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Longview Child Development Center

601 W GARFIELD DR, Longview TX 75602-5018 · License #247802 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 105 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Jan 14, 2026
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Contact

Director
Joshua Harper
Address
601 W GARFIELD DR, Longview TX 75602-5018 · Directions

Hours

Mon07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Tue07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Wed07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Thu07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Fri07:30 AM-05:30 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareMeals ProvidedAfter School CareSnacks Provided

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 105 children
17
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
9
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
14
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
1.2
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Jan 14, 2026 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium

    746.1311(e) · Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

    During inspection required training was not available for review.

    Corrected by Feb 9, 2026

  • Medium High

    746.201(2) · Written Personnel Policies

    Corrected by Feb 9, 2026

Aug 26, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 30, 2025 — Inspection
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Medium High

    746.605(2) · Required Admission Information - Address and Phone Number

    Multiple children's records were missing the child's full address information.

    Corrected by Jul 14, 2025

  • Medium High

    746.3407(5) · Sanitize Potty-Chairs

    This standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance. A potty-chair was not sanitized after use with urine still sitting inside of it.

    Corrected by Jun 30, 2025

  • Medium

    746.1309(a) · Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

    Multiple staff members did not have the required training hours for review during the insepction.

    Corrected by Jul 30, 2025

  • Medium

    746.605(10) · Required Admission Information - Physician Information

    Multiple children's records were missing the address information for either a physician or an emergency facility.

    Corrected by Jul 14, 2025

  • Medium High

    746.3301(h) · Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward

    This standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance. A caregiver was observed using food as a reward.

    Corrected by Jun 30, 2025

Jun 13, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 3, 2025 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • High

    745.641 · AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    One caregiver was present at inspection without a background check. This was corrected at inspection as the caregiver was sent home and the operation submitted the individuals background check request.

    Corrected by Jun 3, 2025

Mar 6, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 23, 2025 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.4907(a)(2) · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.

    The loose fill under the playscape was not at the required depth and grass was seen growing out as well.

    Corrected by Feb 28, 2025

May 29, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 20, 2024 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium

    746.603(a)(2) · Children's Records - Admission Information

    Child #1, #2, #4, and #5 need a statement they are healthy to be in care from their physician.

    Corrected by Mar 5, 2024

Jan 10, 2024 — Inspection
6 violations cited · view state record
6 violations
  • Medium High

    746.1301(a)(4)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR

    Four staff files were reviewed and two do not have required CPR/1st aid training available for revieiw.

    Corrected by Feb 15, 2024

  • Medium

    746.1309(a) · Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

    Four personnel files were reviewed and the following training was not available: #2 and #4 do not have training available for review.

    Corrected by Feb 15, 2024

  • High

    746.5101(a) · Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    A current fire inspection was not available.

    Corrected by Feb 7, 2024

  • Medium

    746.603(a)(2) · Children's Records - Admission Information

    Ten children's files were reviewed and the following information was not available: Child #4 needs an address for the emergency contact person All 10 children need the new special care statement completed and signed Child #6 parent needs to sign emergency care authorization Child #1, #2, #4, and #5 need a statement they are healthy to be in care from their physician.

    Corrected by Feb 7, 2024

  • Medium Low

    746.901(4) · Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

    Four personnel records were reviewed and #1 does not have an affidavit on file.

    Corrected by Jan 24, 2024

  • Medium

    746.801(10) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

    An emergency practices document was not available for the previous year.

    Corrected by Feb 7, 2024

Nov 21, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 3, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 13, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 24, 2023 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.3407(9) · Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

    During inspection, wall borders at bottom have come loose and need to be repaired or removed.

    Corrected by Aug 24, 2023

May 11, 2023 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium

    746.501(a)(1) · Written Operational Policies - Operating Times

    The parent handbook is missing required information.

    Corrected by Jun 2, 2023

  • Medium

    746.1309(e) · Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    During inspection 6 personnel file were missing the following training: SIDS/Shaken Baby/Brain Development for infants Hazardous Materials Training Food Allergies Training Emegency Preparedness Training 1st aid/cpr Training

    Corrected by Jun 8, 2023

Apr 28, 2023 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Medium High

    746.1013(a) · Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge

    During the inspection multiple caregivers stated that no one was left in charge while the acting director was away from the facility.

    Corrected by Apr 28, 2023

  • Medium High

    746.1203(3)(D) · Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

    During the walk through I observed two caregivers on their personal phones.

    Corrected by Apr 28, 2023

  • High

    745.641 · AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    During the inspection it was found that a person with a pending background check had at times been watching classrooms with children while the caregivers were on break.

    Corrected by Apr 30, 2023

  • Medium High

    746.3701 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    During the walk through I observed a plugged in power strip lying on the counter of a sink inside of a classroom.

    Corrected by Apr 28, 2023

Jul 12, 2022 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium

    746.801(10) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

    During inspection the safety practices document was not available for the current year.

    Corrected by Jul 22, 2022

Apr 14, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 5, 2022 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    During the inspection a toilet that children use was observed to be clogged with waste. When asked caregivers stated this toilet has been in this manner for over a week.

    Corrected by Apr 5, 2022

Mar 23, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Jan 14, 2026 inspection noted: “During inspection required training was not available for review.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Jun 30, 2025 inspection noted: “Multiple children's records were missing the child's full address information.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Jun 3, 2025 inspection noted: “One caregiver was present at inspection without a background check. This was corrected at inspection as the caregiver was sent home and the operation submitted…” — what has changed since then?

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