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Applewood Academy and Day Care Center

1512 Judson Rd, Longview, TX 756014.4· 22 reviews
licensed capacity
118
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
2010

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About Applewood Academy and Day Care Center

Applewood Academy and Day Care Center is a licensed child care center in Longview, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 29, 2010, for up to 118 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
118 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity118 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Applewood Academy and Day Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Gregg County has a median price of $124 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 Applewood Academy and Day Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
118 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2010
License number
#986228
See the state's record

Summary

19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 19 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Records and paperwork 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 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 11, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Jun 10, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  6. May 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 22, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File

      “During the inspection an infant was observed sleeping in a crib while they were swaddled.”

      The state verified the correction on May 26, 2026

  8. May 22, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File

      “During the inspection an infant was observed sleeping in a crib while they were swaddled.”

      The state verified the correction on May 26, 2026

  9. May 20, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

      “This standard was found to be out of compliance through an investigation when it was determined that a caregiver was using corporal punishment.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2026

  10. Mar 5, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Show 20 earlier visits
  1. Feb 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 17, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Mar 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 6, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

      “The Operational Policies were reviewed during the insepction and found to be missing the required physical activities information, as well as the hours, days and months of operation, and the parents rights information.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

      “During the inspection a child was observed not having their hands washed after being diapered.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “During review 5 of 10 children's records were missing the Health Statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

      “During the inspection a caregiver did not wash their hands after diapering a child.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2025

  6. Sep 18, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  7. Jun 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 31, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Feb 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 11, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “After review 2 children's records did not have their emergency contacts filled out properly, 2 records did not have the full information for a doctor or emergency facility completed, 2 records did not have immunizations completed/on record, 1 record had not been updated since 2018, and 1 record did not have the parent's full address or the emergency contacts full address.”

      The state verified the correction on May 12, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      “During the inspection the young toddler room was observed to have Paw Patrol on while children under 2 years old were present. This was corrected at inspection when the assistant director pulled the TV out of the room.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “During the inspection 7 out of 7 records checked were missing Emergency Prep. training. Multiple other trainings were also missing from various files.”

      The state verified the correction on May 12, 2023

  11. Jan 20, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “Your operation failed to complete the employees who left survey for 2022 in the required timeframe.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2023

  12. Jun 27, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  13. Jun 9, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities

      “During the inspection I observed the television on in the school age room. The movie being watched did not meet any educational goals.”

      Corrected during the visit

  14. Jun 8, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  15. Jun 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Jun 3, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  17. Jun 1, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      “While checking personnel records it was found that 3 caregivers had out of date CPR/First-aid cards.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2022

  18. Mar 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  19. Mar 17, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

      “During the inspection I observed children sitting in a toddler bucket seat table without straps/straps buckled in.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2022

  20. Mar 14, 2022VisitNo rules cited

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 Applewood Academy and Day Care Center

Is Applewood Academy and Day Care Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 29, 2010.

When was Applewood Academy and Day Care Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Applewood Academy and Day Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 4 of 19 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Applewood Academy and Day Care Center care for?

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

Does Applewood Academy and Day Care Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Applewood Academy and Day Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Applewood Academy and Day Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 445-1363 to ask.

What is Applewood Academy and Day Care Center's phone number?

(903) 445-1363.

Where is Applewood Academy and Day Care Center?

1512 Judson Rd, Longview, TX 75601. The nearest other daycare we list is See Saw Children's Place - Bramlette, 0.7 miles away.

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