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Grace Discovery Center

2009 S 57TH ST, Temple TX 76504-6947 · License #1568363 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 115 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Jul 6, 2026
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Contact

Director
Jessica Rivas
Address
2009 S 57TH ST, Temple TX 76504-6947 · Directions

Hours

Mon07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Tue07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Wed07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Thu07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Fri07:00 AM-06:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareAccreditedMeals ProvidedAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedPart Time CareTransportation to/from SchoolField Trips

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 115 children
13
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
12
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
19
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.7
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Jul 6, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 7, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 24, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 19, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 13, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 4, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 20, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 20, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 14, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 14, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 19, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 11, 2025 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • High

    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 by Jun 11, 2025

  • Medium High

    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 by Jun 11, 2025

Mar 13, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 27, 2025 — Inspection
9 violations cited · view state record
9 violations
  • Medium High

    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 by Mar 7, 2025

  • Medium High

    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 by Feb 27, 2025

  • Medium High

    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 by Mar 14, 2025

  • High

    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 by Mar 7, 2025

  • Medium

    746.501(a)(20) · Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

    The operational policies were missing the parents rights section.

    Corrected by Mar 7, 2025

  • High

    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 by Feb 27, 2025

  • Medium High

    746.3701(1) · Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

    Observed 2 outlets that were uncovered. This was corrected at inspection when covers were added.

    Corrected by Feb 27, 2025

  • High

    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 by Feb 27, 2025

  • High

    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 by Mar 13, 2025

Jul 1, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 14, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 23, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 7, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 11, 2023 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

    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.

    Corrected by Jul 11, 2023

  • High

    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.

    Corrected by Sep 1, 2023

Aug 9, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Jun 11, 2025 inspection noted: “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.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Feb 27, 2025 inspection noted: “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…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Jul 11, 2023 inspection noted: “Observed a rocking airplain on the playground that did not have loose fill around the equipment.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error