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Primary Colors Preschool 1

3605 Gilmer Rd, Longview, TX 75604 · Gregg County
Accepts child care subsidies

Primary Colors Preschool 1 is a licensed child care center in Longview, TX, licensed for up to 115 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2010. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 18 times and investigated 10 reports. Inspectors recorded 15 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (5 of 15). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 7% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 11 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #29 of 40 centers in Longview and better than 38% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 38%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#29 of 40 centers in Longview
4High risk
8Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
15 citations from 18 inspections and 9 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 24, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citationDec 12, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 16, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 24, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 21, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 15, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 13, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 7, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 1, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 31, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 7, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 15, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 26, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 31, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 24, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 3, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 12, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundDec 8, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 8, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 2, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 30, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 8, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 22, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 18, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 14, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication5
Records & paperwork3
Food & feeding2
Building & playground safety2
Supervision2
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

MediumOct 21, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries §746.307(c)
During the investigation it was found that a parent was not notified of a minor injury at pick up. The operation provided documentation to the parent the following business day.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 31, 2024Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Steps- Parent's Written Permission for Powders, Lotions, Etc. §746.3501(4)
Based on the investigation it was determined that the caregivers are using ointments and powders that were not authorized by the parent.
Correction verified Dec 13, 2024
Medium HighOct 31, 2024Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Infant Daily Report - Times and Amount of Food §746.2431(2)
During the investigation, it was determined that daily sheets are not being completed fully to show an accurate report of the child's food consumed, nap times, and diaper changes.
Correction verified Dec 13, 2024
Medium HighOct 31, 2024Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
During the investigation it was determined that staff scheduling does not allow for older infants to be taken to their classroom to meet ratios.
Correction verified Dec 13, 2024
HighJul 31, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
During in inspection, a closet was unlocked and accesbile to children. It contained paint and other chemicals. A classroom had pain and cleaning chemicals in an unlocked cabinet.
Correction verified Aug 15, 2023
Medium HighJul 31, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
During inspection, the playground area needs the fill to be more loose. It is current compacted and is not 6 inches.
Correction verified Sep 26, 2023
Medium HighJul 31, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area §746.3505(e)
During insection, 3 diaper changing mats were observed to have holes and need to be removed and replaced.
Correction verified Sep 26, 2023
Medium HighJul 31, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over §746.3701(10)
A TV was found unanchored to a table.
Correction verified Sep 26, 2023
HighJul 31, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points §746.4601(7)
During inspection a slide on the playground equipment is broken has has sharp edges at the top and down the slide is split and could pinch or cut a child. A little tykes type rocking alligator has a split in the plastic where little fingers can get pinched or cut.
Correction verified Aug 15, 2023
Medium HighDec 12, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control §746.1203(5)
During review of video footage children were observed out of control while the teacher worked on paperwork.
Correction verified Jan 3, 2023
Medium HighDec 12, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child §746.3415(4)
During the investigation video footage was reviewed and two classrooms were observed where staff and children were not handwashing after diapering. The children were not washing hands after eating.
Correction verified Jan 3, 2023
HighDec 8, 2022Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
During the investigation it was found that Child Care Regulation was not notified when a child left the playground area and was unsupervised for a short period of time.
Correction verified Jan 24, 2023
HighDec 8, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
During the investigation it was determined that a child left the playground area and was alone in the parking lot area before being found taken back with his class.
Correction verified Jan 24, 2023
MediumDec 8, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk §746.701(5)
During the investigation, it was determined that an incident form was not created when a child walked away from the center.
Correction verified Jan 24, 2023
MediumNov 30, 2022Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries §746.307(c)
During the investigation it was determined the teacher knew about a bite and did not inform the parent.
Correction verified Jan 3, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity115 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 13, 2010
DirectorMelissa Niles
Phone9032979494
State operation #1053486

Common questions

Does Primary Colors Preschool 1 take infants?

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

What are Primary Colors Preschool 1’s hours?

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

Does Primary Colors Preschool 1 accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Primary Colors Preschool 1 had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 31, 2023: “Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Primary Colors Preschool 1 compare with other daycares in Longview?

It is #29 of 40 centers in Longview by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 38% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Primary Colors Preschool 1 last inspected?

Jun 24, 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 1053486 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.