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A licensed child care center in Longview, Texas 75601

1700 N Eastman Rd, Longview, Texas 75601. (903) 236-7777.

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The short answer

Record last released by Texas HHSC on Oct 30, 2026.

The last 24 months 21 deficiencies in 10 months of the last 36. Last cited Oct 2026. Most serious: High. Every month

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What these words mean5
Inspection (survey)
A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
Deficiency, citation, violation
What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
Texas’s risk levels
Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
Licence status
Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
Capacity
The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.

What did inspectors find?

21 deficiencies cited in the last three years

The middle of the 68 child care providers in Gregg County had 4.

27 inspections on record. The latest, on Oct 20, 2026: no violation found.

Rated High by Texas: AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation, at the inspection on Oct 1, 2026

Rated High by Texas: Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes, at the report to the state on Jun 23, 2025

Rated High by Texas: Required Immunizations, at the inspection on Mar 25, 2024

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily.

When those deficiencies happened

21 deficiencies in 10 months of the last 36. Last cited Oct 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Oct 30, 2026.

21 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2023 NovDec
2024 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2025 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2026 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOct

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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.

Each deficiency, in Texas’s words

Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily.

Oct 1, 2026: inspection6 deficiencies
  • AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    “During the inspection review two individuals were present at the daycare and caring for children that did not have an eligible background check completed.”

    Rule 745.641. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 5, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 2, 2026.

  • Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children’s names and ages

    “During the inspection a caregiver did not know or have access to the children’s ages in their classroom.”

    Rule 746.1205(a)(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 5, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 20, 2026.

  • Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

    “During the inspection fire drills were reviewed and the operation had not completed one for July, August or September.”

    Rule 746.5205(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 22, 2026.

  • Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list

    “The operation had not validated their employee list since June 24th, 2026.”

    Rule 745.651(2)(A). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 5, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 20, 2026.

  • Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation

    “The most recent inspection report was not posted during the inspection, the last report posted was from December 2025.”

    Rule 746.401(2). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 1, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 20, 2026.

  • Children’s Products- Annual Certification

    “The Children’s Product Safety Form was not completed annually as the last form posted is from 2024.”

    Rule 746.4135(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 8, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 20, 2026.

Feb 17, 2026: report to the state1 deficiency
  • Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior

    “During the investigation it was found that a caregiver redirected behavior by physically holding a child’s arms to pick up items for cleanup.”

    Rule 746.2803(4)(C). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 26, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 14, 2026.

Dec 30, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
  • Required Personnel Records

    “During the inspection only 3 personnel records were available out of 6 staff employed.”

    Rule 746.901. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 9, 2026. Correction verified: Feb 13, 2026.

Nov 4, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
  • Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

    “During the walk through the infants were seen not strapped in to the table bucket seats as required by the manufacturer for safety.”

    Rule 746.4501(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 4, 2025. Correction verified: Dec 5, 2025.

Aug 7, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
  • Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

    “During the inspection an infants hands were not washed after a diaper change was completed.”

    Rule 746.3417(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 7, 2025. Correction verified: Sep 5, 2025.

Jul 10, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
  • Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

    “During the insepction a caregiver was seen making a personal call on their cell phone while caring for children.”

    Rule 746.1203(3)(D). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 10, 2025. Correction verified: Aug 7, 2025.

  • Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

    “During the inspection infant diaper changes were observed. The infant’s hands were not cleaned after having their diaper changed.”

    Rule 746.3417(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 10, 2025. Correction verified: Aug 7, 2025.

Jun 23, 2025: report to the state1 deficiency
  • Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

    “This standard was found to be out of compliance through an investigation when it was determined an infant was left inside a restrictive device for more than 15 minutes.”

    Rule 746.2417(2)(B). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 24, 2025. Correction verified: Jul 10, 2025.

Feb 5, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
  • Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

    “A copy of the operations policies were reviewed and were missing the parents rights information.”

    Rule 746.501(a)(20). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 12, 2025. Correction verified: Mar 11, 2025.

Jan 23, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
  • Notification of Change in Space

    “The operation added to the outdoor space on their playground without informing CCR. This was corrected at the inspection when the addition was reviewed.”

