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Applewood Academy and Day Care Center

1512 Judson Rd, Longview, TX 75601 · Gregg County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Applewood Academy and Day Care Center is a licensed child care center in Longview, TX, licensed for up to 118 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2010. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 17 times and investigated 12 reports. Inspectors recorded 13 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (3 of 13). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 15% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 4 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #24 of 40 centers in Longview and better than 51% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 51%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#24 of 40 centers in Longview
2High risk
4Medium High risk
6Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
13 citations from 17 inspections and 12 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 26, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 26, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 23, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 12, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 11, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 10, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 26, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 22, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 22, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 20, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 5, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 3, 2026 · Inspection · no citationOct 21, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 17, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 21, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 18, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 3, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 31, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 14, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 11, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 20, 2023 · Assessment · citation foundJun 27, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 9, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 8, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 7, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 3, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 1, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 25, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 17, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 14, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication3
Other standards3
Records & paperwork2
Training & qualifications2
Sleep safety1
Caregiver conduct1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

HighMay 22, 2026InspectionSleep safety
No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File §746.2428
During the inspection an infant was observed sleeping in a crib while they were swaddled.
Correction verified May 26, 2026
HighMay 20, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment §746.2805(1)
This standard was found to be out of compliance through an investigation when it was determined that a caregiver was using corporal punishment.
Correction verified Jun 23, 2026
Medium HighFeb 6, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
During the inspection a child was observed not having their hands washed after being diapered.
Correction verified Mar 21, 2025
MediumFeb 6, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
During review 5 of 10 children's records were missing the Health Statement.
Correction verified Mar 21, 2025
MediumFeb 6, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The Operational Policies were reviewed during the insepction and found to be missing the required physical activities information, as well as the hours, days and months of operation, and the parents rights information.
Correction verified Mar 21, 2025
Medium HighFeb 6, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child §746.3415(4)
During the inspection a caregiver did not wash their hands after diapering a child.
Correction verified Mar 21, 2025
MediumApr 11, 2023InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
During the inspection the young toddler room was observed to have Paw Patrol on while children under 2 years old were present. This was corrected at inspection when the assistant director pulled the TV out of the room.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighApr 11, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
After review 2 children's records did not have their emergency contacts filled out properly, 2 records did not have the full information for a doctor or emergency facility completed, 2 records did not have immunizations completed/on record, 1 record had not been updated since 2018, and 1 record did not have the parent's full address or the emergency contacts full address.
Correction verified May 12, 2023
MediumApr 11, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
During the inspection 7 out of 7 records checked were missing Emergency Prep. training. Multiple other trainings were also missing from various files.
Correction verified May 12, 2023
Medium LowJan 20, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
Your operation failed to complete the employees who left survey for 2022 in the required timeframe.
Correction verified Jan 30, 2023
MediumJun 9, 2022InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities §746.2207(c)(1)
During the inspection I observed the television on in the school age room. The movie being watched did not meet any educational goals.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJun 1, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
While checking personnel records it was found that 3 caregivers had out of date CPR/First-aid cards.
Correction verified Jun 7, 2022
MediumMar 17, 2022InspectionOther standards
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer §746.4501(b)
During the inspection I observed children sitting in a toddler bucket seat table without straps/straps buckled in.
Correction verified Mar 25, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity118 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:45 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 29, 2010
DirectorCandace Bradshaw
Phone9034451363
State operation #986228

Common questions

Does Applewood Academy and Day Care Center take infants?

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

What are Applewood Academy and Day Care Center’s hours?

6:45 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Applewood Academy and Day Care Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Applewood Academy and Day Care Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Applewood Academy and Day Care Center 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 Applewood Academy and Day Care Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 22, 2026: “No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Applewood Academy and Day Care Center compare with other daycares in Longview?

It is #24 of 40 centers in Longview by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 51% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Applewood Academy and Day Care Center last inspected?

Aug 26, 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 986228 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.