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Grace Community of Tyler Early Education Center

A licensed child care center in Tyler, Texas 75701

3215 Old Jacksonville Rd, Tyler, Texas 75701. (903) 593-3859.

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The short answer

Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.

The last 24 months 8 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Oct 2026. Most serious: High. Every month

Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.

What these words mean5
Inspection (survey)
A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
Deficiency, citation, violation
What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
Texas’s risk levels
Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
Licence status
Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
Capacity
The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.

What did inspectors find?

8 deficiencies cited in the last three years

The middle of the 83 child care providers in Smith County had 2.

35 inspections on record. The latest, on Oct 23, 2026: no violation found.

Rated High by Texas: Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual, at the report to the state on Oct 5, 2026

Rated High by Texas: Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling, at the report to the state on May 26, 2026

Rated High by Texas: Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling, at the report to the state on Oct 7, 2025

3 more rated High; all are listed below.

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

When those deficiencies happened

8 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Oct 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

8 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2023 Dec
2024 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2025 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2026 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNov

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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.

Each deficiency, in Texas’s words

Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Oct 5, 2026: report to the state1 deficiency
  • Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

    “This standard was reviewed during an investigation and was found to be deficient. It was determined that a caregiver used an inappropriate discipline method by roughly pushing a child down onto a nap cot during naptime. The caregiver is no longer at the operation.”

    Rule 746.2805. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 12, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 23, 2026.

Jul 8, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
  • Child/Caregiver Ratio - Splashing/Wading Activities

    “During the inspection there was a total of 11 children with the youngest being two years old supervised by two caregivers utlizing a splash pad/ wading pool.”

    Rule 746.2101(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 8, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 14, 2026.

May 26, 2026: report to the state1 deficiency
  • Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

    “This standard was reviewed during an investigation. There was sufficient evidence that supports that a caregiver used an inappropriate discipline method when a child was grabbed by the arm.”

    Rule 746.2805(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 10, 2026. Correction verified: Jun 17, 2026.

Oct 7, 2025: report to the state1 deficiency
  • Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

    “A caregiver used inappropriately discipline by grabbing a child by their arm.”

    Rule 746.2805(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 21, 2025. Correction verified: Nov 4, 2025.

Nov 22, 2024: report to the state1 deficiency
  • Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

    “This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. A child was left in the bathroom and was soon found by another caregiver in the hallway unsupervised.”

    Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 20, 2024. Correction verified: Jan 15, 2025.

Nov 1, 2024: report to the state1 deficiency
  • Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child’s safety

    “This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found to be out of compliance. Infants in care were not supervised in an appropriate manner allowing the caregiver to intervene when they were able to put inappropriate items in their mouths posing a risk to their health, and when an infant was able to partially fall on a counter leading to an injury.”

    Rule 746.1205(a)(5). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 27, 2024. Correction verified: Dec 11, 2024.

Jan 9, 2024: report to the state1 deficiency
  • Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

    “This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. A child was left unsupervised in a classroom.”

    Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 6, 2024. Correction verified: Feb 12, 2024.

Jan 3, 2024: report to the state1 deficiency
  • Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    “This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The workmen entered the room and left a tool bag within the reach of children during class.”

    Rule 746.3701. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 18, 2024. Correction verified: Jan 18, 2024.

14 deficiencies older than three years
Aug 29, 2023: report to the state1 deficiency
  • Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

    “This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. A child opened a door and got out of the classroom and walked down the hallway unsupervised.”

    Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 26, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 26, 2023.

Apr 13, 2023: report to the state1 deficiency
  • Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Clear, Positive Statements

    “This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not use positive statements with the child when the child was held in time out.”

    Rule 746.2803(4)(B). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 2, 2023. Correction verified: Apr 26, 2023.

Feb 10, 2023: report to the state2 deficiencies
  • Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

    “This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver was observed on camera pulling a child by the wrist.”

    Rule 746.2805. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 21, 2023. Correction verified: Feb 23, 2023.

  • Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior

    “This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not redirect a child using positive statements as required and moved the child by picking up the child and placing them on the nap mat.”

    Rule 746.2803(4)(C). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 13, 2023. Correction verified: Feb 23, 2023.

Nov 3, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
  • Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

    “A child was observed in a high chair table to be in the seat and not buckled. This was corrected at inspection.”

    Rule 746.4501(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 3, 2022.

Nov 1, 2022: report to the state3 deficiencies
  • Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities

    “This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. A caregiver was viewed on video to be on a personal phone when supervising children when an accident occurred.”