    Rule 746.301(2). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 23, 2025.

Mar 25, 2024: inspection6 deficiencies
  • Required Immunizations

    “During the inspection children’s immunizations were observed. Out of 10 records 8 were out of date for their shot record.”

    Rule 746.613(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 8, 2024. Correction verified: Apr 24, 2024.

  • Activities for Toddlers - Opportunities for Moderate to Vigorous Active Play

    “Staff were questioned on active play routine with bad weather days, all staff stated they get active play by having the children play in their centers. Children could not go outside during inspection due to poor weather conditions.”

    Rule 746.2507(5). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 25, 2024. Correction verified: Apr 24, 2024.

  • Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

    “During the inspection 10 children’s records were reviewed. 7 of the records did not have the address listed for the emergency contact.”

    Rule 746.605(6). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 1, 2024. Correction verified: Apr 24, 2024.

  • Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    “When reviewing personnel files all employees reviewed who had been employed for at least 12 months were missing the required training topics.”

    Rule 746.1309(e). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 25, 2024. Correction verified: Apr 24, 2024.

  • Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

    “Only 11 hours of annual training were available for review during the inspection.”

    Rule 746.1311(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 25, 2024. Correction verified: Apr 24, 2024.

  • Children’s Products- Annual Certification

    “The operation had not reviewed and re certified their Children’s Products Certification for the year. This was corrected at inspection when a walk through of the building and certification was completed.”

    Rule 746.4135(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 25, 2024.

2 deficiencies older than three years
May 9, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
  • Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

    “During the inspection a caregiver was observed yelling at a child.”

    Rule 746.2805(5). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 9, 2023. Correction verified: May 24, 2023.

Mar 3, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
  • Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation

    “The most recent inspection report from the application inspection was not posted during this inspection. This was corrected at the inspection when the operation printed it off and posted the form.”

    Rule 746.401(2). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 3, 2022.

All 39 visits on record
Inspections, investigations and reports to the state
DateVisitWhat the record says
Oct 20, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Oct 1, 2026Inspection6 deficiencies cited
Apr 14, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Feb 17, 2026Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Jan 29, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Jan 26, 2026Report to the stateNo violation found
Jan 6, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Jan 2, 2026Report to the stateNo violation found
Dec 30, 2025Inspection1 deficiency cited
Dec 5, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Nov 4, 2025Inspection1 deficiency cited
Oct 31, 2025Report to the stateNo violation found
Sep 5, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Aug 7, 2025Inspection1 deficiency cited
Jul 10, 2025Inspection2 deficiencies cited
Jun 24, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Jun 23, 2025Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Jun 20, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Jun 17, 2025Report to the stateNo violation found
May 9, 2025InspectionNo violation found
May 7, 2025Report to the stateNo violation found
Apr 22, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Feb 5, 2025Inspection1 deficiency cited
Jan 23, 2025Inspection1 deficiency cited
Jan 18, 2025Report to the stateNo violation found
May 1, 2024Report to the stateNo violation found
Apr 24, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Apr 23, 2024Report to the stateNo violation found
Mar 25, 2024Inspection6 deficiencies cited
Mar 13, 2024Report to the stateNo violation found
Aug 20, 2023Report to the stateNo violation found
May 24, 2023InspectionNo violation found
May 9, 2023Inspection1 deficiency cited
Mar 9, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Dec 14, 2022InspectionNo violation found
May 11, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Mar 29, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Mar 3, 2022Inspection1 deficiency cited
Jan 5, 2022InspectionNo violation found

Is it licensed?

  • Licensed Center, permit issued Jun 29, 2022.
  • Accepts state child care subsidies.
  • Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
  • Capacity: 98 children.
Source:

Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily.

Has Texas acted against it?

  • No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
  • 12 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were .
Source:

Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily.

Who does the caring?

  • Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.

Who owns it?

  • Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.

How is it rated?

  • Not star-rated in Texas Rising Star (TWC’s code: SUSI).
Source:

Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily.

How does it compare nearby?

  • Among 68 child care providers in Gregg County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 4; this one had 21.
Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily.

What the record doesn’t say

  • Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
  • Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
  • Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.

Sources

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Source:

This copy of the record was made on Oct 30, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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