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Tyler Christian Preschool

225 Winchester Dr, Tyler, TX 75701 · Smith County
Accepts child care subsidies

Tyler Christian Preschool is a licensed child care center in Tyler, TX, licensed for up to 128 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2017. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 19 times and investigated 13 reports. Inspectors recorded 12 citations, 8 of them high-risk, most often for food & feeding (4 of 12). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 8% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #37 of 49 centers in Tyler and better than 45% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 45%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#37 of 49 centers in Tyler
8High risk
2Medium High risk
2Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
12 citations from 19 inspections and 6 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 24, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Feb 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 18, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 6, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundNov 24, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 24, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 20, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 8, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 4, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 31, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 28, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 3, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 29, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 19, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 11, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 7, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 13, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 23, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJun 6, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 5, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 3, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 6, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 4, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 20, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 7, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 4, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 27, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 28, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 24, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 10, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 1, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Food & feeding4
Supervision3
Caregiver conduct3
Child protection1
Building & playground safety1

Citations, newest first

MediumFeb 6, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
During the inspection 7 out 9 written infant feeding instructions have not been updated since 2025.
Correction verified Feb 13, 2026
HighJun 7, 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. A child was left alone unsupervised in a classroom for approximately 15 minutes.
Correction verified Jul 19, 2024
HighJan 23, 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 DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver allowed a child to go to the bathroom by themselves out of sight and out of ear shot. This resulted in the child walking out the front door and away from the center.
Correction verified Mar 13, 2024
HighJan 23, 2024Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
Correction verified Mar 13, 2024
Medium HighOct 13, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
The loose fill around 3 pieces of equipment with platforms measuring over 21 inches but under 5 feet, and having slides did not have loose fill of pea gravel measuring at 6 inches. The loose fill measured at less than 2 inches.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2023
HighJun 5, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment §746.2805(1)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver was seen on video thumping a child on the head as a form of discipline. The caregiver is no longer employed.
Correction verified Jul 11, 2023
MediumOct 20, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
The infant feeding instructions were reviewed and have not been updated within the lat 30 days.
Correction verified Oct 27, 2022
HighOct 4, 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 alleation and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not use good judgment when interacting and handling a child after nap.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2022
HighMar 24, 2022Found 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 was left alone unsupervised in the hallway by the caregiver when the class was taken outside and the children were not accounted for during the transition.
Correction verified Apr 27, 2022
HighFeb 10, 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. The operation did not use good judgment when the parent was not notified immediately and was notified only at pick up when a child was injured after a trip and fall in the classroom. Which resulted in the child having to be seen by a doctor.
Correction verified Feb 28, 2022
Medium HighNov 1, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
The bottles in the infant room were not labeld with the child's name. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighSep 24, 2021Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
This standard was evaluated in regard to the self reported allegation and found to be deficient. There was a cleaning supply bottle accessible to children.
Correction verified Nov 1, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity128 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMar 14, 2017
DirectorShannon Bedsole
Phone9035349987
State operation #1648895

Common questions

Does Tyler Christian Preschool take infants?

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

What are Tyler Christian Preschool’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 Tyler Christian Preschool accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Tyler Christian Preschool had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 8 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 7, 2024: “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 Tyler Christian Preschool compare with other daycares in Tyler?

It is #37 of 49 centers in Tyler by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 45% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Tyler Christian Preschool last inspected?

Feb 24, 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 1648895 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.