Licensed Center Licensed Infants & Toddlers Verified 2001 96 children Closed · Mon–Fri · 6:30am–6pm

First Step

Q: What ages does First Step accept?

First Step serves 0 months - 12 years . Confirm current openings for your child's age group by contacting the center directly — infant spots in particular fill fastest.

Q: What are First Step's hours?

First Step operates Mon–Fri · 6:30am–6pm based on state records. Hours can change — confirm directly with the center, especially for early-drop-off or extended-care needs.

Q: How many children can First Step enroll?

First Step has a licensed capacity of 96 children . Licensed capacity is the maximum allowed by the state — actual openings vary by age room and current enrollment.

2307 KINGSTON DR, Longview, TX 75604

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Capacity

0 months - 12 years

Age range

1:4

State infant ratio

$1,100/mo

Texas avg infant

License in good standing

License is active in state records at indexing time. Confirm current status directly with the state regulator before enrolling.

About First Step

First Step is a licensed center located in Longview, Texas (75604). Licensing and inspection records are maintained by the Texas Health and Human Services — Child Care Regulation. Licensed capacity is 96 children.

Cost & subsidies in Texas

Statewide averages: $1,100/month infant, $780/month preschool. Most Texas families qualify for assistance through Texas Workforce Commission CCS (Child Care Services) (intake: (800) 252-9240).

Federal options stack on top: Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit (20-35% of up to $6,000), and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap). Verify which assistance programs this provider accepts directly with the center.

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Before you enroll

A few quick checks every parent should do before signing a child-care contract — applies to First Step and any other licensed provider:

Verify the license is current in the state database (link above) — not expired or under restriction.
Tour during operating hours. Observe child-staff interactions in your child's age room.
Ask the actual ratio in that room (not center-wide average).
Ask about staff turnover in the last 12 months. Under 30% is healthy.
Read the parent handbook and contract before signing. Pay attention to illness policy, late-pickup fees, holiday closures, withdrawal terms.
Confirm which subsidies and FSA/CDCTC documentation the provider supports.

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Frequently asked questions about First Step

Is First Step licensed?

Yes — First Step holds a current Texas child-care license in our records (status: Licensed), sourced from Texas Health and Human Services — Child Care Regulation. Always confirm current status before enrolling.

What ages does First Step accept?

First Step serves 0 months - 12 years. Confirm current openings for your child's age group by contacting the center directly — infant spots in particular fill fastest.

What are First Step's hours?

First Step operates Mon–Fri · 6:30am–6pm based on state records. Hours can change — confirm directly with the center, especially for early-drop-off or extended-care needs.

How much does First Step cost?

Centers don't always publish rates publicly. As a benchmark, Texas averages about $1100/month for infants and $780/month for preschool. Contact First Step for current tuition, and check whether you qualify for subsidies that reduce the cost.

How many children can First Step enroll?

First Step has a licensed capacity of 96 children. Licensed capacity is the maximum allowed by the state — actual openings vary by age room and current enrollment.

Verify & learn more

Data and guidance on this page draw on official government and nonprofit sources.

.gov www.hhs.texas.gov

Texas Health and Human Services — Child Care Regulation — license search

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.gov childcare.gov

Office of Child Care — childcare.gov

Federal subsidy & CCDF program info

.gov www.acf.hhs.gov

HHS Administration for Children & Families

Child Care & Development Fund oversight

.gov eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov

Head Start Center Locator (HHS)

Free programs for income-eligible families

www.childcareaware.org

ChildCare Aware of America

Annual cost reports & state data

childcaredeserts.org

Child Care Deserts (Center for American Progress)

Local supply-vs-demand research by county

Longview

Infants & Toddlers Cap 12

Longview

Infants & Toddlers Cap 12

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