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Small Steps Preparatory Learning Academy

2200 Jahan Trl, Longview, TX 756044.8· 24 reviews
licensed capacity
81
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
2025
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About Small Steps Preparatory Learning Academy

Small Steps Preparatory Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Longview, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 23, 2025, for up to 81 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, early head start and infant care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-school

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
81 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday-Friday 7:00 am-5:30 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, early head start, infant care, pre-k, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
EnrichmentSign Language, Music & Movement, Spanish
TransportationTransportation (Transportation service available)
MoreFounded 2016
Licensed capacity81 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Small Steps Preparatory Learning Academy 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 Small Steps Preparatory Learning Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
81 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2025
License number
#1813414
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Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 12 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. Sep 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 18, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Mar 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 21, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Aug 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 2, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “During inspection two classrooms had cleaning supplies in reach.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2025

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.3317(8) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food

      “Open containers of food and milk were observed in two refrigerators.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2025

  10. Jun 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. May 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 8, 2025InspectionNo 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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FAQ

Questions about Small Steps Preparatory Learning Academy

Is Small Steps Preparatory Learning Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 23, 2025.

When was Small Steps Preparatory Learning Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Small Steps Preparatory Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Small Steps Preparatory Learning Academy care for?

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

Does Small Steps Preparatory Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Small Steps Preparatory Learning Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Small Steps Preparatory Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 241-8806 to ask.

What is Small Steps Preparatory Learning Academy's phone number?

(903) 241-8806.

Where is Small Steps Preparatory Learning Academy?

2200 Jahan Trl, Longview, TX 75604. The nearest other daycare we list is Primary Colors Preschool 2, 0.1 miles away.

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