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Gracious Beginnings

Child care center · 701 NE 5TH ST STE B, Hubbard, TX 76648-2230 · License 1733149

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 92. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (112)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
It was determined the operation did not inform a parent of a situation that placed their child at risk.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extinguishers were observed to not be within the proper fill level and were observed to have last been serviced in October of 2024,
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
It was determined the operation did not report an incident involving prohibited punishment, that placed a child at risk.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
There were 2 caregivers with expired CPR certifications.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
It was determined proper supervision was not maintained during the time of the incident. Caregivers were observed on video sitting down during outdoor play and were not properly walking around to intervene as necessary.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
There was a caregiver with a provisional background check and the caregiver was observed supervising a group of children alone.
5 746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
It was determined a caregiver placed a child in a dark bathroom with the door open.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The gas inspection was last completed on 9/8/2020.
5 746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
An incident occurred where a child was hit and yelled at by a caregiver. This incident was caught on camera and the caregiver was fired.
Yes
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There were to toys with broken pieces and a picnic table with cracks observed on the playground. The operation removed the toys during the inspection and the children will not have access to the playground with the cracked table. The table will be removed on 10/10/25 when the operation is closed.
Yes
4 746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
During the investigation inspection a caregiver wiped the noses of children and did not wash their hands until asked by Child Care Regulation to. Caregiver washed her hands after asked to.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the investigation inspection it was observed that the boys bathroom in the pre k classroom had dried urine on and around it. This was corrected at inspection after it was cleaned.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that proper supervision was not maintained during the incident as caregivers were observed sitting down and not actively walking around the playground.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There were to toys with broken pieces and a picnic table with cracks observed on the playground. The operation removed the toys during the inspection and the children will not have access to the playground with the cracked table. The table will be removed on 10/10/25 when the operation is closed.
Yes
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The gas inspection was last completed on 9/8/2020.
5 746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
An incident occurred where a child was hit and yelled at by a caregiver. This incident was caught on camera and the caregiver was fired.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that proper supervision was not maintained during the incident as caregivers were observed sitting down and not actively walking around the playground.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the investigation inspection it was observed that the boys bathroom in the pre k classroom had dried urine on and around it. This was corrected at inspection after it was cleaned.
Yes
5 746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
It was determined a caregiver placed a child in a dark bathroom with the door open.
4 746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
During the investigation inspection a caregiver wiped the noses of children and did not wash their hands until asked by Child Care Regulation to. Caregiver washed her hands after asked to.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
It was determined proper supervision was not maintained during the time of the incident. Caregivers were observed on video sitting down during outdoor play and were not properly walking around to intervene as necessary.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
It was determined the operation did not report an incident involving prohibited punishment, that placed a child at risk.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
There was a caregiver with a provisional background check and the caregiver was observed supervising a group of children alone.
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling Yes
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extinguishers were observed to not be within the proper fill level and were observed to have last been serviced in October of 2024,
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
It was determined the operation did not inform a parent of a situation that placed their child at risk.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
There were 2 caregivers with expired CPR certifications.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
There were 2 caregivers with expired CPR certifications.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
There was a caregiver with a provisional background check and the caregiver was observed supervising a group of children alone.
5 746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
An incident occurred where a child was hit and yelled at by a caregiver. This incident was caught on camera and the caregiver was fired.
Yes
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The gas inspection was last completed on 9/8/2020.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that proper supervision was not maintained during the incident as caregivers were observed sitting down and not actively walking around the playground.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
It was determined the operation did not report an incident involving prohibited punishment, that placed a child at risk.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There were to toys with broken pieces and a picnic table with cracks observed on the playground. The operation removed the toys during the inspection and the children will not have access to the playground with the cracked table. The table will be removed on 10/10/25 when the operation is closed.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
It was determined proper supervision was not maintained during the time of the incident. Caregivers were observed on video sitting down during outdoor play and were not properly walking around to intervene as necessary.
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
It was determined the operation did not inform a parent of a situation that placed their child at risk.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the investigation inspection it was observed that the boys bathroom in the pre k classroom had dried urine on and around it. This was corrected at inspection after it was cleaned.
Yes
5 746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
It was determined a caregiver placed a child in a dark bathroom with the door open.
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling Yes
4 746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
During the investigation inspection a caregiver wiped the noses of children and did not wash their hands until asked by Child Care Regulation to. Caregiver washed her hands after asked to.
Yes
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extinguishers were observed to not be within the proper fill level and were observed to have last been serviced in October of 2024,
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There were to toys with broken pieces and a picnic table with cracks observed on the playground. The operation removed the toys during the inspection and the children will not have access to the playground with the cracked table. The table will be removed on 10/10/25 when the operation is closed.
Yes
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
There was a caregiver with a provisional background check and the caregiver was observed supervising a group of children alone.
4 746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
During the investigation inspection a caregiver wiped the noses of children and did not wash their hands until asked by Child Care Regulation to. Caregiver washed her hands after asked to.
Yes
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
There were 2 caregivers with expired CPR certifications.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extinguishers were observed to not be within the proper fill level and were observed to have last been serviced in October of 2024,
5 746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
An incident occurred where a child was hit and yelled at by a caregiver. This incident was caught on camera and the caregiver was fired.
Yes
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
