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Larue, TX 75770 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Amazing Grace Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 93
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $124
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About Amazing Grace Learning Academy
Amazing Grace Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Athens, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 6, 2024, for up to 93 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 27 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedMeals providedSecure entryAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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12 yr
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 93 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Six weeks through thirteen years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k and summer camp |
| Approach | Faith-based, Play-based |
| Daily life | Meals provided. Potty training: Children entering preschool-age care at age 3 and older must be fully potty trained |
| Safety | Entry is by keypad, Parent app (Playground) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | CCS childcare assistance |
| Transportation | Transportation (Before- and after-school transportation for school-age children) |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Playground) |
| Licensed capacity | 93 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Amazing Grace Learning Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Henderson County has a median price of $124 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$124
Home daycare$114
Toddler
Center$118
Home daycare$110
Preschool
Center$115
Home daycare$108
School age
Center$110
Home daycare$104
State record
Inspection reports for Amazing Grace Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 93 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1791903
Summary
27 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 27 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Background checks 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Transportation 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Aug 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 24, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 17, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“While doing a walk through of the van, their was no child safety alarm being used or installed properly. Technical assistance was provided.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2026
- Aug 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“At a follow-up inspection there were 2 children sitting in the bucket table not buckled. The operation corrected this when they removed the children from the table and started utilizing an alternate method for feeding children until straps can be replaced.”
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 30, 2025VisitNo rules cited
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Apr 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“While doing a walk through, 5 children were eating at a bucket table without straps being used.”
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2025
- Apr 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 15, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
“This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. The operation uses staples to hang artwork in the infant room and the children pull the staples out of the wall.”
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2025
- Feb 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 2, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1003(4) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
“This standard was reviewed during a DFPS and found deficient. The director is not ensuring that all employees are being properly supervised. Employees have been allowed to be present without background checks on several occasions and have been informed by persons in charge to leave if state arrives.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2025
Nov 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“While doing a walkthrough of the operation, 4 caregivers were present with a "pending" background status.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2024
Nov 14, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
“There was one caregiver present with an "ineligible" background status. This was corrected when the operation sent the caregiver home.”
Corrected during the visit
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“While doing a walkthrough of the operation, 4 caregivers were present with a "pending" background status. This was corrected when the operation sent the caregivers home.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2024
- Nov 13, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Aug 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“The operation allowed two people to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2024
- Jul 31, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Jun 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1109(b)(3)(A) - Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Enrolled in Child-care Career Program Approved by TEA/TEPSAC
“The operation had an employee that is not yet 18 and does not have documentation that they are enrolled in a chilld-care related program.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2024
- May 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Amazing Grace Learning Academy
Is Amazing Grace Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 6, 2024.
When was Amazing Grace Learning Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 27 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Amazing Grace Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 9 of 27 visits in the last 3 years; 10 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Amazing Grace Learning Academy care for?
93, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Amazing Grace Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Amazing Grace Learning Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Amazing Grace Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 904-4091 to ask.
What is Amazing Grace Learning Academy's phone number?
(903) 904-4091.
Where is Amazing Grace Learning Academy?
1315 S Palestine St, Athens, TX 75751. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Dreamer's Daycare Center, 0.6 miles away.