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Small Steps Learning Academy

4 critical, 8 serious findings across 42 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jul 19, 2024.

2305 Kingston Dr, Longview, TX 75604 · (903) 295-5949

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsLongview licensed centers, n=45

Critical findings4 critical, 8 serious, 0 minor across 30 inspections and 12 investigations (42 visits). Most recent critical: Jul 19, 2024.

Critical4 vs median 4

62% of centers have at least one

Serious8 vs median 4

67% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2020Full Permit

Practical7a–5:30pMon–Fri · Toddler to school · Licensed capacity 34

Texas HHSC operation #1701741 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careListed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careNot listed
Field tripsListed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesListed

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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, 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.

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2026
Sep 10, 2026 to Sep 10, 20262 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 10, 2026 inspection
- Sep 10, 2026 inspection
2025
Sep 19, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  During inspection the loose fill was measured at 3 inches instead of the required 6 inches.
  Corrected Oct 10, 2025, verified Sep 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
Sep 19, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  During inspection the loose fill was measured at 3 inches instead of the required 6 inches.
  Corrected Oct 10, 2025, verified Sep 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
Sep 19, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  During inspection the loose fill was measured at 3 inches instead of the required 6 inches.
  Corrected Oct 10, 2025, verified Sep 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
Sep 19, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  During inspection the loose fill was measured at 3 inches instead of the required 6 inches.
  Corrected Oct 10, 2025, verified Sep 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
Apr 10, 2025 to Apr 14, 20254 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Apr 14, 2025 inspection
- Apr 14, 2025 inspection
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- Apr 14, 2025 inspection
- Apr 10, 2025 complaint investigation
- Apr 10, 2025 complaint investigation
- Apr 10, 2025 complaint investigation
- Apr 10, 2025 complaint investigation
2024
Jul 22, 2024 to Oct 24, 202412 inspections
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- Oct 24, 2024 inspection
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Jul 19, 2024Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  During the investigation, it was found that a caregiver grabbed a child by the arm leaving marks and a small bruise.
  Corrected Aug 5, 2024, verified Aug 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Field Trips - Notification to Parents
  The parents were not provided the location of a field trip.
  Corrected Aug 5, 2024, verified Aug 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3003.
Jul 19, 2024Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  During the investigation, it was found that a caregiver grabbed a child by the arm leaving marks and a small bruise.
  Corrected Aug 5, 2024, verified Aug 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Field Trips - Notification to Parents
  The parents were not provided the location of a field trip.
  Corrected Aug 5, 2024, verified Aug 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3003.
Jul 19, 2024Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  During the investigation, it was found that a caregiver grabbed a child by the arm leaving marks and a small bruise.
  Corrected Aug 5, 2024, verified Aug 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Field Trips - Notification to Parents
  The parents were not provided the location of a field trip.
  Corrected Aug 5, 2024, verified Aug 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3003.
Jul 19, 2024Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  During the investigation, it was found that a caregiver grabbed a child by the arm leaving marks and a small bruise.
  Corrected Aug 5, 2024, verified Aug 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Field Trips - Notification to Parents
  The parents were not provided the location of a field trip.
  Corrected Aug 5, 2024, verified Aug 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3003.
Jun 13, 2024 to Jun 17, 20244 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Jun 17, 2024 inspection
- Jun 17, 2024 inspection
- Jun 17, 2024 inspection
- Jun 17, 2024 inspection
- Jun 13, 2024 self-reported incident
- Jun 13, 2024 self-reported incident
- Jun 13, 2024 self-reported incident
- Jun 13, 2024 self-reported incident
2023
Nov 9, 2023 to Nov 9, 20234 inspections
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- Nov 9, 2023 inspection
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- Nov 9, 2023 inspection

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May 22, 2023 to Sep 8, 202312 inspections and 12 investigations
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- Sep 8, 2023 complaint investigation
- Sep 8, 2023 complaint investigation
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- Sep 8, 2023 complaint investigation
- Sep 1, 2023 inspection
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- Aug 31, 2023 complaint investigation
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- Jul 27, 2023 complaint investigation
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- Jul 27, 2023 complaint investigation
- Jun 7, 2023 inspection
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- May 22, 2023 inspection
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May 18, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-control
  During the investigation it was determined that a caregiver hit children and asked them if they like to be hit when they were fighting with each other as a form of guidance.
  Corrected Jun 2, 2023, verified Jun 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(3).
May 18, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-control
  During the investigation it was determined that a caregiver hit children and asked them if they like to be hit when they were fighting with each other as a form of guidance.
  Corrected Jun 2, 2023, verified Jun 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(3).
May 18, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-control
  During the investigation it was determined that a caregiver hit children and asked them if they like to be hit when they were fighting with each other as a form of guidance.
  Corrected Jun 2, 2023, verified Jun 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(3).
May 18, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-control
  During the investigation it was determined that a caregiver hit children and asked them if they like to be hit when they were fighting with each other as a form of guidance.
  Corrected Jun 2, 2023, verified Jun 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(3).
Feb 15, 2023 to Mar 3, 20238 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 3, 2023 inspection
- Mar 3, 2023 inspection
- Mar 3, 2023 inspection
- Mar 3, 2023 inspection
- Feb 28, 2023 complaint investigation
- Feb 28, 2023 complaint investigation
- Feb 28, 2023 complaint investigation
- Feb 28, 2023 complaint investigation
- Feb 15, 2023 inspection
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2022
Jun 2, 2022 to Nov 29, 20228 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 29, 2022 inspection
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- Jun 7, 2022 inspection
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- Jun 7, 2022 inspection
- Jun 2, 2022 complaint investigation
- Jun 2, 2022 complaint investigation
- Jun 2, 2022 complaint investigation
- Jun 2, 2022 complaint investigation
2021
Dec 2, 2021 to Dec 2, 20214 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 2, 2021 inspection
- Dec 2, 2021 inspection
- Dec 2, 2021 inspection
- Dec 2, 2021 inspection

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