Grace Discovery Center
TEMPLE, TX·Licensed CenterLicensed · Open
Contact information
Address2009 S 57TH ST TEMPLE TX- 76504 6947
CityTEMPLE, TX
CountyBELL
Phone2542950500
Websitewww.gracediscoverycenter.com
Operating details
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Capacity115
SubsidiesY
License dateDecember 17, 2015
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 11/13/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High7
- Medium-High15
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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2009 S 57TH ST TEMPLE TX- 76504 6947, TEMPLE, TX
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 11/13/2025
- High6
- Medium-High7
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High riskStandard 746.242611/13/2025
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.
Corrected 11/14/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.160511/13/2025
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.
Corrected 11/14/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.24076/11/2025
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.
Corrected 6/11/2025 - High riskStandard 746.34076/11/2025
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.
Corrected 6/11/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.3053/7/2025
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.
Corrected 3/14/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.34072/27/2025
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.
Corrected 3/7/2025 - High riskStandard 746.34072/27/2025
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.
Corrected 2/27/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.38192/27/2025
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.
Corrected 3/14/2025 - Medium riskStandard 746.5012/27/2025
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The operational policies were missing the parents rights section.
Corrected 3/7/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.48052/27/2025
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.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 746.6052/27/2025
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Observed 2 children files out of 8 files without the Emergency Authorization information being completed.
Corrected 3/7/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.37012/27/2025
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Observed 2 outlets that were uncovered. This was corrected at inspection when covers were added.
Corrected 2/27/2025 - High riskStandard 746.56172/27/2025
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.
Corrected 2/27/2025 - High riskStandard 746.56252/27/2025
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.
Corrected 3/13/2025
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,517/month
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Typical prices in Texas run about $840/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Texas by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: TEMPLE, BELL County
- Capacity: 115
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 11
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