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Licensed Center · Texas

Grace Discovery Center

2009 S 57Th St, Temple

Last inspected Jul 6, 2026 · Map

No deficiencies cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
115
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
School Age Care,Accredited,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Dec 17, 2015
Phone
2542950500

No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.

State compliance summary

How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.

7High risk
16Medium-high risk
3Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
0Low risk
22Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Jul 6, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 7, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 2, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 24, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 19, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 13, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 10, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 4, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 4, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 4, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jan 20, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Nov 20, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Nov 14, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Nov 13, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-11-14.
  • Critical Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
    Inspector's note: During an investigation it was found that an infant is placed in a car seat and sometimes sleeps in the car seat. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-11-14.
Aug 14, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 19, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 11, 2025 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-06-11.
  • Critical Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-06-11.
Mar 13, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 7, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-03-14.
Feb 27, 2025 · Inspection
9 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-03-07.
  • Critical Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-02-27.
  • Critical Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Critical Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
    Inspector's note: Observed 2 children files out of 8 files without the Emergency Authorization information being completed. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-03-07.
  • Critical Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
    Inspector's note: Observed 2 outlets that were uncovered. This was corrected at inspection when covers were added. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-02-27.
  • Critical Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
    Inspector's note: Observed 1 childs file without the child allegy FARE form completed by a health care professional. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-03-14.
  • Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
    Inspector's note: Observed a fire extinguisher in one of the vans that was not serviced. A new serviced fire extinguisher was added to the van. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-02-27.
  • Critical Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-03-13.
  • Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
    Inspector's note: The operational policies were missing the parents rights section. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-03-07.
Jul 1, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 28, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 14, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Oct 23, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 7, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 6, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
5 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
    Inspector's note: The operation could not provide sign in or out forms for certain employees. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-09-14.
  • Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-09-07.
  • Critical Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
    Inspector's note: Observed children with food allergies without a food allergy plan on file from the health care professional. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-10-13.
  • Critical Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Critical Director present-Minimum 75%
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-09-07.
Aug 25, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-09-25.
Jul 11, 2023 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
    Inspector's note: I did not observe a child safety alarm on any of the vans for transportation. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-09-01.
  • Critical Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
    Inspector's note: Observed a rocking airplain on the playground that did not have loose fill around the equipment. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-07-11.
Mar 22, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.