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Grace Community of Tyler Early Education Center

3215 Old Jacksonville Rd, Tyler, TX 75701 · Smith County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 months

Grace Community of Tyler Early Education Center is a licensed child care center in Tyler, TX, licensed for up to 431 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1992. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 33 times and investigated 19 reports. Inspectors recorded 21 citations, 9 of them high-risk, most often for caregiver conduct (8 of 21). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 14% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #35 of 49 centers in Tyler and better than 47% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 47%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#35 of 49 centers in Tyler
9High risk
10Medium High risk
2Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
21 citations from 33 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 12, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 12, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 11, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 14, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 8, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 2, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 17, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 29, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 26, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 13, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 12, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 15, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 4, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 16, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 7, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 7, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 6, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 4, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 15, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 11, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 10, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 25, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 22, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 4, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 1, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 29, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 12, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 12, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 11, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 9, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 3, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 3, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 30, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 29, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 26, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 24, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 14, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 13, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 13, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 10, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 3, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundNov 1, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 11, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 10, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 6, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundAug 17, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundAug 15, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 27, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 17, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 16, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 11, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Caregiver conduct8
Supervision4
Other standards2
Building & playground safety2
Staff ratios1
Health & medication1
Records & paperwork1
Food & feeding1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJul 8, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - Splashing/Wading Activities §746.2101(a)
During the inspection there was a total of 11 children with the youngest being two years old supervised by two caregivers utlizing a splash pad/ wading pool.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2026
HighMay 26, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
This standard was reviewed during an investigation. There was sufficient evidence that supports that a caregiver used an inappropriate discipline method when a child was grabbed by the arm.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2026
HighOct 7, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
A caregiver used inappropriately discipline by grabbing a child by their arm.
Correction verified Nov 4, 2025
HighNov 22, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. A child was left in the bathroom and was soon found by another caregiver in the hallway unsupervised.
Correction verified Jan 15, 2025
HighNov 1, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety §746.1205(a)(5)
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found to be out of compliance. Infants in care were not supervised in an appropriate manner allowing the caregiver to intervene when they were able to put inappropriate items in their mouths posing a risk to their health, and when an infant was able to partially fall on a counter leading to an injury.
Correction verified Dec 11, 2024
HighJan 9, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. A child was left unsupervised in a classroom.
Correction verified Feb 12, 2024
Medium HighJan 3, 2024Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The workmen entered the room and left a tool bag within the reach of children during class.
Correction verified Jan 18, 2024
HighAug 29, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. A child opened a door and got out of the classroom and walked down the hallway unsupervised.
Correction verified Oct 26, 2023
Medium HighApr 13, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Clear, Positive Statements §746.2803(4)(B)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not use positive statements with the child when the child was held in time out.
Correction verified Apr 26, 2023
Medium HighFeb 10, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior §746.2803(4)(C)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not redirect a child using positive statements as required and moved the child by picking up the child and placing them on the nap mat.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2023
HighFeb 10, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver was observed on camera pulling a child by the wrist.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2023
MediumNov 3, 2022InspectionOther standards
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer §746.4501(b)
A child was observed in a high chair table to be in the seat and not buckled. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 1, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior §746.2803(4)(C)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver lifted a child by the wrist which resulted in a child receiving nursemaid's elbow.
Correction verified Nov 28, 2022
Medium HighNov 1, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization §746.307(b)(1)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The operation did not notify a parent timely when a child was injured and needed medical treatment.
Correction verified Nov 28, 2022
Medium HighNov 1, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities §746.1203(6)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. A caregiver was viewed on video to be on a personal phone when supervising children when an accident occurred.
Correction verified Nov 28, 2022
MediumOct 10, 2022Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries §746.307(c)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not notify the parent when a child was involved in a fall that could have resulted in a less serious injury.
Correction verified Oct 28, 2022
Medium HighSep 6, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers §746.2415(a)(1)
During inspection an infant was seen in baby walker. The infant was removed during inspection and the walker was removed from the room.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 17, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
The allergy alert plans were reviewed and two plans did not have the parents signature.
Correction verified Sep 6, 2022
Medium HighAug 17, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Adequate Lighting During Naptime §746.2911
The lighting in one of the classrooms was not adequate lighting to see the children during nap. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighAug 15, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not use good judgment when the bottle was failed to be verified by the name on the bottle and the name of the child, which resulted in a child being given the wrong bottle.
Correction verified Sep 6, 2022
HighMar 16, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not use good judgment when the infant feeding verification procedures for the operation were not followed which resulted in an infant receiving the wrong breas tmilk bottle.
Correction verified Apr 27, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity431 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 28, 1992
DirectorVictoria Spencer
Phone9035933859
State operation #248559

Common questions

Does Grace Community of Tyler Early Education Center take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Grace Community of Tyler Early Education 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 Grace Community of Tyler Early Education Center accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Grace Community of Tyler Early Education Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Grace Community of Tyler Early Education Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the East Texas area, which includes Tyler, is $28.80 a day for infants, $28.00 a day for toddlers and $27.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Grace Community of Tyler Early Education Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 9 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 26, 2026: “Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Grace Community of Tyler Early Education Center compare with other daycares in Tyler?

It is #35 of 49 centers in Tyler by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 47% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Grace Community of Tyler Early Education Center last inspected?

Aug 12, 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 248559 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.