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Kid Connection Preschool

4 critical, 8 serious findings across 40 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Feb 23, 2024.

200 Pine Tree Rd, Longview, TX 75604 · (903) 759-4630

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsLongview licensed centers, n=45

Critical findings4 critical, 8 serious, 0 minor across 28 inspections and 12 investigations (40 visits). Most recent critical: Feb 23, 2024.

Critical4 vs median 4

62% of centers have at least one

Serious8 vs median 4

67% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2016Full Permit

Practical6:30a–5pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 47 places

Texas HHSC operation #1597156 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providedyes
Snacks providedyes
Before-school careyes
After-school careyes
Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
Drop-in careyes
Part-time careyes
Field tripsnot listed
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesnot listed

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

2026
Jun 24, 2026 to Aug 10, 20268 inspections and 8 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 10, 2026 complaint investigation
- Aug 10, 2026 complaint investigation
- Aug 10, 2026 complaint investigation
- Aug 10, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jul 2, 2026 inspection
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- Jul 2, 2026 inspection
- Jul 1, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jul 1, 2026 complaint investigation
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- Jul 1, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jun 24, 2026 inspection
- Jun 24, 2026 inspection
- Jun 24, 2026 inspection
- Jun 24, 2026 inspection
2025
Jul 17, 2025 to Jul 17, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jul 17, 2025 inspection
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Jul 9, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  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.
  Corrected Jul 9, 2025, verified Jul 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  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.
  Corrected Jul 9, 2025, verified Jul 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(4).
Jul 9, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  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.
  Corrected Jul 9, 2025, verified Jul 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  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.
  Corrected Jul 9, 2025, verified Jul 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(4).
Jul 9, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  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.
  Corrected Jul 9, 2025, verified Jul 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  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.
  Corrected Jul 9, 2025, verified Jul 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Jul 9, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  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.
  Corrected Jul 9, 2025, verified Jul 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  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.
  Corrected Jul 9, 2025, verified Jul 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(4).
2024
Feb 27, 2024 to Sep 4, 202412 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 4, 2024 inspection
- Sep 4, 2024 inspection
- Sep 4, 2024 inspection
- Sep 4, 2024 inspection
- Mar 27, 2024 inspection
- Mar 27, 2024 inspection
- Mar 27, 2024 inspection
- Mar 27, 2024 inspection
- Feb 27, 2024 inspection
- Feb 27, 2024 inspection
- Feb 27, 2024 inspection
- Feb 27, 2024 inspection
Feb 23, 2024Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  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.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2024, verified Mar 27, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
Feb 23, 2024Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  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.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2024, verified Mar 27, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
Feb 23, 2024Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  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.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2024, verified Mar 27, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
Feb 23, 2024Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  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.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2024, verified Mar 27, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.

Show 12 older visits, not counted above

2023
Sep 13, 2023 to Sep 13, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 13, 2023 inspection
- Sep 13, 2023 inspection
- Sep 13, 2023 inspection
- Sep 13, 2023 inspection
2022
Sep 27, 2022 to Sep 27, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 27, 2022 inspection
- Sep 27, 2022 inspection
- Sep 27, 2022 inspection
- Sep 27, 2022 inspection
2021
Oct 19, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
  During the inspection it was found that a caregiver working for the operation did not have a high school diploma or equivalent.
  Corrected Oct 19, 2021, verified Oct 21, 2021. Standard 746.1107(2).
Oct 19, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
  During the inspection it was found that a caregiver working for the operation did not have a high school diploma or equivalent.
  Corrected Oct 19, 2021, verified Oct 21, 2021. Standard 746.1107(2).
Oct 19, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
  During the inspection it was found that a caregiver working for the operation did not have a high school diploma or equivalent.
  Corrected Oct 19, 2021, verified Oct 21, 2021. Standard 746.1107(2).
Oct 19, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
  During the inspection it was found that a caregiver working for the operation did not have a high school diploma or equivalent.
  Corrected Oct 19, 2021, verified Oct 21, 2021. Standard 746.1107(2).

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