Awards Earned

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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First Step is a licensed center in Longview, TX serving infants through Pre-K with flexible operating hours from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The center accepts child-care subsidies, making it accessible to families using state financial assistance, and provides continuity of care across the full age range. Snacks are included as part of the daily program. A recent high-severity deficiency on its HHSC inspection record warrants reviewing the latest inspection details before enrollment.

Safety7.0

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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