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Handprints Academy
13931 STATE HIGHWAY 31 W, Tyler TX 75709-4131 · License #1715531 · Licensed Center
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- Director
- Victoria Smith
- Phone
- (903) 593-9410
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- 13931 STATE HIGHWAY 31 W, Tyler TX 75709-4131 · Directions
Hours
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- Accepts child care subsidy
- Licensed for 345 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation- Medium High
746.2419(7) · Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
During a walk through of the operation, it was observed an 8 month old infant in crib falling asleep with their halfway full bottle. This was brought to the caregiver attention and corrected while Licensing was present.
Corrected by May 7, 2025
- High
746.2805(5) · Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
During an inspection of the operation, it was observed a caregiver yelling at a child when the child would not listen. The child was not hurt and the caregiver was removed from the classroom.
Corrected by Apr 9, 2024
- Medium High
746.3407(9) · Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
During a full walk through of the building, it was observed two holes in the walls of the cafeteria area.
Corrected by Apr 23, 2024
- Medium High
746.4907(d) · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
During the walk through it was observed the playground lacking enough mulch under the slides and swings.
Corrected by Apr 3, 2024
- Medium
746.1311(a) · Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Annual training records were not made available.
Corrected by May 19, 2023
- Medium High
746.1315(a) · Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
During a review of staff records, it was observed only two staff members with current CPR training.
Corrected by May 19, 2023
- High
746.5625(a) · Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
During an inspection of the vans, it was observed two van without working safety alarms.
Corrected by May 19, 2023
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The May 7, 2025 inspection noted: “During a walk through of the operation, it was observed an 8 month old infant in crib falling asleep with their halfway full bottle. This was brought to the car…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Apr 9, 2024 inspection noted: “During an inspection of the operation, it was observed a caregiver yelling at a child when the child would not listen. The child was not hurt and the caregiver…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Mar 13, 2024 inspection noted: “During the walk through it was observed the playground lacking enough mulch under the slides and swings.” — what has changed since then?
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