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New Life Early Education

18535 Hwy 69 S, Tyler, TX 75703 · Smith County
Accepts child care subsidies

New Life Early Education is a licensed child care center in Tyler, TX, licensed for up to 350 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2008. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 30 times and investigated 20 reports. Inspectors recorded 13 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (4 of 13). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. 31% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #23 of 49 centers in Tyler and better than 63% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 63%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#23 of 49 centers in Tyler
6High risk
4Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
13 citations from 30 inspections and 12 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 7, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 7, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 8, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 22, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 17, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 16, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 15, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 4, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 30, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 29, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 1, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 27, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 23, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 28, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 18, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 16, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 6, 2024 · Assessment · citation foundOct 11, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 23, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 21, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 21, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 8, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 2, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 30, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 10, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 2, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 23, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 21, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 12, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 11, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 19, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 2, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 18, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 8, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 6, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 13, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundSep 26, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 23, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 19, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 15, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 7, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 16, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 14, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 12, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 11, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 15, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 4, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 1, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 26, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 13, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundOct 8, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety4
Caregiver conduct3
Records & paperwork1
Background checks1
Other standards1
Health & medication1
Training & qualifications1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJun 8, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
During a walk through of the building, it was observed a hole in a wall of a classroom while students were present. This was brought to the administration's attention and corrected while licensing was present.
Corrected during the visit
MediumApr 16, 2026Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries §746.307(c)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not inform the parent of the injury during pick up.
Correction verified Jun 8, 2026
HighMay 23, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. A caregiver who is no longer employed at the operation was seen pulling a child.
Correction verified Jul 1, 2025
HighDec 16, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-report and found to be deficient. A caregiver who is no longer working at the operation was viewed popping a child on their hand.
Correction verified Jan 28, 2025
Medium HighDec 6, 2024InspectionBackground checks
Report of Criminal Complaint Against Employees §746.305(a)(5)
CCR was informed of a caregiver being arrested and the operation failed to notify CCR within the timeframe.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2024
HighAug 21, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety §746.1205(a)(5)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The caregivers did not ensure the safety of each child while in care which resulted in a child being injured.
Correction verified Oct 11, 2024
Medium HighAug 13, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
During a walk through of the operation, it was observed glass cleaner within the reach of the children in their classroom. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed it from the room.
Corrected during the visit
HighMay 23, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions §745.635(3)
During a walk through of the building, it was observed a caregiver with background conduction supervising two children. This is against their current background check conditions. It was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighMay 21, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment §746.2805(1)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient. During interviews and a review of the camera footage, it was determined a caregiver swatted at a child.
Correction verified Jul 10, 2024
Medium HighOct 13, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
During the inspection, the small playground had multiple fence slats were damaged and jagged.
Correction verified Oct 27, 2022
MediumOct 13, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Personnel Records- Training Hours §746.901(5)
During inspection 10 training records were unavailable for review.
Correction verified Nov 4, 2022
HighDec 13, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
The operation allowed an employee to be present at the operation in the role of a caregiver prior to receiving an eligibility notice from the background check unit.
Corrected during the visit
MediumDec 13, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment §746.4803
During an inspection of the playground, it was observed by licensing three stationary bikes overlapping each use zone.
Correction verified Dec 20, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity350 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 13, 2008
DirectorVicki Davis
Phone9038392202
State operation #877694

Common questions

Does New Life Early Education take infants?

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

What are New Life Early Education’s hours?

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

Does New Life Early Education accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has New Life Early Education had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 23, 2025: “Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does New Life Early Education compare with other daycares in Tyler?

It is #23 of 49 centers in Tyler by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 63% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was New Life Early Education last inspected?

Aug 7, 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 877694 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.