17 were rated high or medium-high risk. All were marked corrected. Texas HHSC inspections since 2021.
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 allegation and found to be deficient. There was enough evidence to substantiate the operation allowing children to be unsupervised while in the restroom.
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity: During a walk through of the operation, it was observed in an empty classroom a child left unattended for an unknown amount of time. The child was not found to be injured. This was brought to the person's in charge attention and quickly corrected.
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| Date | Inspection | Result | Findings | Open | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Investigation of a report (self-reported) | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan: This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient. The operation did not follow a child?s food allergy plan that was on file.
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Unlock in the report| Mar 19, 2026 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Investigation of a report | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Investigation of a report | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Sep 5, 2025 | Investigation of a report | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Aug 11, 2025 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Investigation of a report | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Dec 4, 2024 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jun 25, 2024 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Investigation of a report | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| May 30, 2024 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Apr 24, 2024 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Apr 23, 2024 | Investigation of a report (self-reported) | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Apr 1, 2024 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Mar 28, 2024 | Investigation of a report | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Mar 22, 2024 | Investigation of a report | Deficiencies cited | 3 | 0 | Verified |
| Feb 23, 2024 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jan 9, 2024 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Dec 28, 2023 | Investigation of a report | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Dec 21, 2023 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Dec 12, 2023 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Sep 26, 2023 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Sep 25, 2023 | Investigation of a report | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Dec 28, 2022 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Dec 21, 2022 | Investigation of a report (self-reported) | Deficiencies cited | 3 | 0 | Verified |
| Oct 3, 2022 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Sep 8, 2022 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Sep 6, 2022 | Investigation of a report | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Apr 5, 2022 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Apr 1, 2022 | Investigation of a report | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jan 5, 2022 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Dec 14, 2021 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Nov 23, 2021 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Nov 22, 2021 | Investigation of a report | Deficiencies cited | 3 | 0 | Verified |
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| Date | Code | Severity | Status | Finding (source text) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | §746.1205(a)(4) Supervision & ratios | High risk | Corrected | 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 allegation and found to be deficient. There was enough evidence to substantiate the operation allowing children to be unsupervised while in the restroom. |
| Mar 6, 2026 | §746.1205(a)(4) Supervision & ratios | High risk | Corrected | Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity: During a walk through of the operation, it was observed in an empty classroom a child left unattended for an unknown amount of time. The child was not found to be injured. This was brought to the person's in charge attention and quickly corrected. |
| Mar 5, 2026 | §746.605(15) Supervision & ratios | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan: This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient. The operation did not follow a child?s food allergy plan that was on file. |
| Feb 23, 2026 | §746.1601 Supervision & ratios | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children: This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient. The operation was out of ratio with a 1:15 ratio with the specified age range being two years old. |
| Aug 11, 2025 | §746.2421(b) Food & nutrition | Medium risk | Corrected | Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days: During a review in the infant room, it was observed 7 students without updated feeding forms. |
| Apr 23, 2024 | §746.1205(a)(4) Supervision & ratios | High risk | Corrected | 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. Supervision was not met when a caregiver was observed to be sitting on the playground, instead of walking around to ensure that risk was reduced to all children. During this time an incident occurred that the caregiver was not aware of. |
| Mar 22, 2024 | §746.1201(4) Staff qualifications & clearances | High risk | Corrected | AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited: Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. |
| Mar 22, 2024 | §746.2805(10) Records, permits & program | High risk | Corrected | Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device: Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. A child was viewed being in time-out for about 30 minutes consecutively. |
