ABC Son Shine School
ABC Son Shine School is a licensed child care center in Longview, TX, licensed for up to 43 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2006. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 15 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 12 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (3 of 12). None of them came in the last 12 months. 8% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #26 of 40 centers in Longview and better than 42% of licensed centers statewide.
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The loose fill was measured at around 2 inches in multiple spots on the playground.
The loose fill was measured at around 2 inches in multiple spots on the playground.
During the inspection nap time was observed, there was not enough space in between children to allow the caregivers to walk and work as needed.
During the investigation it was found that medication was administered to a sibling who the medicine was not intended for.
Fire drill documentation was observed, on 6 occasions in the past 10 months the operation documented that it took over the required 3 minutes.
The first aid kit was seen to have medicines that have expired.
During the inspection the most recent inspection report was not posted and was not available. This was corrected at the inspection when the operation received their 2936 and posted it.
This Minimum Standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. The operation was aware that the child had a food allergy and noted in the child's Admission Form with a sticky note that the parents needed to fill out a Food Allergy Plan however this was never followed up.
This Minimum Standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. The parents stated that the child had a Food Allergy to peanuts in the Special Needs Statement however the operation never gave the parents the form or informed them to fill anything out.
During the inspection I observed a diaper change. After the diaper change was completed the caregiver did not sanitize the diaper changing surface, and did not use a non-absorbent paper liner.
During the inspection I observed a diaper change. The caregiver did not wash the child's hands after the diaper change was completed.
During the inspection it was found that an up to date Gas Leak Test had not been conducted. The Director scheduled the Gas Leak Test for Nov. 29th during the inspection.
About this center
Common questions
Does ABC Son Shine School take infants?
No. Its Texas license covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.
What are ABC Son Shine School’s hours?
7 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does ABC Son Shine School accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
Has ABC Son Shine School had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Dec 22, 2023: “Administering Medication - Only to Child for Whom Intended.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does ABC Son Shine School compare with other daycares in Longview?
It is tied for #26 of 40 centers in Longview by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 42% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was ABC Son Shine School last inspected?
Aug 12, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.
To see the official record, search operation 860955 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.