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Small Steps Learning Academy daycare inspections in Longview, TX — KinderFax

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Small Steps Learning Academy

2305 KINGSTON DR, Longview TX 75604-2158 · License #1701741 · Center · Licensed Center

Full Permit

Capacity 34 childrenAges 12 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Sep 19, 2025

Contact

Director: Keombree Shelton
Phone: (903) 295-5949
Website: Add via profile claim
Address: 2305 KINGSTON DR, Longview TX 75604-2158 · Directions

Hours

Mon07:00 AM-05:30 PM

Tue07:00 AM-05:30 PM

Wed07:00 AM-05:30 PM

Thu07:00 AM-05:30 PM

Fri07:00 AM-05:30 PM

SatClosed

SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareBefore School CareMeals ProvidedAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedTransportation to/from SchoolField Trips

Ages served

ToddlersPre-KSchool-age

Accepts child care subsidy
Licensed for 34 children

Violations, past 3 yrs

From inspections (not complaints)

High-risk violations

Serious / high-risk non-compliance

Substantiated complaints

Published by Texas HHSC

Inspections, past 3 yrs

Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr

This facility

0.1

Texas average

0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation

Sep 19, 2025 — Inspection

1 violation cited · view state record

1 violation

Medium High
746.4907(a)(1) · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
During inspection the loose fill was measured at 3 inches instead of the required 6 inches.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

Apr 14, 2025 — Inspection

No violations cited · view state record

Clean

Oct 24, 2024 — Inspection

No violations cited · view state record

Clean

Aug 14, 2024 — Inspection

No violations cited · view state record

Clean

Jul 22, 2024 — Inspection

No violations cited · view state record

Substantiated complaints

Complaint

Apr 10, 2025

Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited

Complaint

Jul 19, 2024

The parents were not provided the location of a field trip.

Disposition: Deficiency Cited

Complaint

Jul 19, 2024

During the investigation, it was found that a caregiver grabbed a child by the arm leaving marks and a small bruise.

Disposition: Deficiency Cited

Complaint

Jun 13, 2024

Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited

Complaint

Sep 8, 2023

Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited

Complaint

Aug 31, 2023

Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited

Complaint

Jul 27, 2023

Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited

Supervision

May 18, 2023

During the investigation it was determined that a caregiver hit children and asked them if they like to be hit when they were fighting with each other as a form of guidance.

Disposition: Deficiency Cited

Complaint

Feb 28, 2023

Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited

Complaint

Jun 2, 2022

Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

1The Sep 19, 2025 inspection noted: “During inspection the loose fill was measured at 3 inches instead of the required 6 inches.” — what has changed since then?
2A complaint alleged: “The parents were not provided the location of a field trip.” — what is your current policy to prevent this?
3A complaint alleged: “During the investigation, it was found that a caregiver grabbed a child by the arm leaving marks and a small bruise.” — what is your current policy to prevent this?

Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation on Jul 10, 2026 · Source records · Report an error