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Green Acres Early Education Center

1607 Troup Hwy, Tyler, TX 75701
licensed capacity
400
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
1987

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About Green Acres Early Education Center

Green Acres Early Education Center is a licensed child care center in Tyler, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 28, 1987, for up to 400 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
400 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
Licensed capacity400 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Green Acres Early Education Center 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 Green Acres Early Education Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
400 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1987
License number
#41245
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 26, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 14 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Food and nutrition 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 29 visits
  1. Mar 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 25, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Nov 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 4, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jul 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 11, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. May 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 19 earlier visits
  1. Jan 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 26, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver pulled a child off of the shelf by the wrist and pulled the child by the arm to sit by another caregiver. This action resulted in the child receiving nurse maid's elbow.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2024

  3. Dec 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 12, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      “This standard was reviewed based on the allegation and found to be deficient. An infant was given the incorrect formula.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2024

  5. Jul 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 18, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “10 employee files were reviewed for the HASA and the employees had not completed the communicable disease topic for training.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “During inspection three rooms were observed with torn nap mats. This was corrected at inspection when the operation provided new mats.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3419 - Handwashing Procedures

      “While observing a diaper change it was observed that a two year old did not have their hands washed with running water. This was discussed with the caregivers and director.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 26, 2023

  7. Jan 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 13, 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 reported allegation and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not demonstrate competency when the bottle-feeding policy was not followed resulting in an infant being given the wrong bottle/formula.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2023

  10. Sep 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Jan 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Jan 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Jan 5, 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 allegation and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not use good judgment when the bottle was picked up and the name was not checked before the child was fed resulting in the infant being fed the wrong bottle.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2022

  14. Nov 17, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Nov 12, 2021Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “Competency was not demonstrated when a caregiver failed to properly follow the infant feeding policy that was put into place by the operation. As a result of this, an infant was mistakenly given another infant’s bottle.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2021

  16. Nov 8, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  17. Nov 4, 2021Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh risk

      746.3805(b)(2) - Administering Medication - Only to Child for Whom Intended

      “This standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. The operation administered a lower dosage (inhaler) to a child whom it did not belong to.”

      Corrected during the visit

  18. Oct 25, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

      “A follow up was conducted on this day. The loose fill was measured under the swings and in front of the slides and found to be less than the required 6 inches.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2021

  19. Oct 7, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

      “During inspection the loose fill was observed on the pre-k playground. The fill under the swings was not at the proper 6 inches of depth and the fill in front of the slides on both climbing structures was less than 6 inches.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2021

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 Green Acres Early Education Center

Is Green Acres Early Education Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 28, 1987.

When was Green Acres Early Education Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Green Acres Early Education Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Green Acres Early Education Center care for?

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

Does Green Acres Early Education Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Green Acres 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 Green Acres Early Education Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 525-1104 to ask.

What is Green Acres Early Education Center's phone number?

(903) 525-1104.

Where is Green Acres Early Education Center?

1607 Troup Hwy, Tyler, TX 75701. The nearest other daycare we list is Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center, 0.8 miles away.

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