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1602 S Mobberly Ave, Longview, TX
Longview Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 105
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $124
- year first permitted
- 1996
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About
About Longview Child Development Center
Longview Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Longview, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 13, 1996, for up to 105 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 105 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 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 | 105 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Longview Child Development 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.
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 Longview Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 105 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1996
- License number
- #247802
Summary
18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 9, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 18 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Records and paperwork 6
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Background checks 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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- Jul 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 7, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 16, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Jan 14, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
“During inspection required training was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2025
746.201(2) - Written Personnel Policies
The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2025
- Aug 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 30, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
746.3301(h) - Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward
“This standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance. A caregiver was observed using food as a reward.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2025
746.3407(5) - Sanitize Potty-Chairs
“This standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance. A potty-chair was not sanitized after use with urine still sitting inside of it.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2025
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“Multiple staff members did not have the required training hours for review during the insepction.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2025
746.605(2) - Required Admission Information - Address and Phone Number
“Multiple children's records were missing the child's full address information.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2025
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
“Multiple children's records were missing the address information for either a physician or an emergency facility.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2025
- Jun 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“One caregiver was present at inspection without a background check. This was corrected at inspection as the caregiver was sent home and the operation submitted the individuals background check request.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2025
May 30, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. It was determined that staff in one classroom failed to demonstrate good judgement when they allowed children to use the restroom in a bucket inside the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2025
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. It was determined that a caregiver has yelled at children as a method of discipline. This caregiver is no longer employed by the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2025
- Mar 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 29 earlier visits
- Feb 18, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Jan 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
“The loose fill under the playscape was not at the required depth and grass was seen growing out as well.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2025
- May 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“Child #1, #2, #4, and #5 need a statement they are healthy to be in care from their physician.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024
Jan 10, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“Four personnel files were reviewed and the following training was not available: #2 and #4 do not have training available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2024
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“Ten children's files were reviewed and the following information was not available: Child #4 needs an address for the emergency contact person All 10 children need the new special care statement completed and signed Child #6 parent needs to sign emergency care authorization Child #1, #2, #4, and #5 need a statement they are healthy to be in care from their physician.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2024
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“A current fire inspection was not available.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2024
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
“An emergency practices document was not available for the previous year.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2024
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“Four personnel records were reviewed and #1 does not have an affidavit on file.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2024
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
“Four staff files were reviewed and two do not have required CPR/1st aid training available for revieiw.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2024
- Nov 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 8, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 18, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Sep 15, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered during the investigation, it is determined that a caregiver did substantially harm a child by using excessive force of dragging the child across the room by one arm and then restraining the child in a chair for punishment for over 30 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2023
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
“During an abuse/neglect investigation it was observed that a caregiver strapped a child into a restrictive device for at least 30 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2023
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“During the abuse/neglect investigation a caregiver was observed dragging a child by the arm across the room.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2023
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“During the abuse/neglect investigation a caregiver was observed on her phone while caring for children.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2023
- Sep 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 24, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“During inspection, wall borders at bottom have come loose and need to be repaired or removed.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 13, 2023
- Jun 14, 2023VisitNo rules cited
May 18, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“During the DFPS investigation it was determined that a child was slapped on the hand by one caregiver and pushed in the chest area by another caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2023
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“During the DFPS investigation it was determined that the operation did not notify CCR that a child was inappropriately disciplined.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2023
May 11, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“During inspection 6 personnel file were missing the following training: SIDS/Shaken Baby/Brain Development for infants Hazardous Materials Training Food Allergies Training Emegency Preparedness Training 1st aid/cpr Training”
The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2023
746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
“The parent handbook is missing required information.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2023
Apr 28, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“During the walk through I observed two caregivers on their personal phones.”
The state verified the correction on May 11, 2023
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“During the inspection it was found that a person with a pending background check had at times been watching classrooms with children while the caregivers were on break.”
The state verified the correction on May 11, 2023
746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
“During the inspection multiple caregivers stated that no one was left in charge while the acting director was away from the facility.”
The state verified the correction on May 11, 2023
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“During the walk through I observed a plugged in power strip lying on the counter of a sink inside of a classroom.”
The state verified the correction on May 11, 2023
Jul 12, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
“During inspection the safety practices document was not available for the current year.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2022
- Apr 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 5, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“During the inspection a toilet that children use was observed to be clogged with waste. When asked caregivers stated this toilet has been in this manner for over a week.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2022
- Mar 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 17, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
“During my inspection I observed one of the rooms was not cleaned the night before making the teacher complete janitorial duties leading to the room getting out of control.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 23, 2022
Mar 3, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
746.2207(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
“While observing video for the investigation I observed the children watching television for 3 hours. This screen time also overlapped meal time for breakfast at 9:00AM.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2022
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“During my inspection I observed a child playing in a room by themselves with no caregiver supervision for around 5 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2022
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“During the inspection I observed a classroom with a child under two years old watching television.”
Corrected during the visit
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
“The operation could not provide a sigh-in and sign-out log.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2022
Feb 28, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“During the inspection I observed a room of children with the youngest being 14 months old and the oldest being 4 years old. This was a 34 month age gap between the youngest and oldest child in care.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2022
Feb 9, 2022Visit2 rules cited
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
“Based on a DFPS Investigation this Minimum Standard was found to be out of compliance. A caregiver was found to have placed a blanket over a toddlers head during naptime.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2022
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based off a DFPS Investigation this Minimum Standard was found to be out of compliance. The caregiver demonstrated poor judgement when they picked up a toddler and slung them onto their nap mat.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2022
- Jan 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 18, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Jan 13, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“During the walk through I observed the ceiling and wall in the cafeteria had water damage. This damage caused the paint and parts of the wall the crumble when touched. I also observed in the Pre-K room part of the wall exposed allowing children to peel at it.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2022
Jan 11, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
“During the investigation it was found that parents were not being notified of Covid-19 cases within the required time frame.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2022
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
“During the investigation it was found that the operation was not reporting Covid-19 cases to CCR withing the required time frame.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2022
Oct 12, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“During the inspection 10 children's records were observed, out of the 10 6 of these records did not have the full Emergency Contact information. 5 of these records were also missing the child's date of admission and their Special Needs statement, and 5 of the records were missing a full address for the Emergency Medical Attention.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2021
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“During the inspection 8 Personnel Records were observed, out of those 8 records 6 of them did not have currecnt First-Aid/CPR.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Longview Child Development Center
Is Longview Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 13, 1996.
When was Longview Child Development Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Longview Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 7 of 18 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 Longview Child Development Center care for?
105, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Longview Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Longview Child Development Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Longview Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 803-5780 to ask.
What is Longview Child Development Center's phone number?
(903) 803-5780.
Where is Longview Child Development Center?
601 W Garfield Dr, Longview, TX 75602. The nearest other daycare we list is Mentoring Alliance After School-Ware, under 0.1 miles away.