Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Smith
Capacity:
331
License effective:
March 6, 2009
Hours:
07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9038828440
Email:
leah.rickelman@gracetyler.org
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 30 available inspections for Grace Community of Tyler Early Education Center from December 20, 2021 through June 30, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 16, 2023 and involved child guidance.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
10 later inspections, from October 17, 2023 through June 30, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
Total inspections
30
7 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
5
0 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
4
0 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
0
Last 36 months
Local comparison
30 total inspections vs 10 local median in 75771
Compared to 10 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
0.17
Local median
0.17
0.17This provider
0.17Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
10%
Local median
11%
10%This provider
11%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
13%
Local median
12%
13%This provider
12%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
0
Local average
0
0This provider
0Local average
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.
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found deficient. A caregiver fed an infant less than an ounce of the wrong breast milk at feeding time.
Correction deadline
November 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined a caregiver demonstrated inappropriate discipline by hitting a child on the head with part of a toy.
Correction deadline
March 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
During the inspection, 3 classes were observed watching movies that were unrelated to the educational goals of the activity plan. Compliance was met when the movies were turned off.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
The director did not ensure the Sanctuary was set up with age-appropriate equipment, furnishings and toys when the Toddler's class was moved to the Sanctuary while their classroom was painted. As a result, a child was injured from standing and falling off of an adult sized chair.
Correction deadline
June 24, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregivers did not properly supervise children in the Sanctuary resulting in a child's injury. Two caregivers did not demonstrate appropriate supervision when allowing children to stand and play on the adult sized chairs in the Sanctuary.
Correction deadline
June 24, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children