Kandyland Kampus Preschool
115 TUPELO DR, Longview, TX 75601 · Gregg County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 83
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-05:45 PM
- Director / administrator
- Amanda James
- Phone
- (903) 758-8247
- Regulated since
- Feb 11, 2005
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 253366 · number 840456
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2) |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Food & allergies (1), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | Other (1) |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (3), Staff background & training (3), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2) |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 26, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 6, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
During the inspection the nap cots were set up in a way that did not provide adequate space for caregivers to walk and work in between.
HHSC 746.2909(4) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-06. Correction verified 2026-08-26.
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Safety & premises
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Jul 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection it was determined the daycare was routinely going over the maximum capacity for a room during nap time.
HHSC 746.1505(3) — Placement of Groups - Not Exceed Room Capacity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-13. Correction verified 2026-08-06.
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Safety & premises
During the inspection the nap cots were set up in a way that did not provide adequate space for caregivers to walk and work in between.
HHSC 746.2909(4) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-13. Correction verified 2026-08-06.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the inspection the operation did not have an annual fire insepction conducted in the past 12 months.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-24. Correction verified 2026-08-06.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 8, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 8, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the inspection screen time was seen with an after school age group. The show on the tv was Disney's Jessie.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(1) — Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-10-16.
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Food & allergies
During the walk through I observed the 2s classroom using screen time during snack time.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-10-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the insepction a few areas of chipping paint were seen in classrooms.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-10-16.
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Other
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Aug 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the insepction a few areas of chipping paint were seen in classrooms.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-21. Correction verified 2025-09-19.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Oct 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 27, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A climbing structure was seen on the playground without loose fill material.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-27. Correction verified 2024-10-24.
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Other
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Dec 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 17, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
This Minimum Standard was found to be out of compliance through an investigation. A caregiver stated they will use a timeout of up to 5 minutes for children aged 12M-18M.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(D) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-15. Correction verified 2023-12-13.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 20, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 15, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During the inspection 6 staff records were reviewed and 5 were missing the required hours and missing required topics.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-13. Correction verified 2023-10-20.
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Staff background & training
During the inspection the director's annual training was reviewed. 30 hours of annual training could not be verified.
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-13. Correction verified 2023-10-20.
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Staff background & training
During the inspection 6 staff records were reviewed and all 6 were missing the hands on training for CPR/First Aid.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-13. Correction verified 2023-10-20.
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Other
Screen time was observed and the a three's classroom was watching Encanto.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(1) — Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-15. Correction verified 2023-10-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the inspection multiple spots of chipping paint and drywall exposed were seen in the building.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-13. Correction verified 2023-10-20.
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Other
During the inspection a power strip was observed in reach of children without the outlets covered.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-18. Correction verified 2023-10-20.
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Supervision & ratios
The Operational Policy was reviewed and found to be missing the Water Activity and Field Trip policy.
HHSC 746.501(a)(15) — Written Operational Policies - Water Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-22. Correction verified 2023-10-20.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 20, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not complete the employees who left survey by the required date for 2022.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-01-23. Correction verified 2023-01-30.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 17, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the inspection I observed a bathroom that children use with a trash can without a lid. The trash can had a used diaper and was accessible to the children.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-10. Correction verified 2022-10-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the inspection the window sill was observed in the 3 year old room and paint was observed to be chipping.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-14. Correction verified 2022-10-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Oct 19, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the inspection a collection of water was observed on the playground. The water was over 6 inches and children were present. This was corrected at inspection when the operation dumped out the water.
HHSC 746.3701(8) — Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-19.
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Other
During the inspection 3 televisions were observed to not be anchored properly.
HHSC 746.3701(9) — Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-19. Correction verified 2021-10-29.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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