Recognition of Excellence · Longview / Marshall, TX · 2026

Apple Tree Early Childhood Center

200, Veterans Ave Marshall, TX 75672
🏆 Ranked #28 in Longview / Marshall · 6.2 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Best Infant Care
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Longview / Marshall. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
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Apple Tree Early Childhood Center is a licensed provider at 200 Veterans Ave in Marshall, Texas, serving infants through Pre-K children with continuous care options for growing families. The center operates extended hours from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM and accepts child-care subsidies, making care accessible to families using state financial assistance. Before enrolling, prospective families should review the center's latest HHSC inspection report, as the record includes two high-severity deficiencies that warrant due diligence.

Safety6.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
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