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Handprints Academy

13931 STATE HIGHWAY 31 W, Tyler, TX 75709-4131

Operation number:
1715531
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:
345
License effective:
June 17, 2021
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9035939410
Email:
vsmith@handprintschildcare.com
Website:
Not listed

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 61 available inspections for Handprints Academy from December 7, 2021 through January 14, 2026.

18 inspections recorded violations, with 26 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 7, 2025 and involved sleep safety.

Six later inspections, from May 27, 2025 through January 14, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
61

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
26

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
23

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

61 total inspections vs 13.5 local median in Tyler

Compared to 50 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.43
Local median
0.36

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
28%
Local median
19%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
30%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.72

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: Sleep safety
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Official code
746.2419(7)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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 deadline
April 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(5)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
During a full walk through of the building, it was observed two holes in the walls of the cafeteria area.
Correction deadline
April 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the walk through it was observed the playground lacking enough mulch under the slides and swings.
Correction deadline
April 3, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Official code
746.4907(d)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
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 deadline
January 11, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Official code
746.1203(3)(D)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
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 deadline
January 11, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 25, 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: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. A caregiver pull a child's ear as a form of punishment.
Correction deadline
December 22, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 2, 2024
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
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 deadline
November 30, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 28, 2023
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 allegations and found to be deficient. It has been observed caregivers raising their voices in front and at their students.
Correction deadline
June 30, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(5)
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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
During an inspection of the vans, it was observed two van without working safety alarms.
Correction deadline
May 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 2, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Official code
746.5625(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Annual training records were not made available.
Correction deadline
May 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 2, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Official code
746.1311(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
During a review of staff records, it was observed only two staff members with current CPR training.
Correction deadline
May 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 2, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
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 deadline
April 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 19, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Official code
745.635(3)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
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 deadline
May 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 12, 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)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
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 deadline
May 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 22, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Official code
746.1301(a)(2)(A)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
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 deadline
May 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 12, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
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 deadline
June 23, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5619 - Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies
Official code
746.5619
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
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 deadline
April 28, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 12, 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)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During an inspection of the building, it was observed by licensing a hole in the closet door in the gym area.
Correction deadline
December 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 10, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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 deadline
July 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 22, 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)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
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 deadline
July 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 22, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
It was observed by licensing an exposed hole in the cafeteria wall. This was discussed with the director.
Correction deadline
July 7, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 22, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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 deadline
March 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 31, 2022
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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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two children with documented food allergies did not have food allergy emergency plans.
Correction deadline
February 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 23, 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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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The feeding instructions in the infant 1 room were reviewed and have not been updated in the last 30 days.
Correction deadline
December 14, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 13, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
Medium concern: Other violations
Report finding
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 deadline
December 14, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 13, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
Official code
746.2417(1)