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ABC Son Shine School

202 W Niblick St, Longview, TX 75604 · Gregg County
Accepts child care subsidies

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.

Inspection record

Better than 42%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
Tied for #26 of 40 centers in Longview
1High risk
9Medium High risk
2Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
12 citations from 15 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 12, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 12, 2026 · Inspection · no citationNov 7, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 29, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 15, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 19, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 3, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundDec 22, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 5, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 14, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 18, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundAug 4, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 2, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 14, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 11, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 7, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 1, 2021 · Inspection · no citationNov 16, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety3
Health & medication3
Food & feeding2
Sleep safety1
Training & qualifications1
Records & paperwork1
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighSep 29, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
The loose fill was measured at around 2 inches in multiple spots on the playground.
Correction verified Nov 7, 2025
Medium HighAug 15, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
The loose fill was measured at around 2 inches in multiple spots on the playground.
Correction verified Sep 29, 2025
Medium HighJan 3, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space §746.2909(3)
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.
Correction verified Jan 30, 2024
HighDec 22, 2023Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Administering Medication - Only to Child for Whom Intended §746.3805(b)(2)
During the investigation it was found that medication was administered to a sibling who the medicine was not intended for.
Correction verified Jan 18, 2024
Medium HighOct 5, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
Fire drill documentation was observed, on 6 occasions in the past 10 months the operation documented that it took over the required 3 minutes.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2023
MediumOct 5, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired §746.4003(b)
The first aid kit was seen to have medicines that have expired.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2023
MediumOct 18, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation §746.401(2)
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 7, 2022Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan §746.605(16)
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.
Correction verified Feb 14, 2022
Medium HighJan 7, 2022Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
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.
Correction verified Feb 14, 2022
Medium HighNov 16, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area §746.3505(e)
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.
Correction verified Dec 1, 2021
Medium HighNov 16, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
During the inspection I observed a diaper change. The caregiver did not wash the child's hands after the diaper change was completed.
Correction verified Dec 1, 2021
Medium HighNov 16, 2021InspectionOther standards
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection §746.5401
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.
Correction verified Dec 1, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity43 children
Ages servedToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceDec 1, 2006
DirectorMary Pickett
Phone9037596365
State operation #860955

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.

Licensed centers nearby

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.