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Grace Community of Tyler Early Education Center

15567 WOOD SPRINGS RD, Lindale, TX 75771-6617

Operation number:
909890
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:
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

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
10%
Local median
11%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
13%
Local median
12%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0

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: Child guidance
Report finding
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
Official code
746.1201(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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
Official code
746.2805(4)
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
Official code
746.2207(c)(1)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
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
Official code
746.1203(4)