Neal Child Development Center
1306 Barak Ln, Bryan, TX 77802 · Brazos County
Neal Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Bryan, TX, licensed for up to 87 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1996. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 8 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 16 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (7 of 16). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 50% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #40 of 41 centers in Bryan and better than 7% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Better than 7%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#40 of 41 centers in Bryan
5High risk
7Medium High risk
1Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
1Low risk
16 citations from 8 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 7, 2026
Every state visit
Citation foundNo citation
What inspectors cited most
Building & playground safety7
Staff ratios2
Other standards2
Records & paperwork2
Supervision1
Health & medication1
Child protection1
Citations, newest first
LowJan 7, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program §746.611(a)(1)
4 out of 6 children did not have written health statements in their child files.
Correction verified Jan 15, 2026
Medium HighJan 28, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year §746.5205(3)
The operation did not complete lock down drills for the year 2023-2024. Along with not completing any lock down drills for 2024-2025.
Correction verified Feb 11, 2025
Medium HighMar 21, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
The operation had not conducted a fire drill since January 29, 2024. This was corrected at inspection when the operation conducted a fire drill and documented it, bringing the operation into compliance.
Corrected during the visit
HighMar 21, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
Correction verified Mar 28, 2024
Medium HighMar 21, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection.
Correction verified Mar 28, 2024
Medium HighMar 21, 2024InspectionOther standards
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection §746.5401
The operation did not have a current gas inpsection.
Correction verified Apr 3, 2024
Medium LowJan 18, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 18, 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.
Correction verified Jan 25, 2024
Medium HighMay 18, 2023InspectionOther standards
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly §746.5537(a)(2)
While reviewing emergency drills it was found the carbon monoxide had not been tested since April 2022. This was corrected at the inspection when the carbon monoxide was tested.
Corrected during the visit
HighMay 18, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Smoke Detectors Testing §746.5319
While reviewing emergency drills it was found smoke detectors had not been tested since April 2022. This was corrected at the inspection when the smoke detectors were tested.
Corrected during the visit
HighMay 18, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children §746.3701(9)
While doing a walkthrough on the outdoor play area there was a puddle of water on the bottom of the slide. This was corrected at the inspection when the water was immediately cleaned by a caregiver.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 18, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly §746.5307(a)
While reviewing emergency drills it was found the fire extinguishers had not been checked since April 2022. This was corrected at the inspection when the fire extstinguisher was checked.
Corrected during the visit
HighMay 11, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
While reviewing video footage caregivers were seen not properly supervising children. This was corrected during the inspection when caregivers were properly supervising children.
Corrected during the visit
Medium LowJan 30, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022 data from January 26, 2023, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022, as required.
Correction verified Feb 2, 2023
MediumJan 26, 2023Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent §746.707
During the investigation it was found that the operation did not provide an incident report to the parent within 48 hours.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighSep 21, 2022InspectionChild protection
Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation §746.201(5)
It was found that there were some concerns about innapropriate discipline and these concerns were not reported within 48 hours. It was discussed with the operation about being a mandated reporter and when and how to report.
Corrected during the visit
HighAug 25, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
There were 2 persons at the operation without an active background check observed with access to children. One person had a "pending" background check and the other person had an "inactive" background check. The Director sent the individuals home during the inspection.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2022
About this center
Licensed capacity87 children
Ages servedToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours08:00 AM-02:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJul 31, 1996
DirectorRocio Guadarrama
Phone9792602679
State operation #61664
Common questions
Does Neal Child Development Center take infants?
No. Its Texas license covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.
What are Neal Child Development Center’s hours?
8 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Neal Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
Has Neal Child Development Center had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 21, 2024: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Neal Child Development Center compare with other daycares in Bryan?
It is #40 of 41 centers in Bryan by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 7% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Neal Child Development Center last inspected?
Jan 7, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.
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Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.
To see the official record, search operation 61664 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.