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Texas records · BELL County · TEMPLE

Grace Discovery Center

Licensed Center in TEMPLE, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued December 17, 2015

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
2009 S 57TH ST, TEMPLE, TX 76504 6947
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
December 17, 2015
Operation number
1568363
Licensed capacity
115 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit
NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record23
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record12
Assessments on record0
Standards evaluated across those visits4,743
Citations recorded26
Findings still pending1
Record coversJanuary 10, 2022 – October 23, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High7
Medium High16
Medium3

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionOctober 23, 2026Finding still pending in the state’s records0 of 571 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 6, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionApril 7, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportApril 2, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 24, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionFebruary 19, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionFebruary 13, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportFebruary 10, 2026Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportFebruary 4, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
ReportFebruary 4, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 4, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionJanuary 20, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 696 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 20, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 14, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportNovember 13, 20252 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive DeviceRisk level: High
During an investigation it was found that an infant is placed in a car seat and sometimes sleeps in the car seat.

Correction verified by the state on November 20, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeRisk level: Medium High
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 verified by the state on November 20, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 14, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 474 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 19, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 11, 20252 citations recorded2 of 297 standards cited at this visit
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety StrapsRisk level: Medium High
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 verified by the state on June 19, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to ChildrenRisk level: High
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 verified by the state on June 19, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 13, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 7 standards cited at this visit
ReportMarch 7, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or HospitalizationRisk level: Medium High
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 verified by the state on April 14, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 27, 20259 citations recorded9 of 737 standards cited at this visit
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicleRisk level: High
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 verified by the state on March 13, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical AuthorizationRisk level: High
Observed 2 children files out of 8 files without the Emergency Authorization information being completed.

Correction verified by the state on February 26, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium High
Observed 1 childs file without the child allegy FARE form completed by a health care professional.

Correction verified by the state on March 13, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent RightsRisk level: Medium
The operational policies were missing the parents rights section.

Correction verified by the state on March 13, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to ChildrenRisk level: High
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 verified by the state on March 13, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire ExtinguisherRisk level: High
Observed a fire extinguisher in one of the vans that was not serviced. A new serviced fire extinguisher was added to the van.

Correction verified by the state on March 13, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
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 verified by the state on March 13, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets CoveredRisk level: Medium High
Observed 2 outlets that were uncovered. This was corrected at inspection when covers were added.

Correction verified by the state on March 13, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4805(d) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No OverlapRisk level: Medium High
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.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 1, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJune 28, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 14, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 582 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 23, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 7, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportSeptember 6, 20235 citations recorded5 of 12 standards cited at this visit
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- PromptRisk level: Medium High
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.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' AttendanceRisk level: Medium
The operation could not provide sign in or out forms for certain employees.

Correction verified by the state on September 8, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy PlanRisk level: Medium High
Observed children with food allergies without a food allergy plan on file from the health care professional.

Correction verified by the state on September 28, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
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 verified by the state on September 7, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%Risk level: Medium High
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 verified by the state on September 26, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportAugust 25, 20231 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needsRisk level: Medium High
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 verified by the state on October 23, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 11, 20232 citations recorded2 of 670 standards cited at this visit
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicleRisk level: High
I did not observe a child safety alarm on any of the vans for transportation.

Correction verified by the state on August 16, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary SurfacingRisk level: Medium High
Observed a rocking airplain on the playground that did not have loose fill around the equipment.

Correction verified by the state on July 14, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportMarch 22, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 9, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 657 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 19, 20222 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by ManufacturerRisk level: Medium
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.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets CoveredRisk level: Medium High
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.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportApril 1, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 12, 20221 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets CoveredRisk level: Medium High
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.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportJanuary 10, 20221 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking SystemRisk level: Medium High
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.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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