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Tyler Christian Preschool

225 Winchester Dr, Tyler, TX 757013.7· 31 reviews
licensed capacity
128
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
2017

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About Tyler Christian Preschool

Tyler Christian Preschool is a licensed child care center in Tyler, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 14, 2017, for up to 128 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach. It says it provides meals.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 18 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-basedMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks - 12 yrs.
Ask when you call: rates, 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
128 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “6:30 am-6:00 pm; Mon-Fri”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks - 12 yrs.
ApproachFaith-based
Daily lifeMeals provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity128 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Tyler Christian Preschool 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 Tyler Christian Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
128 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2017
License number
#1648895
See the state's record

Summary

18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 24, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 18 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Food and nutrition 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. Feb 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 18, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Feb 6, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “During the inspection 7 out 9 written infant feeding instructions have not been updated since 2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2026

  4. Nov 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 24, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Nov 20, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Jul 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 4, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. Mar 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 28, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 23 earlier visits
  1. Dec 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 29, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jul 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 7, 2024Complaint investigation1 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 in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. A child was left alone unsupervised in a classroom for approximately 15 minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 19, 2024

  7. Mar 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 23, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

      “This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 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 DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver allowed a child to go to the bathroom by themselves out of sight and out of ear shot. This resulted in the child walking out the front door and away from the center.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2024

  9. Oct 13, 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

      “The loose fill around 3 pieces of equipment with platforms measuring over 21 inches but under 5 feet, and having slides did not have loose fill of pea gravel measuring at 6 inches. The loose fill measured at less than 2 inches.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2023

  10. Jun 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Jun 5, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

      “This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver was seen on video thumping a child on the head as a form of discipline. The caregiver is no longer employed.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2023

  12. May 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Apr 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Apr 4, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  15. Oct 20, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “The infant feeding instructions were reviewed and have not been updated within the lat 30 days.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2022

  16. Oct 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  17. Oct 4, 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 self-reported alleation and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not use good judgment when interacting and handling a child after nap.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2022

  18. Apr 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  19. Mar 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  20. Mar 24, 2022Visit1 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 was left alone unsupervised in the hallway by the caregiver when the class was taken outside and the children were not accounted for during the transition.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2022

  21. Feb 10, 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. The operation did not use good judgment when the parent was not notified immediately and was notified only at pick up when a child was injured after a trip and fall in the classroom. Which resulted in the child having to be seen by a doctor.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2022

  22. Nov 1, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

      “The bottles in the infant room were not labeld with the child's name. This was corrected at inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  23. Sep 24, 2021Visit1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “This standard was evaluated in regard to the self reported allegation and found to be deficient. There was a cleaning supply bottle accessible to children.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 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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Questions about Tyler Christian Preschool

Is Tyler Christian Preschool licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 14, 2017.

When was Tyler Christian Preschool last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Tyler Christian Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 18 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 Tyler Christian Preschool care for?

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

Does Tyler Christian Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Tyler Christian Preschool'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 Tyler Christian Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 534-9987 to ask.

What is Tyler Christian Preschool's phone number?

(903) 534-9987.

Where is Tyler Christian Preschool?

225 Winchester Dr, Tyler, TX 75701. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids Kaleidoscope, 0.6 miles away.

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