Green Acres Early Education Center
1607 TROUP HWY, Tyler, TX 75701 · Smith County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 400
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Susan Weippert
- Phone
- (903) 525-1104
- Regulated since
- Jul 28, 1987
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 94731 · number 41245
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | Food & allergies (2) |
| 2021 | 4 | 2 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Mar 26, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 25, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 4, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 12, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 26, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Records & paperwork Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver pulled a child off of the shelf by the wrist and pulled the child by the arm to sit by another caregiver. This action resulted in the child receiving nurse maid's elbow.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-15. Correction verified 2024-02-20.
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Records & paperwork Serious
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Dec 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 12, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Food & allergies
This standard was reviewed based on the allegation and found to be deficient. An infant was given the incorrect formula.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-27. Correction verified 2024-01-11.
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Food & allergies
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Jul 26, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 18, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
10 employee files were reviewed for the HASA and the employees had not completed the communicable disease topic for training.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-01. Correction verified 2023-07-25.
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Supervision & ratios
During inspection three rooms were observed with torn nap mats. This was corrected at inspection when the operation provided new mats.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-07-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
While observing a diaper change it was observed that a two year old did not have their hands washed with running water. This was discussed with the caregivers and director.
HHSC 746.3419 — Handwashing Procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-18. Correction verified 2023-07-26.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 20, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 13, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Food & allergies Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not demonstrate competency when the bottle-feeding policy was not followed resulting in an infant being given the wrong bottle/formula.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-10. Correction verified 2023-01-12.
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Food & allergies Serious
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Sep 26, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 27, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 5, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Food & allergies Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegation and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not use good judgment when the bottle was picked up and the name was not checked before the child was fed resulting in the infant being fed the wrong bottle.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-21. Correction verified 2022-01-27.
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Food & allergies Serious
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Nov 17, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 12, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Competency was not demonstrated when a caregiver failed to properly follow the infant feeding policy that was put into place by the operation. As a result of this, an infant was mistakenly given another infant?s bottle.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-22. Correction verified 2021-11-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 8, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 4, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Illness & medication Serious
This standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. The operation administered a lower dosage (inhaler) to a child whom it did not belong to.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(2) — Administering Medication - Only to Child for Whom Intended
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-24.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Oct 25, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A follow up was conducted on this day. The loose fill was measured under the swings and in front of the slides and found to be less than the required 6 inches.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-29. Correction verified 2021-11-08.
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Other
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Oct 7, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During inspection the loose fill was observed on the pre-k playground. The fill under the swings was not at the proper 6 inches of depth and the fill in front of the slides on both climbing structures was less than 6 inches.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-21. Correction verified 2021-10-25.
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Other
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