Pinky's Early Childhood Development Center
Longview, TX 75601 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Ohanas Childcare for Learning is a licensed group home daycare in Longview, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 1, 2024, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 31 visits in the last 3 years and cited 53 rules across 16 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Ohanas Childcare for Learning has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Gregg County has a median price of $114 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
31 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 24, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 16 of 31 visits · 53 rules in all · 52 corrected
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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747.1503(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“Upon arrival to the daycare a child in care was observed alone in the daycare while the other children and caregivers were outside.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2026
747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
“During review of the personnel files no training hours could be seen for the last full calendar year required.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2026
747.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
“During review of children's files a child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency response form completed/on file.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2026
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“During the inspection a shard of glass was observed on the playground near children's toys and in reach of the children.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2026
747.207(10) - AP Never exceed capacity of the home
“During the inspection 14 children were present upon arrival of CCR on the daycare property interacting with children.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2026
747.4105 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
“During the inspection part of the outdoor activity space was observed not fenced in.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2026
747.2319(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
“During the inspection an infant was observed sleeping with a bottle.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2026
747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“During the inspection the daycare did not have feeding instruction for an infant not yet on table food.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2026
747.2105(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“During the inspection screen time was being used while children were eating lunch.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2026
747.1803 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home with 2 Caregivers
“During the inspection upon arrival of CCR 14 children were in care of the daycare home with two caregivers”
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2026
747.207(10) - AP Never exceed capacity of the home
“During the inspection 14 children were present upon arrival of CCR.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2026
747.1803 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home with 2 Caregivers
“During the inspection upon arrival of CCR 15 children were in care of the daycare home with two caregivers”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2026
747.207(10) - AP Never exceed capacity of the home
“During the inspection 15 children were present upon arrival of CCR.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2026
747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“During the inspection the daycare did not have feeding instruction for an infant not yet on table food.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2026
747.207(10) - AP Never exceed capacity of the home
“Documentation shows the daycare has consistently been exceeding the capacity of the daycare home.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2026
747.1313(b) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
“During review a caregiver was found to have CPR that did not meet the hand's on skill requirments.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2026
747.4407(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Inspect Daily
“The operation stated they did not have an individual check the active play space for hazards before children were taken outside.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026
747.403(a)(2) - Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbers-Poison Control Phone Number
“During review the phone numbers posted did not have the poison control number.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026
747.901 - Personnel Records
“The personnel records information was missing from 2 caregivers during review.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026
747.2315(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
“During the inspection two infants were observed using a baby walker on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026
747.2317(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
“During the inspection an infant was observed sitting in a high chair for more than 15 minutes not eating.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2026
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“A fire pit with ash still inside was seen and a few nails/screws were observed throughout the yard.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2026
747.3701(2) - Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions
“The yard was observed during the inspection to have some dog fecees within the children's area.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2026
747.2319(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
“During the inspection an infant was observed crawling around with their bottle.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2026
747.3501(6) - Safety - Poisonous Plants Inaccessible to Children
“During the insepction multiple rose bushes with sharp thorns were seen within children's reach.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2026
747.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“During the insepction multiple children's records were reviewed without the authorization to obtain medical attention.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2026
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“During the inspection the yard children play on was observed. A fire pit with ash still inside was seen with children playing with it and the butt end of a cigarillo was seen in the yard as well.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2026
747.3501(6) - Safety - Poisonous Plants Inaccessible to Children
“During the insepction multiple rose bushes with sharp thorns were seen within children's reach.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2026
747.3701(2) - Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions
“The yard was observed during the inspection to have some dog fecees within the children's area.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2026
747.3203(9) - Floors, Ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“During the insepction a portion of the children's classroom wall was observed to have peeling paint.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2025
747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“During review some children's records were missing the completed emergency contact information.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2025
747.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“During review 3 out of 5 children's records seen were missing authorization for emergency medical care.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2025
747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“During review some of the children's records were missing a Statement of Health.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2025
747.1303(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR
“During a follow up the providers CPR was still out of date.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2025
747.2105(c)(5) - Screen Time Activities - Does not include Advertising or Violence
“During the inspection screen time was observed, an ad started to play while children were present.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2025
747.401(a)(2) - Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
“The most recent inspection report was not posted during review.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2025
747.3203(9) - Floors, Ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“During review areas of the child care home that children have access to had peeled/chipped paint that children could pick at.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2025
747.3203(9) - Floors, Ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“Areas of the child care home that children have access to had peeled/chipped paint that children could pick at.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2025
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“During the inspection a gasoline canister, lighter and a bag of Peat Moss blend mulch were seen within reach of children in the outdoor area.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2025
747.1303(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR
“During review the home provider's CPR had expired.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2025
747.1801 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
“During the inspection the provider was out of ratio. This was corrected at inspection when children went home bringing them into ratio.”
