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Licensed Center · Texas

Longview Child Development Center

601 W Garfield Dr, Longview

Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · Map

No deficiencies cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
105
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
School Age Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Mar 13, 1996
Phone
9038035780

No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.

State compliance summary

How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.

12High risk
20Medium-high risk
13Medium risk
1Medium-low risk
0Low risk
26Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Jul 9, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 7, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 16, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jan 14, 2026 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Written Personnel Policies
    Inspector's note: Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-02-09.
  • Non-critical Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
    Inspector's note: During inspection required training was not available for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-02-09.
Aug 26, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 30, 2025 · Inspection
5 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward
    Inspector's note: This standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance. A caregiver was observed using food as a reward. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-06-30.
  • Critical Required Admission Information - Address and Phone Number
    Inspector's note: Multiple children's records were missing the child's full address information. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-07-14.
  • Non-critical Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
    Inspector's note: Multiple staff members did not have the required training hours for review during the insepction. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-07-30.
  • Critical Sanitize Potty-Chairs
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-06-30.
  • Non-critical Required Admission Information - Physician Information
    Inspector's note: Multiple children's records were missing the address information for either a physician or an emergency facility. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-07-14.
Jun 13, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 3, 2025 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-06-03.
May 30, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
    Inspector's note: This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. It was determined that staff in one classroom failed to demonstrate good judgement when they allowed children to use the restroom in a bucket inside the classroom. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-06-27.
  • Critical Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
    Inspector's note: This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. It was determined that a caregiver has yelled at children as a method of discipline. This caregiver is no longer employed by the operation. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-06-27.
Mar 6, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 18, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jan 23, 2025 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
    Inspector's note: The loose fill under the playscape was not at the required depth and grass was seen growing out as well. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-02-28.
May 29, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 20, 2024 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Admission Information
    Inspector's note: Child #1, #2, #4, and #5 need a statement they are healthy to be in care from their physician. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-03-05.
Jan 10, 2024 · Inspection
6 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
    Inspector's note: An emergency practices document was not available for the previous year. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-02-07.
  • Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
    Inspector's note: A current fire inspection was not available. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-02-07.
  • Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
    Inspector's note: Four staff files were reviewed and two do not have required CPR/1st aid training available for revieiw. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-02-15.
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Admission Information
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-02-07.
  • Non-critical Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
    Inspector's note: Four personnel records were reviewed and #1 does not have an affidavit on file. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2024-01-24.
  • Non-critical Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
    Inspector's note: Four personnel files were reviewed and the following training was not available: #2 and #4 do not have training available for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-02-15.
Nov 21, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Nov 8, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Nov 3, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 18, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 15, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
4 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
    Inspector's note: During the abuse/neglect investigation a caregiver was observed dragging a child by the arm across the room. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-10-20.
  • Critical Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
    Inspector's note: During the abuse/neglect investigation a caregiver was observed on her phone while caring for children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-10-20.
  • Critical Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
    Inspector's note: During an abuse/neglect investigation it was observed that a caregiver strapped a child into a restrictive device for at least 30 minutes. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-10-20.
  • Critical AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
    Inspector's note: Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered during the investigation, it is determined that a caregiver did substantially harm a child by using excessive force of dragging the child across the room by one arm and then restraining the child in a chair for punishment for over 30 minutes. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-10-20.
Sep 13, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 24, 2023 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
    Inspector's note: During inspection, wall borders at bottom have come loose and need to be repaired or removed. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-08-24.
Jun 14, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 18, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
    Inspector's note: During the DFPS investigation it was determined that a child was slapped on the hand by one caregiver and pushed in the chest area by another caregiver. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-07-13.
  • Critical Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
    Inspector's note: During the DFPS investigation it was determined that the operation did not notify CCR that a child was inappropriately disciplined. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-07-13.
May 11, 2023 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
    Inspector's note: The parent handbook is missing required information. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-06-02.
  • Non-critical Documented Annual Training- Required Content
    Inspector's note: 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 Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-06-08.
Apr 28, 2023 · Inspection
4 deficiencies cited
  • Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-04-30.
  • Critical Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
    Inspector's note: During the walk through I observed two caregivers on their personal phones. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-04-28.
  • Critical Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
    Inspector's note: During the inspection multiple caregivers stated that no one was left in charge while the acting director was away from the facility. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-04-28.
  • Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
    Inspector's note: During the walk through I observed a plugged in power strip lying on the counter of a sink inside of a classroom. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-04-28.

Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.