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The Learning Center

515 N Court St, Longview, TX 75601 · Gregg County
Accepts child care subsidies

The Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Longview, TX, licensed for up to 77 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2021. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 19 times and investigated 12 reports. Inspectors recorded 21 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (12 of 21). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. 5% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #34 of 40 centers in Longview and better than 25% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 25%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#34 of 40 centers in Longview
6High risk
10Medium High risk
5Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
21 citations from 19 inspections and 10 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 4, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 4, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 24, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 12, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 8, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 6, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 4, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 3, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 23, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 17, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMar 27, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 21, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 26, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 3, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 14, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 22, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 20, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 5, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 8, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 6, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 4, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 21, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 22, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 18, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 12, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 14, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 23, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 22, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 18, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 28, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 26, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 7, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety12
Caregiver conduct3
Other standards2
Records & paperwork1
Food & feeding1
Supervision1
Health & medication1

Citations, newest first

MediumMar 6, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation §746.401(2)
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
MediumMar 6, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
Drills were being completed according to all staff and director's however only some of the drills were being documented as complete.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2026
MediumMar 6, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
During the inspection the annual certification for the Children's Product Safety Commission was not completed or posted.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2026
Medium HighApr 17, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
During review a child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a completed Food Allergy Emergency Plan.
Correction verified May 23, 2025
Medium HighApr 17, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
During the inspection an infant was seen in a table bucket seat without the straps being used.
Correction verified May 23, 2025
HighSep 26, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Self-control was not demonstrated when employees of the operation engaged in a physical altercation in the presence of children.
Correction verified Nov 21, 2024
HighMay 14, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Smoke Detectors Testing §746.5319
During review the operation stated they are not checking the detectors monthly.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2024
Medium HighMay 14, 2024InspectionOther standards
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly §746.5537(a)(2)
During review the operation stated they are not checking the detectors monthly.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2024
HighMay 14, 2024InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
When completing the walk through 2 caregivers were unaware or unsure of how many children they were in charge of.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2024
Medium HighMay 14, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures §746.5202(1)
During the inspection an Emergency Preparedness Plan was not available for review.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2024
Medium HighMay 14, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly §746.5307(a)
During review the operation stated they are not checking the extinguishers monthly.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2024
Medium HighMay 22, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
A fire inspection conducted by a local or state fire marshall was not available during the inspection.
Correction verified Jun 21, 2023
Medium HighMay 22, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
During the inspection I observed nails and sharp brackets sticking out on the playground within reach of the children.
Correction verified Jun 21, 2023
Medium HighMay 22, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner §746.3407(8)
During the inspection garbage, waste food, was observed inside a trash can that was within reach of children.
Correction verified Jun 21, 2023
MediumMay 22, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
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.
Correction verified Jun 21, 2023
HighMay 18, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
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.
Correction verified Jun 21, 2023
Medium HighJul 14, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
The operation had only conducted 1 fire drill in 2022.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2022
MediumJul 14, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist §746.4751(b)
The daycare director has not completed the monthly checklist for their playground.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2022
HighFeb 18, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device §746.2805(10)
During the investigation it was found that a child was made to stay in timeout within a high chair for around 40 minutes.
Correction verified Mar 23, 2022
HighJan 7, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
During the inspection it was found that a new Fire Inspection had not been completed since July of 2020.
Correction verified Jan 26, 2022
Medium HighJan 7, 2022InspectionOther standards
Sanitize Potty-Chairs §746.3407(5)
During the inspection I observed the Potty-Chair to have urine still sitting in it after use.
Correction verified Jan 26, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity77 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceAug 20, 2021
DirectorRosalyn Watts
Phone9032303112
State operation #1716452

Common questions

Does The Learning Center take infants?

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

What are The Learning Center’s hours?

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

Does The Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has The Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 26, 2024: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does The Learning Center compare with other daycares in Longview?

It is #34 of 40 centers in Longview by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 25% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was The Learning Center last inspected?

Aug 4, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Other centers near 75601

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 1716452 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.