Corrected during the visit
747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“During the inspection 2 children under two were present in a room watching a movie.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2024
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“During the inspection children were seen outside, while outside a bottle of flat tire fix that was marked keep out of reach was seen in the area.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2024
747.3701(2) - Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions
“Dog waste was seen in the outdoor play area.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2024
747.301(4) - Notification of Change in Age Range of Children In Care
“During the inspection two infants were being cared for.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2024
745.8411(b)(3) - Responsibilities - Provides access to all records
“This Standard was determined to be out of compliance when children's records could not be provided to the DFPS Investigator.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2024
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“During the inspection the outdoor play area was observed. During the observation a flee treatment, mouse pesticide foam and a can of gasoline were seen on the play area.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024
747.2811 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“Adequate lighting was not observed during the inspection, eyes had to adjust to the room to see children.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024
747.3701(2) - Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions
“The outside play are had multiple piles of dog feces in it.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024
747.3203(13) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
“During the inspection the bathroom was observed, under the unlocked cabinet a bottle of dish soap and hand soap were seen within reach of children. Both bottles stated to keep out of reach of children.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024
747.3203(13) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
“During the inspection the bathroom was observed, under the unlocked cabinet a bottle of Draino was seen within reach of children.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2024
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“During the inspection the outdoor play area was observed. During the observation a kitchen knife, mouse pesticide foam and a bottle of lighter fluid were seen on the play area. I also observed 3 bushes that had sharp briar vines on them.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2024
747.2105(c)(5) - Screen Time Activities - Does not include Advertising or Violence
“During the inspection advertisements were seen playing on screen time used for active play.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2023
747.613(b) - Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“During the inspection 2 of the 4 children's records were still missing the required immunization records or were missing some immunizations.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
747.3203(9) - Floors, Ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“During the inspection a few holes and chipped areas were noticed in the walls of the children's play area.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
747.613(b) - Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“During the inspection 4 children's records were reviewed and 3 were found to be missing required documentation or were outdated.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2023
747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
“During the inspection the documentation for the emergency drills, smoke detector and fire extinguisher were not available.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2023
747.635(b) - Sign-in/out Logs Storage
“The sign-in and sign-out log for the past 3 months was not available for review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2023
747.3203(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“During the inspection a trash can in the children's bathroom was observed to have a used diaper inside in reach of the children.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2023
747.501(12) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plan
“During the inspection the operation policy was reviewed. The policy was missing the emergency preparedness plan and information for parents to contact the local licensing office/Abuse Neglect Hotline and access the HHSC website. The policy was also missing how parents can access Minimum Standards online.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2023
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“During the inspection a bottle of flea shampoo and leather cleaner were observed in the bathroom cabinet without a lock in reach of the children. Multiple outlets were also observed to be uncovered.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2023
747.3203(9) - Floors, Ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“During the inspection a few holes and chipped areas were noticed in the walls of the children's play area.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2023
747.5337(a)(4) - Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Test Documentation Available During Hours of Operation
“During the insepction documentation showing the home has tested their CO2 alarm monthly was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2023
747.3213(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
“During the inspection lunch was observed. The children did not wash their hands before eating.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2023
747.207(10) - AP Never exceed capacity of the home
“During the insepction 9 children were observed present.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2023
747.401(a)(2) - Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
“The most recent insepction report was not printed off and posted during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2023
747.5115 - Smoke Detectors Testing
“During the inspection the monthly documentation for smoke alarms was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2023
747.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
“The 4 files were still missing the Health Statement, Immunization Records and either the Emergency Facility or a Physicians Information.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 19, 2023
747.2102(a) - Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
“During the inspection an activity plan could not be observed.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2023
747.2811 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“The end of nap time was observed during the inspection. The lighting in the nap room was dark enough that no children could be seen.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2023
747.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
“During the inspection 4 files were seen missing the start date, Health Statement, Immunization record, and either the emergency facility or physician's address.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2023
747.3203(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“During the inspection a trash bag with old food was observed within reach of children. The children were using the trash bag to throw away items.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2023
747.401(a)(2) - Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
“The most recent inspection report was not posted. The operation also did not have the required phone numbers posted either or the Keeping Children Safe poster.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2023
747.501(12) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plan
“During the application inspection an Operational Policy was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2023
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“During the inspection two bottles of alcohol were in reach of the children. The bottles had been there for more than a day. There was also a can of Rustoleum and lawnmower, and a propane tank outside in the area children use.”
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2023
747.3703(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
“A statement of health and vaccination for the animals could not be viewed during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2023
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“During the inspection a flat screen televsion over 20 inches was observed not mounted or anchored. Children sat right under the television.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2023
747.5115 - Smoke Detectors Testing
“The operation did not have a smoke detector during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2023
747.3113(4) - Menus Available to Licensing
“During the inspection a menu was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2023
747.3703(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
“A statement of health and vaccination for the animals could not be viewed during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2023
747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
“During the inspection no fire extinguisher was present.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2023
747.3203(9) - Floors, Ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“During the inspection the some walls were observed to have cracks and was broken in some parts exposing drywall. I also observed broken tiles in an area that children frequent that was broken.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2023
747.501(12) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plan
“During the application inspection an Operational Policy was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2023
747.5331 - Registered or Licensed Child-Care Home Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System, unless located in a School Facility
“The operation did not have a carbon monoxide detector in the building.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2023
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 1, 2024.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 31 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 53 rules across 16 of 31 visits in the last 3 years; 52 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.
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 291-7764 to ask.
(903) 291-7764.
Longview, TX 75601. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.