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Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center

2001 Hunter St, Tyler, TX 75701 · Smith County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Tyler, TX, licensed for up to 170 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1987. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 18 times and investigated 7 reports. Inspectors recorded 9 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for supervision (4 of 9). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. Its last 10 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #27 of 49 centers in Tyler and better than 56% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 56%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#27 of 49 centers in Tyler
6High risk
1Medium High risk
2Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
9 citations from 18 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 18, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 18, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 19, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 4, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 27, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 26, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 19, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 4, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 15, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 8, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 23, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundOct 21, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 18, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 29, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 27, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 17, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 9, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 9, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 25, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundNov 5, 2021 · Inspection · no citationOct 25, 2021 · Inspection · no citationOct 22, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Supervision4
Caregiver conduct2
Records & paperwork1
Staff ratios1
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

HighFeb 26, 2026Found 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 during an investigation and was found not in compliance. It was determined that appropriate supervision was not provided when a child was left unattended in the bathroom.
Correction verified Mar 19, 2026
MediumSep 4, 2024Found 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. There was sufficient evidence to support the allegations that the parents of the child were not being notified of less serious injuries at the end of the day.
Correction verified Sep 20, 2024
HighSep 4, 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 reported allegations and found to be deficient. There was sufficient evidence to support that the caregivers were not sufficiently supervising the alleged child when the child was injured.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2024
HighMay 15, 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. There is sufficient evidence that the caregiver grabbed the child by the elbow to get the child's attention.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2024
HighJan 23, 2023InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions §746.5625(b)
The safety alarm on one of the vans is not operational. This was discussed with the operation.
Correction verified Jan 26, 2023
HighJun 9, 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 allegations and found to be deficient. A caregiver did not use good judgment and was viewed on camera handling a child inappropriately and moving the child to the table when taken by the arm.
Correction verified Jun 29, 2022
MediumJan 25, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The operational policies were reviewed and were missing the promotion of active play items.
Correction verified Feb 4, 2022
Medium HighJan 25, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
The allergy alert plans were reviewed for the HASA and two of the four plans did not have a parent signature.
Correction verified Jan 27, 2022
HighOct 22, 2021Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. A child left a classroom unsupervised and was found in a storage classroom. The child was alone for 3 minutes. The caregiver responsible for the child is no longer employed at the operation.
Correction verified Nov 5, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity170 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 12, 1987
DirectorPenny Robbins
Phone9035937465
State operation #140868

Common questions

Does Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center take infants?

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

What are Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center’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 Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 26, 2026: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center compare with other daycares in Tyler?

It is #27 of 49 centers in Tyler by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 56% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center last inspected?

Aug 18, 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 140868 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.