Grace Discovery Center LLC Dba Grace At The Creek
4306 S 31ST ST, Temple, TX 76502 · Bell County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 58
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Tatiana Willis-Jacques
- Phone
- (254) 314-8151
- Regulated since
- Nov 29, 2023
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1446721 · number 1774401
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (2) |
| 2024 | 5 | 3 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 9, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the investigation, interviews were conducted with caregivers and collateral parents. Based on the information and pictures obtained, the operation was found not in compliance with this Minimum Standard. A caregiver was on her phone while having children in care.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-24. Correction verified 2026-07-28.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the investigation, interviews were conducted with caregivers and collateral parents. Based on the information and pictures obtained, the operation was found not in compliance with this Minimum Standard.
HHSC 746.3317(8) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-24. Correction verified 2026-07-28.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
During the investigation, interviews were conducted with caregivers and collateral parents. Based on the information and pictures obtained, the operation was not found in compliance with this Minimum Standard. Collateral pictures demonstrated that there were feces in an uncovered trash can.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-24. Correction verified 2026-07-28.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 12, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 30, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Out of three staff files reviewed, two caregivers had only 18 out of the required 24 hours of pre-service.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-11-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
One classroom had a fourteen-month-old infant combined in a classroom where the oldest child was three years old. This was corrected during the inspection when the three-year-old was moved and the next oldest child was eleven months older than the youngest.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-30.
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Safety & premises Serious
There was a piece of play equipment on the playground that was meant for residential use only.
HHSC 746.4601(2) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-11-08.
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Illness & medication
Out of ten children's files reviewed, four needed updated immunization records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-10. Correction verified 2024-12-10.
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Staff background & training
Out of three staff files reviewed, three were missing proof of education, one was missing a notarized employment affidavit, two were missing a copy of their photo ID, and three were missing a statement that they attended orientation with an overview of the center's policy on abuse and neglect.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-22. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 24, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 11, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
Get the full file
HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.
Email the request Printable letter (fax or mail)
- Send to
- HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions
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If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.
Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, via Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.