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The Learning Center

515 N Court St, Longview, TX 75601
licensed capacity
77
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
2021

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About

About The Learning Center

The Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Longview, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 20, 2021, for up to 77 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 4 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
77 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 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 capacity77 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Learning Center 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 The Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
77 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2021
License number
#1716452
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 4 of 19 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Aug 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 24, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. May 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 8, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Mar 6, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

      “Drills were being completed according to all staff and director's however only some of the drills were being documented as complete.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation

      “The most recent inspection report was not posted during the inspection. This was corrected at the inspection when the most recent form was printed and posted.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “During the inspection the annual certification for the Children's Product Safety Commission was not completed or posted.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026

  6. Jun 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 3, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. May 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 17, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “During review a child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a completed Food Allergy Emergency Plan.”

      The state verified the correction on May 23, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

      “During the inspection an infant was seen in a table bucket seat without the straps being used.”

      The state verified the correction on May 23, 2025

  10. Mar 27, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 21 earlier visits
  1. Nov 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 26, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “Self-control was not demonstrated when employees of the operation engaged in a physical altercation in the presence of children.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2024

  3. Jun 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 14, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      “When completing the walk through 2 caregivers were unaware or unsure of how many children they were in charge of.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

      “During review the operation stated they are not checking the extinguishers monthly.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly

      “During review the operation stated they are not checking the detectors monthly.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing

      “During review the operation stated they are not checking the detectors monthly.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

      “During the inspection an Emergency Preparedness Plan was not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024

  5. Feb 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 20, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  7. Dec 5, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  8. Nov 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 6, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  10. Aug 4, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  11. Jun 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  12. May 22, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “During the inspection I observed nails and sharp brackets sticking out on the playground within reach of the children.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “During the inspection 8 children's records were reviewed and 4 records were missing their Emergency Contact Address, 2 were missing their Emergency Medical Attention, 5 were missing some or all of their immunizations.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

      “A fire inspection conducted by a local or state fire marshall was not available during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

      “During the inspection garbage, waste food, was observed inside a trash can that was within reach of children.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2023

  13. May 18, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “This Minimum Standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance. A caregiver was observed using prohibited punishment by pulling a child by the arm after the child sat in the wrong seat.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2023

  14. Aug 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Jul 14, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “The operation had only conducted 1 fire drill in 2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

      “The daycare director has not completed the monthly checklist for their playground.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2022

  16. Mar 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  17. Feb 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  18. Feb 18, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device

      “During the investigation it was found that a child was made to stay in timeout within a high chair for around 40 minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 23, 2022

  19. Jan 28, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  20. Jan 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  21. Jan 7, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3407(5) - Sanitize Potty-Chairs

      “During the inspection I observed the Potty-Chair to have urine still sitting in it after use.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “During the inspection it was found that a new Fire Inspection had not been completed since July of 2020.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2022

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 The Learning Center

Is The Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 20, 2021.

When was The Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 4 of 19 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 The Learning Center care for?

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

Does The Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Learning 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 The Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 230-3112 to ask.

What is The Learning Center's phone number?

(903) 230-3112.

Where is The Learning Center?

515 N Court St, Longview, TX 75601. The nearest other daycare we list is Presbyterian Childrens Center, 0.3 miles away.

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