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Grace Discovery Center

2009 S 57TH ST, Temple, TX 76504-6947

Operation number:
1568363
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Bell
Capacity:
115
License effective:
December 17, 2015
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2542950500
Email:
melissa@gracediscoverycenter.com

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 35 available inspections for Grace Discovery Center from September 13, 2021 through July 6, 2026.

11 inspections recorded violations, with 27 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 13, 2025 and involved sleep safety.

13 later inspections, from November 14, 2025 through July 6, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
35

14 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
27

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
23

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

35 total inspections vs 24 local median in 76504

Compared to 14 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.77
Local median
0.71

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
29%
Local median
30%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
31%
Local median
37%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
2.57

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
During an investigation it was found that infants were in the same room with children who are 4 years old. There was more than an 18 month difference between the youngest and oldest child in the room. The operation had enough staff at the operation to split the classrooms but did not.
Correction deadline
November 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605(1)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During an investigation it was found that an infant is placed in a car seat and sometimes sleeps in the car seat.
Correction deadline
November 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426(a)(1)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Observed a cabinets in a classroom with children unlocked. The cabinet had chemicals such as lysol wipes. This was corrected when the cabinet was locked.
Correction deadline
June 11, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 19, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Observed one toddler sitting in a high chair eatting, but was sitting on top of the safety straps instead of being strapped into the highchair. This was corrected when the child was strapped into the seat.
Correction deadline
June 11, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 19, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Official code
746.2407
View official report
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation sent an email regarding the incident on 2/28/25 the day the incident occurred but the email was not received by licensing until 3/7/2025. The operation was told that they could not leave emails or voicemails regarding injuries as the email could be missed or the inspector could be out of the office. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.
Correction deadline
March 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Official code
746.305(a)(2)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Observed 2 children files out of 8 files without the Emergency Authorization information being completed.
Correction deadline
March 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 26, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Official code
746.605(11)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
The operational policies were missing the parents rights section.
Correction deadline
March 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Official code
746.501(a)(20)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Observed two slides that did not have the 6 foot use zone from the slide to other equipment on the playground. Both slides were removed from the playground.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4805(d) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap
Official code
746.4805(d)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Observed a fire extinguisher in one of the vans that was not serviced. A new serviced fire extinguisher was added to the van.
Correction deadline
February 27, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Official code
746.5617(a)(5)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Observed one transportation vehicle without a Child safety alarm. I spoke with the director about getting one installed. The director stated that they will not use the vehicle until it is installed.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Official code
746.5625(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Observed nails and staples sticking out of wood and planter boxed on the playground. There was a broken outlet cover in one of the classrooms. There were broken plastic planter boxes. There was also warped wood on a play structure. In two classrooms there were chairs stacked high which could fall on children. There was also one room that is being used for storage but is part of the capacity of the building.
Correction deadline
March 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Observed a cabinet in a classroom that was unlocked and had Lysol and bleach water in the reacch of children. This was corrected when the chemicals were removed and locked.
Correction deadline
February 27, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Observed 1 childs file without the child allegy FARE form completed by a health care professional.
Correction deadline
March 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Observed 2 outlets that were uncovered. This was corrected at inspection when covers were added.
Correction deadline
February 27, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
746.3701(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
It was found that one out of two directors has not been present at least 75% or 30 hours a week at the operation. This was corrected when an email was received from the operation stating to remove the director as a director.
Correction deadline
September 7, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 26, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
Official code
746.1011(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
It was found that a child had an accident on themself and they were not changed out of the soiled clothes. This was corrected when the operation staff was spoken to about changing soiled clothes.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Official code
746.3501(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
It was found that there was feces found on the handle of the toilet, and toilet paper on the walls in the bathroom. This was corrected when the bathroom was cleaned. There was no feces or toilet paper on the bathroom walls or toilet during my inspection.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 7, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Medium concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The operation could not provide sign in or out forms for certain employees.
Correction deadline
September 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 8, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Official code
746.801(5)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Observed children with food allergies without a food allergy plan on file from the health care professional.
Correction deadline
October 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
Official code
746.605(16)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A child had a medical condition occur while in care and caregivers were unaware of the child's special care needs that were listed on their admission forms.
Correction deadline
September 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
Official code
746.1203(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
I did not observe a child safety alarm on any of the vans for transportation.
Correction deadline
September 1, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 16, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Official code
746.5625(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Observed a rocking airplain on the playground that did not have loose fill around the equipment.
Correction deadline
July 11, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Official code
746.4901(a)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
An electrical outlet was exposed in a pre-k classroom. A safety cover was immediately placed over the electrical outlet when addressed, bringing the facility into compliance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
746.3701(1)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
An infant was observed sitting in an infant chair. The chair was equipped with safety straps and the safety straps were not fastened. The safety straps were immediately fastened when addressed, bringing the facility into compliance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Official code
746.4501(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During a walk-through of the facility, an electrical outlet in the pre-k classroom was exposed. A safety cover was immediately placed over the electrical outlet when addressed. This deficiency was corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
746.3701(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Based on information obtained during an investigation, a violation was found relating to the sign in and out tracking system. This deficiency was corrected at inspection when a discussion was held with the director.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Official code
746.631(a)
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
After a review of children's files, a child enrolled in care did not have an immunization record on file for review.
Correction deadline
September 27, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 13, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)