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Days of Grace Kids Care

1111 E 9th St, Colorado City, TX 79512 · Mitchell County
Conditions on permit3 high-risk citations in last 12 months

Days of Grace Kids Care is a licensed child care center in Colorado City, TX, licensed for up to 152 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2023. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 18 times and investigated 6 reports. Inspectors recorded 18 citations, 8 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (3 of 18). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. 11% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 2 centers in Mitchell County and better than 29% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 29%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#2 of 2 centers in Mitchell County
8High risk
4Medium High risk
6Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
18 citations from 18 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 7, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 7, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 17, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 13, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 20, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 6, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 27, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 23, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 2, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 20, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 19, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 10, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 18, 2024 · Assessment · citation foundJun 11, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 29, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 22, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 19, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 21, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 5, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 5, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 20, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 23, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 12, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJul 29, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication3
Records & paperwork3
Sleep safety3
Building & playground safety3
Supervision2
Training & qualifications2
Background checks1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

MediumJul 7, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Medication No Longer Used §746.3809
Two children had expired epinephrine pens.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2026
MediumJul 7, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements §746.901(2)
A staff member did not have educational qualifications available at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Jul 9, 2026
HighMay 6, 2026InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
A 6 month infant was observed sleeping on a boppy pillow inside the crib.
Correction verified May 20, 2026
HighApr 27, 2026InspectionBackground checks
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone §745.621(a)(2)
A caregiver was present in the classroom without a cleared background check. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the operation.
Correction verified Apr 28, 2026
HighApr 23, 2026Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
It was determined a child in care was left alone, unsupervised on the playground.
Correction verified May 6, 2026
Medium HighSep 2, 2025Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a caregiver did not have in-person CPR First Aid.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2025
Medium HighAug 20, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
One of four personnel files audited did not have current CPR/First Aid.
Correction verified Aug 20, 2025
HighAug 19, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that an reportable incident occurred on 7/23/25. CCR became aware of the incident on 8/19/25.
Correction verified Sep 10, 2025
HighAug 19, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised §746.2401(7)
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a 17-month-old infant in care was left alone in a classroom unsupervised for 16 minutes.
Correction verified Sep 10, 2025
HighDec 10, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The last documented fire inspection by the state fire marshal occurred in August of 2023.
Correction verified Dec 17, 2024
HighJul 18, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
It was determined that the operation did not have an eligible background check with a caregiver who had access to children in care. This was corrected when the caregiver was removed from the premises.
Correction verified Jul 18, 2024
MediumDec 5, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
While surveying children records, it was determined that one immunization record was missing out of the 10 records surveyed. One child's chart was missing a health statement out of the 10 records surveyed.
Correction verified Dec 14, 2022
Medium HighDec 5, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
The last documented fire drill occurred on 9-1-22. This deficiency was corrected during the inspection by conducting a fire drill. The fire drill was completed in 1 minute and 15 seconds, placing the operation back into compliance.
Corrected during the visit
HighSep 12, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426
During the inspection a 3 month old infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer. This was immediately corrected by removing the infant from the bouncer and relocating the infant to the Playyard.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2022
MediumSep 12, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation §746.401(2)
The last inspection conducted by CCR was not posted and available for review.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2022
Medium HighSep 12, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Adequate Lighting During Naptime §746.2911
3 of the 5 classrooms were too dark during nap time. This was immediately corrected by allowing natural light inside the classrooms.
Corrected during the visit
MediumSep 12, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records §746.801(8)
The playground maintenance checklist was not available to review during the inspection.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2022
MediumSep 12, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission §746.611(b)
5 of the 10 children records surveyed were missing health statements. 3 of the 10 children records were missing immunization records. One record evaluated was missing permission to be transported from the bus to the operation. Another file was missing the signed acknowledgment by the parents for the enrollment form.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity152 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-08:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Licensed sinceJan 5, 2023
DirectorMelinda Alexander
Phone3257502537
State operation #1749817

Common questions

Does Days of Grace Kids Care take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Days of Grace Kids Care’s hours?

6 AM to 8 PM, Monday through Sunday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Days of Grace Kids Care accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Days of Grace Kids Care cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Days of Grace Kids Care for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the West Central Texas area, which includes Colorado City, is $30.80 a day for infants, $29.60 a day for toddlers and $28.60 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Days of Grace Kids Care had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 8 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 6, 2026: “AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Days of Grace Kids Care compare with other daycares in Mitchell County?

It is #2 of 2 centers in Mitchell County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 29% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Days of Grace Kids Care last inspected?

Jul 7, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1749817 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.