Longview Child Development Center

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Longview / Gregg / 75602
Street address: 601 W Garfield Dr
Phone: (903) 803-5780
Capacity: 105
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 07:30 AM-05:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: March 13, 1996
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 13 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated July 9, 2026.

The same records list 18 cited deficiencies dated January 10, 2024 to January 14, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 4 High, 6 Medium High, 7 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 18 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 18 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

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Summary of the record

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Texas Health and Human Services records list 18 cited deficiencies for Longview Child Development Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (4 High, 6 Medium High, 7 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

Records list 13 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-07-09.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	4
Medium High	6
Medium	7
Medium Low	1
Low	0
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-01-14 · 746.1311(e) · Medium

Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

During inspection required training was not available for review.

Correction date recorded: 2026-02-09

2026-01-14 · 746.201(2) · Medium High

Written Personnel Policies

Correction date recorded: 2026-02-09

2025-06-30 · 746.1309(a) · Medium

Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

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

Correction date recorded: 2025-07-30

Full citation history from HHSC (46)

2026-01-14 · 746.201(2) · Medium High
Written Personnel Policies
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-09. Correction verified: 2025-12-29.
No narrative recorded.
2026-01-14 · 746.1311(e) · Medium
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-09. Correction verified: 2025-12-29.
During inspection required training was not available for review.
2025-06-30 · 746.605(10) · Medium
Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-14. Correction verified: 2025-08-26.
Multiple children's records were missing the address information for either a physician or an emergency facility.
2025-06-30 · 746.605(2) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Address and Phone Number
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-14. Correction verified: 2025-08-26.
Multiple children's records were missing the child's full address information.
2025-06-30 · 746.3301(h) · Medium High
Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-30. Correction verified: 2025-08-26.
This standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance. A caregiver was observed using food as a reward.
2025-06-30 · 746.3407(5) · Medium High
Sanitize Potty-Chairs
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-30. Correction verified: 2025-08-26.
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.
2025-06-30 · 746.1309(a) · Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-30. Correction verified: 2025-08-26.
Multiple staff members did not have the required training hours for review during the insepction.
2025-06-03 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-03. Correction verified: 2025-06-13.
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.
2025-05-30 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-27. Correction verified: 2025-06-30.
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.
2025-05-30 · 746.2805(5) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-27. Correction verified: 2025-06-30.
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.
2025-01-23 · 746.4907(a)(2) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-28. Correction verified: 2025-03-06.
The loose fill under the playscape was not at the required depth and grass was seen growing out as well.
2024-02-20 · 746.603(a)(2) · Medium
Children's Records - Admission Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-05. Correction verified: 2024-02-29.
Child #1, #2, #4, and #5 need a statement they are healthy to be in care from their physician.
2024-01-10 · 746.603(a)(2) · Medium
Children's Records - Admission Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-07. Correction verified: 2024-02-20.
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.
2024-01-10 · 746.1301(a)(4)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-15. Correction verified: 2024-02-20.
Four staff files were reviewed and two do not have required CPR/1st aid training available for revieiw.
2024-01-10 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-07. Correction verified: 2024-02-20.
A current fire inspection was not available.
2024-01-10 · 746.801(10) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-07. Correction verified: 2024-02-20.
An emergency practices document was not available for the previous year.
2024-01-10 · 746.1309(a) · Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-15. Correction verified: 2024-02-20.
Four personnel files were reviewed and the following training was not available: #2 and #4 do not have training available for review.
2024-01-10 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-24. Correction verified: 2024-02-20.
Four personnel records were reviewed and #1 does not have an affidavit on file.
2023-09-15 · 746.1201(4) · High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-20. Correction verified: 2023-11-03.
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.
2023-09-15 · 746.2805(8) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-20. Correction verified: 2023-11-03.
During an abuse/neglect investigation it was observed that a caregiver strapped a child into a restrictive device for at least 30 minutes.
2023-09-15 · 746.2805(3) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-20. Correction verified: 2023-11-03.
During the abuse/neglect investigation a caregiver was observed dragging a child by the arm across the room.
