The Nest Preschool
1809 Alpine Road, Longview, TX
Pinky's Early Childhood Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $114
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About Pinky's Early Childhood Development Center
Pinky's Early Childhood Development Center is a licensed group home daycare in Longview, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 24, 2024, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 5 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
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 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 |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Pinky's Early Childhood Development Center 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).
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 Pinky's Early Childhood Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1792291
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 12 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safety and hazards 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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- Aug 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 30, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
747.2105(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“Screen time was observed on during rest times playing Elmo.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2026
747.2326(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“During the inspection an infant was observed asleep in a restrictive device.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2026
747.3215 - Handwashing Procedures
“During the inspection caregivers and some children older than 18 months of age were not using running water to wash their hands.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2026
- Sep 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
747.2317(1) - Activities for Infants - Opportunities for Outdoor Play
“During the inspection an infant in care was not given an opportunity for outdoor play, and instead held the entire time.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2025
747.1801 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
“During the inspection 10 children were present with 3 of them being 0-17 months of age with only 1 caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2025
- Mar 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
747.3211(13) - Caregiver Handwashing After Removing Gloves
“After diaper changes a caregiver was seen removing her gloves and then replacing them without washing her hands in between.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2025
747.3101(g) - Nutrition and Food Service - No Beverages with Added Sugar, unless allowed by CACFP
“Fruit juice was served, Simply Fruit Juice, that had added Cane sugar during the insepction.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2025
- Feb 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“During review one child's file was found to be missing the admission information.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2024
747.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
“During review some children's files were found to be missing the full information required for the Emergency Medical Attention.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2024
- Jun 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
- Apr 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“During the inspection the outdoor play area was observed, in the play area the metal fencing in chipping its paint. The chipping paint is within reach of the children.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Pinky's Early Childhood Development Center
Is Pinky's Early Childhood Development Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 24, 2024.
When was Pinky's Early Childhood Development Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Pinky's Early Childhood Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 5 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Pinky's Early Childhood Development Center care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Pinky's Early Childhood Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Pinky's Early Childhood Development Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Pinky's Early Childhood Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 263-2353 to ask.
What is Pinky's Early Childhood Development Center's phone number?
(903) 263-2353.
Where is Pinky's Early Childhood Development Center?
Longview, TX 75601. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.