Texas records · KLEBERG County · KINGSVILLE

Growing in Grace Academy LLC

Licensed Center in KINGSVILLE, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued May 22, 2024

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 144 N 4TH ST, KINGSVILLE, TX 78363 4408
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: May 22, 2024
Operation number: 1788291
Licensed capacity: 154 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	13
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	4
Assessments on record	1
Standards evaluated across those visits	4,246
Citations recorded	6
Record covers	November 16, 2023 – June 5, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	1
Medium High	4
Medium Low	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJune 5, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionApril 27, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 14, 20262 citations recorded2 of 450 standards cited at this visit

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

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 verified by the state on April 27, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4907(e) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Must Not be Used IndoorsRisk level: Medium High

The preschool and school age playground lacked the required 6inches of loose fill surfacing.

Correction verified by the state on April 27, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 4, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJanuary 13, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

ReportJanuary 9, 20261 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video gamesRisk level: Medium High

Based on investigation by DFPS, caregivers were observed on their phones while supervising children.

Correction verified by the state on February 4, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 20, 20251 citation recorded1 of 827 standards cited at this visit

746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 monthsRisk level: Medium High

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 verified by the state on May 22, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentJanuary 24, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low

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 verified by the state on January 27, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 22, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 450 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 17, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

ReportApril 4, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 5, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 562 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 15, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 145 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 31, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 3, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 546 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 14, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

ReportDecember 13, 2023Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit

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 activityRisk level: High

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 verified by the state on January 31, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 16, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1,251 standards cited at this visit

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.