9 were rated high or medium-high risk. All were marked corrected. Texas HHSC inspections since 2022.
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training: During a review of the staff files, it was observed three caregivers without updated training for the year.
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation: During a walk through of the operation, it was learned a staff member without an active background check was supervising a group of 7 students. This was brought to the directors attention and corrected at inspection.
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes: During the inspection, it was observed the operation has only conducted 3 fire drills for the year 2025.
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| Date | Inspection | Result | Findings | Open | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 2 | 0 | Verified |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 2 | 0 | Verified |
| Aug 12, 2025 | Investigation of a report | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jun 9, 2025 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jun 5, 2025 | Investigation of a report | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Assessment | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Nov 18, 2024 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 3 | 0 | Verified |
| Jul 3, 2024 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jun 25, 2024 | Investigation of a report | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jan 12, 2024 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Feb 28, 2023 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 2 | 0 | Verified |
| Aug 18, 2022 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Aug 5, 2022 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Jul 28, 2022 | Investigation of a report | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Apr 12, 2022 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
Each finding links to its normalized violation type (all facilities with the same finding) and to the exact inspection.
| Date | Code | Severity | Status | Finding (source text) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | §746.1301(a)(5)(A) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training: During a review of the staff files, it was observed three caregivers without updated training for the year. |
| Sep 29, 2026 | §745.641 Supervision & ratios | High risk | Corrected | AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation: During a walk through of the operation, it was learned a staff member without an active background check was supervising a group of 7 students. This was brought to the directors attention and corrected at inspection. |
| Sep 30, 2025 | §746.5205(1) Supervision & ratios | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes: During the inspection, it was observed the operation has only conducted 3 fire drills for the year 2025. |
| Sep 30, 2025 | §746.1301(a)(5)(A) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training: During the inspection, it was observed caregivers without current training hours. |
| Aug 12, 2025 | §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 and found to be deficient. A young child was placed in timeout for 5-7 minutes. |
| Jun 5, 2025 | §746.1613(a)(6) Supervision & ratios | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present: This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. The operation does not have a caregiver physically present in the room during naptime. |
| Jan 17, 2025 | §746.303(b) Supervision & ratios | Medium-low risk | Corrected | Report Number of Employees: The operation did not report the number of employees that left in 2024. |
| Nov 18, 2024 | §746.4601(7) Staff qualifications & clearances | High risk | Corrected | Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points: During an inspection of the playground, it was observed the merry-go-cycle had two broken seats. This was discussed with the director and a plan was put in place to keep the children off until the equipment is fixed. |
| Nov 18, 2024 | §746.501(a)(18) Supervision & ratios | Medium risk | Corrected | Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity: During an inspection of the files, it was observed the operation did not mentioned anything about their outdoor act ivies. |
| Nov 18, 2024 | §746.501(a)(30) Supervision & ratios | Medium risk | Corrected | Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services: During a review of the files, it was observed the operation did not mentioned anything regarding inclusive services. |
| Feb 28, 2023 | §746.1311(a) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium risk | Corrected | Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required: During a review of training records, it was observed the director did not have the 30 hours that are required. |
| Feb 28, 2023 | §746.1309(a) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium risk | Corrected | Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required: During a review of staff training records, it was observed 4 staff members without enough training hours. |
| Aug 5, 2022 | §746.1203(4) Supervision & ratios | High risk | Corrected | Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children: During a walk through of the center, it was observed by licensing a classroom of 7 children napping without a teacher present in the room. The children were left alone for about 15 minutes. |
| Apr 12, 2022 | §746.1203(4) Supervision & ratios | High risk | Corrected | Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children: During a walk through of the center, it was observed by licensing a child who was napping alone for four minutes. This was soon corrected at inspection by the teacher returning to the classroom. |
| Facility | Type | Operator | Capacity | Inspection findings | Last insp. | Dist. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Tree Academy Tyler, 75703 | Child care center | — | 119 | No records | — | 2.8 km |
| Hand in Hand Preschool Tyler, 75703 | Child care center | — | 117 | No records | — | 3.0 km |
| New Life Early Education Tyler, 75703 | Child care center | — | 350 | No records | — | 4.6 km |
| Source | Record | Facts | Evidence | Effective | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas HHSC Operations TX | 1323780 | name, type, status, capacity, ages, hours, address, phone, subsidies | Verified | — | Nov 5, 2026 |
| us_census_geocoder US | 1524 CUMBERLAND RD|TYLER|TX|… | location Census Geocoder Exact match: 1524 CUMBERLAND RD, TYLER, TX, 75703 | Verified | — | Nov 5, 2026 |
| tx_twc_subsidy_providers TX | 1686102 | tx_rising_star_rating, accepts_cc_subsidy | Verified | Feb 13, 2025 | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905830055 | Verified | Sep 29, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905830054 | Verified | Sep 30, 2025 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905934237 | Verified | Aug 12, 2025 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905830053 | Verified | Jul 21, 2025 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905830052 | Verified | Jun 9, 2025 | Nov 5, 2026 |
Sources: Texas HHSC Operations, us_census_geocoder, tx_twc_subsidy_providers. Missing data never means no issue exists. Report a correction.