New Life Ministry DBA Discovery Kidz
New Life Ministry DBA Discovery Kidz is a licensed child care center in Pasadena, TX, licensed for up to 125 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 12 citations, 8 of them high-risk, most often for supervision (4 of 12). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #28 of 36 centers in Pasadena and better than 17% of licensed centers statewide.
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The playground was observed with three climbing stationary equipment without the required six feet use zone between them. Note: A photo was taken.
One students food allergy emergency plan did not contain the required health care professional signature.
The emergency practices did not contain fire drills for the months of June and July.
The operational policy did not contain the safe sleep for infants section.
The operational policy did not contain the support inclusive services section.
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that neglectful supervision occurred at the operation when a five-year-old child was left on the vehicle for approximately one hour.
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that the driver did not sign in the students at pick up.
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a five-year-old child was left unsupervised in a vehicle for approximately one hour.
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that the driver of the vehicle did not conduct a walk through of the vehicle prior to disarming the child safety alarm.
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that the driver of the vehicle did not ensure that all children had been accounted for.
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a five-year-old child was left on the vehicle unattended.
A two month old infant was observed sleeping in a swing with a blanket. Note: Pictures were taken and this was corrected during the inspection.
About this center
Common questions
Does New Life Ministry DBA Discovery Kidz take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are New Life Ministry DBA Discovery Kidz’s hours?
6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does New Life Ministry DBA Discovery Kidz accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
Has New Life Ministry DBA Discovery Kidz had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 8 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 27, 2025: “Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does New Life Ministry DBA Discovery Kidz compare with other daycares in Pasadena?
It is #28 of 36 centers in Pasadena by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 17% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was New Life Ministry DBA Discovery Kidz last inspected?
Aug 25, 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 1799939 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.