First Step
2307 KINGSTON DR, Longview, TX 75604 · Gregg County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 96
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Samantha Dawson
- Phone
- (903) 295-9999
- Regulated since
- Jan 24, 2001
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 141436 · number 515799
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | Safety & premises (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | Safety & premises (1), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Dec 5, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 21, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 6, 2024 Report
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 1, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 13, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 8, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
During the investigation video footage was observed showing a caregiver putting blankets over children's heads during naptime.
HHSC 746.2429 — Covering Infant's Head or Crib
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-26. Correction verified 2024-02-08.
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Other
During the investigation video footage was observed showing a caregiver forcibly pushing children's heads down and patting them a little roughly in order to try to make them lie down on their mats at naptime.
HHSC 746.2905(1) — Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-26. Correction verified 2024-02-08.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Aug 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 25, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 6, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 17, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 28, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 10, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 24, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 27, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
During inspection two infants were observed in high chairs not strapped in the high chairs. This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-01-27.
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Other
During inspection a child was observed at nap time on his mat with his blanket covering his head asleep. This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.2905(1) — Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-01-27.
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Safety & premises
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Jan 24, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 28, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 27, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 21, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
Get the full file
HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.
Email the request Printable letter (fax or mail)
- Send to
- HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions
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If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.
Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.