Kidz Depot Learning Academy LLC
3325 CHANDLER HWY, Tyler, TX 75702 · Smith County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 61
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Tammy Sheffield
- Phone
- (903) 630-2131
- Regulated since
- Sep 9, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1473107 · number 1793634
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 22, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient. The operation did not report to their Licensing inspector of a caregiver being arrested.
HHSC 746.305(a)(5) — Report of Criminal Complaint Against Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-21. Correction verified 2026-01-21.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 3, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 4, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 29, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Staff files were observed and one employee had cpr without the mannequin portion.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-12. Correction verified 2024-09-05.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 2, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During inspection it was observed that a caregiver was caring for 8 children ages 3m-11m alone. This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver arrived.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-07-02.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 18, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The caregiver was seen on video grabbing the child by the arm and walking with the child around the room.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-18. Correction verified 2024-07-26.
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Records & paperwork Serious
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Jun 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.