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First Step

2307 Kingston Dr, Longview, TX 756042.8· 31 reviews
licensed capacity
96
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
2001
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About First Step

First Step is a licensed child care center in Longview, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 24, 2001, for up to 96 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
96 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot 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 capacity96 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

First Step 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 First Step

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
96 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2001
License number
#515799
See the state's record

Summary

16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 5, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 16 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Safe sleep 2

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 35 visits
  1. Dec 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 21, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Dec 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 6, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  8. Apr 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 1, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Show 25 earlier visits
  1. Feb 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 13, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  3. Feb 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 8, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2429 - Covering Infant's Head or Crib

      “During the investigation video footage was observed showing a caregiver putting blankets over children's heads during naptime.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2024

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep

      “During the investigation video footage was observed showing a caregiver forcibly pushing children's heads down and patting them a little roughly in order to try to make them lie down on their mats at naptime.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2024

  7. Aug 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 25, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  9. Jul 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 6, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  11. May 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  12. May 17, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  13. May 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Apr 28, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  15. Apr 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Jan 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  17. Jan 10, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  18. Oct 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  19. Mar 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  20. Mar 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  21. Jan 27, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep

      “During inspection a child was observed at nap time on his mat with his blanket covering his head asleep. This was corrected at inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

      “During inspection two infants were observed in high chairs not strapped in the high chairs. This was corrected at inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  22. Jan 23, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  23. Oct 28, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  24. Oct 27, 2021VisitNo rules cited
  25. Oct 21, 2021InspectionNo 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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FAQ

Questions about First Step

Is First Step licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 24, 2001.

When was First Step last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on December 5, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First Step had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 First Step care for?

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

Does First Step accept child care subsidies?

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

What are First Step's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does First Step cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 295-9999 to ask.

What is First Step's phone number?

(903) 295-9999.

Where is First Step?

2307 Kingston Dr, Longview, TX 75604. The nearest other daycare we list is Small Steps Learning Academy, 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).