Nurture 'n' Nature
1225 Loop SW, Stephenville, TX
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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.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years old |
|---|---|
| Approach | Faith-based (Christ-centered (Christian)), Play-based |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 95 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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).
State record
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
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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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1225 Loop SW, Stephenville, TX
Stephenville, TX 76401 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Stephenville, TX 76401 · infants to toddlers · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Stephenville, TX 76401 · toddlers to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
3000 Senator Robert J Glasgow, Stephenville, TX
Stephenville, TX 76401 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Stephenville, TX 76401 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Stephenville, TX 76401 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Stephenville, TX 76401 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 4, 2019.
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.
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.
95, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 434-4682 to ask.
(254) 434-4682.
510 E FM 8, Stephenville, TX 76401.