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Kid Connection Preschool

200 Pine Tree Rd, Longview, TX 75604 · Gregg County

Kid Connection Preschool is a licensed child care center in Longview, TX, licensed for up to 47 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2016. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 4 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (1 of 4). None of them came in the last 12 months. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #15 of 40 centers in Longview and better than 68% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 68%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#15 of 40 centers in Longview
1High risk
2Medium High risk
1Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
4 citations from 10 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 2, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 10, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 2, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 1, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 9, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 4, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 27, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 27, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 23, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 13, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 27, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 19, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety1
Other standards1
Caregiver conduct1
Training & qualifications1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJul 9, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
During the walk through of the playground I observed safety hazards present such as ; a shovel leaning against the shed, standing water in storage containers, four metal poles without caps with sharp edges, and broken playground equipment. All safety hazards present were accessible to children and could cause potential injuries such as cuts, scrapes, or bruises. The Director removed all safet hazards during the inspection.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2025
MediumJul 9, 2025InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times §746.2207(c)(4)
During a walk through of nap time I observed a movie playing while four out of seven children were asleep. Three children were up watching the movie. This was addressed with the caregiver and the screen was turned off.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2025
HighFeb 23, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. A teacher used inappropriate discipline with a child in care by swatting the child on the bottom.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2024
Medium HighOct 19, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion §746.1107(2)
During the inspection it was found that a caregiver working for the operation did not have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Correction verified Oct 21, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity47 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-05:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMar 2, 2016
DirectorCarla Young
Phone9037594630
State operation #1597156

Common questions

Does Kid Connection Preschool take infants?

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

What are Kid Connection Preschool’s hours?

6:30 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Kid Connection Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

How much does Kid Connection Preschool cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Kid Connection Preschool 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 Kid Connection Preschool had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 23, 2024: “Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Kid Connection Preschool compare with other daycares in Longview?

It is #15 of 40 centers in Longview by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 68% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Kid Connection Preschool last inspected?

Jul 2, 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 1597156 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.