God's Brand Christian Academy of Tyler

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Tyler / Smith / 75701
Street address: 2524 Mcdonald Rd
Phone: (903) 630-4196
Capacity: 115
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:15 AM-06:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: November 3, 2023
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 22 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated August 5, 2026.

The same records list 13 cited deficiencies dated March 26, 2024 to August 11, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 4 High, 8 Medium High, 1 Medium Low).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 13 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 13 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 13 cited deficiencies for God's Brand Christian Academy of Tyler in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (4 High, 8 Medium High, 1 Medium Low).

Records list 22 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-08-05.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	4
Medium High	8
Medium	0
Medium Low	1
Low	0
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-08-11 · 745.247 · High

Franchise Tax Delinquent

The operation has an inactive Franchise Tax as of 8/11/2026.

Correction date recorded: 2026-08-15

2026-06-18 · 746.2805 · High

Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

During the inspection a caregiver was observed using an inappropriate disciple method when yelling at children.

Correction date recorded: 2026-06-18

2026-06-17 · 746.3407(8) · Medium High

Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

This standard was reviewed during an investigation. During the inspection garbage was observed throughout the operation including the outdoor play area and was accessible to children. Foul odors in the restrooms were also present during the inspection.

Correction date recorded: 2026-07-15

Full citation history from HHSC (27)

2026-08-11 · 745.247 · High
Franchise Tax Delinquent
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-15. Correction verified: 2026-08-13.
The operation has an inactive Franchise Tax as of 8/11/2026.
2026-06-18 · 746.2805 · High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-18. Correction verified: 2026-06-25.
During the inspection a caregiver was observed using an inappropriate disciple method when yelling at children.
2026-06-17 · 746.3407(9) · Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-15. Correction verified: 2026-07-17.
This standard was reviewed during an investigation. During the inspection it was observed that the floors were not cleaned and restroom door/lock needed to be repaired.
2026-06-17 · 746.3407(8) · Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-15. Correction verified: 2026-07-17.
This standard was reviewed during an investigation. During the inspection garbage was observed throughout the operation including the outdoor play area and was accessible to children. Foul odors in the restrooms were also present during the inspection.
2024-11-26 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-12-20. Correction verified: 2025-01-03.
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. The infant B classroom was out of child ratio with two staff. The two staff were present with 13 children in the older infant classroom aging from 7 months to 3 years old and out of ratio by 3 children.
2024-11-26 · 746.1605(1) · Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-12-20. Correction verified: 2025-01-03.
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. One of the children present in the infant B classroom at the time of the inspection was 3 years old and the youngest infant present was 7 months old. The 3 year old is more than 18 months older than the youngest infant.
2024-11-26 · 746.401(9) · Medium Low
Posting Requirements - List entitled
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-12-20. Correction verified: 2025-01-03.
This standard was evaluated at the investigation inspection and found deficient. The operation did not have a current teacher list posted of the teachers employed at the time of the inspection.
2024-11-26 · 746.1205(a)(2) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-12-20. Correction verified: 2025-01-03.
This standard was evaluated as a part of the investigation inspection and found to be deficient. The caregivers in the infant classroom did not know the number of children they were responsible for during the walkthrough of the inspection.
2024-05-20 · 746.3415(4) · Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-20. Correction verified: 2024-06-10.
It was observed that a caregiver did not wash their hands in between the diaper changes.
2024-04-09 · 746.3301(i) · Medium High
Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-03. Correction verified: 2024-05-09.
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The operation served a child with a known food allergy the item they were allergic to.
2024-04-09 · 746.605(16) · Medium High
Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-03. Correction verified: 2024-05-09.
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The operation did not have a completed food allergy plan for a child with a documented food allergy.
2024-03-26 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-27. Correction verified: 2024-04-12.
During the inspection one classroom was out of ratio. This was corrected at inspection. There was one caregiver with 10 chilren ages 18m-23m.
2024-03-26 · 746.3607(2) · High
Critical Injury - Give First Aid or CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-22. Correction verified: 2024-05-07.
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The operation failed to provide first aid to an injured child when needed.
2023-08-09 · 746.901(9) · Medium
Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-16. Correction verified: 2023-08-17.
Staff files were reviewed and one file was missing a current drivers license.
2023-08-09 · 746.2207(c)(4) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-09. Correction verified: 2023-08-17.
During inspection it was observed that the school age children were watching tv during nap time.
2023-08-09 · 746.3503(c)(2) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-09. Correction verified: 2023-08-17.
During inspection the caregiver was observed walking away from the changing table and leaving a child unattended on the table, not buckled in, waiting to have their diaper changed.
2023-08-09 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-09. Correction verified: 2023-08-17.
A caregiver was observed not washing a child's hands after a diaper change. This was corrected when the inspector asked the caregiver to wash the child's hands.
2023-08-09 · 746.1301(a)(2)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-23. Correction verified: 2023-08-31.
Staff files were reviewed and 2 staff with hire dates in February have not completed the 24 hours of pre-service that is required.
2023-08-09 · 746.1301(a)(1)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-16. Correction verified: 2023-08-17.
Staff files were reviewed and one staff did not have documentation of orientation to the operation.
2023-08-09 · 746.401(2) · Medium
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-09. Correction verified: 2023-08-17.
During inspection it was obsereved that the most recent inspection form was not posted.
2023-08-09 · 746.603(a) · Medium
Children's Records Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-23. Correction verified: 2023-08-31.
During inspection 10 children records were reviewed and 9 of the 10 records were missing the admission date, 1 record was missing the release individuals and 4 records were missing updated shot records.
2023-08-09 · 746.3503(a) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-16. Correction verified: 2023-08-17.
The changing pad in the two year old room was torn and not able to be sanitized correctly anymore.
2023-08-09 · 746.3407(8) · Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-09. Correction verified: 2023-08-17.
The garbage can in the school age room did not have a lid and had garbage items in it and availble to the children.
2023-08-09 · 746.401(6) · Medium
Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-10. Correction verified: 2023-08-17.
During inspection the menu observed was not being followed for snack.
2023-08-09 · 746.5205(4) · Medium
Documentation of Drills
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-16. Correction verified: 2023-08-17.
Emergency drill documentation was observed and found that the time of the drill was not documented for the year of 2023.
2023-03-23 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-06. Correction verified: 2023-04-12.
The annual health inspection was not available at the inspection.
2023-03-23 · 746.5617(a)(5) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-30. Correction verified: 2023-03-29.
The fire extinguisher in the van was not charged.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1438667

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.