Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center
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
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What inspectors cited most
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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.
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.
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.
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.
The safety alarm on one of the vans is not operational. This was discussed with the operation.
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.
The operational policies were reviewed and were missing the promotion of active play items.
The allergy alert plans were reviewed for the HASA and two of the four plans did not have a parent signature.
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.
About this center
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.
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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 140868 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.