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Grace Discovery Center LLC DBA Grace at the Creek

4306 S 31ST ST, Temple, TX 76502-3330

Operation number:
1774401
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:
58
License effective:
November 29, 2023
Hours:
07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2543148151
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 19 available inspections for Grace Discovery Center LLC DBA Grace at the Creek from May 12, 2023 through July 28, 2026.

Two inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 9, 2026 and involved facility condition.

Two later inspections, from July 10, 2026 through July 28, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
19

7 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
8

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
6

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

19 total inspections vs 20 local median in 76502

Compared to 13 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.42
Local median
0.43

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
11%
Local median
30%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
11%
Local median
30%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
2.15

Repeated topics

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

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

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

Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the investigation, interviews were conducted with caregivers and collateral parents. Based on the information and pictures obtained, the operation was found not in compliance with this Minimum Standard. A caregiver was on her phone while having children in care.
Correction deadline
July 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 28, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Official code
746.1203(3)(D)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the investigation, interviews were conducted with caregivers and collateral parents. Based on the information and pictures obtained, the operation was found not in compliance with this Minimum Standard.
Correction deadline
July 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 28, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3317(8) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
Official code
746.3317(8)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During the investigation, interviews were conducted with caregivers and collateral parents. Based on the information and pictures obtained, the operation was not found in compliance with this Minimum Standard. Collateral pictures demonstrated that there were feces in an uncovered trash can.
Correction deadline
July 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 28, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Official code
746.3407(8)
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Out of ten children's files reviewed, four needed updated immunization records.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 10, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Out of three staff files reviewed, three were missing proof of education, one was missing a notarized employment affidavit, two were missing a copy of their photo ID, and three were missing a statement that they attended orientation with an overview of the center's policy on abuse and neglect.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Out of three staff files reviewed, two caregivers had only 18 out of the required 24 hours of pre-service.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Official code
746.1301(a)(2)(A)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
One classroom had a fourteen-month-old infant combined in a classroom where the oldest child was three years old. This was corrected during the inspection when the three-year-old was moved and the next oldest child was eleven months older than the youngest.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There was a piece of play equipment on the playground that was meant for residential use only.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
Official code
746.4601(2)