Tyler Christian Preschool
225 WINCHESTER DR, Tyler, TX 75701 · Smith County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 128
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Shannon Bedsole
- Phone
- (903) 534-9987
- Regulated since
- Mar 14, 2017
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1272538 · number 1648895
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | Other (1) |
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (1) |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (1) |
| 2022 | 4 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Food & allergies (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Feb 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 18, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 6, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the inspection 7 out 9 written infant feeding instructions have not been updated since 2025.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-13. Correction verified 2026-02-13.
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Other
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Nov 24, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 21, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 5, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 31, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 28, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 29, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 7, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. A child was left alone unsupervised in a classroom for approximately 15 minutes.
HHSC 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
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-02. Correction verified 2024-07-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 23, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-29. Correction verified 2024-03-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver allowed a child to go to the bathroom by themselves out of sight and out of ear shot. This resulted in the child walking out the front door and away from the center.
HHSC 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
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-29. Correction verified 2024-03-13.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Oct 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The loose fill around 3 pieces of equipment with platforms measuring over 21 inches but under 5 feet, and having slides did not have loose fill of pea gravel measuring at 6 inches. The loose fill measured at less than 2 inches.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-27. Correction verified 2023-11-10.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jun 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 5, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver was seen on video thumping a child on the head as a form of discipline. The caregiver is no longer employed.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-29. Correction verified 2023-07-11.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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May 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 4, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 20, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The infant feeding instructions were reviewed and have not been updated within the lat 30 days.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-27. Correction verified 2022-10-27.
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Other
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Oct 7, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 4, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Records & paperwork Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported alleation and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not use good judgment when interacting and handling a child after nap.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-20. Correction verified 2022-10-20.
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Records & paperwork Serious
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Apr 27, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 24, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. A child was left alone unsupervised in the hallway by the caregiver when the class was taken outside and the children were not accounted for during the transition.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-18. Correction verified 2022-04-27.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 10, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The operation did not use good judgment when the parent was not notified immediately and was notified only at pick up when a child was injured after a trip and fall in the classroom. Which resulted in the child having to be seen by a doctor.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-28. Correction verified 2022-02-28.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 1, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies Serious
The bottles in the infant room were not labeld with the child's name. This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-01.
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Food & allergies Serious
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Sep 24, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
This standard was evaluated in regard to the self reported allegation and found to be deficient. There was a cleaning supply bottle accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-22. Correction verified 2021-11-01.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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