It was determined the operation did not inform a parent of a situation that placed their child at risk.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that proper supervision was not maintained during the incident as caregivers were observed sitting down and not actively walking around the playground.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the investigation inspection it was observed that the boys bathroom in the pre k classroom had dried urine on and around it. This was corrected at inspection after it was cleaned.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
It was determined proper supervision was not maintained during the time of the incident. Caregivers were observed on video sitting down during outdoor play and were not properly walking around to intervene as necessary.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The gas inspection was last completed on 9/8/2020.
5 746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
It was determined a caregiver placed a child in a dark bathroom with the door open.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
It was determined the operation did not report an incident involving prohibited punishment, that placed a child at risk.
5 746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
An incident occurred where a child was hit and yelled at by a caregiver. This incident was caught on camera and the caregiver was fired.
Yes
5 746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
It was determined a caregiver placed a child in a dark bathroom with the door open.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There were to toys with broken pieces and a picnic table with cracks observed on the playground. The operation removed the toys during the inspection and the children will not have access to the playground with the cracked table. The table will be removed on 10/10/25 when the operation is closed.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the investigation inspection it was observed that the boys bathroom in the pre k classroom had dried urine on and around it. This was corrected at inspection after it was cleaned.
Yes
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
There were 2 caregivers with expired CPR certifications.
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling Yes
4 746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
During the investigation inspection a caregiver wiped the noses of children and did not wash their hands until asked by Child Care Regulation to. Caregiver washed her hands after asked to.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
It was determined proper supervision was not maintained during the time of the incident. Caregivers were observed on video sitting down during outdoor play and were not properly walking around to intervene as necessary.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extinguishers were observed to not be within the proper fill level and were observed to have last been serviced in October of 2024,
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
There was a caregiver with a provisional background check and the caregiver was observed supervising a group of children alone.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that proper supervision was not maintained during the incident as caregivers were observed sitting down and not actively walking around the playground.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The gas inspection was last completed on 9/8/2020.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
It was determined the operation did not report an incident involving prohibited punishment, that placed a child at risk.
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
It was determined the operation did not inform a parent of a situation that placed their child at risk.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The gas inspection was last completed on 9/8/2020.
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling Yes
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
It was determined the operation did not report an incident involving prohibited punishment, that placed a child at risk.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
There were 2 caregivers with expired CPR certifications.
5 746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
An incident occurred where a child was hit and yelled at by a caregiver. This incident was caught on camera and the caregiver was fired.
Yes
5 746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
It was determined a caregiver placed a child in a dark bathroom with the door open.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the investigation inspection it was observed that the boys bathroom in the pre k classroom had dried urine on and around it. This was corrected at inspection after it was cleaned.
Yes
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
It was determined the operation did not inform a parent of a situation that placed their child at risk.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extinguishers were observed to not be within the proper fill level and were observed to have last been serviced in October of 2024,
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
There was a caregiver with a provisional background check and the caregiver was observed supervising a group of children alone.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
It was determined proper supervision was not maintained during the time of the incident. Caregivers were observed on video sitting down during outdoor play and were not properly walking around to intervene as necessary.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that proper supervision was not maintained during the incident as caregivers were observed sitting down and not actively walking around the playground.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There were to toys with broken pieces and a picnic table with cracks observed on the playground. The operation removed the toys during the inspection and the children will not have access to the playground with the cracked table. The table will be removed on 10/10/25 when the operation is closed.
Yes
4 746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
During the investigation inspection a caregiver wiped the noses of children and did not wash their hands until asked by Child Care Regulation to. Caregiver washed her hands after asked to.
Yes
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
There was a caregiver with a provisional background check and the caregiver was observed supervising a group of children alone.
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
It was determined the operation did not inform a parent of a situation that placed their child at risk.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the investigation inspection it was observed that the boys bathroom in the pre k classroom had dried urine on and around it. This was corrected at inspection after it was cleaned.
Yes
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling Yes
5 746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
It was determined a caregiver placed a child in a dark bathroom with the door open.
5 746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
An incident occurred where a child was hit and yelled at by a caregiver. This incident was caught on camera and the caregiver was fired.
Yes
4 746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
During the investigation inspection a caregiver wiped the noses of children and did not wash their hands until asked by Child Care Regulation to. Caregiver washed her hands after asked to.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that proper supervision was not maintained during the incident as caregivers were observed sitting down and not actively walking around the playground.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There were to toys with broken pieces and a picnic table with cracks observed on the playground. The operation removed the toys during the inspection and the children will not have access to the playground with the cracked table. The table will be removed on 10/10/25 when the operation is closed.
Yes
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
There were 2 caregivers with expired CPR certifications.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The gas inspection was last completed on 9/8/2020.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
It was determined the operation did not report an incident involving prohibited punishment, that placed a child at risk.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
It was determined proper supervision was not maintained during the time of the incident. Caregivers were observed on video sitting down during outdoor play and were not properly walking around to intervene as necessary.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extinguishers were observed to not be within the proper fill level and were observed to have last been serviced in October of 2024,
5 746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
An incident occurred where a child was hit and yelled at by a caregiver. This incident was caught on camera and the caregiver was fired.
Yes
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
It was determined the operation did not report an incident involving prohibited punishment, that placed a child at risk.

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

Inspections (64)

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

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