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Gracious Beginnings
- licensed capacity
- 92
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $134
- year first permitted
- 2022
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About
About Gracious Beginnings
Gracious Beginnings is a licensed child care center in Hubbard, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 30, 2022, for up to 92 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
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
- 92 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 92 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Gracious Beginnings has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hill County has a median price of $134 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$134
Home daycare$122
Toddler
Center$127
Home daycare$117
Preschool
Center$124
Home daycare$116
School age
Center$117
Home daycare$110
State record
Inspection reports for Gracious Beginnings
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 92 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2022
- License number
- #1733149
Summary
19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 25, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 19 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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 30 visits
- Sep 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 1, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 10, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 4, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“The fire extinguishers were observed to not be within the proper fill level and were observed to have last been serviced in October of 2024,”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2026
- Jun 1, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Oct 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“There were to toys with broken pieces and a picnic table with cracks observed on the playground. The operation removed the toys during the inspection and the children will not have access to the playground with the cracked table. The table will be removed on 10/10/25 when the operation is closed.”
Corrected during the visit
- Sep 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 20 earlier visits
Sep 26, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“It was determined the operation did not report an incident involving prohibited punishment, that placed a child at risk.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2025
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“It was determined the operation did not inform a parent of a situation that placed their child at risk.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2025
746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
“It was determined a caregiver placed a child in a dark bathroom with the door open.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2025
- Apr 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 18, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
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
“Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that proper supervision was not maintained during the incident as caregivers were observed sitting down and not actively walking around the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2024
- Mar 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 20, 2023Visit1 rule cited
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
“It was determined proper supervision was not maintained during the time of the incident. Caregivers were observed on video sitting down during outdoor play and were not properly walking around to intervene as necessary.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2024
- May 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 14, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“There was a caregiver with a provisional background check and the caregiver was observed supervising a group of children alone.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2022
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“There were 2 caregivers with expired CPR certifications.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2022
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“The gas inspection was last completed on 9/8/2020.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2023
- Aug 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 17, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Jul 12, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
“During the investigation inspection a caregiver wiped the noses of children and did not wash their hands until asked by Child Care Regulation to. Caregiver washed her hands after asked to.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“During the investigation inspection it was observed that the boys bathroom in the pre k classroom had dried urine on and around it. This was corrected at inspection after it was cleaned.”
Corrected during the visit
Jul 8, 2022Visit2 rules cited
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Corrected during the visit
746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
“An incident occurred where a child was hit and yelled at by a caregiver. This incident was caught on camera and the caregiver was fired.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- May 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 31, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Gracious Beginnings
Is Gracious Beginnings licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 30, 2022.
When was Gracious Beginnings last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Gracious Beginnings had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 5 of 19 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Gracious Beginnings care for?
92, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Gracious Beginnings accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Gracious Beginnings' hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Gracious Beginnings cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 576-3242 to ask.
What is Gracious Beginnings' phone number?
(254) 576-3242.
Where is Gracious Beginnings?
701 NE 5th St Ste B, Hubbard, TX 76648. The nearest other daycare we list is Stephanie Amy, 16.4 miles away.