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The Growing Stick Learning Center

2700 Willard Dr, Tyler, TX 757073.8· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
140
open each week
5 days
daily, posted tuition
$50
year first permitted
2018
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About

About The Growing Stick Learning Center

The Growing Stick Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Tyler, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 19, 2018, for up to 140 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, full-time care, part-time care and pre-k. It lists daily tuition from $50 to $65.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition

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

From the state license
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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
140 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, full-time care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity140 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Growing Stick Learning Center lists daily tuition from $50 to $65. 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).

Daily · program, in its own wordsPrice
Part Time Students, Full day$65
Part Time Students, Half day$50
Pre-Registration Fee (non-refundable)$50
Summer weekly tuition$185 a week
2 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 The Growing Stick Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
140 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2018
License number
#1665775
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 8 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 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 13 visits
  1. Sep 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 2, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. May 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 25, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Aug 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

      “While reviewing files, 3 staff members did not have current CPR/FIrst Aid cards.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2024

  9. Sep 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Aug 17, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “At the inspection, the loose-fill does not measure at the slide exits of the climbing equipment on the playgrounds.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2023

Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Jul 30, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  2. Sep 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 20, 2021InspectionNo 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 The Growing Stick Learning Center

Is The Growing Stick Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 19, 2018.

When was The Growing Stick Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Growing Stick Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 The Growing Stick Learning Center care for?

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

Does The Growing Stick Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Growing Stick Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Growing Stick Learning Center cost?

Daily tuition from $50 to $65, as it lists it.

What is The Growing Stick Learning Center's phone number?

(903) 534-0601.

Where is The Growing Stick Learning Center?

2700 Willard Dr, Tyler, TX 75707. The nearest other daycare we list is Kid City USA Tyler, 0.6 miles away.

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