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Grace Community of Tyler Early Education Center

3215 OLD JACKSONVILLE RD, Tyler, TX 75701-7505

Operation number:
248559
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Smith
Capacity:
431
License effective:
February 28, 1992
Hours:
07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9035933859
Email:
eec@gcc.org
Website:
graceeec.com

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 52 available inspections for Grace Community of Tyler Early Education Center from September 15, 2021 through August 12, 2026.

16 inspections recorded violations, with 20 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 26, 2026 and involved child guidance.

That higher-concern topic showed up in seven inspections.

Six later inspections, from May 29, 2026 through August 12, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
52

14 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
20

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
18

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

52 total inspections vs 21 local median in 75701

Compared to 15 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.38
Local median
0.36

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
27%
Local median
21%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
31%
Local median
28%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.8

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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 deadline
June 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 17, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver used inappropriately discipline by grabbing a child by their arm.
Correction deadline
October 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
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 deadline
December 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 15, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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 activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
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 deadline
November 27, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
Official code
746.1205(a)(5)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
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 deadline
February 6, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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 activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
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 status
Correction evaluated January 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
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 deadline
September 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 26, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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 activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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 deadline
May 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 26, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2803(4)(B) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Clear, Positive Statements
Official code
746.2803(4)(B)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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 deadline
February 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
Official code
746.2803(4)(C)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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 deadline
February 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
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Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A child was observed in a high chair table to be in the seat and not buckled. This was corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Official code
746.4501(b)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
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 deadline
November 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Official code
746.1203(6)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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 deadline
November 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
Official code
746.2803(4)(C)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
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 deadline
November 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.307(b)(1) - AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization
Official code
746.307(b)(1)
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Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
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 deadline
October 27, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Official code
746.307(c)
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Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
During inspection an infant was seen in baby walker. The infant was removed during inspection and the walker was removed from the room.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
Official code
746.2415(a)(1)
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
The lighting in one of the classrooms was not adequate lighting to see the children during nap. This was corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Official code
746.2911
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The allergy alert plans were reviewed and two plans did not have the parents signature.
Correction deadline
August 24, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 6, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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 deadline
September 2, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 6, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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 deadline
April 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)