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Grace Ridge Early Learning Center

510 E FM 8, Stephenville, TX 764015.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
95
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$191
year first permitted
2019

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About Grace Ridge Early Learning Center

Grace Ridge Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Stephenville, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 4, 2019, for up to 95 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 20 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 years old
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
95 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years old
ApproachFaith-based (Christ-centered (Christian)), Play-based
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity95 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Grace Ridge Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Erath County has a median price of $191 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.
Erath County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$191
Home daycare$167

Toddler

Center$176
Home daycare$158

Preschool

Center$170
Home daycare$156

School age

Center$159
Home daycare$146

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Grace Ridge Early Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
95 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2019
License number
#1675636
See the state's record

Summary

20 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 23, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 20 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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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See all 26 visits
  1. Apr 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 31, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “After being aware of a child who was able to open the playground gate with ease on more than one occasion, immediate action was not taken to better secure the gate. Video of an incident was observed where the child opened the gate and ran before being retrieved by the caregiver on 3/25/26. At the time of the investigation inspection on 4/2/26, it was observed that a correction to better secure the gate had not yet occurred, which showed continued risk.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2026

  5. Jan 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 8, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “Fire drills were not conducted for September and December of 2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months

      “The director did not have current training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome and Early Brain Development.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “2 children's immunization records did not have documentation of all required immunizations.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2026

  7. Jan 6, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “While redirecting a child's behavior, a caregiver grabbed onto a child for approximately 44 seconds.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2026

  8. Dec 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 4, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs

      “Care being provided was not consistent enough to address a routine occurrence of aggressive biting by a child in care. As a result, several children were being bitten on a routine basis, sometimes causing bite marks that lasted at or longer than 24 hours.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2025

Show 16 earlier visits
  1. Oct 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 22, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  3. May 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 17, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards

      “A caregiver did not comply with minimum standard rules regarding proper communication with the director and parents for more serious child injuries.”

      The state verified the correction on May 8, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “A caregiver did not use good judgment or competency in how they communicated with a parent after their child received an accidental injury that was above minor. The parent was provided with insufficient detail of the injury and did not indicate how serious the injury was. As a result, the parent was not able to accurately access their child's injury and that it needed more immediate attention than waiting until pick up time. The child had several abrasions across the face, a bruise and later began to display signs of a possible concussion prior to being picked up by the parent. The caregiver also did not ensure that the director, who was still present at the time, was properly notified. The director was not made aware of the incident until after the child was picked up by the parent.”

      The state verified the correction on May 8, 2025

  5. Apr 17, 2025Visit2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards

      “A caregiver did not comply with minimum standard rules regarding proper communication with the director and parents for more serious child injuries.”

      The state verified the correction on May 8, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “A caregiver did not use good judgment or competency in how they communicated with a parent after their child received an accidental injury that was above minor. The parent was provided with insufficient detail of the injury and did not indicate how serious the injury was. As a result, the parent was not able to accurately access their child's injury and that it needed more immediate attention than waiting until pick up time. The child had several abrasions across the face, a bruise and later began to display signs of a possible concussion prior to being picked up by the parent. The caregiver also did not ensure that the director, who was still present at the time, was properly notified. The director was not made aware of the incident until after the child was picked up by the parent.”

      The state verified the correction on May 8, 2025

  6. Mar 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment

      “3 newly installed pieces of active play equipment had overlapping use zones.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2025

  7. Jan 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 14, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  10. Apr 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights

      “Child admission records did not have verification that parent's received a copy of their parental rights.”

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 2024

  11. Jun 1, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment

      “An active play structure at the playground did not have the required 6 feet of use zone in all directions. The use zone was corrected during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  12. Mar 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Feb 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Feb 17, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

      “A child was not accounted for and was left in the classroom between 5 to 10 minutes when the caregivers took the children to the playground.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2023

  15. Aug 2, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child

      “One child who also attends public school did not have the school name or phone number included in the child's file.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The operation did not have a current annual fire inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2022

  16. Oct 8, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

      “A small outdoor play structure with steps and a slide did not have loose-fill material, as required.”

      Corrected during the visit

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Grace Ridge Early Learning Center

Is Grace Ridge Early Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 4, 2019.

When was Grace Ridge Early Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 20 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Grace Ridge Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 8 of 20 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 Grace Ridge Early Learning Center care for?

95, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Grace Ridge Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Grace Ridge Early Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Grace Ridge Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 434-4682 to ask.

What is Grace Ridge Early Learning Center's phone number?

(254) 434-4682.

Where is Grace Ridge Early Learning Center?

510 E FM 8, Stephenville, TX 76401.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).