Texas records · SMITH County · TYLER
Grace Community of Tyler Early Education Center
Licensed Center in TYLER, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued February 28, 1992
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 3215 OLD JACKSONVILLE RD, TYLER, TX 75701 7505
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- February 28, 1992
- Operation number
- 248559
- Licensed capacity
- 431 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 35 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 20 |
| Assessments on record | 0 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 3,804 |
| Citations recorded | 22 |
| Record covers | January 11, 2022 – October 23, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 10 |
| Medium High | 10 |
| Medium | 2 |
Visits and findings, newest first
InspectionOctober 23, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 7, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportOctober 5, 2026Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or UnusualRisk level: High
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.
Correction verified by the state on October 23, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionAugust 12, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportAugust 11, 2026Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 14, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 8, 20261 citation recorded1 of 334 standards cited at this visit
746.2101(a) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Splashing/Wading ActivitiesRisk level: Medium High
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.
Correction verified by the state on July 14, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionJuly 2, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionJune 17, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 29, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMay 26, 2026Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High
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.
Correction verified by the state on June 17, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionMarch 13, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMarch 12, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 15, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionNovember 4, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 931 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 16, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionOctober 10, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportOctober 7, 2025Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High
A caregiver used inappropriately discipline by grabbing a child by their arm.
Correction verified by the state on November 4, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionJuly 10, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportJuly 7, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 6, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJune 4, 2025Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 15, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 11, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 10, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 334 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 25, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportNovember 22, 2024Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
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 activityRisk level: High
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.
Correction verified by the state on January 15, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionNovember 4, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportNovember 1, 2024Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safetyRisk level: High
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.
Correction verified by the state on December 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionAugust 29, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportFebruary 12, 2024Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 12, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 924 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 11, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJanuary 9, 2024Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
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 activityRisk level: High
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. A child was left unsupervised in a classroom.
Correction verified by the state on February 12, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionJanuary 3, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJanuary 3, 2024Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High
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.
Correction verified by the state on January 18, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionAugust 30, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportAugust 29, 2023Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit
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 activityRisk level: High
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.
Correction verified by the state on October 26, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionApril 26, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportApril 24, 2023Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 14, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 328 standards cited at this visit
ReportApril 13, 2023Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.2803(4)(B) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Clear, Positive StatementsRisk level: Medium High
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.
Correction verified by the state on April 26, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionFebruary 13, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportFebruary 10, 2023Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting BehaviorRisk level: Medium High
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.
Correction verified by the state on February 23, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or UnusualRisk level: High
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.
Correction verified by the state on February 23, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionNovember 3, 20221 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by ManufacturerRisk level: Medium
A child was observed in a high chair table to be in the seat and not buckled. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportNovember 1, 2022Self-reported by the operation3 citations recorded3 of 6 standards cited at this visit
746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting BehaviorRisk level: Medium High
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.
Correction verified by the state on November 28, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activitiesRisk level: Medium High
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.
Correction verified by the state on November 28, 2022.
746.307(b)(1) - AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or HospitalizationRisk level: Medium High
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.
Correction verified by the state on November 28, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionOctober 11, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportOctober 10, 2022Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious InjuriesRisk level: Medium
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.
Correction verified by the state on October 28, 2022.
InspectionSeptember 6, 20221 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby WalkersRisk level: Medium High
During inspection an infant was seen in baby walker. The infant was removed during inspection and the walker was removed from the room.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
InspectionAugust 17, 20222 citations recorded2 of 883 standards cited at this visit
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium High
The allergy alert plans were reviewed and two plans did not have the parents signature.
Correction verified by the state on September 6, 2022.
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During NaptimeRisk level: Medium High
The lighting in one of the classrooms was not adequate lighting to see the children during nap. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportAugust 15, 2022Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
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.
Correction verified by the state on September 6, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionApril 27, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 17, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMarch 16, 2022Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
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.
Correction verified by the state on April 27, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionJanuary 11, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
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