Sharons Kid Korner
503 E METHVIN ST, Longview, TX 75601 · Gregg County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 129
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Sharon Marshall
- Phone
- (903) 758-6876
- Regulated since
- May 30, 2001
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 168276 · number 552783
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2025 | 6 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (3), Other (3) |
| 2024 | 8 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (4) |
| 2023 | 5 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (3), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 6 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | Discipline & child guidance (1), Staff background & training (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 21, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 16, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation has not had a gas leak inspection in the past 2 years.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-30. Correction verified 2026-08-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 20, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 6, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
This standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation when it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child by their wrist and yanked them down.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-05. Correction verified 2025-12-09.
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Other Serious
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Nov 5, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance when it was found the permit holder informed a parent they were not allowed past the welcome area of the daycare.
HHSC 746.201(7) — Operation Open to Parents At All Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-26. Correction verified 2025-12-09.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 21, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Upon arrival to the daycare no staff knew who was in charge at the time.
HHSC 746.1013(c) — Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-21. Correction verified 2025-11-07.
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Other Serious
Upon arrival at the daycare a caregiver was seen listening to music with headphones in both ears and using her cell phone while watching children.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-21. Correction verified 2025-11-07.
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Other Serious
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Oct 7, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 22, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies were missing a statement on Hearing and Vision Requirements.
HHSC 746.501(a)(12) — Written Operational Policies - Vision and Hearing Screening
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-29. Correction verified 2025-08-06.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies and enrollment paperwork were missing information on parents rights during review.
HHSC 746.501(a)(20) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-29. Correction verified 2025-08-06.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During review 2 caregivers were found to have out of date CPR/First Aid.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-08. Correction verified 2024-09-06.
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Safety & premises Serious
During the inspection nap mats were observed set up in a room in a way that did not allow access without having to step over children.
HHSC 746.2909(4) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-07. Correction verified 2024-09-06.
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Other
The after school room was observed and individual storage for children's belongings was not available.
HHSC 746.4505 — Storage for Individual Belongings
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-08. Correction verified 2024-09-06.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 27, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 3, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the investigation it was found the director did not ensure that the caregivers were supervising their children when caregivers were observed in the office with the director instead of their classrooms.
HHSC 746.1003(2) — Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-27. Correction verified 2024-04-10.
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Other Serious
During the investigation it was found that a caregiver was observed on her phone while caring for children.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-27. Correction verified 2024-04-10.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the investigation it was found that a caregiver left her class unattended and out of proximity for 15 minutes.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-27. Correction verified 2024-04-10.
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Other
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Jan 22, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Other
This Minimum Standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance. The annual verification for Liability Insurance was due on 11/30/2023 and has not been completed.
HHSC 746.203(2) — Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-24. Correction verified 2024-01-23.
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Other
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Jan 18, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The employees who left survey was not completed by the required due date of 11:59PM on January 15th.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-01-20. Correction verified 2024-02-05.
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Records & paperwork
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Nov 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
During the inspection a few areas of chipping paint were observed.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-27. Correction verified 2023-11-22.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Oct 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 3, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 14, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Multiple infants feeding instructions were reviewed and had not been updated in 30 days.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-16. Correction verified 2023-10-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
During the inspection a few holes and areas of chipping paint were observed. The holes exposed dry wall to the children.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-11. Correction verified 2023-10-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A caregiver was seen conducting a diaper change. The caregiver did not wash their hands between each change.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-14. Correction verified 2023-10-13.
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Other
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Jun 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 22, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the inspection a caregiver was observed present and on the staff list that had an inactive background.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-24. Correction verified 2023-05-22.
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 19, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During the inspection caregiver training hours were observed, 4 out of the 10 did not meet the required 24 hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-28. Correction verified 2022-10-10.
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Other Serious
During the inspection the infant room was observed, 3 play yard did not meet the minimum requirement of 22 inches from the top railing to mattress support. 1 of the play yards had an infant sleeping inside of it.
HHSC 746.2411(2)(E) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Minimum Height of 22 Inches from Top of Railing to Mattress Support at Lowest Level
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-29. Correction verified 2022-10-12.
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Safety & premises Serious
During the inspection 10 children's records were observed, 5 were missing the address for the emergency contact and 3 were missing their Health Statement.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-13. Correction verified 2022-10-12.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 24, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 22, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
This Minimum Standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance. The caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment when the children were being aggressive with each other and nothing was done about the situation.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-19. Correction verified 2022-09-29.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This Minimum Standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance. The caregiver did not have proper supervision of the children in their care which allowed cases of bullying to happen in their room.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-19. Correction verified 2022-09-29.
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Other Serious
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Apr 21, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Based on a DFPS investigation, personnel records were not available at the operation, upon demand. Requested records were later emailed to DFPS.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-30. Correction verified 2022-05-23.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 26, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Four staff records were reviewed for the Health and Safety Audit and are missing the following trainings: Two staff need HAZMAT, all need food allergies training, all need emergency Preparedness training.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-01. Correction verified 2021-12-20.
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Discipline & child guidance
The operational policies are missing Active Play information, suspension and expulsion policy, hearing and vision info, notification to parents that the operation provides transportation and water activities, and that staff are trained in abuse/neglect awareness and reporting.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-10. Correction verified 2021-11-29.
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Staff background & training
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