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Tyler KinderCare

3130 E 5th St, Tyler, TX 757013.3· 16 reviews
licensed capacity
194
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
2024
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About Tyler KinderCare

Tyler KinderCare is a licensed child care center in Tyler, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 26, 2024, for up to 194 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 29 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
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
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
194 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsChild care scholarships through Texas Workforce Commission
TransportationTransportation (transportation from our center to your child's school and back)
Licensed capacity194 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Tyler KinderCare 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 KinderCare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
194 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1799541
See the state's record

Summary

29 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 17, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 29 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Jun 17, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

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

      “When reviewing files three children were missing a complete food allergy plan.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026

  2. Mar 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 26, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jan 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 13, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  6. Nov 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 18, 2025Inspection1 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

      “During the inspection a child was observed asleep and unsupervised in the Pre-K classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2025

  8. Nov 14, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.2605(1)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Interest Centers Always Visible to Caregiver

      “It was determined that the classroom furnisher was not arranged to where the children were visible at all times by the caregiver.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2025

  9. Nov 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 23, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 19 earlier visits
  1. Oct 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 10, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.4101(a) - Release of Children

      “A caregiver was not providing adequate supervision when an unauthorized individual had access to a child and was not aware of the child's whereabouts after the interaction.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2025

  3. Sep 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 8, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Sep 3, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jul 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 21, 2025Complaint 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 during an investigation and found deficient. The operation does not know how a child got scissors or how the child's hair was cut.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2025

  9. Mar 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 7, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  11. Feb 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Dec 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Nov 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Nov 19, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  15. Oct 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Oct 23, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  17. Oct 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  18. Oct 10, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  19. Aug 20, 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 Tyler KinderCare

Is Tyler KinderCare licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 26, 2024.

When was Tyler KinderCare last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 17, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 29 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Tyler KinderCare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 5 of 29 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 Tyler KinderCare care for?

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

Does Tyler KinderCare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Tyler KinderCare's hours?

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

How much does Tyler KinderCare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (430) 205-3255 to ask.

What is Tyler KinderCare's phone number?

(430) 205-3255.

Where is Tyler KinderCare?

3130 E 5th St, Tyler, TX 75701. The nearest other daycare we list is God's Brand Christian Academy of Tyler, 0.9 miles away.

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