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Garrett Tender Loving Care Learning Center

1602 S Mobberly Ave, Longview, TX 75602
licensed capacity
88
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
1989

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About Garrett Tender Loving Care Learning Center

Garrett Tender Loving Care Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Longview, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 13, 1989, for up to 88 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. 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
88 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 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 capacity88 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Garrett Tender Loving Care Learning 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 Garrett Tender Loving Care Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
88 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1989
License number
#246698
See the state's record

Summary

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

No rules cited on any of 3 visits

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. Dec 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 21, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jun 29, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  7. Dec 19, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “During inspection, it was found that required annual training was not current. Four staff records were reviewed: All staff need the following: Emergency Preparedness Medication Building and Premises Safety Communicable diseases Food allergies Hazardous Materials CG and J need SIDS/Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma CG needs 5 hours more child development and 2 business management Judy needs 12 hours of child development - the required training above can count towards these hours.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2023

  8. Sep 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Aug 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Aug 1, 2022Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups

      “An infant was observed on the floor with a bottle and a toddler was observed walking around with a sippy cup.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3407(1) - Toys and Equipment to be Sanitized Set Aside

      “Toys, shelves, tables, chairs, and equipment including the floors need to be wiped down thoroughly and sanitized by either soaking, wiping, sweeping/mopping with a sanitizing solution such as bleach solution or hospital grade cleaner.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent

      “During the investigation it was determined that infant daily sheets are not sent home each day.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2022

Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Jan 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 4, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “During the inspection I observed the restroom that the children use and found that a cabinet within the children reach was not locked and had pine sol and bleach in children's reach.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      “During the inspection I observed drywall falling out and paint chipping in the after school bathroom, as well as this I observed old food particles and dead bugs on the floor of multiple rooms.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2022

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 Garrett Tender Loving Care Learning Center

Is Garrett Tender Loving Care Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 13, 1989.

When was Garrett Tender Loving Care Learning Center 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 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Garrett Tender Loving Care Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 3 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Garrett Tender Loving Care Learning Center care for?

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

Does Garrett Tender Loving Care Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Garrett Tender Loving Care Learning Center's hours?

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

How much does Garrett Tender Loving Care Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (430) 558-0507 to ask.

What is Garrett Tender Loving Care Learning Center's phone number?

(430) 558-0507.

Where is Garrett Tender Loving Care Learning Center?

1602 S Mobberly Ave, Longview, TX 75602. The nearest other daycare we list is Longview Child Development Center, 0.9 miles away.

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