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Small Steps Preparatory Learning Academy

4 critical, 4 serious findings across 48 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jul 2, 2025.

2200 Jahan Trl, Longview, TX 75604 · (903) 241-8806

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsLongview licensed centers, n=45

Critical findings4 critical, 4 serious, 0 minor across 40 inspections and 8 investigations (48 visits). Most recent critical: Jul 2, 2025.

Critical4 vs median 4

62% of centers have at least one

Serious4 vs median 4

67% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2025Full Permit

Practical7a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 81

Texas HHSC operation #1813414 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

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

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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.

Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.

2026
Mar 27, 2026 to Sep 2, 202612 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Jun 18, 2026 complaint investigation
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2025
Jul 14, 2025 to Oct 23, 202512 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Oct 21, 2025 complaint investigation
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- Aug 20, 2025 inspection
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- Jul 14, 2025 inspection
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Jul 2, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  During inspection two classrooms had cleaning supplies in reach.
  Corrected Jul 2, 2025, verified Jul 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
  Open containers of food and milk were observed in two refrigerators.
  Corrected Jul 2, 2025, verified Jul 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(8).
Jul 2, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  During inspection two classrooms had cleaning supplies in reach.
  Corrected Jul 2, 2025, verified Jul 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
  Open containers of food and milk were observed in two refrigerators.
  Corrected Jul 2, 2025, verified Jul 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(8).
Jul 2, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  During inspection two classrooms had cleaning supplies in reach.
  Corrected Jul 2, 2025, verified Jul 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
  Open containers of food and milk were observed in two refrigerators.
  Corrected Jul 2, 2025, verified Jul 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(8).
Jul 2, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  During inspection two classrooms had cleaning supplies in reach.
  Corrected Jul 2, 2025, verified Jul 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
  Open containers of food and milk were observed in two refrigerators.
  Corrected Jul 2, 2025, verified Jul 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(8).
Apr 8, 2025 to Jun 6, 202512 inspections
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- Apr 8, 2025 inspection

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