Grace Discovery Center
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
60 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
February 24, 2026
Provenance
Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.
Updated April 3, 2026
- Provider
- Grace Discovery Center
- License number
- 1568363
- Location
- 2009 S 57TH ST, Temple, TX 76504
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 0.0/100
- Inspection record
- 60 inspections, last inspected February 24, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
Quality Rating
Rated by Texas Rising Star, the state quality rating and improvement system.
108
Total Violations
Feb 24, 2026
Last Inspection
115
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (108)
During an investigation it was found that an infant is placed in a car seat and sometimes sleeps in the car seat.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-14
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-14
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-14
During an investigation it was found that an infant is placed in a car seat and sometimes sleeps in the car seat.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-14
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-14
During an investigation it was found that an infant is placed in a car seat and sometimes sleeps in the car seat.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-14
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-14
During an investigation it was found that an infant is placed in a car seat and sometimes sleeps in the car seat.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-14
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-11
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-11
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-11
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-11
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-11
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-11
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-11
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-11
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-14
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-14
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-14
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-14
Observed 2 outlets that were uncovered. This was corrected at inspection when covers were added.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-27
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-13
The operational policies were missing the parents rights section.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-07
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-27
Observed 1 childs file without the child allegy FARE form completed by a health care professional.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-14
Observed 2 children files out of 8 files without the Emergency Authorization information being completed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-07
Observed a fire extinguisher in one of the vans that was not serviced. A new serviced fire extinguisher was added to the van.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-27
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-07
Observed 2 outlets that were uncovered. This was corrected at inspection when covers were added.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-27
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Observed 2 children files out of 8 files without the Emergency Authorization information being completed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-07
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-07
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-13
The operational policies were missing the parents rights section.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-07
Observed 2 outlets that were uncovered. This was corrected at inspection when covers were added.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-27
Observed 1 childs file without the child allegy FARE form completed by a health care professional.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-14
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Observed 2 children files out of 8 files without the Emergency Authorization information being completed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-07
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-07
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-13
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-27
Observed a fire extinguisher in one of the vans that was not serviced. A new serviced fire extinguisher was added to the van.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-27
The operational policies were missing the parents rights section.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-07
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-07
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-13
Observed 1 childs file without the child allegy FARE form completed by a health care professional.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-14
Observed 2 children files out of 8 files without the Emergency Authorization information being completed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-07
Observed a fire extinguisher in one of the vans that was not serviced. A new serviced fire extinguisher was added to the van.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-27
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-27
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-27
Observed a fire extinguisher in one of the vans that was not serviced. A new serviced fire extinguisher was added to the van.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-27
The operational policies were missing the parents rights section.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-07
Observed 2 outlets that were uncovered. This was corrected at inspection when covers were added.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-27
Observed 1 childs file without the child allegy FARE form completed by a health care professional.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-14
Observed children with food allergies without a food allergy plan on file from the health care professional.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-13
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operation could not provide sign in or out forms for certain employees.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-14
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-07
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-07
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-07
The operation could not provide sign in or out forms for certain employees.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-14
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operation could not provide sign in or out forms for certain employees.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-14
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-07
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-07
Observed children with food allergies without a food allergy plan on file from the health care professional.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-13
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-07
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-07
Observed children with food allergies without a food allergy plan on file from the health care professional.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-13
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-07
Observed children with food allergies without a food allergy plan on file from the health care professional.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-13
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operation could not provide sign in or out forms for certain employees.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-14
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-25
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-25
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-25
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-25
I did not observe a child safety alarm on any of the vans for transportation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-01
Observed a rocking airplain on the playground that did not have loose fill around the equipment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-11
Observed a rocking airplain on the playground that did not have loose fill around the equipment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-11
I did not observe a child safety alarm on any of the vans for transportation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-01
Observed a rocking airplain on the playground that did not have loose fill around the equipment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-11
I did not observe a child safety alarm on any of the vans for transportation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-01
I did not observe a child safety alarm on any of the vans for transportation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-01
Observed a rocking airplain on the playground that did not have loose fill around the equipment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-11
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
After a review of children's files, a child enrolled in care did not have an immunization record on file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-27
After a review of children's files, a child enrolled in care did not have an immunization record on file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-27
After a review of children's files, a child enrolled in care did not have an immunization record on file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-27
After a review of children's files, a child enrolled in care did not have an immunization record on file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-27
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grace Discovery Center's safety grade?
Grace Discovery Center has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 0.0 out of 100.
How many violations does Grace Discovery Center have?
Grace Discovery Center has 108 total violations on record, including 92 critical, 16 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Grace Discovery Center last inspected?
Grace Discovery Center was last inspected on February 24, 2026.