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Kidz Depot Learning Academy

2420 N BORDER AVE, Tyler, TX 75702-1924

Operation number:
823527
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:
39
License effective:
May 30, 2003
Hours:
06:30 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9035935437
Email:
tennile6@gmail.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 10 available inspections for Kidz Depot Learning Academy from September 14, 2021 through March 30, 2026.

One inspection recorded a violation, with three recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 14, 2021 and involved sleep safety.

Nine later inspections, from September 29, 2021 through March 30, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
10

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
3

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

10 total inspections vs 15.5 local median in 75702

Compared to 14 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.3
Local median
0.48

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
10%
Local median
14%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
10%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.86

Repeated topics

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

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

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

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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
The front door opens to the 2yr old room. When I arrived and the door was shut, it was very dark and the children could not be seen in the room.
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: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The facility was over capacity in the infant room and in the whole facility. The operation is licensed for 11 infant age children and there were 14 children under the age of 18 months. The capacity for the facility is 39 children and there were 40 children in care at the time of the inspection.
Correction deadline
September 17, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 29, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
Official code
746.201(11)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
At the time I arrived at the inspection, both infant rooms were out of ratio. The young infant room had 6 children and one caregiver. A second operation staff arrived, and went into the room, putting that room in compliance. The second room out of ratio was the 12-18 month old room. There were 8 children in the room. The ratio for this age group with one caregiver is 5 children.
Correction deadline
September 15, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 29, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601