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Handprints Academy

13931 STATE HIGHWAY 31 W, Tyler TX 75709-4131 · License #1715531 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 345 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Jan 14, 2026
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Director
Victoria Smith
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Address
13931 STATE HIGHWAY 31 W, Tyler TX 75709-4131 · Directions

Hours

Mon06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Tue06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Wed06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Thu06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Fri06:30 AM-06:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareBefore School CareMeals ProvidedAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedDrop-In CarePart Time CareTransportation to/from SchoolField Trips

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 345 children
4
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
4
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
16
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.3
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Jan 14, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 30, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 28, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 7, 2025 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • 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

Apr 7, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 26, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 30, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 24, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 9, 2024 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • 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

Mar 13, 2024 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • 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

Jan 25, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 2, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 21, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 28, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 22, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 14, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 22, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 2, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 12, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 19, 2023 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • 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

  1. 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?
  2. 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?
  3. 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?

Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error