The Primary Leadership Academy
The Primary Leadership Academy is a licensed child care center in Tyler, TX, licensed for up to 152 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2018. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 7 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (2 of 7). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #28 of 49 centers in Tyler and better than 55% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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Citations, newest first
During an inspection of the operation, staff records were not made available.
During an inspection at the operation, staff training records were not available for review.
During a review of the files, it was observed 5 staff records lacking 8 training hours.
During an inspection, it was observed by licensing the playground lacking a sufficient amount of loose fill under the slides and swings.
During an inspection and conducting interviews, it was observed by licensing a caregiver without an active background check. This was corrected at inspection.
During an inspection, it was observed by licensing the playground lacking a sufficient amount of loose fill under the slides and swings.
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. A child was left unsupervised in the hallway for an unknown amount of time while the class were out on the playground.
About this center
Common questions
Does The Primary Leadership Academy take infants?
No. Its Texas license covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.
What are The Primary Leadership Academy’s hours?
7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does The Primary Leadership Academy accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
Has The Primary Leadership Academy had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 24, 2022: “AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does The Primary Leadership Academy compare with other daycares in Tyler?
It is tied for #28 of 49 centers in Tyler by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 55% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was The Primary Leadership Academy last inspected?
Sep 8, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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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 1658175 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.