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Green Acres Early Education Center

1607 Troup Hwy, Tyler, TX 75701 · Smith County

Green Acres Early Education Center is a licensed child care center in Tyler, TX, licensed for up to 400 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1987. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 20 times and investigated 9 reports. Inspectors recorded 11 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for caregiver conduct (4 of 11). None of them came in the last 12 months. 18% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 10 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #30 of 49 centers in Tyler and better than 54% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 54%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#30 of 49 centers in Tyler
5High risk
4Medium High risk
2Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
11 citations from 20 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 26, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Mar 26, 2026 · Inspection · no citationNov 26, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 25, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 7, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 4, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 15, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 11, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 13, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 25, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 20, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 29, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 26, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 13, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 12, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 26, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 18, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 12, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 20, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 13, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 26, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 27, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 10, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 5, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 17, 2021 · Inspection · no citationNov 12, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 8, 2021 · Inspection · no citationNov 4, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 25, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundOct 7, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Caregiver conduct4
Building & playground safety3
Health & medication2
Food & feeding1
Training & qualifications1

Citations, newest first

HighJan 26, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
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 verified Feb 20, 2024
MediumDec 12, 2023Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
This standard was reviewed based on the allegation and found to be deficient. An infant was given the incorrect formula.
Correction verified Jan 11, 2024
Medium HighJul 18, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Handwashing Procedures §746.3419
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 verified Jul 26, 2023
MediumJul 18, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
10 employee files were reviewed for the HASA and the employees had not completed the communicable disease topic for training.
Correction verified Jul 25, 2023
Medium HighJul 18, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
During inspection three rooms were observed with torn nap mats. This was corrected at inspection when the operation provided new mats.
Corrected during the visit
HighDec 13, 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 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 verified Jan 12, 2023
HighJan 5, 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 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 verified Jan 27, 2022
HighNov 12, 2021Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
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 verified Nov 22, 2021
HighNov 4, 2021Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Administering Medication - Only to Child for Whom Intended §746.3805(b)(2)
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 25, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
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 verified Nov 8, 2021
Medium HighOct 7, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
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 verified Oct 25, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity400 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJul 28, 1987
DirectorSusan Weippert
Phone9035251104
State operation #41245

Common questions

Does Green Acres Early Education Center take infants?

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

What are Green Acres 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 Green Acres Early Education Center accept child care subsidies?

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

Has Green Acres Early Education Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 26, 2024: “Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Green Acres Early Education Center compare with other daycares in Tyler?

It is #30 of 49 centers in Tyler by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 54% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Green Acres Early Education Center last inspected?

Mar 26, 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 41245 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.