Tyler Christian Preschool
225 Winchester Dr, Tyler, TX
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Grace Community of Tyler Early Education Center is a licensed child care center in Tyler, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 28, 1992, for up to 431 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with part-time care. It lists monthly tuition from $371 to $968.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 33 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Eight weeks to four years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Part-time care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christ-centered) |
| Curriculum | Frog Street Press |
| Safety | Protection officers, surveillance technology, secure doors |
| Licensed capacity | 431 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Grace Community of Tyler Early Education Center lists monthly tuition from $371 to $968. 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).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Junior Kindergarten: 2 Full Days | $427 |
| Junior Kindergarten: 2 Half Days | $371 |
| Junior Kindergarten: 3 Full Days | $599 |
| Junior Kindergarten: 3 Half Days | $514 |
| Junior Kindergarten: 5 Full Days | $790 |
| Junior Kindergarten: 5 Half Days | $686 |
| Kindergarten: Full Days | $968 |
| Kindergarten: Half Days | $734 |
| Yearly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Junior Kindergarten: 2 Full Days | $4,697 |
| Junior Kindergarten: 2 Half Days | $4,081 |
| Junior Kindergarten: 3 Full Days | $6,589 |
| Junior Kindergarten: 3 Half Days | $5,654 |
| Junior Kindergarten: 5 Full Days | $8,690 |
| Junior Kindergarten: 5 Half Days | $7,546 |
| Kindergarten: Full Days | $10,648 |
| Kindergarten: Half Days | $8,074 |
| one-time enrollment fee | $400 |
State record
33 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 12, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 33 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
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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746.2101(a) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Splashing/Wading Activities
“During the inspection there was a total of 11 children with the youngest being two years old supervised by two caregivers utlizing a splash pad/ wading pool.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2026
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“This standard was reviewed during an investigation. There was sufficient evidence that supports that a caregiver used an inappropriate discipline method when a child was grabbed by the arm.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2026
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“A caregiver used inappropriately discipline by grabbing a child by their arm.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2025
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. A child was left in the bathroom and was soon found by another caregiver in the hallway unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2025
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
“This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found to be out of compliance. Infants in care were not supervised in an appropriate manner allowing the caregiver to intervene when they were able to put inappropriate items in their mouths posing a risk to their health, and when an infant was able to partially fall on a counter leading to an injury.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. A child was left unsupervised in a classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2024
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The workmen entered the room and left a tool bag within the reach of children during class.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2024
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The workmen entered the room and left a tool bag within the reach of children during class.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2024
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. A child opened a door and got out of the classroom and walked down the hallway unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2023
746.2803(4)(B) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Clear, Positive Statements
“This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not use positive statements with the child when the child was held in time out.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2023
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver was observed on camera pulling a child by the wrist.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2023
746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
“This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not redirect a child using positive statements as required and moved the child by picking up the child and placing them on the nap mat.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2023
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“A child was observed in a high chair table to be in the seat and not buckled. This was corrected at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
“This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver lifted a child by the wrist which resulted in a child receiving nursemaid's elbow.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 28, 2022
746.307(b)(1) - AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization
“This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The operation did not notify a parent timely when a child was injured and needed medical treatment.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 28, 2022
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
“This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. A caregiver was viewed on video to be on a personal phone when supervising children when an accident occurred.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 28, 2022
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
“This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not notify the parent when a child was involved in a fall that could have resulted in a less serious injury.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2022
746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
“During inspection an infant was seen in baby walker. The infant was removed during inspection and the walker was removed from the room.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“The lighting in one of the classrooms was not adequate lighting to see the children during nap. This was corrected at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“The allergy alert plans were reviewed and two plans did not have the parents signature.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2022
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not use good judgment when the bottle was failed to be verified by the name on the bottle and the name of the child, which resulted in a child being given the wrong bottle.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2022
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not use good judgment when the infant feeding verification procedures for the operation were not followed which resulted in an infant receiving the wrong breas tmilk bottle.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2022
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225 Winchester Dr, Tyler, TX
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Tyler, TX 75701 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Tyler, TX 75701 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Tyler, TX 75701 · toddlers to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 28, 1992.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 33 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 8 of 33 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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.
431, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
Monthly tuition from $371 to $968, as it lists it.
(903) 593-3859.
3215 Old Jacksonville Rd, Tyler, TX 75701. The nearest other daycare we list is Tyler Christian Preschool, 1 miles away.