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Green Acres Early Education Center

1607 TROUP HWY, Tyler, TX 75701-5745

Operation number:
41245
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:
400
License effective:
July 28, 1987
Hours:
07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9035251104
Email:
kayw@gabc.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 Green Acres Early Education Center from August 18, 2021 through March 26, 2026.

10 inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 26, 2024 and involved child guidance.

That higher-concern topic showed up in five inspections.

11 later inspections, from January 29, 2024 through March 26, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
30

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
13

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
11

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

30 total inspections vs 21 local median in 75701

Compared to 15 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.43
Local median
0.36

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
30%
Local median
21%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
33%
Local median
28%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
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.

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 reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver pulled a child off of the shelf by the wrist and pulled the child by the arm to sit by another caregiver. This action resulted in the child receiving nurse maid's elbow.
Correction deadline
February 15, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 20, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
This standard was reviewed based on the allegation and found to be deficient. An infant was given the incorrect formula.
Correction deadline
December 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Official code
746.2421(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
10 employee files were reviewed for the HASA and the employees had not completed the communicable disease topic for training.
Correction deadline
August 1, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 25, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During inspection three rooms were observed with torn nap mats. This was corrected at inspection when the operation provided new mats.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
While observing a diaper change it was observed that a two year old did not have their hands washed with running water. This was discussed with the caregivers and director.
Correction deadline
July 18, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 26, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3419 - Handwashing Procedures
Official code
746.3419
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not demonstrate competency when the bottle-feeding policy was not followed resulting in an infant being given the wrong bottle/formula.
Correction deadline
January 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 12, 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 self-reported allegation and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not use good judgment when the bottle was picked up and the name was not checked before the child was fed resulting in the infant being fed the wrong bottle.
Correction deadline
January 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 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)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Competency was not demonstrated when a caregiver failed to properly follow the infant feeding policy that was put into place by the operation. As a result of this, an infant was mistakenly given another infant?s bottle.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 22, 2021
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: Medication
Report finding
This standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. The operation administered a lower dosage (inhaler) to a child whom it did not belong to.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3805(b)(2) - Administering Medication - Only to Child for Whom Intended
Official code
746.3805(b)(2)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A follow up was conducted on this day. The loose fill was measured under the swings and in front of the slides and found to be less than the required 6 inches.
Correction deadline
November 29, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 8, 2021
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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During inspection the loose fill was observed on the pre-k playground. The fill under the swings was not at the proper 6 inches of depth and the fill in front of the slides on both climbing structures was less than 6 inches.
Correction deadline
October 21, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 25, 2021
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: Health or food records
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The bottles at the operation were not labeled with the child's first name and last initial. This led to the infant being fed the wrong bottle during a feeding.
Correction deadline
September 16, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 20, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Official code
746.2419(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 did not use good competency when the bottles were not checked for names and a bottle was fed to the wrong infant.
Correction deadline
September 16, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 20, 2021
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)