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Kidz Depot Learning Academy LLC

3325 Chandler Hwy, Tyler, TX 75702 · Smith County
Accepts child care subsidies

Kidz Depot Learning Academy LLC is a licensed child care center in Tyler, TX, licensed for up to 61 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 4 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for background checks (1 of 4). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 25% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 6 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #21 of 49 centers in Tyler and better than 71% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 71%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#21 of 49 centers in Tyler
1High risk
3Medium High risk
0Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
4 citations from 12 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 28, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 28, 2026 · Inspection · no citationDec 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 22, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 9, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 6, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 3, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 13, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 3, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 25, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 29, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 2, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 20, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 18, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 21, 2024 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Background checks1
Training & qualifications1
Staff ratios1
Caregiver conduct1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighDec 22, 2025Found during an investigationBackground checks
Report of Criminal Complaint Against Employees §746.305(a)(5)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient. The operation did not report to their Licensing inspector of a caregiver being arrested.
Correction verified Jan 21, 2026
Medium HighAug 29, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
Staff files were observed and one employee had cpr without the mannequin portion.
Correction verified Sep 5, 2024
Medium HighJul 2, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
During inspection it was observed that a caregiver was caring for 8 children ages 3m-11m alone. This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver arrived.
Corrected during the visit
HighJun 18, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The caregiver was seen on video grabbing the child by the arm and walking with the child around the room.
Correction verified Jul 26, 2024

About this center

Licensed capacity61 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceSep 9, 2024
DirectorTammy Sheffield
Phone9036302131
State operation #1793634

Common questions

Does Kidz Depot Learning Academy LLC take infants?

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

What are Kidz Depot Learning Academy LLC’s hours?

6:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Kidz Depot Learning Academy LLC accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Kidz Depot Learning Academy LLC had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 18, 2024: “Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Kidz Depot Learning Academy LLC compare with other daycares in Tyler?

It is #21 of 49 centers in Tyler by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 71% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Kidz Depot Learning Academy LLC last inspected?

Jul 28, 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 1793634 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.