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Tyler KinderCare

3130 E 5th St, Tyler, TX 75701 · Smith County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Tyler KinderCare is a licensed child care center in Tyler, TX, licensed for up to 194 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 17 times and investigated 12 reports. Inspectors recorded 5 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for supervision (2 of 5). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #18 of 49 centers in Tyler and better than 72% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 72%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
Tied for #18 of 49 centers in Tyler
2High risk
3Medium High risk
0Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
5 citations from 17 inspections and 9 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 17, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 17, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMar 30, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 26, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 15, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 13, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 24, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 18, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundNov 14, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 4, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 23, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 10, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 8, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 3, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 1, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 21, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 7, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 12, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 22, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 19, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 25, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 23, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 15, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 10, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 20, 2024 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Supervision2
Food & feeding1
Building & playground safety1
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJun 17, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
When reviewing files three children were missing a complete food allergy plan.
Correction verified Jul 7, 2026
HighNov 18, 2025InspectionSupervision
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)
During the inspection a child was observed asleep and unsupervised in the Pre-K classroom.
Correction verified Nov 24, 2025
Medium HighNov 14, 2025Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Interest Centers Always Visible to Caregiver §746.2605(1)(C)
It was determined that the classroom furnisher was not arranged to where the children were visible at all times by the caregiver.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2025
Medium HighOct 10, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Release of Children §746.4101(a)
A caregiver was not providing adequate supervision when an unauthorized individual had access to a child and was not aware of the child's whereabouts after the interaction.
Correction verified Nov 4, 2025
HighMay 21, 2025Found 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 found deficient. The operation does not know how a child got scissors or how the child's hair was cut.
Correction verified Jul 1, 2025

About this center

Licensed capacity194 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceAug 26, 2024
DirectorJoan Crone
Phone4302053255
State operation #1799541

Common questions

Does Tyler KinderCare take infants?

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

What are Tyler KinderCare’s hours?

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

Does Tyler KinderCare accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Tyler KinderCare had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Nov 18, 2025: “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 KinderCare compare with other daycares in Tyler?

It is tied for #18 of 49 centers in Tyler by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 72% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Tyler KinderCare last inspected?

Jun 17, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 1799541 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.