    Rule 746.1203(6). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 22, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 28, 2022.

  • Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior

    “This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver lifted a child by the wrist which resulted in a child receiving nursemaid’s elbow.”

    Rule 746.2803(4)(C). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 22, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 28, 2022.

  • AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization

    “This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The operation did not notify a parent timely when a child was injured and needed medical treatment.”

    Rule 746.307(b)(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 22, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 28, 2022.

Oct 10, 2022: report to the state1 deficiency
  • Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries

    “This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not notify the parent when a child was involved in a fall that could have resulted in a less serious injury.”

    Rule 746.307(c). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 27, 2022. Correction verified: Oct 28, 2022.

Sep 6, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
  • Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers

    “During inspection an infant was seen in baby walker. The infant was removed during inspection and the walker was removed from the room.”

    Rule 746.2415(a)(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 6, 2022.

Aug 17, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies
  • Adequate Lighting During Naptime

    “The lighting in one of the classrooms was not adequate lighting to see the children during nap. This was corrected at inspection.”

    Rule 746.2911. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 17, 2022.

  • Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

    “The allergy alert plans were reviewed and two plans did not have the parents signature.”

    Rule 746.3819. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 24, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 6, 2022.

Aug 15, 2022: report to the state1 deficiency
  • Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

    “This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not use good judgment when the bottle was failed to be verified by the name on the bottle and the name of the child, which resulted in a child being given the wrong bottle.”

    Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 2, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 6, 2022.

Mar 16, 2022: report to the state1 deficiency
  • Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

    “This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not use good judgment when the infant feeding verification procedures for the operation were not followed which resulted in an infant receiving the wrong breas tmilk bottle.”

    Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 21, 2022. Correction verified: Apr 27, 2022.

All 55 visits on record
Inspections, investigations and reports to the state
DateVisitWhat the record says
Oct 23, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Oct 7, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Oct 5, 2026Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Aug 12, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Aug 11, 2026Report to the stateNo violation found
Jul 14, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Jul 8, 2026Inspection1 deficiency cited
Jul 2, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Jun 17, 2026InspectionNo violation found
May 29, 2026InspectionNo violation found
May 26, 2026Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Mar 13, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Mar 12, 2026Report to the stateNo violation found
Dec 15, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Nov 4, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Oct 16, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Oct 10, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Oct 7, 2025Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Jul 10, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Jul 7, 2025Report to the stateNo violation found
Jun 6, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Jun 4, 2025Report to the stateNo violation found
Jan 15, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Dec 11, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Dec 10, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Nov 25, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Nov 22, 2024Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Nov 4, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Nov 1, 2024Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Aug 29, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Feb 12, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Feb 12, 2024Report to the stateNo violation found
Jan 11, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Jan 9, 2024Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Jan 3, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Jan 3, 2024Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Aug 30, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Aug 29, 2023Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Apr 26, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Apr 24, 2023Report to the stateNo violation found
Apr 14, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Apr 13, 2023Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Feb 13, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Feb 10, 2023Report to the state2 deficiencies cited
Nov 3, 2022Inspection1 deficiency cited
Nov 1, 2022Report to the state3 deficiencies cited
Oct 11, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Oct 10, 2022Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Sep 6, 2022Inspection1 deficiency cited
Aug 17, 2022Inspection2 deficiencies cited
Aug 15, 2022Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Apr 27, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Mar 17, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Mar 16, 2022Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Jan 11, 2022InspectionNo violation found

Is it licensed?

  • Licensed Center, permit issued Feb 28, 1992.
  • Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
  • Capacity: 431 children.
Source:

Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Has Texas acted against it?

  • No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
  • 20 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were .
Source:

Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Who does the caring?

  • Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.

Who owns it?

  • Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.

How is it rated?

  • Not rated in Texas Rising Star.
Source:

Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

How does it compare nearby?

  • Among 83 child care providers in Smith County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 2; this one had 8.
Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

11 of the 83 in Smith County, as the source lists them, same ZIP code first
PlaceDeficiencies, 3 years
Kids Kaleidoscope0
Grace Community of Tyler Early Education Center This child care provider8
Browning Learning Academy1
Tyler Christian Preschool4
Creative Children’s Academy15
Vikki’s Daycare6
Lovebug Creative Learning Center0
God’s Brand Christian Academy of Tyler13
Tyler Kindercare5
Journeys of the Heart LLC3
Sucelly Perez De Calderon1
Brenda Lozano1

What the record doesn’t say

  • Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
  • Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
  • Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.

Sources

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Source:

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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