Handprints Academy
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
131 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
January 14, 2026
Provenance
Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.
Updated April 3, 2026
- Provider
- Handprints Academy
- License number
- 1715531
- Location
- 13931 STATE HIGHWAY 31 W, Tyler, TX 75709
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 12.0/100
- Inspection record
- 131 inspections, last inspected January 14, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
128
Total Violations
Jan 14, 2026
Last Inspection
345
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (128)
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During a full walk through of the building, it was observed two holes in the walls of the cafeteria area.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-23
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-09
During a full walk through of the building, it was observed two holes in the walls of the cafeteria area.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-23
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-09
During a full walk through of the building, it was observed two holes in the walls of the cafeteria area.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-23
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-09
During a full walk through of the building, it was observed two holes in the walls of the cafeteria area.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-23
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-09
During the walk through it was observed the playground lacking enough mulch under the slides and swings.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-03
During the walk through it was observed the playground lacking enough mulch under the slides and swings.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-03
During the walk through it was observed the playground lacking enough mulch under the slides and swings.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-03
During the walk through it was observed the playground lacking enough mulch under the slides and swings.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-03
This Minimum Standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation. A caregiver was seen using a cell phone upon entering a room and staying on the cell phone for a period of time when first taking over care of a class.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-11
This Minimum Standard was found to be out of compliance through an investigation. A caregiver was determined to not provide proper supervision when a group of children wandered into the restroom by themselves for around 9 minutes before the caregiver noticed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-11
This Minimum Standard was found to be out of compliance through an investigation. A caregiver was determined to not provide proper supervision when a group of children wandered into the restroom by themselves for around 9 minutes before the caregiver noticed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-11
This Minimum Standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation. A caregiver was seen using a cell phone upon entering a room and staying on the cell phone for a period of time when first taking over care of a class.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-11
This Minimum Standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation. A caregiver was seen using a cell phone upon entering a room and staying on the cell phone for a period of time when first taking over care of a class.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-11
This Minimum Standard was found to be out of compliance through an investigation. A caregiver was determined to not provide proper supervision when a group of children wandered into the restroom by themselves for around 9 minutes before the caregiver noticed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-11
This Minimum Standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation. A caregiver was seen using a cell phone upon entering a room and staying on the cell phone for a period of time when first taking over care of a class.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-11
This Minimum Standard was found to be out of compliance through an investigation. A caregiver was determined to not provide proper supervision when a group of children wandered into the restroom by themselves for around 9 minutes before the caregiver noticed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-11
This standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. A caregiver pull a child's ear as a form of punishment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-22
This standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. A caregiver pull a child's ear as a form of punishment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-22
This standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. A caregiver pull a child's ear as a form of punishment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-22
This standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. A caregiver pull a child's ear as a form of punishment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-22
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be in deficient. The caregiver did not use their best judgement while supervising a group of children by cutting a child's hair.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-30
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be in deficient. The caregiver did not use their best judgement while supervising a group of children by cutting a child's hair.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-30
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be in deficient. The caregiver did not use their best judgement while supervising a group of children by cutting a child's hair.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-30
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be in deficient. The caregiver did not use their best judgement while supervising a group of children by cutting a child's hair.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-30
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. It has been observed caregivers raising their voices in front and at their students.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-30
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. It has been observed caregivers raising their voices in front and at their students.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-30
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. It has been observed caregivers raising their voices in front and at their students.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-30
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. It has been observed caregivers raising their voices in front and at their students.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-30
During a review of staff records, it was observed only two staff members with current CPR training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-19
During an inspection of the vans, it was observed two van without working safety alarms.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-19
Annual training records were not made available.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-19
Annual training records were not made available.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-19
During a review of staff records, it was observed only two staff members with current CPR training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-19
Annual training records were not made available.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-19
During an inspection of the vans, it was observed two van without working safety alarms.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-19
Annual training records were not made available.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-19
During a review of staff records, it was observed only two staff members with current CPR training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-19
During an inspection of the vans, it was observed two van without working safety alarms.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-19
During a review of staff records, it was observed only two staff members with current CPR training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-19
During an inspection of the vans, it was observed two van without working safety alarms.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-19
