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Small Steps Learning Academy

2305 KINGSTON DR, Longview, TX 75604-2158

Operation number:
1701741
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:
34
License effective:
January 27, 2020
Hours:
07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9032955949
Email:
smallsteps2016@yahoo.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 24 available inspections for Small Steps Learning Academy from December 2, 2021 through September 19, 2025.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 19, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
24

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
4

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
4

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

24 total inspections vs 13 local median in 75604

Compared to 15 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.17
Local median
0.3

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
13%
Local median
14%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
13%
Local median
17%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.53

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
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During inspection the loose fill was measured at 3 inches instead of the required 6 inches.
Correction deadline
October 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 24, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The parents were not provided the location of a field trip.
Correction deadline
August 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3003 - Field Trips - Notification to Parents
Official code
746.3003
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the investigation, it was found that a caregiver grabbed a child by the arm leaving marks and a small bruise.
Correction deadline
August 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the investigation it was determined that a caregiver hit children and asked them if they like to be hit when they were fighting with each other as a form of guidance.
Correction deadline
June 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 7, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2803(3) - Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-control
Official code
746.2803(3)