Little Loves Learning Academy
2114 Birdcreek Dr, Temple, TX
4.5· 58 reviews
Grace Discovery Center
- licensed capacity
- 115
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $500
- year first permitted
- 2015
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About
About Grace Discovery Center
Grace Discovery Center is a licensed child care center in Temple, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 17, 2015, for up to 115 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, full-time care, infant care and part-time care. It lists monthly tuition from $500 to $900.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 23 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 115 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 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: Infants through after school age children |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based |
| Curriculum | Frog Street |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 115 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Grace Discovery Center lists monthly tuition from $500 to $900. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Bell County has a median price of $133 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| 2 years to PreK, Full Time | $800 |
| Afterschool Care (School year) | $500 |
| Infant to 23 months, Full Time | $900 |
| Registration Fee (One-time) | $50 |
| Afterschool (Summer with field trips) | $700 a month |
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Infant
Center$133
Home daycare$121
Toddler
Center$126
Home daycare$116
Preschool
Center$123
Home daycare$115
School age
Center$117
Home daycare$110
State record
Inspection reports for Grace Discovery Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 115 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2015
- License number
- #1568363
Summary
23 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 6, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 23 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Transportation 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Records and paperwork 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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- Jul 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 2, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 10, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 4, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 4, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Show 24 earlier visits
- Jan 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 13, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2025
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“During an investigation it was found that an infant is placed in a car seat and sometimes sleeps in the car seat.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2025
- Aug 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2025
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.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2025
- Mar 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 7, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2025
Feb 27, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“Observed 2 children files out of 8 files without the Emergency Authorization information being completed.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025
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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025
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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025
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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025
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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025
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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
“The operational policies were missing the parents rights section.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“Observed 2 outlets that were uncovered. This was corrected at inspection when covers were added.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025
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 during the visit
- Jul 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 28, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- May 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 6, 2023Complaint investigation5 rules cited
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
“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.”
Corrected during the visit
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
“The operation could not provide sign in or out forms for certain employees.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2023
746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2023
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 7, 2023
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
“Observed children with food allergies without a food allergy plan on file from the health care professional.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2023
Aug 25, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2023
Jul 11, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2023
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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2023
- Mar 22, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 19, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“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.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“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.”
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 1, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Jan 12, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“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.”
Corrected during the visit
Jan 10, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
“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.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Grace Discovery Center
Is Grace Discovery Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 17, 2015.
When was Grace Discovery Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 23 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Grace Discovery Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 4 of 23 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Grace Discovery Center care for?
115, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Grace Discovery Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Grace Discovery Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Grace Discovery Center cost?
Monthly tuition from $500 to $900, as it lists it.
What is Grace Discovery Center's phone number?
(254) 295-0500.
Where is Grace Discovery Center?
2009 S 57th St, Temple, TX 76504. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Loves Learning Academy, 0.6 miles away.