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Ebenezer Day Care Center

1101 W Queen St, Tyler, TX 75702 · Smith County
Accepts child care subsidies

Ebenezer Day Care Center is a licensed child care center in Tyler, TX, licensed for up to 140 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1986. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 5 reports. Inspectors recorded 11 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (4 of 11). None of them came in the last 12 months. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #36 of 49 centers in Tyler and better than 46% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 46%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#36 of 49 centers in Tyler
1High risk
6Medium High risk
4Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
11 citations from 14 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 17, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Mar 17, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 29, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 6, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 16, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 13, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 2, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 1, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 10, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 3, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 28, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 25, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 14, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 10, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 18, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 27, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 23, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 22, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 28, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 13, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety4
Health & medication3
Other standards2
Training & qualifications2

Citations, newest first

MediumMay 6, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Chidren records were reviewed and one record was missing the health statement.
Correction verified May 15, 2024
Medium HighMay 6, 2024InspectionOther standards
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection §746.5401
The required gas leak inspection was due in February 2024 and has not been completed.
Correction verified May 15, 2024
HighMay 6, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(12)
Children records were reviewed and two children did not have the emergency medical authorization completed.
Correction verified May 15, 2024
MediumMay 6, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Children records were reviewed and one record was missing the immunizations for the child.
Correction verified May 15, 2024
MediumFeb 13, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The operation dismissed a child from the center after a report was made to CCR.
Correction verified Mar 14, 2024
Medium HighJun 27, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
A follow up was conducted on this day. The standard was re-ctied. The loose fill was measured and did not meet the 6 inches required for the slides on the equipment. This was discussed with the new director.
Correction verified Jul 18, 2023
Medium HighMay 23, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
The loose fill around the play equipment on the large playground did not meet the required 6 inches. The loose fill around the slide on the small playground was not at the required 6 inches.
Correction verified Jun 27, 2023
Medium HighMay 23, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The garden area that is accessible to the children as they walk out to the playground has not been cut down and has tall grass and weeds.
Correction verified Jun 1, 2023
Medium HighMay 23, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
Three caregivers did not have a current first aid and CPR certifcation. The certification expired on 4/22/23.
Correction verified Jun 1, 2023
Medium HighJul 28, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Acceptable Loose-fill Surfacing §746.4905
The loose field in front of the slide on the playground was less than 6 inches.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2022
MediumOct 13, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
Out of three personnel files reviewed, two caregivers training were not available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Nov 5, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity140 children
Ages servedToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJun 2, 1986
DirectorKejana Freeman
Phone9035924180
State operation #22618

Common questions

Does Ebenezer Day Care Center take infants?

No. Its Texas license covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.

What are Ebenezer Day Care Center’s hours?

7 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Ebenezer Day Care Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Ebenezer Day Care Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Ebenezer Day Care Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the East Texas area, which includes Tyler, is $28.00 a day for toddlers, $27.40 a day for 3-year-olds and $26.20 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Ebenezer Day Care Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on May 6, 2024: “Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Ebenezer Day Care Center compare with other daycares in Tyler?

It is #36 of 49 centers in Tyler by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 46% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Ebenezer Day Care Center last inspected?

Mar 17, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 22618 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.