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The caregivers were not aware of how to handle the emergency that took place.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-23
Supervision was not met, when a young child was found in a classroom alone. The caregiver did not have physical and auditory or visual awareness of the child's on-going activity, as the caregiver was on the playground with their class.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-08
It was found that Pre-Service for the employee in question, had not been completed within the required timeframe. The employee was counted in child/caregiver ratio prior to receiving their pre-service training hours.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-15
Based on recent supervision concerns, it has been determined that the Director is not ensuring that the operation is operating in compliance. Plans were not put in place to ensure compliance, following recent incidents.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-08
Based on the information obtain during interviews and observation, a caregiver was left supervising children alone which is against their current background check conditions.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-14
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The caregivers were not aware of how to handle the emergency that took place.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-23
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The caregivers were not aware of how to handle the emergency that took place.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-23
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The caregivers were not aware of how to handle the emergency that took place.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-23
Based on recent supervision concerns, it has been determined that the Director is not ensuring that the operation is operating in compliance. Plans were not put in place to ensure compliance, following recent incidents.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-08
Supervision was not met, when a young child was found in a classroom alone. The caregiver did not have physical and auditory or visual awareness of the child's on-going activity, as the caregiver was on the playground with their class.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-08
It was found that Pre-Service for the employee in question, had not been completed within the required timeframe. The employee was counted in child/caregiver ratio prior to receiving their pre-service training hours.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-15
Supervision was not met, when a young child was found in a classroom alone. The caregiver did not have physical and auditory or visual awareness of the child's on-going activity, as the caregiver was on the playground with their class.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-08
Based on recent supervision concerns, it has been determined that the Director is not ensuring that the operation is operating in compliance. Plans were not put in place to ensure compliance, following recent incidents.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-08
It was found that Pre-Service for the employee in question, had not been completed within the required timeframe. The employee was counted in child/caregiver ratio prior to receiving their pre-service training hours.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-15
Based on recent supervision concerns, it has been determined that the Director is not ensuring that the operation is operating in compliance. Plans were not put in place to ensure compliance, following recent incidents.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-08
It was found that Pre-Service for the employee in question, had not been completed within the required timeframe. The employee was counted in child/caregiver ratio prior to receiving their pre-service training hours.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-15
Supervision was not met, when a young child was found in a classroom alone. The caregiver did not have physical and auditory or visual awareness of the child's on-going activity, as the caregiver was on the playground with their class.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-08
Based on the information obtain during interviews and observation, a caregiver was left supervising children alone which is against their current background check conditions.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-14
Based on the information obtain during interviews and observation, a caregiver was left supervising children alone which is against their current background check conditions.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-14
Based on the information obtain during interviews and observation, a caregiver was left supervising children alone which is against their current background check conditions.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-14
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegation and found to be deficient. A child was left unsupervised for more than 30 minutes in their classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-28
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegation and found to be deficient. A child was left unsupervised for more than 30 minutes in their classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-28
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegation and found to be deficient. A child was left unsupervised for more than 30 minutes in their classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-28
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegation and found to be deficient. A child was left unsupervised for more than 30 minutes in their classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-28
During an inspection of the building, it was observed by licensing a hole in the closet door in the gym area.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-28
During an inspection of the building, it was observed by licensing a hole in the closet door in the gym area.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-28
During an inspection of the building, it was observed by licensing a hole in the closet door in the gym area.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-28
During an inspection of the building, it was observed by licensing a hole in the closet door in the gym area.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-28
This standard was reviewed in relations to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment while lining the children up which resulted in a child being left unsupervised in the classroom alone.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-18
This standard was reviewed in relations to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The child was left alone in their classroom napping while the class transition to the lunchroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-18
This standard was reviewed in relations to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The child was left alone in their classroom napping while the class transition to the lunchroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-18
This standard was reviewed in relations to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment while lining the children up which resulted in a child being left unsupervised in the classroom alone.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-18
This standard was reviewed in relations to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The child was left alone in their classroom napping while the class transition to the lunchroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-18
This standard was reviewed in relations to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment while lining the children up which resulted in a child being left unsupervised in the classroom alone.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-18
This standard was reviewed in relations to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment while lining the children up which resulted in a child being left unsupervised in the classroom alone.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-18
This standard was reviewed in relations to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The child was left alone in their classroom napping while the class transition to the lunchroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-18
It was observed by licensing an exposed hole in the cafeteria wall. This was discussed with the director.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-07
