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Live Oaks Childcare

4 critical, 16 serious findings across 40 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: May 23, 2024.

2022 Colston Dr, Tyler, TX 75703 · (903) 508-5690

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsTyler licensed centers, n=50

Critical findings4 critical, 16 serious, 0 minor across 36 inspections and 4 investigations (40 visits). Most recent critical: May 23, 2024.

Critical4 vs median 4

58% of centers have at least one

Serious16 vs median 8

70% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2024Full Permit

Practical6:30a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to pre-k · Licensed capacity 48

Texas HHSC operation #1790337 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careNot listed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted

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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.

2026
Apr 7, 2026 to Apr 8, 20264 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Apr 8, 2026 inspection
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- Apr 8, 2026 inspection
- Apr 7, 2026 complaint investigation
- Apr 7, 2026 complaint investigation
- Apr 7, 2026 complaint investigation
- Apr 7, 2026 complaint investigation
2025
May 28, 2025 to Oct 22, 20258 inspections
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- Oct 22, 2025 inspection
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- May 28, 2025 inspection
2024
Oct 30, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  During a review of the documented drills, it was observed the operation has not conducted a fire drill since May. This was corrected at inspection when the operation conducted a fire drill while licensing was present.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
Oct 30, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  During a review of the documented drills, it was observed the operation has not conducted a fire drill since May. This was corrected at inspection when the operation conducted a fire drill while licensing was present.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
Oct 30, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  During a review of the documented drills, it was observed the operation has not conducted a fire drill since May. This was corrected at inspection when the operation conducted a fire drill while licensing was present.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
Oct 30, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  During a review of the documented drills, it was observed the operation has not conducted a fire drill since May. This was corrected at inspection when the operation conducted a fire drill while licensing was present.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
May 23, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  The operation allowed an employee to be present at the operation in the role of a caregiver prior to receiving an eligibility notice from the background check unit. This caregiver was observed supervising 9 students age range 16 months -2 years old. This was corrected while licensing was in the building.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
May 23, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  The operation allowed an employee to be present at the operation in the role of a caregiver prior to receiving an eligibility notice from the background check unit. This caregiver was observed supervising 9 students age range 16 months -2 years old. This was corrected while licensing was in the building.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
May 23, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  The operation allowed an employee to be present at the operation in the role of a caregiver prior to receiving an eligibility notice from the background check unit. This caregiver was observed supervising 9 students age range 16 months -2 years old. This was corrected while licensing was in the building.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
May 23, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  The operation allowed an employee to be present at the operation in the role of a caregiver prior to receiving an eligibility notice from the background check unit. This caregiver was observed supervising 9 students age range 16 months -2 years old. This was corrected while licensing was in the building.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Apr 12, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  During a walk through of the building, it was observed the infant room out of ratio. There was one caregiver to ten infants ages 3 months - 14 months.
  Corrected Apr 12, 2024, verified May 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  During a review of the staff files, it was observed two caregivers without updated first aid/ CPR training.
  Corrected Apr 26, 2024, verified May 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  During inspection, it was observed the infant classroom too dark during their nap time. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver opening the window blinds.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2911.
Apr 12, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  During inspection, it was observed the infant classroom too dark during their nap time. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver opening the window blinds.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2911.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  During a review of the staff files, it was observed two caregivers without updated first aid/ CPR training.
  Corrected Apr 26, 2024, verified May 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  During a walk through of the building, it was observed the infant room out of ratio. There was one caregiver to ten infants ages 3 months - 14 months.
  Corrected Apr 12, 2024, verified May 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Apr 12, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  During inspection, it was observed the infant classroom too dark during their nap time. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver opening the window blinds.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2911.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  During a walk through of the building, it was observed the infant room out of ratio. There was one caregiver to ten infants ages 3 months - 14 months.
  Corrected Apr 12, 2024, verified May 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  During a review of the staff files, it was observed two caregivers without updated first aid/ CPR training.
  Corrected Apr 26, 2024, verified May 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
Apr 12, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  During a walk through of the building, it was observed the infant room out of ratio. There was one caregiver to ten infants ages 3 months - 14 months.
  Corrected Apr 12, 2024, verified May 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  During inspection, it was observed the infant classroom too dark during their nap time. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver opening the window blinds.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2911.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  During a review of the staff files, it was observed two caregivers without updated first aid/ CPR training.
  Corrected Apr 26, 2024, verified May 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
Jan 22, 2024 to Mar 5, 20248 inspections
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2023
Dec 11, 2023 to Dec 11, 20234 inspections
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- Dec 11, 2023 inspection

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