2023-09-15 · 746.1203(3)(D) · Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-20. Correction verified: 2023-11-03.
During the abuse/neglect investigation a caregiver was observed on her phone while caring for children.
2023-07-24 · 746.3407(9) · Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-24. Correction verified: 2023-09-13.
During inspection, wall borders at bottom have come loose and need to be repaired or removed.
2023-05-18 · 746.2805 · High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-13. Correction verified: 2023-07-24.
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.
2023-05-18 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-13. Correction verified: 2023-07-24.
During the DFPS investigation it was determined that the operation did not notify CCR that a child was inappropriately disciplined.
2023-05-11 · 746.501(a)(1) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-02. Correction verified: 2023-06-21.
The parent handbook is missing required information.
2023-05-11 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-08. Correction verified: 2023-06-21.
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
2023-04-28 · 746.1013(a) · Medium High
Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-28. Correction verified: 2023-05-11.
During the inspection multiple caregivers stated that no one was left in charge while the acting director was away from the facility.
2023-04-28 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-28. Correction verified: 2023-05-11.
During the walk through I observed a plugged in power strip lying on the counter of a sink inside of a classroom.
2023-04-28 · 746.1203(3)(D) · Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-28. Correction verified: 2023-05-11.
During the walk through I observed two caregivers on their personal phones.
2023-04-28 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-30. Correction verified: 2023-05-11.
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.
2022-07-12 · 746.801(10) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-22. Correction verified: 2022-07-21.
During inspection the safety practices document was not available for the current year.
2022-04-05 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-05. Correction verified: 2022-04-14.
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.
2022-03-17 · 746.1203(6) · Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-17. Correction verified: 2022-03-23.
During my inspection I observed one of the rooms was not cleaned the night before making the teacher complete janitorial duties leading to the room getting out of control.
2022-03-03 · 746.2207(a) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-03-03. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During the inspection I observed a classroom with a child under two years old watching television.
2022-03-03 · 746.1203(4) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-03. Correction verified: 2022-03-17.
During my inspection I observed a child playing in a room by themselves with no caregiver supervision for around 5 minutes.
2022-03-03 · 746.631(a) · Medium High
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-03. Correction verified: 2022-03-17.
The operation could not provide a sigh-in and sign-out log.
2022-03-03 · 746.2207(c)(3) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-03. Correction verified: 2022-03-17.
While observing video for the investigation I observed the children watching television for 3 hours. This screen time also overlapped meal time for breakfast at 9:00AM.
2022-02-28 · 746.1605 · Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-03. Correction verified: 2022-03-17.
During the inspection I observed a room of children with the youngest being 14 months old and the oldest being 4 years old. This was a 34 month age gap between the youngest and oldest child in care.
2022-02-09 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-30. Correction verified: 2022-04-05.
Based off a DFPS Investigation this Minimum Standard was found to be out of compliance. The caregiver demonstrated poor judgement when they picked up a toddler and slung them onto their nap mat.
2022-02-09 · 746.2905(1) · Medium
Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-30. Correction verified: 2022-04-05.
Based on a DFPS Investigation this Minimum Standard was found to be out of compliance. A caregiver was found to have placed a blanket over a toddlers head during naptime.
2022-01-13 · 746.3407(9) · Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-27. Correction verified: 2022-01-21.
During the walk through I observed the ceiling and wall in the cafeteria had water damage. This damage caused the paint and parts of the wall the crumble when touched. I also observed in the Pre-K room part of the wall exposed allowing children to peel at it.
2022-01-11 · 746.305(a)(4) · Medium High
Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-13. Correction verified: 2022-01-21.
During the investigation it was found that the operation was not reporting Covid-19 cases to CCR withing the required time frame.
2022-01-11 · 746.307(d) · Medium High
Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-13. Correction verified: 2022-01-21.
During the investigation it was found that parents were not being notified of Covid-19 cases within the required time frame.
2021-10-12 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-10-19. Correction verified: 2021-11-10.
During the inspection 10 children's records were observed, out of the 10 6 of these records did not have the full Emergency Contact information. 5 of these records were also missing the child's date of admission and their Special Needs statement, and 5 of the records were missing a full address for the Emergency Medical Attention.
2021-10-12 · 746.1315(a) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-10-26. Correction verified: 2021-11-10.
During the inspection 8 Personnel Records were observed, out of those 8 records 6 of them did not have currecnt First-Aid/CPR.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=107998

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.