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Primary Colors Preschool 1

3605 Gilmer Rd, Longview, TX 756044.2· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
115
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
2010

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About

About Primary Colors Preschool 1

Primary Colors Preschool 1 is a licensed child care center in Longview, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 13, 2010, for up to 115 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 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

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
115 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 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 capacity115 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Primary Colors Preschool 1 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 Primary Colors Preschool 1

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
115 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2010
License number
#1053486
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 24, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 14 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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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  1. Jun 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 16, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Oct 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 21, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries

      “During the investigation it was found that a parent was not notified of a minor injury at pick up. The operation provided documentation to the parent the following business day.”

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Jul 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 15, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Jul 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 18 earlier visits
  1. Nov 1, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  2. Oct 31, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2431(2) - Infant Daily Report - Times and Amount of Food

      “During the investigation, it was determined that daily sheets are not being completed fully to show an accurate report of the child's food consumed, nap times, and diaper changes.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

      “During the investigation it was determined that staff scheduling does not allow for older infants to be taken to their classroom to meet ratios.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3501(4) - Diaper Changing Steps- Parent's Written Permission for Powders, Lotions, Etc.

      “Based on the investigation it was determined that the caregivers are using ointments and powders that were not authorized by the parent.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2024

  3. Aug 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 31, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area

      “During insection, 3 diaper changing mats were observed to have holes and need to be removed and replaced.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2023

    • 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 inspection, the playground area needs the fill to be more loose. It is current compacted and is not 6 inches.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasHigh risk

      746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points

      “During inspection a slide on the playground equipment is broken has has sharp edges at the top and down the slide is split and could pinch or cut a child. A little tykes type rocking alligator has a split in the plastic where little fingers can get pinched or cut.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over

      “A TV was found unanchored to a table.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “During in inspection, a closet was unlocked and accesbile to children. It contained paint and other chemicals. A classroom had pain and cleaning chemicals in an unlocked cabinet.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2023

  8. Jan 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 12, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

      “During the investigation video footage was reviewed and two classrooms were observed where staff and children were not handwashing after diapering. The children were not washing hands after eating.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control

      “During review of video footage children were observed out of control while the teacher worked on paperwork.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2023

  11. Dec 8, 2022Visit3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

      “During the investigation it was determined that a child left the playground area and was alone in the parking lot area before being found taken back with his class.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

      “During the investigation, it was determined that an incident form was not created when a child walked away from the center.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2023

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “During the investigation it was found that Child Care Regulation was not notified when a child left the playground area and was unsupervised for a short period of time.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2023

  12. Dec 8, 2022Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

      “During the investigation it was determined that a child left the playground area and was alone in the parking lot area before being found taken back with his class.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

      “During the investigation, it was determined that an incident form was not created when a child walked away from the center.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2023

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “During the investigation it was found that Child Care Regulation was not notified when a child left the playground area and was unsupervised for a short period of time.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2023

  13. Dec 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Nov 30, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries

      “During the investigation it was determined the teacher knew about a bite and did not inform the parent.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2023

  15. Nov 8, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  16. Aug 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  17. Aug 18, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  18. Oct 14, 2021InspectionNo 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 Primary Colors Preschool 1

Is Primary Colors Preschool 1 licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 13, 2010.

When was Primary Colors Preschool 1 last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Primary Colors Preschool 1 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 14 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 Primary Colors Preschool 1 care for?

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

Does Primary Colors Preschool 1 accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Primary Colors Preschool 1's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Primary Colors Preschool 1 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 297-9494 to ask.

What is Primary Colors Preschool 1's phone number?

(903) 297-9494.

Where is Primary Colors Preschool 1?

3605 Gilmer Rd, Longview, TX 75604. The nearest other daycare we list is Happy Hippopotamus Daycare Academy of Spring Hill, 0.3 miles away.

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