Explorers Learning Academy
1700 N Eastman Rd, Longview, TX
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DD'S Daycamp
- licensed capacity
- 87
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $124
- year first permitted
- 2011
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About
About DD'S Daycamp
DD'S Daycamp is a licensed child care center in Longview, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 21, 2011, for up to 87 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 87 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 87 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
DD'S Daycamp has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harrison 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for DD'S Daycamp
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 87 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2011
- License number
- #1311286
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 12, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Staff training and qualifications 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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See all 25 visits
- Aug 12, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 26, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation”
The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2025
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“This Minimum Standard was determined to be out of compliance through a DFPS Investigation, when a caregiver was determined to have grabbed a child leading to injury.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2025
Aug 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“During review all staff checked had CPR training that did not meet the hands on requirement.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2025
- Sep 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 16, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“The young infant room was observed to be out of ratio.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2023
- Aug 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 15 earlier visits
- Aug 12, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 26, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Jul 21, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“During the inspection two children were observed not washing their hands after one used the toilet and the other had their diaper/pull-up changed.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2022
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“Multiple exposed nails were observed on the fences in the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2022
- Jul 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 22, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“During inspection, 1 infant was observed asleep in a swing. This was corrected when the teacher removed the infant.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 5, 2022
Jun 6, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
“During inspection, 1 infant was observed sleeping in a bobby with a bottle in mouth.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2022
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
“During inspection, the after school room was observed and did not have a posted activity plan.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2022
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“During inspection, 1 infant was observed asleep in a swing and 1 infant was observed asleep in a rocker.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2022
746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
“During inspection, the after school class was observed watching a television show on Netflix that was not educational.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2022
- May 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
May 23, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“The operation did not use good judgment when a caregiver called a parent to come physically discipline their own child while in care at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2022
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
“The operation violated minimum standards and their operational handbook when not allowing a parent into the operation to pick up their child.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2022
- May 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 16, 2022Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was found to be out of compliance when the caregiver grabbed the child by their arm hard enough to cause bruising.”
The state verified the correction on May 5, 2022
746.2803(3) - Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-control
“Acceptable behavior and self control were not taught when the caregiver grabbed a child by their arms and leaned over the child while the child was laying on the floor to reprimand that child's behavior.”
The state verified the correction on May 5, 2022
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“The caregiver did not show good judgment when they reacted to the inappropriate behavior of one of the children in their care by grabbing the child by the arm hard enough to cause bruising.”
The state verified the correction on May 5, 2022
Mar 16, 2022Visit3 rules cited
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was found to be out of compliance when the caregiver grabbed the child by their arm hard enough to cause bruising.”
The state verified the correction on May 5, 2022
746.2803(3) - Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-control
“Acceptable behavior and self control were not taught when the caregiver grabbed a child by their arms and leaned over the child while the child was laying on the floor to reprimand that child's behavior.”
The state verified the correction on May 5, 2022
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“The caregiver did not show good judgment when they reacted to the inappropriate behavior of one of the children in their care by grabbing the child by the arm hard enough to cause bruising.”
The state verified the correction on May 5, 2022
- Dec 15, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 14, 2021VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about DD'S Daycamp
Is DD'S Daycamp licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 21, 2011.
When was DD'S Daycamp 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 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has DD'S Daycamp had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 DD'S Daycamp care for?
87, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does DD'S Daycamp accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are DD'S Daycamp'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 DD'S Daycamp cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 234-0180 to ask.
What is DD'S Daycamp's phone number?
(903) 234-0180.
Where is DD'S Daycamp?
3105 Longview Pkwy, Longview, TX 75601. The nearest other daycare we list is Woodland Hills Day School, 0.9 miles away.