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Tyler, TX 75701 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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God's Brand Christian Academy of Tyler
- licensed capacity
- 115
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $124
- year first permitted
- 2023
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About
About God's Brand Christian Academy of Tyler
God's Brand Christian Academy of Tyler is a licensed child care center in Tyler, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 3, 2023, for up to 115 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 39 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 115 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 0-4 Daycare; Kindergarten through Grade 2 (ages 5-8) |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian), Play-based |
| Curriculum | Horizons Preschool Curriculum |
| Enrichment | Private music lessons, gymnastics, robotics, and more |
| Staff | CPR-certified teachers |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Brightwheel) |
| Licensed capacity | 115 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
God's Brand Christian Academy of 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for God's Brand Christian Academy of Tyler
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 115 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2023
- License number
- #1767602
Summary
39 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 8 of 39 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Other rules 1
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.
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Aug 11, 2026Visit1 rule cited
745.247 - Franchise Tax Delinquent
“The operation has an inactive Franchise Tax as of 8/11/2026.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2026
- Aug 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 14, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“During the inspection a caregiver was observed using an inappropriate disciple method when yelling at children.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2026
Jun 17, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2026
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2026
- Oct 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 5, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 37 earlier visits
- Mar 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 24, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 19, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 26, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2025
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2025
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2025
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2025
- Oct 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 12, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“It was observed that a caregiver did not wash their hands in between the diaper changes.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2024
- May 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 9, 2024Visit2 rules cited
746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
“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.”
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2024
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
“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.”
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2024
- Apr 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 28, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 27, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Mar 26, 2024Visit2 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“During the inspection one classroom was out of ratio. This was corrected at inspection. There was one caregiver with 10 chilren ages 18m-23m.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2024
746.3607(2) - Critical Injury - Give First Aid or CPR
“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.”
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2024
Mar 26, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“During the inspection one classroom was out of ratio. This was corrected at inspection. There was one caregiver with 10 chilren ages 18m-23m.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2024
746.3607(2) - Critical Injury - Give First Aid or CPR
“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.”
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2024
- Mar 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 27, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 7, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 11, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 21, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 16, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Aug 9, 2023Inspection12 rules cited
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
“Staff files were reviewed and 2 staff with hire dates in February have not completed the 24 hours of pre-service that is required.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2023
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2023
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
“During inspection it was obsereved that the most recent inspection form was not posted.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2023
746.3503(c)(2) - Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2023
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“During inspection it was observed that the school age children were watching tv during nap time.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2023
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
“During inspection the menu observed was not being followed for snack.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2023
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2023
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“The changing pad in the two year old room was torn and not able to be sanitized correctly anymore.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2023
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“Emergency drill documentation was observed and found that the time of the drill was not documented for the year of 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2023
746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License
“Staff files were reviewed and one file was missing a current drivers license.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2023
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“The garbage can in the school age room did not have a lid and had garbage items in it and availble to the children.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2023
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
“Staff files were reviewed and one staff did not have documentation of orientation to the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2023
- Jun 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 19, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Mar 23, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“The fire extinguisher in the van was not charged.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 29, 2023
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The annual health inspection was not available at the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about God's Brand Christian Academy of Tyler
Is God's Brand Christian Academy of Tyler licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 3, 2023.
When was God's Brand Christian Academy of Tyler last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 39 visits in the last 3 years.
Has God's Brand Christian Academy of Tyler had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 8 of 39 visits in the last 3 years; 13 show a correction in the state record. 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 God's Brand Christian Academy of Tyler care for?
115, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does God's Brand Christian Academy of Tyler accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are God's Brand Christian Academy of Tyler's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does God's Brand Christian Academy of Tyler cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 630-4196 to ask.
What is God's Brand Christian Academy of Tyler's phone number?
(903) 630-4196.
Where is God's Brand Christian Academy of Tyler?
2524 McDonald Rd, Tyler, TX 75701. The nearest other daycare we list is Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center, 0.7 miles away.