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Graceday Village School

1040 Country Ln, Castroville, TX 780092.8· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
72
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$171
year first permitted
2015

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About Graceday Village School

Graceday Village School is a licensed child care center in Castroville, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 29, 2015, for up to 72 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 5weeks old to 12years
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
72 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “original location open 6:30am to 6:30pm; second location open 6:30am to 6pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 5weeks old to 12years
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
TransportationTransportation (pickup only for After School program; Lacoste, Castroville, and Potranco elementary schools)
MoreFounded 1994
Licensed capacity72 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Graceday Village School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Medina County has a median price of $171 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.
Medina County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$171
Home daycare$154

Toddler

Center$160
Home daycare$148

Preschool

Center$156
Home daycare$146

School age

Center$149
Home daycare$139

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 Graceday Village School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
72 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2015
License number
#1570381
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Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 11 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Transportation 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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  1. Sep 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • TransportationMedium High risk

      746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident

      “Three out of five booster seats used in the operation's transportation van were expired.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2025

  3. Jun 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “Re-cited: A classroom was observed to be out of ratio when there were 20 children left in the care of one caregiver. The specified age group was 4 years old.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2025

  5. May 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “Two children were observed entering the building from the playground without supervision to use the restroom. One caregiver was on a restroom break and the other was outside on the playground.”

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2025

  6. Apr 29, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “A classroom was observed to be out of ratio when there were 21 children left in the care of one caregiver. The specified age group was 4 years old.”

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2025

  7. Oct 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “1 out of 4 employee records reviewed were lacking part of the required annual training topics.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2024

  8. Jun 1, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Feb 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 28, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Show 9 earlier visits
  1. Nov 8, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

      “The 2's room had a trash can with no lid accessible to the children. This was corrected during the inspection when the trash was removed from the room.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(18)(D) - Written Operational Policies - Setting

      “The operational policies are lacking required information regarding employee vaccination requirements, promotion of outdoor play, and criteria for determining extreme weather.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      “1 caregivers file is missing part of the required training hours for the previous year.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2023

  2. Mar 6, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan

      “A current activity plan was not posted. CI: This was corrected at inspection when the activity plans were updated and posted.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

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

      “The operation lacked a fire drill for the month of February. CI: This was corrected at inspection when fire drill was conducted.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced

      “The fire extinguisher was last serviced in November 2021. CI: this was corrected at inspection when a serviced fire extinguisher was brought into the facility.”

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Mar 3, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

      “The written maintenance checklist was last completed on December 16, 2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2023

  4. Sep 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 23, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required

      “There was no an additional caregiver available at nap time, therefore when the infant caregiver stepped out of the room to heat a bottle leaving the classroom out of ratio.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2022

  6. Aug 19, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Other rulesMedium risk

      746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times

      “This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient. The parents were unaware they were welcome to go into their Childs' classrooms.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

      “This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient. Person in charge was notified by a parent; their child went to the doctor for heat exhaustion following pick up from the operation, however this was not reported to licensing.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2022

  7. Dec 1, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 23, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.

      “The play structure lacked the required nine inches of loose fill”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2021

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File

      “A two month old infant was sleeping in a crib swaddled without a sleep exception form.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2021

  9. Nov 16, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

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

      “Supervision was observed to not be adequate in the preschool classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2021

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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Questions about Graceday Village School

Is Graceday Village School licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 29, 2015.

When was Graceday Village School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Graceday Village School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 6 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Graceday Village School care for?

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

Does Graceday Village School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Graceday Village School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Graceday Village School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (830) 931-0808 to ask.

What is Graceday Village School's phone number?

(830) 931-0808.

Where is Graceday Village School?

1040 Country Ln, Castroville, TX 78009. The nearest other daycare we list is Jaclyn Padilla, 1.8 miles away.

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