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Grace Discovery Center

Child care center · 2009 S 57TH ST, Temple, TX 76504-6947 · License 1568363

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Capacity 115. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (216)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
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.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
After a review of children's files, a child enrolled in care did not have an immunization record on file for review.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
The operation could not provide sign in or out forms for certain employees.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
I did not observe a child safety alarm on any of the vans for transportation.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Observed 1 childs file without the child allegy FARE form completed by a health care professional.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
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.
Yes
4 746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
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.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
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.
Yes
5 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Observed 2 children files out of 8 files without the Emergency Authorization information being completed.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Observed a fire extinguisher in one of the vans that was not serviced. A new serviced fire extinguisher was added to the van.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
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.
Yes
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
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.
4 746.4805(d) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap
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.
Yes
4 746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
Observed children with food allergies without a food allergy plan on file from the health care professional.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Observed a rocking airplain on the playground that did not have loose fill around the equipment.
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The operational policies were missing the parents rights section.
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
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.
Yes
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
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.
4 746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
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.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
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.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
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.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Observed 2 outlets that were uncovered. This was corrected at inspection when covers were added.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
During an investigation it was found that an infant is placed in a car seat and sometimes sleeps in the car seat.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
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.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
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.
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The operational policies were missing the parents rights section.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
I did not observe a child safety alarm on any of the vans for transportation.
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
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.
Yes
4 746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
Observed children with food allergies without a food allergy plan on file from the health care professional.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Observed a fire extinguisher in one of the vans that was not serviced. A new serviced fire extinguisher was added to the van.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Observed 1 childs file without the child allegy FARE form completed by a health care professional.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
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.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
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.
Yes
4 746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
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.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
During an investigation it was found that an infant is placed in a car seat and sometimes sleeps in the car seat.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
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.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
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.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
After a review of children's files, a child enrolled in care did not have an immunization record on file for review.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
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.
Yes
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
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.
Yes
4 746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
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.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Observed 2 outlets that were uncovered. This was corrected at inspection when covers were added.
4 746.4805(d) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap
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.
Yes
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
The operation could not provide sign in or out forms for certain employees.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Observed a rocking airplain on the playground that did not have loose fill around the equipment.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
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.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
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.
Yes
5 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Observed 2 children files out of 8 files without the Emergency Authorization information being completed.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
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.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
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.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Observed a fire extinguisher in one of the vans that was not serviced. A new serviced fire extinguisher was added to the van.
4 746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
Observed children with food allergies without a food allergy plan on file from the health care professional.
4 746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
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.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
4 746.4805(d) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap
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.
Yes
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
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.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
I did not observe a child safety alarm on any of the vans for transportation.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
During an investigation it was found that an infant is placed in a car seat and sometimes sleeps in the car seat.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
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.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
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.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
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.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
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.
Yes
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
The operation could not provide sign in or out forms for certain employees.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
After a review of children's files, a child enrolled in care did not have an immunization record on file for review.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
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.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
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.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Observed 2 outlets that were uncovered. This was corrected at inspection when covers were added.
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The operational policies were missing the parents rights section.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
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.
Yes
5 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Observed 2 children files out of 8 files without the Emergency Authorization information being completed.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Observed 1 childs file without the child allegy FARE form completed by a health care professional.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
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.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
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.
Yes
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
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.
Yes
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Observed a rocking airplain on the playground that did not have loose fill around the equipment.
4 746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
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.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
After a review of children's files, a child enrolled in care did not have an immunization record on file for review.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
The operation could not provide sign in or out forms for certain employees.
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
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.
Yes
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Observed 1 childs file without the child allegy FARE form completed by a health care professional.
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The operational policies were missing the parents rights section.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
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.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
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.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
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.
Yes
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
I did not observe a child safety alarm on any of the vans for transportation.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Observed a fire extinguisher in one of the vans that was not serviced. A new serviced fire extinguisher was added to the van.
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
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.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
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.
5 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Observed 2 children files out of 8 files without the Emergency Authorization information being completed.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
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.
Yes
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
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.
4 746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
Observed children with food allergies without a food allergy plan on file from the health care professional.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Observed 2 outlets that were uncovered. This was corrected at inspection when covers were added.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (88)

88 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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