. The agency describes it this way: Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
For Your Next Visit
Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.
What changed after 746.1316(a) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation 746.1316(a): cited in eight visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.
What changed after 746.1107(2) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation 746.1107(2): cited in six visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.
What changed after 745.8641 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Requirements during probation: cited in five visits, including high-risk standards.
What changed after 746.1605(1) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age: cited in four visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.
What changed after 746.501(a)(9) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation 746.501(a)(9): cited in four visits, including high-risk standards.
What changed after 746.1301(a)(2)(A) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation 746.1301(a)(2)(A): cited in three visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.
What changed after 746.5617(a)(1) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children: cited in three visits, including high-risk standards.
What changed after 746.603(a)(4) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Children's Records - Immunizations: cited in three visits, most seriously at medium risk.
What changed after 746.605(10) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission: cited in three visits, most seriously at medium risk.
What changed after 745.641 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation 745.641: cited in two visits, including high-risk standards.
What changed after 746.1301(a)(1)(A) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation 746.1301(a)(1)(A): cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.
What changed after 746.1315(b) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation 746.1315(b): cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.
What changed after 746.2207(a) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.
What changed after 746.401(2) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation 746.401(2): cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.
What changed after 746.603(a)(2) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Children's Records - Admission Information: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.
What changed after 746.605(11) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation 746.605(11): cited in two visits, including high-risk standards.
What changed after 746.605(12) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation 746.605(12): cited in two visits, including high-risk standards.
What changed after 746.605(16) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.
What changed after 746.801(1) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation 746.801(1): cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.
What is the ratio in the room my child would join, and how is every child accounted for at nap time, pickup and on the playground?
Ratios change through the day, so they are worth counting yourself on a visit.
Has the center ever been under corrective or adverse action, and what changed afterward?
HHSC’s files name no enforcement action in this window. They say whether a program is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.
The Evidence
Program details, licensing visits and the deficiencies cited at each are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's Child Care Regulation in its daily files on data.texas.gov.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 229012
Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905044301
Visit Jan 10, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905044302
Visit Oct 4, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905044303
Visit Sep 26, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905044304
Visit Oct 5, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905044305
Visit Oct 12, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905044306
Visit Oct 26, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905044307
Visit Nov 9, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905249990
Visit Nov 21, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905249991
Visit Dec 7, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905044308
Visit Dec 20, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905249992
Visit Jan 19, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905197218
Visit Feb 2, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905044309
Visit Feb 15, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905044310
Visit Jul 24, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905044311
Visit Aug 8, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905044312
Visit Aug 16, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905044313
Visit Sep 26, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905044314
Visit Oct 2, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905044315
Visit Nov 19, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905044316
Visit Jan 7, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905044317
Visit Jan 21, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905044318
Visit Feb 10, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905044319
Visit Mar 25, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905044320
Visit Apr 15, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905044321
Visit May 14, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905044322
Visit Jun 18, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905044323
Visit Jul 2, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905044324
Visit Jul 21, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905044325
Visit Aug 4, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905044326
Visit Aug 19, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905044327
Visit Sep 9, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905044328
Visit Sep 18, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905044329
Visit Sep 30, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905044330
Visit Oct 16, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905044331
Visit Nov 13, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905044332
Visit Dec 12, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905044333
Visit Jan 6, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905044334
Visit Mar 5, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905044335
Visit Apr 20, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905044336
Visit May 1, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905044337
Visit Jul 21, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905044338
Visit Aug 17, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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