The Learning Center
The Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Longview, TX, licensed for up to 77 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2021. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 19 times and investigated 12 reports. Inspectors recorded 21 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (12 of 21). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. 5% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #34 of 40 centers in Longview and better than 25% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
The most recent inspection report was not posted during the inspection. This was corrected at the inspection when the most recent form was printed and posted.
Drills were being completed according to all staff and director's however only some of the drills were being documented as complete.
During the inspection the annual certification for the Children's Product Safety Commission was not completed or posted.
During review a child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a completed Food Allergy Emergency Plan.
During the inspection an infant was seen in a table bucket seat without the straps being used.
Self-control was not demonstrated when employees of the operation engaged in a physical altercation in the presence of children.
During review the operation stated they are not checking the detectors monthly.
During review the operation stated they are not checking the detectors monthly.
When completing the walk through 2 caregivers were unaware or unsure of how many children they were in charge of.
During the inspection an Emergency Preparedness Plan was not available for review.
During review the operation stated they are not checking the extinguishers monthly.
A fire inspection conducted by a local or state fire marshall was not available during the inspection.
During the inspection I observed nails and sharp brackets sticking out on the playground within reach of the children.
During the inspection garbage, waste food, was observed inside a trash can that was within reach of children.
During the inspection 8 children's records were reviewed and 4 records were missing their Emergency Contact Address, 2 were missing their Emergency Medical Attention, 5 were missing some or all of their immunizations.
This Minimum Standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance. A caregiver was observed using prohibited punishment by pulling a child by the arm after the child sat in the wrong seat.
The operation had only conducted 1 fire drill in 2022.
The daycare director has not completed the monthly checklist for their playground.
During the investigation it was found that a child was made to stay in timeout within a high chair for around 40 minutes.
During the inspection it was found that a new Fire Inspection had not been completed since July of 2020.
During the inspection I observed the Potty-Chair to have urine still sitting in it after use.
About this center
Common questions
Does The Learning Center take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are The Learning Center’s hours?
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does The Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
Has The Learning Center had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 26, 2024: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does The Learning Center compare with other daycares in Longview?
It is #34 of 40 centers in Longview by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 25% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was The Learning Center last inspected?
Aug 4, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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503 East Methvin Street, Longview · 0.6 mi away · 129 spotsToo few inspections to compare
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 1716452 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.