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Tyler, TX 75702 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Handprints Academy
- licensed capacity
- 345
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $124
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About
About Handprints Academy
Handprints Academy is a licensed child care center in Tyler, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 17, 2021, for up to 345 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 24 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 345 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 345 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Handprints Academy 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 Handprints Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 345 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1715531
Summary
24 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 24 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- 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 62 visits
- Sep 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 29, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 15, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- May 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 27, 2025VisitNo rules cited
May 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
“During a walk through of the operation, it was observed an 8 month old infant in crib falling asleep with their halfway full bottle. This was brought to the caregiver attention and corrected while Licensing was present.”
Corrected during the visit
- May 6, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 52 earlier visits
- Apr 3, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 15, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“During a full walk through of the building, it was observed two holes in the walls of the cafeteria area.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“During an inspection of the operation, it was observed a caregiver yelling at a child when the child would not listen. The child was not hurt and the caregiver was removed from the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024
- Apr 5, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Mar 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“During the walk through it was observed the playground lacking enough mulch under the slides and swings.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024
- Jan 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 21, 2023Visit2 rules cited
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 Minimum Standard was found to be out of compliance through an investigation. A caregiver was determined to not provide proper supervision when a group of children wandered into the restroom by themselves for around 9 minutes before the caregiver noticed.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2024
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“This Minimum Standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation. A caregiver was seen using a cell phone upon entering a room and staying on the cell phone for a period of time when first taking over care of a class.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2024
Dec 21, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
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 Minimum Standard was found to be out of compliance through an investigation. A caregiver was determined to not provide proper supervision when a group of children wandered into the restroom by themselves for around 9 minutes before the caregiver noticed.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2024
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“This Minimum Standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation. A caregiver was seen using a cell phone upon entering a room and staying on the cell phone for a period of time when first taking over care of a class.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2024
- Nov 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 17, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“This standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. A caregiver pull a child's ear as a form of punishment.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 2, 2024
- Sep 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 11, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be in deficient. The caregiver did not use their best judgement while supervising a group of children by cutting a child's hair.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 28, 2023
- Jul 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 22, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 21, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 12, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. It has been observed caregivers raising their voices in front and at their students.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2023
May 12, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. It has been observed caregivers raising their voices in front and at their students.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2023
Apr 19, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“During a review of staff records, it was observed only two staff members with current CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2023
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“During an inspection of the vans, it was observed two van without working safety alarms.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2023
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“Annual training records were not made available.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2023
Apr 14, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“Based on the information obtain during interviews and observation, a caregiver was left supervising children alone which is against their current background check conditions.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2023
746.5619 - Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies
“This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The caregivers were not aware of how to handle the emergency that took place.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2023
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
“Supervision was not met, when a young child was found in a classroom alone. The caregiver did not have physical and auditory or visual awareness of the child's on-going activity, as the caregiver was on the playground with their class.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2023
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“Based on recent supervision concerns, it has been determined that the Director is not ensuring that the operation is operating in compliance. Plans were not put in place to ensure compliance, following recent incidents.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2023
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
“It was found that Pre-Service for the employee in question, had not been completed within the required timeframe. The employee was counted in child/caregiver ratio prior to receiving their pre-service training hours.”
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2023
Apr 14, 2023Visit5 rules cited
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“Based on the information obtain during interviews and observation, a caregiver was left supervising children alone which is against their current background check conditions.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2023
746.5619 - Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies
“This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The caregivers were not aware of how to handle the emergency that took place.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2023
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
“Supervision was not met, when a young child was found in a classroom alone. The caregiver did not have physical and auditory or visual awareness of the child's on-going activity, as the caregiver was on the playground with their class.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2023
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“Based on recent supervision concerns, it has been determined that the Director is not ensuring that the operation is operating in compliance. Plans were not put in place to ensure compliance, following recent incidents.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2023
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
“It was found that Pre-Service for the employee in question, had not been completed within the required timeframe. The employee was counted in child/caregiver ratio prior to receiving their pre-service training hours.”
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2023
Apr 14, 2023Complaint investigation5 rules cited
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“Based on the information obtain during interviews and observation, a caregiver was left supervising children alone which is against their current background check conditions.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2023
746.5619 - Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies
“This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The caregivers were not aware of how to handle the emergency that took place.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2023
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
“Supervision was not met, when a young child was found in a classroom alone. The caregiver did not have physical and auditory or visual awareness of the child's on-going activity, as the caregiver was on the playground with their class.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2023
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“Based on recent supervision concerns, it has been determined that the Director is not ensuring that the operation is operating in compliance. Plans were not put in place to ensure compliance, following recent incidents.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2023
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
“It was found that Pre-Service for the employee in question, had not been completed within the required timeframe. The employee was counted in child/caregiver ratio prior to receiving their pre-service training hours.”
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2023
- Apr 12, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 28, 2023Visit1 rule cited
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 allegation and found to be deficient. A child was left unsupervised for more than 30 minutes in their classroom.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2023
- Mar 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 2, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 23, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“During an inspection of the building, it was observed by licensing a hole in the closet door in the gym area.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2023
- Oct 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 7, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 28, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“This standard was reviewed in relations to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment while lining the children up which resulted in a child being left unsupervised in the classroom alone.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2022
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“This standard was reviewed in relations to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The child was left alone in their classroom napping while the class transition to the lunchroom.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2022
Jun 23, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“It was observed by licensing an exposed hole in the cafeteria wall. This was discussed with the director.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2022
- Jun 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 18, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 31, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 28, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“Based on a DFPS investigation, this standard has found to be deficient. During collateral interviews, it was stated that the caregiver has used prohibited punishment by hitting, smashing hands and hitting in the face.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2022
- Mar 15, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 31, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“Two children with documented food allergies did not have food allergy emergency plans.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2022
- Jan 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 27, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Dec 7, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
“The activity plan posted for the infants did not include outside time for the infants. One infant room did not have a schedule posted.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2021
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“The feeding instructions in the infant 1 room were reviewed and have not been updated in the last 30 days.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Handprints Academy
Is Handprints Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 17, 2021.
When was Handprints Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 24 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Handprints Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 6 of 24 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 Handprints Academy care for?
345, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Handprints Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Handprints Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Handprints Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 593-9410 to ask.
What is Handprints Academy's phone number?
(903) 593-9410.
Where is Handprints Academy?
13931 State Highway 31 W, Tyler, TX 75709. The nearest other daycare we list is B.J.H. Learning Academy, 3.8 miles away.