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Grace Discovery Center
A licensed child care center in Temple, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 2009 S 57TH ST, Temple, TX 76504
County: Bell County
Phone: (254) 295-0500
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 115 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1568363
Permit: Full Permit, issued December 17, 2015
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
View the official record on Texas HHSC's child care search (or search operation number 1568363 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 17 inspections
- 7 investigations
- 16 citations from these visits (risk level: High 6, Medium High 9, Medium 1)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from January 10, 2022 to October 23, 2026, newest first: 35 visits and 28 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
October 23, 2026 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation has been completing fire drills but have not been checking the fire extingishers. I spoke with the operation staff about the forms.
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Observed soiled diapers in a trash can that did not have a lid. I spoke with the staff about adding a lid. This was corrected when the trash was removed and a lid was placed on the trashcan
July 6, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
April 7, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
April 2, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
February 24, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
February 19, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
February 13, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
February 10, 2026 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
February 4, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
February 4, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
February 4, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
January 20, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
November 20, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
November 14, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
November 13, 2025 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 14, 2025 · Correction verified: November 20, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 14, 2025 · Correction verified: November 20, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During an investigation it was found that an infant is placed in a car seat and sometimes sleeps in the car seat.
August 14, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
June 19, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
June 11, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 11, 2025 · Correction verified: June 19, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 11, 2025 · Correction verified: June 19, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
March 13, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
March 7, 2025 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 14, 2025 · Correction verified: April 14, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
February 27, 2025 · Inspection · 9 citations
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 14, 2025 · Correction verified: March 13, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Observed 1 childs file without the child allegy FARE form completed by a health care professional.
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 7, 2025 · Correction verified: March 13, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operational policies were missing the parents rights section.
746.4805(d) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 27, 2025 · Correction verified: March 13, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Observed 2 outlets that were uncovered. This was corrected at inspection when covers were added.
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 13, 2025 · Correction verified: March 13, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 27, 2025 · Correction verified: March 13, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 7, 2025 · Correction verified: March 13, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 7, 2025 · Correction verified: February 26, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 27, 2025 · Correction verified: March 13, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Observed a fire extinguisher in one of the vans that was not serviced. A new serviced fire extinguisher was added to the van.
July 1, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
June 28, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
May 14, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
October 23, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
September 7, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
September 6, 2023 · Investigation · 5 citations
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 7, 2023 · Correction verified: September 26, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 7, 2023 · Correction verified: September 7, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 13, 2023 · Correction verified: September 28, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Observed children with food allergies without a food allergy plan on file from the health care professional.
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 14, 2023 · Correction verified: September 8, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation could not provide sign in or out forms for certain employees.
August 25, 2023 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 25, 2023 · Correction verified: October 23, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
July 11, 2023 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 11, 2023 · Correction verified: July 14, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Observed a rocking airplain on the playground that did not have loose fill around the equipment.
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 1, 2023 · Correction verified: August 16, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
I did not observe a child safety alarm on any of the vans for transportation.
March 22, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
August 9, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
April 19, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
April 1, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
January 12, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
January 10, 2022 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
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Sources
- HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.