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God's Brand Christian Academy of Tyler

2524 McDonald Rd, Tyler, TX 75701 · Smith County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

God's Brand Christian Academy of Tyler is a licensed child care center in Tyler, TX, licensed for up to 115 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2023. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 28 times and investigated 18 reports. Inspectors recorded 27 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (5 of 27). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #43 of 49 centers in Tyler and better than 34% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 34%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #43 of 49 centers in Tyler
5High risk
15Medium High risk
6Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
27 citations from 28 inspections and 15 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 5, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 11, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundAug 5, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 17, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 14, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 25, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 18, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 17, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 24, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 5, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 27, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 24, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 20, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 19, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 27, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 26, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 4, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 16, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 12, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 10, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 20, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 9, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 12, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 9, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 1, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 28, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 27, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 27, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 26, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 26, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 11, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 27, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 7, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 22, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 11, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 22, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 21, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 19, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 18, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 16, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 9, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJun 12, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 2, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 19, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 23, 2023 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety5
Health & medication4
Staff ratios3
Records & paperwork3
Food & feeding3
Training & qualifications3
Other standards2
Transportation2
Caregiver conduct1
Supervision1

Citations, newest first

HighAug 11, 2026InspectionOther standards
Franchise Tax Delinquent §745.247
The operation has an inactive Franchise Tax as of 8/11/2026.
Correction verified Aug 13, 2026
HighJun 18, 2026InspectionCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
During the inspection a caregiver was observed using an inappropriate disciple method when yelling at children.
Correction verified Jun 25, 2026
Medium HighJun 17, 2026Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
This standard was reviewed during an investigation. During the inspection it was observed that the floors were not cleaned and restroom door/lock needed to be repaired.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2026
Medium HighJun 17, 2026Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner §746.3407(8)
This standard was reviewed during an investigation. During the inspection garbage was observed throughout the operation including the outdoor play area and was accessible to children. Foul odors in the restrooms were also present during the inspection.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2026
Medium HighNov 26, 2024Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. The infant B classroom was out of child ratio with two staff. The two staff were present with 13 children in the older infant classroom aging from 7 months to 3 years old and out of ratio by 3 children.
Correction verified Jan 3, 2025
Medium LowNov 26, 2024Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - List entitled §746.401(9)
This standard was evaluated at the investigation inspection and found deficient. The operation did not have a current teacher list posted of the teachers employed at the time of the inspection.
Correction verified Jan 3, 2025
HighNov 26, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
This standard was evaluated as a part of the investigation inspection and found to be deficient. The caregivers in the infant classroom did not know the number of children they were responsible for during the walkthrough of the inspection.
Correction verified Jan 3, 2025
Medium HighNov 26, 2024Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. One of the children present in the infant B classroom at the time of the inspection was 3 years old and the youngest infant present was 7 months old. The 3 year old is more than 18 months older than the youngest infant.
Correction verified Jan 3, 2025
Medium HighMay 20, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child §746.3415(4)
It was observed that a caregiver did not wash their hands in between the diaper changes.
Correction verified Jun 10, 2024
Medium HighApr 9, 2024Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan §746.605(16)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The operation did not have a completed food allergy plan for a child with a documented food allergy.
Correction verified May 9, 2024
Medium HighApr 9, 2024Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child §746.3301(i)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The operation served a child with a known food allergy the item they were allergic to.
Correction verified May 9, 2024
HighMar 26, 2024Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Critical Injury - Give First Aid or CPR §746.3607(2)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The operation failed to provide first aid to an injured child when needed.
Correction verified May 7, 2024
Medium HighMar 26, 2024Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
During the inspection one classroom was out of ratio. This was corrected at inspection. There was one caregiver with 10 chilren ages 18m-23m.
Correction verified Apr 12, 2024
MediumAug 9, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
Emergency drill documentation was observed and found that the time of the drill was not documented for the year of 2023.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2023
Medium HighAug 9, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training §746.1301(a)(2)(A)
Staff files were reviewed and 2 staff with hire dates in February have not completed the 24 hours of pre-service that is required.
Correction verified Aug 31, 2023
Medium HighAug 9, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation §746.1301(a)(1)(A)
Staff files were reviewed and one staff did not have documentation of orientation to the operation.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2023
MediumAug 9, 2023InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times §746.2207(c)(4)
During inspection it was observed that the school age children were watching tv during nap time.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2023
MediumAug 9, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
During inspection 10 children records were reviewed and 9 of the 10 records were missing the admission date, 1 record was missing the release individuals and 4 records were missing updated shot records.
Correction verified Aug 31, 2023
MediumAug 9, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center §746.401(6)
During inspection the menu observed was not being followed for snack.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2023
MediumAug 9, 2023InspectionTransportation
Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License §746.901(9)
Staff files were reviewed and one file was missing a current drivers license.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2023
Medium HighAug 9, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
A caregiver was observed not washing a child's hands after a diaper change. This was corrected when the inspector asked the caregiver to wash the child's hands.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2023
MediumAug 9, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation §746.401(2)
During inspection it was obsereved that the most recent inspection form was not posted.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2023
Medium HighAug 9, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
The changing pad in the two year old room was torn and not able to be sanitized correctly anymore.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2023
Medium HighAug 9, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner §746.3407(8)
The garbage can in the school age room did not have a lid and had garbage items in it and availble to the children.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2023
Medium HighAug 9, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child §746.3503(c)(2)
During inspection the caregiver was observed walking away from the changing table and leaving a child unattended on the table, not buckled in, waiting to have their diaper changed.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2023
HighMar 23, 2023InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher §746.5617(a)(5)
The fire extinguisher in the van was not charged.
Correction verified Mar 29, 2023
Medium HighMar 23, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The annual health inspection was not available at the inspection.
Correction verified Apr 12, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity115 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:15 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceNov 3, 2023
DirectorDasha Anderson Brand
Phone9036304196
State operation #1767602

Common questions

Does God's Brand Christian Academy of Tyler take infants?

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

What are God's Brand Christian Academy of Tyler’s hours?

6:15 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does God's Brand Christian Academy of Tyler accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does God's Brand Christian Academy of Tyler cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask God's Brand Christian Academy of Tyler for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the East Texas area, which includes Tyler, is $28.80 a day for infants, $28.00 a day for toddlers and $27.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has God's Brand Christian Academy of Tyler had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 11, 2026: “Franchise Tax Delinquent.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does God's Brand Christian Academy of Tyler compare with other daycares in Tyler?

It is tied for #43 of 49 centers in Tyler by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 34% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was God's Brand Christian Academy of Tyler last inspected?

Aug 5, 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 1767602 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.