| Mar 22, 2024 | §746.2805 Supervision & ratios | High risk | Corrected | Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual: Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. A caregiver, who is no longer working for the operation, was seen attempting to push a child's head down to the table several different times. |
| Dec 28, 2023 | §746.3501(1) Sanitation & hygiene | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt: This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient. The child was not promptly changed when they became while still in care. |
| Dec 12, 2023 | §746.2421(a) Food & nutrition | Medium risk | Corrected | Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional: During a review of the infant classroom, it was observed no feeding instructions could be presented during the inspection. |
| Dec 21, 2022 | §746.2805(6) Other | High risk | Corrected | Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling: During an investigation, it was learned that a caregiver was yelling at the children as a form of discipline. |
| Dec 21, 2022 | §746.1003(3) Staff qualifications & clearances | High risk | Corrected | Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments: During the investigation, it was learned that the director was aware that a caregiver does not meet the physical requirements for the age group they are assigned to. |
| Dec 21, 2022 | §746.1203(4) Supervision & ratios | High risk | Corrected | Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children: This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The children in the classroom were not being properly supervised which led to a child being injured. |
| Sep 8, 2022 | §746.4603(2) Facilities & equipment | High risk | Corrected | Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure Onto Other Parts: While during a walk through of the playground, it was observed by licensing the play structure that is under review for a current investigation allegation that is meant to be a riding toy. However, this toy is also being used by the children as monkey bars. |
| Sep 6, 2022 | §746.305(a)(2) Health records & medication | Medium-high risk | Corrected | AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization: This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The center did not notify licensing in the appropriate 48 hour time frame when a child was injured was seen by a medical professional. |
| Nov 23, 2021 | §746.3407(9) Supervision & ratios | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean: While conducting a walk through of the operation, it was observed by licensing a hole on the side of one of the classroom building. The hole is roughly 6 inches big. |
| Nov 22, 2021 | §746.1203(5) Other | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control: This standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. Based on interviews with caregivers and children, there have been several fights happening in their class. The children are not in control if they are fighting one another on several occasions. |
| Nov 22, 2021 | §746.1203(4) Supervision & ratios | High risk | Corrected | Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children: This standard was reviewed in relation to a reported allegation and found to be deficient. Based on interviews with staff and children, the caregiver sits on a bench during outdoor time. Supervision is not being met when the caregiver sits on the bench and fails to intervene when children are fighting. |
| Nov 22, 2021 | §746.307(c) Supervision & ratios | Medium risk | Corrected | Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries: This standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. The operation did not inform the parent of a less serious injuries at pick up. |
| Facility | Type | Operator | Capacity | Inspection findings | Last insp. | Dist. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Blessings Childcare & Preschool of Tyler Tyler, 75703 | Child care center | — | 204 | No records | — | 0.7 km |
| Kid City USA Tyler Tyler, 75703 | Child care center | — | 183 | No records | — | 0.8 km |
| Getcap Head Start and Early Head Start at Tyler Tyler, 75703 | Child care center | — | 82 | No records | — | 1.5 km |
| The Growing Stick Learning Center, INC. Tyler, 75707 | Child care center | — | 140 | No records | — | 1.7 km |
| Live Oaks Childcare Tyler, 75703 | Child care center | — | 48 | No records | — | 1.8 km |
| Oak Tree Academy Tyler, 75703 | Child care center | — | 119 | No records | — | 1.9 km |
| Source | Record | Facts | Evidence | Effective | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas HHSC Operations TX | 1287855 | name, type, status, capacity, ages, hours, address, phone, subsidies | Verified | — | Nov 5, 2026 |
| us_census_geocoder US | 5113 TIMBER CREEK DR|TYLER|T… | location Census Geocoder Exact match: 5113 TIMBER CREEK DR, TYLER, TX, 75703 | Verified | — | Nov 5, 2026 |
| tx_twc_subsidy_providers TX | 1660972 | tx_rising_star_rating, accepts_cc_subsidy | Verified | Oct 29, 2026 | Nov 6, 2026 |
| tx_twc_ccs_facilities TX | row-uasv_8n9h.n54x | monthlyamtpaid, accrdstatus, prekstandard, headstart | Historical | Jun 1, 2024 | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905819969 | Verified | Aug 4, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905819968 | Verified | Apr 17, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905930417 | Verified | Mar 19, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905819966 | Verified | Mar 19, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905819967 | Verified | Mar 19, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 |
Sources: Texas HHSC Operations, us_census_geocoder, tx_twc_subsidy_providers, tx_twc_ccs_facilities. Missing data never means no issue exists. Report a correction.