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Alpine Christian Academy

610 E Loop 281, Longview, TX 75605 · Gregg County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 months

Alpine Christian Academy is a licensed child care center in Longview, TX, licensed for up to 195 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1999. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 22 times and investigated 8 reports. Inspectors recorded 13 citations, 9 of them high-risk, most often for supervision (5 of 13). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. Its last 15 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #25 of 40 centers in Longview and better than 48% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 48%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#25 of 40 centers in Longview
9High risk
3Medium High risk
0Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
1Low risk
13 citations from 22 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 8, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 8, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 10, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 9, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 6, 2026 · Inspection · no citationDec 18, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 12, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 9, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 10, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 6, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 15, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 25, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 13, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 12, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 24, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 18, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 2, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 25, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 21, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 20, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 16, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 23, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundApr 10, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 5, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 30, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 29, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 7, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 20, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 21, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Supervision5
Other standards2
Staff ratios2
Training & qualifications2
Health & medication1
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

HighApr 9, 2026Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
This standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation. It was determined that a child was left alone in a classroom for around 5 minutes.
Correction verified Jun 8, 2026
HighNov 12, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
This standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation. It was determined that a caregiver left multiple children unattended for multiple minutes at the daycare.
Correction verified Dec 18, 2025
HighSep 6, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
During the investigation it was determined that caregivers did not provide proper supervision when a child was left unsupervised for around 3 minutes outside on the playground.
Correction verified Sep 26, 2024
Medium HighJun 12, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs §746.1203(4)
During an investigation it was determined that caregivers did not provide the special supervision needs for a child in their care. The caregivers stated they were aware this child required special supervision needs.
Correction verified Jun 25, 2024
HighJun 12, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
During the investigation it was determined that caregivers did not provide proper supervision when a child was left unsupervised for around 19 minutes inside their classroom.
Correction verified Jun 25, 2024
HighSep 21, 2023Found during an investigationOther standards
No Alcohol or Controlled Substances Consumed §746.3703(b)
It was found through this investigation that a caregiver consumed a controlled substance while at the child care center.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2023
HighSep 21, 2023Found during an investigationOther standards
Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance §746.3703(c)
Through this investigation it was determined that a caregiver was under the influence of a controlled substance while caring for children.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2023
HighAug 23, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
During the inspection an individual with an inactive background was observed in a classroom.
Correction verified Aug 23, 2023
Medium HighSep 20, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training §746.1301(6)(A)
During the inspection no training hours could be produced for the director.
Correction verified Oct 7, 2022
Medium HighSep 20, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over §746.3701(9)
During the inspection 3 televisions were observed not properly anchored down.
Correction verified Oct 7, 2022
LowSep 20, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Time Period of Training §746.1313
During the inspection a majority of caregiver and director training time periods were all set as the first of August instead of their hire dates.
Correction verified Oct 7, 2022
HighSep 20, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
During the inspection multiple rooms were found to have cleaning supplies and hazardous material within reach of children in cabinets without locks.
Correction verified Oct 7, 2022
HighOct 21, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
During the inspection a caregiver was found on the staff list and had not had any background check run on them. This caregiver was present at the time of inspection and had access to children.
Correction verified Oct 21, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity195 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:15 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 1, 1999
DirectorJill Zea
Phone9037584995
State operation #538006

Common questions

Does Alpine Christian Academy take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Alpine Christian Academy’s hours?

7:15 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Alpine Christian Academy accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Alpine Christian Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Alpine Christian Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the East Texas area, which includes Longview, is $28.80 a day for infants, $28.00 a day for toddlers and $27.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Alpine Christian Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 9 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 9, 2026: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Alpine Christian Academy compare with other daycares in Longview?

It is #25 of 40 centers in Longview by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 48% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Alpine Christian Academy last inspected?

Jun 8, 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 538006 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.