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Live Oaks Childcare

2022 Colston Dr, Tyler, TX 757034.5· 15 reviews
licensed capacity
48
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
2024
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About Live Oaks Childcare

Live Oaks Childcare is a licensed child care center in Tyler, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 7, 2024, for up to 48 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

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

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
48 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 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
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity48 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Live Oaks Childcare 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 Live Oaks Childcare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
48 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1790337
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 8, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 10 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Apr 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 7, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Oct 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “During a review of the documented drills, it was observed the operation has not conducted a fire drill since May. This was corrected at inspection when the operation conducted a fire drill while licensing was present.”

      Corrected during the visit

  6. May 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “The operation allowed an employee to be present at the operation in the role of a caregiver prior to receiving an eligibility notice from the background check unit. This caregiver was observed supervising 9 students age range 16 months -2 years old. This was corrected while licensing was in the building.”

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Apr 12, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      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 the staff files, it was observed two caregivers without updated first aid/ CPR training.”

      The state verified the correction on May 23, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “During a walk through of the building, it was observed the infant room out of ratio. There was one caregiver to ten infants ages 3 months - 14 months.”

      The state verified the correction on May 23, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime

      “During inspection, it was observed the infant classroom too dark during their nap time. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver opening the window blinds.”

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Mar 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 11, 2023InspectionNo 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 Live Oaks Childcare

Is Live Oaks Childcare licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 7, 2024.

When was Live Oaks Childcare last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Live Oaks Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Live Oaks Childcare care for?

48, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Live Oaks Childcare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Live Oaks Childcare'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 Live Oaks Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 508-5690 to ask.

What is Live Oaks Childcare's phone number?

(903) 508-5690.

Where is Live Oaks Childcare?

2022 Colston Dr, Tyler, TX 75703. The nearest other daycare we list is GETCAP Head Start and Early Head Start at Tyler, 0.2 miles away.

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