Texas records · SMITH County · TYLER
Handprints Academy
Licensed Center in TYLER, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued June 17, 2021
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 13931 STATE HIGHWAY 31 W, TYLER, TX 75709 4131
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- June 17, 2021
- Operation number
- 1715531
- Licensed capacity
- 345 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 36 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 26 |
| Assessments on record | 1 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 3,941 |
| Citations recorded | 26 |
| Record covers | December 7, 2021 – September 23, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 13 |
| Medium High | 10 |
| Medium | 3 |
Visits and findings, newest first
InspectionSeptember 23, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportSeptember 21, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 14, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 596 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 30, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJuly 29, 2025Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportJuly 15, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 28, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMay 27, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 7, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or CupRisk level: Medium High
During a walk through of the operation, it was observed an 8 month old infant in crib falling asleep with their halfway full bottle. This was brought to the caregiver attention and corrected while Licensing was present.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportMay 6, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 7, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportApril 3, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 26, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 674 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 30, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 361 standards cited at this visit
ReportJuly 15, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 24, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 255 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 9, 20242 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanRisk level: Medium High
During a full walk through of the building, it was observed two holes in the walls of the cafeteria area.
Correction verified by the state on April 24, 2024.
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, YellingRisk level: High
During an inspection of the operation, it was observed a caregiver yelling at a child when the child would not listen. The child was not hurt and the caregiver was removed from the classroom.
Correction verified by the state on April 24, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportApril 5, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 13, 20241 citation recorded1 of 287 standards cited at this visit
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth MaintainedRisk level: Medium High
During the walk through it was observed the playground lacking enough mulch under the slides and swings.
Correction verified by the state on April 24, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionJanuary 25, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 658 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 2, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 21, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportDecember 21, 2023Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video gamesRisk level: Medium High
This Minimum Standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation. A caregiver was seen using a cell phone upon entering a room and staying on the cell phone for a period of time when first taking over care of a class.
Correction verified by the state on January 25, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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 Minimum Standard was found to be out of compliance through an investigation. A caregiver was determined to not provide proper supervision when a group of children wandered into the restroom by themselves for around 9 minutes before the caregiver noticed.
Correction verified by the state on January 25, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionNovember 28, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportNovember 17, 20231 citation recorded1 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High
This standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. A caregiver pull a child's ear as a form of punishment.
Correction verified by the state on January 2, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionSeptember 22, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportSeptember 11, 20231 citation recorded1 of 1 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 allegations and found to be in deficient. The caregiver did not use their best judgement while supervising a group of children by cutting a child's hair.
Correction verified by the state on November 28, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionJuly 14, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportJune 22, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 22, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJune 21, 2023Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 2, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
ReportMay 12, 20231 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, YellingRisk level: High
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. It has been observed caregivers raising their voices in front and at their students.
Correction verified by the state on July 14, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionMay 12, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 19, 20233 citations recorded3 of 337 standards cited at this visit
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicleRisk level: High
During an inspection of the vans, it was observed two van without working safety alarms.
Correction verified by the state on June 2, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Risk level: Medium High
During a review of staff records, it was observed only two staff members with current CPR training.
Correction verified by the state on June 2, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium
Annual training records were not made available.
Correction verified by the state on June 2, 2023.
InspectionApril 14, 20231 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictionsRisk level: High
Based on the information obtain during interviews and observation, a caregiver was left supervising children alone which is against their current background check conditions.
Correction verified by the state on April 19, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportApril 14, 20233 citations recorded3 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service TrainingRisk level: Medium High
It was found that Pre-Service for the employee in question, had not been completed within the required timeframe. The employee was counted in child/caregiver ratio prior to receiving their pre-service training hours.
Correction verified by the state on May 22, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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
Supervision was not met, when a young child was found in a classroom alone. The caregiver did not have physical and auditory or visual awareness of the child's on-going activity, as the caregiver was on the playground with their class.
Correction verified by the state on May 12, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in ComplianceRisk level: High
Based on recent supervision concerns, it has been determined that the Director is not ensuring that the operation is operating in compliance. Plans were not put in place to ensure compliance, following recent incidents.
Correction verified by the state on May 12, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportApril 14, 2023Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.5619 - Plan to Handle Transportation EmergenciesRisk level: Medium High
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The caregivers were not aware of how to handle the emergency that took place.
Correction verified by the state on July 13, 2023.
ReportApril 12, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 31, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMarch 28, 2023Self-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 allegation and found to be deficient. A child was left unsupervised for more than 30 minutes in their classroom.
Correction verified by the state on May 12, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionMarch 6, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMarch 2, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 10, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 7, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportNovember 23, 20221 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
During an inspection of the building, it was observed by licensing a hole in the closet door in the gym area.
Correction verified by the state on January 10, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionOctober 10, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportOctober 7, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 22, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 30, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJune 28, 20222 citations recorded2 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High
This standard was reviewed in relations to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The child was left alone in their classroom napping while the class transition to the lunchroom.
Correction verified by the state on July 22, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
This standard was reviewed in relations to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment while lining the children up which resulted in a child being left unsupervised in the classroom alone.
Correction verified by the state on July 22, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionJune 23, 20221 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
It was observed by licensing an exposed hole in the cafeteria wall. This was discussed with the director.
Correction verified by the state on July 22, 2022.
InspectionJune 6, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 248 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 21, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportApril 18, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 31, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
AssessmentMarch 28, 20221 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or UnusualRisk level: High
Based on a DFPS investigation, this standard has found to be deficient. During collateral interviews, it was stated that the caregiver has used prohibited punishment by hitting, smashing hands and hitting in the face.
Correction verified by the state on March 31, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportMarch 15, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 1, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJanuary 31, 20221 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium High
Two children with documented food allergies did not have food allergy emergency plans.
Correction verified by the state on February 23, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionJanuary 28, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJanuary 27, 2022Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 7, 20212 citations recorded2 of 441 standards cited at this visit
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium
The feeding instructions in the infant 1 room were reviewed and have not been updated in the last 30 days.
Correction verified by the state on December 13, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play DailyRisk level: Medium
The activity plan posted for the infants did not include outside time for the infants. One infant room did not have a schedule posted.
Correction verified by the state on December 13, 2021.
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