Grace Community Of Tyler Early Education Center
15567 WOOD SPRINGS RD, Lindale, TX 75771 · Smith County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 331
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Leah Rickelman
- Phone
- (903) 882-8440
- Regulated since
- Mar 6, 2009
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 371304 · number 909890
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | 4 | Other (4) |
| 2022 | 6 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 1, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 18, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 18, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 24, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 24, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 9, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 9, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 16, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found deficient. A caregiver fed an infant less than an ounce of the wrong breast milk at feeding time.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-08. Correction verified 2023-11-20.
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Other Serious
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Oct 16, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found deficient. A caregiver fed an infant less than an ounce of the wrong breast milk at feeding time.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-08. Correction verified 2023-11-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jul 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 12, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 12, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 4, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 4, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 20, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 20, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 9, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 9, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 14, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined a caregiver demonstrated inappropriate discipline by hitting a child on the head with part of a toy.
HHSC 746.2805(4) — Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-10. Correction verified 2023-03-21.
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Other Serious
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Feb 14, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined a caregiver demonstrated inappropriate discipline by hitting a child on the head with part of a toy.
HHSC 746.2805(4) — Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-10. Correction verified 2023-03-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jan 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 7, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 7, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 17, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the inspection, 3 classes were observed watching movies that were unrelated to the educational goals of the activity plan. Compliance was met when the movies were turned off.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(1) — Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-06-17.
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Other
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Jun 17, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the inspection, 3 classes were observed watching movies that were unrelated to the educational goals of the activity plan. Compliance was met when the movies were turned off.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(1) — Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-06-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jun 16, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The director did not ensure the Sanctuary was set up with age-appropriate equipment, furnishings and toys when the Toddler's class was moved to the Sanctuary while their classroom was painted. As a result, a child was injured from standing and falling off of an adult sized chair.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-24. Correction verified 2022-07-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregivers did not properly supervise children in the Sanctuary resulting in a child's injury. Two caregivers did not demonstrate appropriate supervision when allowing children to stand and play on the adult sized chairs in the Sanctuary.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-24. Correction verified 2022-07-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jun 16, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The director did not ensure the Sanctuary was set up with age-appropriate equipment, furnishings and toys when the Toddler's class was moved to the Sanctuary while their classroom was painted. As a result, a child was injured from standing and falling off of an adult sized chair.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-24. Correction verified 2022-07-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregivers did not properly supervise children in the Sanctuary resulting in a child's injury. Two caregivers did not demonstrate appropriate supervision when allowing children to stand and play on the adult sized chairs in the Sanctuary.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-24. Correction verified 2022-07-07.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Apr 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 4, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 4, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 3, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 3, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 20, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 20, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.
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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.