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Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center

2001 Hunter St, Tyler, TX 757014.5· 19 reviews
licensed capacity
170
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
1987
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About Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center

Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Tyler, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 12, 1987, for up to 170 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy

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
170 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
ApproachFaith-based (Trinity Lutheran Church)
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity170 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Trinity Lutheran Child Development 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 Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
170 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1987
License number
#140868
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 13 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Records and paperwork 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. Aug 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 26, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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 during an investigation and was found not in compliance. It was determined that appropriate supervision was not provided when a child was left unattended in the bathroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2026

  6. Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 4, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries

      “This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. There was sufficient evidence to support the allegations that the parents of the child were not being notified of less serious injuries at the end of the day.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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 reported allegations and found to be deficient. There was sufficient evidence to support that the caregivers were not sufficiently supervising the alleged child when the child was injured.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2024

  10. Jun 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 15 earlier visits
  1. May 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 15, 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 allegations and found to be deficient. There is sufficient evidence that the caregiver grabbed the child by the elbow to get the child's attention.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2024

  3. Jan 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 23, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions

      “The safety alarm on one of the vans is not operational. This was discussed with the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2023

  5. Oct 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 18, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  7. Jul 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 27, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  9. Jun 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jun 9, 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 allegations and found to be deficient. A caregiver did not use good judgment and was viewed on camera handling a child inappropriately and moving the child to the table when taken by the arm.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2022

  11. Jun 9, 2022Inspection1 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 allegations and found to be deficient. A caregiver did not use good judgment and was viewed on camera handling a child inappropriately and moving the child to the table when taken by the arm.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2022

  12. Jan 25, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “The allergy alert plans were reviewed for the HASA and two of the four plans did not have a parent signature.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

      “The operational policies were reviewed and were missing the promotion of active play items.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2022

  13. Nov 5, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Oct 25, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Oct 22, 2021Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

      “This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. A child left a classroom unsupervised and was found in a storage classroom. The child was alone for 3 minutes. The caregiver responsible for the child is no longer employed at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 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 Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center

Is Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 12, 1987.

When was Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 13 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 Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center care for?

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

Does Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Trinity Lutheran Child Development 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 Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 593-7465 to ask.

What is Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center's phone number?

(903) 593-7465.

Where is Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center?

2001 Hunter St, Tyler, TX 75701. The nearest other daycare we list is Acute Childrens Montessori 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).