Back

Garrett Tender Loving Care Learning Center

1602 S MOBBERLY AVE, Longview, TX 75602-2938

Operation number:
246698
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Gregg
Capacity:
88
License effective:
October 13, 1989
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
4305580507
Email:
cgarrett743@gmail.com
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 12 available inspections for Garrett Tender Loving Care Learning Center from January 4, 2022 through December 5, 2025.

Three inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on December 19, 2022 and involved staff training.

Other violations was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.

Six later inspections, from June 29, 2023 through December 5, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
12

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
6

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
4

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

12 total inspections vs 10 local median in 75602

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.5
Local median
0.26

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
17%
Local median
8%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
25%
Local median
14%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.5

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
During inspection, it was found that required annual training was not current. Four staff records were reviewed: All staff need the following: Emergency Preparedness Medication Building and Premises Safety Communicable diseases Food allergies Hazardous Materials CG and J need SIDS/Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma CG needs 5 hours more child development and 2 business management Judy needs 12 hours of child development - the required training above can count towards these hours.
Correction deadline
January 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
An infant was observed on the floor with a bottle and a toddler was observed walking around with a sippy cup.
Correction deadline
August 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
Official code
746.2505(4)(C)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
During the investigation it was determined that infant daily sheets are not sent home each day.
Correction deadline
August 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Official code
746.2431
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Toys, shelves, tables, chairs, and equipment including the floors need to be wiped down thoroughly and sanitized by either soaking, wiping, sweeping/mopping with a sanitizing solution such as bleach solution or hospital grade cleaner.
Correction deadline
August 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(1) - Toys and Equipment to be Sanitized Set Aside
Official code
746.3407(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
During the inspection I observed drywall falling out and paint chipping in the after school bathroom, as well as this I observed old food particles and dead bugs on the floor of multiple rooms.
Correction deadline
January 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 19, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During the inspection I observed the restroom that the children use and found that a cabinet within the children reach was not locked and had pine sol and bleach in children's reach.
Correction deadline
January 4, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 19, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)