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ABC Son Shine School

202 W Niblick St, Longview, TX 756044.3· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
43
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$118
year first permitted
2006

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About ABC Son Shine School

ABC Son Shine School is a licensed child care center in Longview, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 1, 2006, for up to 43 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care. It says it provides meals.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Before- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 18 months – 12 years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
43 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 18 months – 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Christian)
CurriculumScholastic Big Day, Frog Street, The Story for Little Ones: Discover the Bible in Pictures, Pinnacle
StaffHighly-qualified, licensed teachers with 30 hours of ongoing training each year; CPR certified staff
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Eating, sleeping, and potty training
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
AccreditationTexas Rising Star (4 Star School)
Licensed capacity43 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

ABC Son Shine School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Gregg County has a median price of $118 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Gregg County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$124
Home daycare$114

Toddler

Center$118
Home daycare$110

Preschool

Center$115
Home daycare$108

School age

Center$110
Home daycare$104

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for ABC Son Shine School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
43 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2006
License number
#860955
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 12, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Aug 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “The loose fill was measured at around 2 inches in multiple spots on the playground.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2025

  4. Aug 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “The loose fill was measured at around 2 inches in multiple spots on the playground.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2025

  5. Sep 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space

      “During the inspection nap time was observed, there was not enough space in between children to allow the caregivers to walk and work as needed.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2024

  8. Dec 22, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh risk

      746.3805(b)(2) - Administering Medication - Only to Child for Whom Intended

      “During the investigation it was found that medication was administered to a sibling who the medicine was not intended for.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2024

  9. Oct 5, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired

      “The first aid kit was seen to have medicines that have expired.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “Fire drill documentation was observed, on 6 occasions in the past 10 months the operation documented that it took over the required 3 minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2023

  10. Aug 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Oct 18, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation

      “During the inspection the most recent inspection report was not posted and was not available. This was corrected at the inspection when the operation received their 2936 and posted it.”

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Aug 4, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 2, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  4. Feb 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 7, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “This Minimum Standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. The parents stated that the child had a Food Allergy to peanuts in the Special Needs Statement however the operation never gave the parents the form or informed them to fill anything out.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan

      “This Minimum Standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. The operation was aware that the child had a food allergy and noted in the child's Admission Form with a sticky note that the parents needed to fill out a Food Allergy Plan however this was never followed up.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2022

  7. Dec 1, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 16, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      “During the inspection it was found that an up to date Gas Leak Test had not been conducted. The Director scheduled the Gas Leak Test for Nov. 29th during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2021

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

      “During the inspection I observed a diaper change. The caregiver did not wash the child's hands after the diaper change was completed.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2021

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area

      “During the inspection I observed a diaper change. After the diaper change was completed the caregiver did not sanitize the diaper changing surface, and did not use a non-absorbent paper liner.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2021

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about ABC Son Shine School

Is ABC Son Shine School licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 1, 2006.

When was ABC Son Shine School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has ABC Son Shine School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 4 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 4 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can ABC Son Shine School care for?

43, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does ABC Son Shine School accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are ABC Son Shine School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does ABC Son Shine School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 759-6365 to ask.

What is ABC Son Shine School's phone number?

(903) 759-6365.

Where is ABC Son Shine School?

202 W Niblick St, Longview, TX 75604. The nearest other daycare we list is Kid Connection Preschool, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).