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Kidz Depot Learning Academy

3325 Chandler Hwy, Tyler, TX 757025.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
61
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
2024

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About Kidz Depot Learning Academy

Kidz Depot Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Tyler, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 9, 2024, for up to 61 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 4 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
61 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity61 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Kidz Depot Learning 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.
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 Kidz Depot Learning Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
61 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1793634
See the state's record

Summary

16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 28, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 16 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Background checks 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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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  1. Jul 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(5) - Report of Criminal Complaint Against Employees

      “This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient. The operation did not report to their Licensing inspector of a caregiver being arrested.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2026

  3. Dec 22, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Background checksMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(5) - Report of Criminal Complaint Against Employees

      “This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient. The operation did not report to their Licensing inspector of a caregiver being arrested.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2026

  4. Sep 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 3, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Jun 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 3, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. Mar 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Aug 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

      “Staff files were observed and one employee had cpr without the mannequin portion.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2024

Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Jul 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “During inspection it was observed that a caregiver was caring for 8 children ages 3m-11m alone. This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver arrived.”

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Jun 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 18, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The caregiver was seen on video grabbing the child by the arm and walking with the child around the room.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 26, 2024

  5. Jun 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 21, 2024InspectionNo 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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FAQ

Questions about Kidz Depot Learning Academy

Is Kidz Depot Learning Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 9, 2024.

When was Kidz Depot Learning Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kidz Depot Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 5 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Kidz Depot Learning Academy care for?

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

Does Kidz Depot Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Kidz Depot Learning Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kidz Depot Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 630-2131 to ask.

What is Kidz Depot Learning Academy's phone number?

(903) 630-2131.

Where is Kidz Depot Learning Academy?

3325 Chandler Hwy, Tyler, TX 75702. The nearest other daycare we list is Creative Children's Academy, 0.3 miles away.

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