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Barrel of Monkeys Christian Academy-Tyler

2475 Three Lakes Pkwy, Tyler, TX 757035.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
230
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
2026

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About Barrel of Monkeys Christian Academy-Tyler

Barrel of Monkeys Christian Academy-Tyler is a licensed child care center in Tyler, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 31, 2026, for up to 230 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with infant care. It says it provides meals.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedMeals providedOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 12 months through age five
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
230 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 12 months through age five
ProgramsInfant care
ApproachFaith-based
CurriculumA Beka
EnrichmentAmerican Sign Language, Christian music
StaffCPR/First Aid certified
Daily lifeMeals provided
Licensed capacity230 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Barrel of Monkeys Christian Academy-Tyler has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Smith County has a median price of $124 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Smith County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$124
Home daycare$114

Toddler

Center$118
Home daycare$110

Preschool

Center$115
Home daycare$108

School age

Center$110
Home daycare$104

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Barrel of Monkeys Christian Academy-Tyler

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Initial
Capacity
230 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2026
License number
#1837975
See the state's record

Summary

1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 16, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 1 visit

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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  1. Jul 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Barrel of Monkeys Christian Academy-Tyler

Is Barrel of Monkeys Christian Academy-Tyler licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 31, 2026.

When was Barrel of Monkeys Christian Academy-Tyler last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.

Has Barrel of Monkeys Christian Academy-Tyler had rules cited by the state?

No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 1 visit in the last 3 years. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Barrel of Monkeys Christian Academy-Tyler care for?

230, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Barrel of Monkeys Christian Academy-Tyler accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Barrel of Monkeys Christian Academy-Tyler's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Barrel of Monkeys Christian Academy-Tyler cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 218-4372 to ask.

What is Barrel of Monkeys Christian Academy-Tyler's phone number?

(903) 218-4372.

Where is Barrel of Monkeys Christian Academy-Tyler?

2475 Three Lakes Pkwy, Tyler, TX 75703. The nearest other daycare we list is The Primary Leadership Academy, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).