Live Oaks Childcare
2022 COLSTON DR, Tyler, TX 75703 · Smith County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 48
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Faith Gatlin
- Phone
- (903) 508-5690
- Regulated since
- Jun 7, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1467875 · number 1790337
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Apr 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 7, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 30, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During a review of the documented drills, it was observed the operation has not conducted a fire drill since May. This was corrected at inspection when the operation conducted a fire drill while licensing was present.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-30.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 23, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The operation allowed an employee to be present at the operation in the role of a caregiver prior to receiving an eligibility notice from the background check unit. This caregiver was observed supervising 9 students age range 16 months -2 years old. This was corrected while licensing was in the building.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-05-23.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 12, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During a review of the staff files, it was observed two caregivers without updated first aid/ CPR training.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-26. Correction verified 2024-05-23.
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Supervision & ratios
During a walk through of the building, it was observed the infant room out of ratio. There was one caregiver to ten infants ages 3 months - 14 months.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-12. Correction verified 2024-05-23.
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Other
During inspection, it was observed the infant classroom too dark during their nap time. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver opening the window blinds.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-12.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 11, 2023 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.