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Days of Grace Kids Care

1111 E 9TH ST, Colorado City, TX 79512-5356

Operation number:
1749817
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Mitchell
Capacity:
152
License effective:
January 5, 2023
Hours:
06:00 AM-08:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun
Phone:
3257502537
Email:
dogkidscare@gmail.com
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

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

Summary

This summary covers 25 available inspections for Days of Grace Kids Care from July 29, 2022 through July 7, 2026.

11 inspections recorded violations, with 18 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on July 7, 2026 and involved medication.

Sleep safety was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
25

9 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
18

6 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
12

4 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

25 total inspections vs 11 local median in Texas

Compared to 9,612 Texas facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.72
Local median
0.52

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
40%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
44%
Local median
31%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
1

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.

Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A staff member did not have educational qualifications available at the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
July 14, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 9, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Official code
746.901(2)
Medium concern: Medication
Report finding
Two children had expired epinephrine pens.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Official code
746.3809
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A 6 month infant was observed sleeping on a boppy pillow inside the crib.
Correction deadline
May 6, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 20, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2415(b)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver was present in the classroom without a cleared background check. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the operation.
Correction deadline
April 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 28, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
Official code
745.621(a)(2)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
It was determined a child in care was left alone, unsupervised on the playground.
Correction deadline
May 5, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 6, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a caregiver did not have in-person CPR First Aid.
Correction deadline
September 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 9, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Official code
746.1315(b)(1)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One of four personnel files audited did not have current CPR/First Aid.
Correction deadline
September 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1315(b)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a 17-month-old infant in care was left alone in a classroom unsupervised for 16 minutes.
Correction deadline
August 27, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Official code
746.2401(7)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that an reportable incident occurred on 7/23/25. CCR became aware of the incident on 8/19/25.
Correction deadline
August 27, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The last documented fire inspection by the state fire marshal occurred in August of 2023.
Correction deadline
January 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 17, 2024
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)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
It was determined that the operation did not have an eligible background check with a caregiver who had access to children in care. This was corrected when the caregiver was removed from the premises.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
While surveying children records, it was determined that one immunization record was missing out of the 10 records surveyed. One child's chart was missing a health statement out of the 10 records surveyed.
Correction deadline
December 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 14, 2022
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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The last documented fire drill occurred on 9-1-22. This deficiency was corrected during the inspection by conducting a fire drill. The fire drill was completed in 1 minute and 15 seconds, placing the operation back into compliance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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: Sleep safety
Report finding
During the inspection a 3 month old infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer. This was immediately corrected by removing the infant from the bouncer and relocating the infant to the Playyard.
Correction deadline
September 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
5 of the 10 children records surveyed were missing health statements. 3 of the 10 children records were missing immunization records. One record evaluated was missing permission to be transported from the bus to the operation. Another file was missing the signed acknowledgment by the parents for the enrollment form.
Correction deadline
September 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Official code
746.611(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The playground maintenance checklist was not available to review during the inspection.
Correction deadline
September 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Official code
746.801(8)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
3 of the 5 classrooms were too dark during nap time. This was immediately corrected by allowing natural light inside the classrooms.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Official code
746.2911
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The last inspection conducted by CCR was not posted and available for review.
Correction deadline
September 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Official code
746.401(2)