It was observed by licensing an exposed hole in the cafeteria wall. This was discussed with the director.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-07
It was observed by licensing an exposed hole in the cafeteria wall. This was discussed with the director.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-07
It was observed by licensing an exposed hole in the cafeteria wall. This was discussed with the director.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-07
Based on a DFPS investigation, this standard has found to be deficient. During collateral interviews, it was stated that the caregiver has used prohibited punishment by hitting, smashing hands and hitting in the face.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-28
Based on a DFPS investigation, this standard has found to be deficient. During collateral interviews, it was stated that the caregiver has used prohibited punishment by hitting, smashing hands and hitting in the face.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-28
Based on a DFPS investigation, this standard has found to be deficient. During collateral interviews, it was stated that the caregiver has used prohibited punishment by hitting, smashing hands and hitting in the face.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-28
Based on a DFPS investigation, this standard has found to be deficient. During collateral interviews, it was stated that the caregiver has used prohibited punishment by hitting, smashing hands and hitting in the face.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-28
Two children with documented food allergies did not have food allergy emergency plans.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-11
Two children with documented food allergies did not have food allergy emergency plans.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-11
Two children with documented food allergies did not have food allergy emergency plans.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-11
Two children with documented food allergies did not have food allergy emergency plans.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-11
The feeding instructions in the infant 1 room were reviewed and have not been updated in the last 30 days.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-14
The activity plan posted for the infants did not include outside time for the infants. One infant room did not have a schedule posted.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-14
The activity plan posted for the infants did not include outside time for the infants. One infant room did not have a schedule posted.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-14
The feeding instructions in the infant 1 room were reviewed and have not been updated in the last 30 days.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-14
The activity plan posted for the infants did not include outside time for the infants. One infant room did not have a schedule posted.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-14
The feeding instructions in the infant 1 room were reviewed and have not been updated in the last 30 days.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-14
The activity plan posted for the infants did not include outside time for the infants. One infant room did not have a schedule posted.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-14
The feeding instructions in the infant 1 room were reviewed and have not been updated in the last 30 days.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-14
During inspection there was a toilet lid that was observed in a classroom that had a broken tank lid. This was discussed with the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-09
During inspection there was a toilet lid that was observed in a classroom that had a broken tank lid. This was discussed with the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-09
During inspection there was a toilet lid that was observed in a classroom that had a broken tank lid. This was discussed with the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-09
During inspection there was a toilet lid that was observed in a classroom that had a broken tank lid. This was discussed with the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-09
During inspection there was a slide on the toddler playground that did not have the correct use zone area for the two slides. This was discussed with the operation and corrected at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During inspection there was a piece of equipment under the large slide on the school age playground that was in the use zone of the slide. This was corrected at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During inspection there were cleaning and sanitizing supplies that were on a cabinet in reach of the children in a classroom. This was discussed with the caregiver and moved during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During inspection the loose fill under the swings was observed and measured to be at 1 inch. This was discussed with the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-20
During inspection two classrooms had outlets that did not have covers that were in reach of the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-13
During inspection there was a piece of equipment under the large slide on the school age playground that was in the use zone of the slide. This was corrected at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During inspection there was a slide on the toddler playground that did not have the correct use zone area for the two slides. This was discussed with the operation and corrected at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During inspection there were cleaning and sanitizing supplies that were on a cabinet in reach of the children in a classroom. This was discussed with the caregiver and moved during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During inspection two classrooms had outlets that did not have covers that were in reach of the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-13
During inspection there were cleaning and sanitizing supplies that were on a cabinet in reach of the children in a classroom. This was discussed with the caregiver and moved during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During inspection there was a slide on the toddler playground that did not have the correct use zone area for the two slides. This was discussed with the operation and corrected at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During inspection the loose fill under the swings was observed and measured to be at 1 inch. This was discussed with the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-20
During inspection there was a piece of equipment under the large slide on the school age playground that was in the use zone of the slide. This was corrected at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During inspection two classrooms had outlets that did not have covers that were in reach of the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-13
During inspection there were cleaning and sanitizing supplies that were on a cabinet in reach of the children in a classroom. This was discussed with the caregiver and moved during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During inspection the loose fill under the swings was observed and measured to be at 1 inch. This was discussed with the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-20
During inspection two classrooms had outlets that did not have covers that were in reach of the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-13
During inspection there was a slide on the toddler playground that did not have the correct use zone area for the two slides. This was discussed with the operation and corrected at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During inspection there was a piece of equipment under the large slide on the school age playground that was in the use zone of the slide. This was corrected at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During inspection the loose fill under the swings was observed and measured to be at 1 inch. This was discussed with the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-20
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Handprints Academy's safety grade?
Handprints Academy has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 12.0 out of 100.
How many violations does Handprints Academy have?
Handprints Academy has 128 total violations on record, including 112 critical, 16 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Handprints Academy last inspected?
Handprints Academy was last inspected on January 14, 2026.