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Grace Ridge Early Learning Center

510 E FM 8, Stephenville, TX 76401

Operation number:
1675636
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Erath
Capacity:
95
License effective:
January 4, 2019
Hours:
07:00 AM-05:45 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2544344682
Email:
Not listed
Website:
Not listed

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 26 available inspections for Grace Ridge Early Learning Center from October 8, 2021 through April 23, 2026.

11 inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 31, 2026 and involved hazardous access.

Three later inspections, from April 2, 2026 through April 23, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
26

12 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
15

6 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
9

5 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

26 total inspections vs 10 local median in 76401

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.58
Local median
0.71

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
31%
Local median
31%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
42%
Local median
42%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
1.25

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: Hazardous access
Report finding
After being aware of a child who was able to open the playground gate with ease on more than one occasion, immediate action was not taken to better secure the gate. Video of an incident was observed where the child opened the gate and ran before being retrieved by the caregiver on 3/25/26. At the time of the investigation inspection on 4/2/26, it was observed that a correction to better secure the gate had not yet occurred, which showed continued risk.
Correction deadline
April 17, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
2 children's immunization records did not have documentation of all required immunizations.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director did not have current training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome and Early Brain Development.
Correction deadline
January 12, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
Official code
746.1311(d)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Fire drills were not conducted for September and December of 2025.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
While redirecting a child's behavior, a caregiver grabbed onto a child for approximately 44 seconds.
Correction deadline
January 15, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 20, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Care being provided was not consistent enough to address a routine occurrence of aggressive biting by a child in care. As a result, several children were being bitten on a routine basis, sometimes causing bite marks that lasted at or longer than 24 hours.
Correction deadline
November 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 2, 2025
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)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver did not use good judgment or competency in how they communicated with a parent after their child received an accidental injury that was above minor. The parent was provided with insufficient detail of the injury and did not indicate how serious the injury was. As a result, the parent was not able to accurately access their child's injury and that it needed more immediate attention than waiting until pick up time. The child had several abrasions across the face, a bruise and later began to display signs of a possible concussion prior to being picked up by the parent. The caregiver also did not ensure that the director, who was still present at the time, was properly notified. The director was not made aware of the incident until after the child was picked up by the parent.
Correction deadline
May 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Medium concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
A caregiver did not comply with minimum standard rules regarding proper communication with the director and parents for more serious child injuries.
Correction deadline
May 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
Official code
746.1003(2)
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Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
3 newly installed pieces of active play equipment had overlapping use zones.
Correction deadline
May 5, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
Official code
746.4803
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Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
Child admission records did not have verification that parent's received a copy of their parental rights.
Correction deadline
April 30, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
Official code
HRC 42.04271
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Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
An active play structure at the playground did not have the required 6 feet of use zone in all directions. The use zone was corrected during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
Official code
746.4803
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A child was not accounted for and was left in the classroom between 5 to 10 minutes when the caregivers took the children to the playground.
Correction deadline
March 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One child who also attends public school did not have the school name or phone number included in the child's file.
Correction deadline
August 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 19, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
Official code
746.605(14)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have a current annual fire inspection.
Correction deadline
August 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 19, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A small outdoor play structure with steps and a slide did not have loose-fill material, as required.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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)