Grace Discovery Center
2009 S 57TH ST, Temple, TX 76504 · Bell County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 115
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Kara Stringer
- Phone
- (254) 295-0500
- Regulated since
- Dec 17, 2015
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1181872 · number 1568363
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (6), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 8 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (1) |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 | Other (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 2, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 10, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 4, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 4, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 13, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-14. Correction verified 2025-11-20.
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Other Serious
During an investigation it was found that an infant is placed in a car seat and sometimes sleeps in the car seat.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-14. Correction verified 2025-11-20.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 11, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-11. Correction verified 2025-06-19.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-11. Correction verified 2025-06-19.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 7, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-14. Correction verified 2025-04-14.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 27, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-07. Correction verified 2025-03-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-27. Correction verified 2025-03-13.
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Other
Observed 2 outlets that were uncovered. This was corrected at inspection when covers were added.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-27. Correction verified 2025-03-13.
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Safety & premises
Observed 1 childs file without the child allegy FARE form completed by a health care professional.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-14. Correction verified 2025-03-13.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.4805(d) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-27.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies were missing the parents rights section.
HHSC 746.501(a)(20) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-07. Correction verified 2025-03-13.
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Safety & premises Serious
Observed a fire extinguisher in one of the vans that was not serviced. A new serviced fire extinguisher was added to the van.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-27. Correction verified 2025-03-13.
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Safety & premises Serious
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.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-13. Correction verified 2025-03-13.
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Safety & premises Serious
Observed 2 children files out of 8 files without the Emergency Authorization information being completed.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-07. Correction verified 2025-02-26.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 28, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 23, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 6, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.1011(a) — Director present-Minimum 75%
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-07. Correction verified 2023-09-26.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-07. Correction verified 2023-09-07.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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.
HHSC 746.3501(1) — Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-07.
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Food & allergies
Observed children with food allergies without a food allergy plan on file from the health care professional.
HHSC 746.605(16) — Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-13. Correction verified 2023-09-28.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation could not provide sign in or out forms for certain employees.
HHSC 746.801(5) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-14. Correction verified 2023-09-08.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 25, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-25. Correction verified 2023-10-23.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 11, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Observed a rocking airplain on the playground that did not have loose fill around the equipment.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-11. Correction verified 2023-07-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
I did not observe a child safety alarm on any of the vans for transportation.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-01. Correction verified 2023-08-16.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 22, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 19, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-04-19.
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-04-19.
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Other
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Apr 2, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-01-12.
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Other
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Jan 10, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-01-12.
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Other
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