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Growing in Grace Academy LLC

144 N 4TH ST, Kingsville, TX 78363-4408

Operation number:
1788291
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Kleberg
Capacity:
154
License effective:
May 22, 2024
Hours:
07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
3615227800
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 18 available inspections for Growing in Grace Academy LLC from November 16, 2023 through June 5, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 14, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

Two later inspections, from April 27, 2026 through June 5, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
18

6 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
6

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
5

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

18 total inspections vs 10 local median in 78363

Compared to 14 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.33
Local median
0.29

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
22%
Local median
11%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
28%
Local median
19%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.29

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.

View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The large playground was observed to have animal feces, broken glass, exposed wires, broken toys, trash, and fire ants. A protruding barrier stake was also observed around the playground structure.
Correction deadline
April 21, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 27, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The preschool and school age playground lacked the required 6inches of loose fill surfacing.
Correction deadline
April 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 27, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(e) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Must Not be Used Indoors
Official code
746.4907(e)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on investigation by DFPS, caregivers were observed on their phones while supervising children.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 4, 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)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The following trainnig is not current for an employee: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome(SIDS); Understanding early childhood brain develpment and Child Maltreatment.
Correction deadline
May 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 22, 2025
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)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 21, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Correction deadline
February 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the information gathered, a child was not supervised by a caregiver in the playground due to caregiver completing other work duties. This allowed the child to squeeze through the bars of the gate causing her to wander outside the operation unsupervised for approximately 10 minutes. Child was unharmed.
Correction deadline
January 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 31, 2024
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)