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Growing in Grace Academy

144 N 4th St, Kingsville, TX 783634.2· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
154
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$153
year first permitted
2024

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About Growing in Grace Academy

Growing in Grace Academy is a licensed child care center in Kingsville, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 22, 2024, for up to 154 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 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
154 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity154 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Growing in Grace Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Kleberg County has a median price of $153 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.
Kleberg County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$153
Home daycare$138

Toddler

Center$144
Home daycare$133

Preschool

Center$140
Home daycare$131

School age

Center$133
Home daycare$125

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 Growing in Grace Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
154 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1788291
See the state's record

Summary

18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 5, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 18 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 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 18 visits
  1. Jun 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 14, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “The large playground was observed to have animal feces, broken glass, exposed wires, broken toys, trash, and fire ants. A protruding barrier stake was also observed around the playground structure.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(e) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Must Not be Used Indoors

      “The preschool and school age playground lacked the required 6inches of loose fill surfacing.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2026

  4. Feb 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 13, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jan 9, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

      “Based on investigation by DFPS, caregivers were observed on their phones while supervising children.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2026

  7. May 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

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

      “The following trainnig is not current for an employee: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome(SIDS); Understanding early childhood brain develpment and Child Maltreatment.”

      The state verified the correction on May 22, 2025

  8. Jan 24, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 21, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2025

  9. Oct 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Apr 4, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  2. Mar 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 13, 2023Visit1 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

      “Based on the information gathered, a child was not supervised by a caregiver in the playground due to caregiver completing other work duties. This allowed the child to squeeze through the bars of the gate causing her to wander outside the operation unsupervised for approximately 10 minutes. Child was unharmed.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2024

  8. Nov 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 Growing in Grace Academy

Is Growing in Grace Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 22, 2024.

When was Growing in Grace Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Growing in Grace Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 5 of 18 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Growing in Grace Academy care for?

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

Does Growing in Grace Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Growing in Grace Academy's 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 Growing in Grace Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (361) 522-7800 to ask.

What is Growing in Grace Academy's phone number?

(361) 522-7800.

Where is Growing in Grace Academy?

144 N 4th St, Kingsville, TX 78363. The nearest other daycare we list is Color My World Kidz Academy, 0.4 miles away.

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