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Grace Community of Tyler Early Education Center

3215 Old Jacksonville Rd, Tyler, TX 757014.5· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
431
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$371
year first permitted
1992

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About Grace Community of Tyler Early Education Center

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.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedSecure entryPosts tuition

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: eight weeks to four years old
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
431 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 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: Eight weeks to four years old
ProgramsPart-time care
ApproachFaith-based (Christ-centered)
CurriculumFrog Street Press
SafetyProtection officers, surveillance technology, secure doors
Licensed capacity431 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

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 wordsPrice
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
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Kindergarten: Full Days$968
Kindergarten: Half Days$734
Yearly · program, in its own wordsPrice
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
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Kindergarten: Full Days$10,648
Kindergarten: Half Days$8,074
one-time enrollment fee$400
16 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Grace Community of Tyler Early Education Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
431 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1992
License number
#248559
See the state's record

Summary

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

  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Safety and hazards 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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See all 52 visits
  1. Aug 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 11, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jul 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 8, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      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

  5. Jul 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 26, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      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

  9. Mar 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 12, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Show 42 earlier visits
  1. Dec 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 7, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      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

  6. Jul 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 7, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Jun 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 4, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  10. Jan 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Dec 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Dec 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Nov 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Nov 22, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

  15. Nov 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Nov 1, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

  17. Aug 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  18. Feb 12, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  19. Feb 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  20. Jan 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  21. Jan 9, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

  22. Jan 3, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      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

  23. Jan 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      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

  24. Aug 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  25. Aug 29, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

  26. Apr 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  27. Apr 24, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  28. Apr 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  29. Apr 13, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      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

  30. Feb 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  31. Feb 10, 2023Visit2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      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

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      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

  32. Nov 3, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      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

  33. Nov 1, 2022Visit3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      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

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      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

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      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

  34. Oct 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  35. Oct 10, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      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

  36. Sep 6, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      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

  37. Aug 17, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      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

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      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

  38. Aug 15, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      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

  39. Apr 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  40. Mar 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  41. Mar 16, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      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

  42. Jan 11, 2022InspectionNo 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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Questions about Grace Community of Tyler Early Education Center

Is Grace Community of Tyler Early Education Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 28, 1992.

When was Grace Community of Tyler Early Education Center last inspected?

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.

Has Grace Community of Tyler Early Education Center had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Grace Community of Tyler Early Education Center care for?

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

Does Grace Community of Tyler Early Education Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Grace Community of Tyler Early Education Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Grace Community of Tyler Early Education Center cost?

Monthly tuition from $371 to $968, as it lists it.

What is Grace Community of Tyler Early Education Center's phone number?

(903) 593-3859.

Where is Grace Community of Tyler Early Education Center?

3215 Old Jacksonville Rd, Tyler, TX 75701. The nearest other daycare we list is Tyler Christian Preschool, 1 miles away.

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