Updated Nov 6, 2026 · Data from state licensing records · Methodology
Tyler, TX has 50 licensed child care centers and school-age programs with 6,019 licensed seats in Kinfield's index. 44 accept infants. 8 (16%) have no citations on record, and the typical program has 6.
What inspectors cite most in Tyler
Largest programs with no citations on record
| Program | ZIP | Seats | Ages | Last inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrel of Monkeys Christian Academy-Tyler | 75703 | 230 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age | 2026-10-21 |
| Kids Kaleidoscope | 75701 | 140 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age | 2026-03-19 |
| Tiny Town Learning Center | 75701 | 120 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age | 2026-07-02 |
| Oak Tree Academy | 75703 | 119 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age | 2026-08-04 |
| Hand in Hand Preschool | 75703 | 117 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2026-02-03 |
| Getcap Head Start and Early Head Start at Tyler | 75703 | 82 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2026-07-10 |
| Tiny Hugs Learning Academy | 75705 | 50 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age | 2026-07-02 |
| Kidz Depot Learning Academy | 75702 | 39 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age | 2026-03-30 |
No citations is a good sign, not a guarantee: newer programs have had fewer visits. Check the inspection dates.
Programs with the most high-risk citations
| Program | ZIP | Seats | Citations | High-risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Children's Academy | 75701 | 42 | 44 | 26 |
| Handprints Academy | 75709 | 345 | 26 | 23 |
| God's Brand Christian Academy of Tyler | 75701 | 115 | 27 | 20 |
| Grace Community of Tyler Early Education Center | 75701 | 431 | 22 | 20 |
| Stepping Stone School | 75703 | 256 | 20 | 17 |
| North Tyler Day Nursery | 75702 | 200 | 19 | 16 |
| First Steps Daycare | 75703 | 34 | 16 | 11 |
| New Life Early Education | 75703 | 350 | 13 | 10 |
| Early Steps Bilingual Academy | 75703 | 112 | 14 | 9 |
| Star Christian Academy | 75702 | 49 | 12 | 9 |
Large programs are inspected more and can carry more citations. Open each record for dates and corrections.
Neighborhoods by ZIP code
| ZIP | Programs | Licensed seats |
|---|---|---|
| 75701 | 15 | 2,154 |
| 75703 | 15 | 2,143 |
| 75702 | 14 | 1,054 |
| 75707 | 3 | 239 |
| 75709 | 2 | 379 |
| 75705 | 1 | 50 |
How to check a Tyler daycare
Search any program on Kinfield or the official Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Child Care Regulation site. Our Texas guide explains what each finding means. Citation counts reflect how often inspectors visit and what each regulator records, so compare programs within the same state, not across states. A citation is a finding at one visit, not a rating. Check each program's page for dates and whether it was corrected.
Shortlisting programs? A Kinfield report pulls one program's full record, recent visits, what parents say and the questions to ask on your tour, reviewed by a person. $12, or 3 for $25.
Frequently asked questions
How many daycares are in Tyler, TX?
Kinfield lists 50 licensed child care centers and school-age programs in Tyler, TX, with 6,019 licensed seats. Home-based providers are counted separately.
How many Tyler daycares take infants?
44 licensed programs in Tyler, TX are licensed to care for infants.
What is the most common daycare citation in Tyler?
"Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days (26 TAC §746.2421(b))", cited at 13 programs in Tyler.