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Primary Colors Preschool 1

3605 GILMER RD, Longview, TX 75604-1220

Operation number:
1053486
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:
115
License effective:
April 13, 2010
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9032979494
Email:
melissa@primarycolors.biz

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 28 available inspections for Primary Colors Preschool 1 from October 14, 2021 through June 24, 2026.

Six inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on October 21, 2025 and involved parent rights.

Facility condition was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.

Four later inspections, from October 24, 2025 through June 24, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
28

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
15

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
12

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

28 total inspections vs 13 local median in 75604

Compared to 15 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.54
Local median
0.3

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
14%
Local median
14%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
21%
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.

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Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Official code
746.307(c)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
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 deadline
December 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 13, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2431(2) - Infant Daily Report - Times and Amount of Food
Official code
746.2431(2)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
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 deadline
December 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 13, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Based on the investigation it was determined that the caregivers are using ointments and powders that were not authorized by the parent.
Correction deadline
December 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 13, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3501(4) - Diaper Changing Steps- Parent's Written Permission for Powders, Lotions, Etc.
Official code
746.3501(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
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 deadline
July 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
Official code
746.4601(7)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During inspection, the playground area needs the fill to be more loose. It is current compacted and is not 6 inches.
Correction deadline
August 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 26, 2023
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)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
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 deadline
July 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2023
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)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A TV was found unanchored to a table.
Correction deadline
August 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 26, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Official code
746.3701(10)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During insection, 3 diaper changing mats were observed to have holes and need to be removed and replaced.
Correction deadline
August 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 26, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Official code
746.3505(e)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
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 deadline
December 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Official code
746.3415(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During review of video footage children were observed out of control while the teacher worked on paperwork.
Correction deadline
December 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
Official code
746.1203(5)
View official report
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
During the investigation, it was determined that an incident form was not created when a child walked away from the center.
Correction deadline
January 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 24, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.701(5)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
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 deadline
January 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 24, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
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 deadline
January 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 24, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
View official report
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
During the investigation it was determined the teacher knew about a bite and did not inform the parent.
Correction deadline
December 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Official code
746.307(c)