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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Small Steps Preparatory Learning Academy is a licensed center-based provider in Longview, TX serving infants through school-age children with a preparatory curriculum focus. Operating Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 5:30pm, the center includes transportation and meals in its program offerings, and maintains an exceptionally clean inspection record with only one high deficiency on file since its founding in 2016. Its age-grouped structure from PREP Infants through Afterschoolers (5-12) supports families with children across multiple age ranges, though the center's policy of not accepting child care subsidies may limit access for some families.
Safety7.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture6.0
Class sizes7.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Play-based learning with a holistic approach. States each child is unique with their own strengths, interests, and learning styles, and emphasizes curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in a safe, nurturing environment.
Programs & activities: Age-grouped programs from infants through school-age: PREP Infants (2-12 months), Junior Toddlers (13-17 months), Senior Toddlers (18-36 months), Junior Preschool (3), Pre-K (4-5), and Afterschoolers (5-12). Site references structured activities and interactive learning but does not detail specific enrichment.
What sets it apart: Operating hours Monday-Friday 7:00am-5:30pm. Located at 2200 Jahan Trail, Longview, TX. Founded in 2016.
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