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Prep School

720 N 6th St, Longview, TX 756015.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
85
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
1987

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About Prep School

Prep School is a licensed child care center in Longview, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 10, 1987, for up to 85 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageFaith-based

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 months - Kindergarten
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
85 children

Hours

Hours

Monday9:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 2:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 months - Kindergarten
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (First Christian)
Class size3 year old class: max 16 with two teachers
Daily lifeParents pack food
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity85 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Prep School 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 Prep School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
85 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1987
License number
#197681
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 26, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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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  1. Feb 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 21, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “A fire insepction had not been completed for the previous 12 month period.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

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

      “During the inspection the walls in one of the bathrooms was observed to have bubbled and peeled from water damage. Some drywall was also exposed in the activity room, and the baseboard was damaged/chipping in the music and computer rooms.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5015(c) - Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach

      “During the inspection a water hose was observed out in the playground area while children were present.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “During the inspection the loose fill was observed to be at less than 1 inch in depth.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024

  5. May 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 13, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “During the inspection when observing the playground the bare ground could be seen around the play structure. The loose fill had also packed down around the structure in multiple spots.”

      The state verified the correction on May 12, 2023

  7. Feb 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 2, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

      “During the investigation it was determined that the daycare did not report an incident where a child received medical attention in the required time frame to CCR.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2023

  9. May 18, 2022InspectionNo 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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Questions about Prep School

Is Prep School licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 10, 1987.

When was Prep School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Prep School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 1 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Prep School care for?

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

Does Prep School accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Prep School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Prep School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 758-0320 to ask.

What is Prep School's phone number?

(903) 758-0320.

Where is Prep School?

720 N 6th St, Longview, TX 75601. The nearest other daycare we list is Trinity Extended Day, 0.3 miles away.

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