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Gregg County Fall 2008

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Inside BeSafe Child Safe During Severe Weather ....................... 3 Fighting The Flu ........................................... 4

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Does Your Child Have A Speech & Language Problem ....................................... 5 Are You Prepared To Manage Your Child’s Asthma? ........................................................ 6 Children’s Health Insurance Program....... 7 Preventing Child Abductions ................... 8-9

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Safe During Severe Weather

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hile 58 percent of moms feel their families are prepared for a severe weather emergency, only 30 percent have created and discussed an emergency communication plan, according to a recent survey by the Home Safety Council (HSC).

When the weather turns severe, safety is no accident. That’s why many experts say a detailed communications plan plays a pivotal role in helping families and emergency contacts stay connected to each other during a natural disaster.

Wallet-sized emergency communication cards that include space to list important phone numbers and medical information can be downloaded at www.embarq.com/ severeweather.

The HSC strongly recommends having a corded land line phone, which is a phone that has a handset connected to the base of the phone by a cord.

These phones should continue to operate if the power goes out at your home.

Additional Safety Tips • Compile a “ready-to-go kit” for when your family needs to leave your home and a “ready-to-stay kit” when your family needs to stay inside your home for extended periods of time. Kits should contain water, canned food, can opener, flashlight, batterypowered radio, extra batteries, change of clothes and first-aid supplies.

• Designate a safe meeting location outside your home and out of harm’s way.

• Designate a safe place to stay in your home (away from windows) in case of severe weather.

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Fighting The Flu

ealth care officials say the best way to fight the flu is to get a flu shot. Vaccinations are the single most effective way to prevent the flu and high-risk individuals are strongly encouraged to get vaccinated.

The influenza activity report recently released from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that 92 percent of the pediatric deaths resulting from influenza were in children who weren’t vaccinated.

Each year the influenza strains change but, fortunately, vaccinations against influenza are also updated each year to protect against the current strains.

A site, sponsored by Maxim Health Systems, can be a valuable flu resource. To learn more, call (866) 534-7330 or visit www.FindaFluShot.com/clinic.

Many American parents have discovered that keeping their children safe from the flu is both easier and more important than they realized.

Studies show that otherwise healthy but unvaccinated day-care and school-age children are prime targets for influenza.

Once infected, children shed more of the influenza viruses than do infected adults, and they do so for a longer time. That’s why they’re so often at the center of an outbreak in the family or the community.

These are some simple steps to take to keep as healthy as possible during flu season: • Get vaccinated.

• Frequent hand washing keeps lots of germs out, including influenza. Use a hand sanitizer.

• Use tissues to block a sneeze or cough.

Influenza is a largely preventable disease.

Vaccination protects children those most at risk not only for infection, but for the complications that can arise from infection.

You can learn more online at www.pkids.org.

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Does My Child Have A Speech And Language Problem?

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By: Tish Dula, MA, CCC/SLP

he most anticipated moment for a parent is the sound of a child’s first words. But what if the words are delayed, jumbled, or never come at all? Speech and language problems can affect early learning and self-esteem.

Communication is a key to your child’s social and educational development. Parents, professionals in early childhood development, and teachers all want children to function at their highest potential and obtain the fullest benefit of education and social oppurtunities provided in the preschool and elementary school setting.

Children with speech and language disorders may need extra help to achieve these goals.

If you suspect your child has a speech and language problem, review the characteristics of a child with speech-language problem below: • Speech is difficult to understand • Exhibits limited vocabulary • Does not follow simple verbal directions • Does not understand simple questions • Has lost language that was previously learned • Consistently repeats parts of words or whole

words • Muscle tension is present in face and neck region while speaking • Becomes frusterated when not understood • Voice consistently sounds breathy and hoarse • Frequently coughs when drinking or eating • Has difficulty chewing solid and/or semi solid foods • Demonstrates facial grimacing when swallowing liquids or solids • Drooling is present when talking or at rest • Excessive spillage of food/liquid from the mouth is present • Does not respond/react to nongovernmental sounds • Does not interact or play with others like a typical child • Is more interested in playing with objects than with people • Demonstrates difficulty relating letter sounds to meaningful information • Academic progress appears slower than peers For characteristics of autism or auditory processing problems, visit our website www.edudula.com If your child presents some of the characteristics, seek professional help to determine your child’s needs. Call us we may be able to help you.

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Are You Prepared to Manage Your Child’s Asthma?

old and flu season can be tough for kids with asthma-and equally challenging for their parents. These common respiratory infections can make asthma worse, especially when parents are not taking steps necessary to keep their child’s asthma well controlled.

A recent survey of parents with asthmatic children, conducted by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), revealed that many parents think their child’s asthma is under control, even though the child has symptoms that prove otherwise. These signs of uncontrolled asthma include missed school days, hospitalization or emergency room visits, use of rescue medication more than twice a week and waking up at night more than once a week because of breathing problems or asthma symptoms.

The right medication is vital to ensure that a child’s asthma stays well controlled throughout the year. One way to help manage everyday asthma symptoms is the use of a daily

maintenance medication that can help control inflammation and may also prevent asthma attacks.

Experts suggest parents talk to their child’s doctor because having asthma can make it more difficult to fight a respiratory infection, such as a cold or the flu.

“Flu symptoms make asthma symptoms even worse,” says Mike Tringale, director of external affairs for AAFA. “Patients with asthma who get the flu could end up in the emergency room. Many parents find this out the hard way when their child gets sick.”

Tringale recommends that parents take several steps to ensure their child is ready to take on cold and flu season: • Get a flu shot.

• Find the best asthma treatment. Work with the child’s doctor to identify the best treatment plan.

• Encourage hand washing. One of the basic preventive measures for avoiding germs.

For more information about how to manage asthma during cold and flu season, visit www. every daykidz.com or www.aafa.org.

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2440 Gilmer Rd., Longview, Tx. 903-297-1121

Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

$50 or less covers all your children for one year. Most families pay little or nothing at all. .Extend the enrollment from 6 months to 12 months. .Eliminate the 90-day waiting period for most children. .Increase the asset limit from $5,000 to $10,000 per household. .Increase the amount cars can be worth when determining eligibility. .Allow childcare expenses to be deducted from household income when determining whether children are eligible for the program.

Children’s Medicaid Children’s Medicaid provides free coverage for a wide range of health care services for children who qualify. It helps nearly 2 million Texas children stay healthy and get the care they need.

CHIP If your children get CHIP coverage, Your family will pay no more than $50 every year, and many families pay nothing. Depending on your income, you may have co-payments for some services, such as prescriptions and visits to a doctor’s office or emergency room. Most co-pays range from $3 to $10.

Benefits Include: .Choice of doctors .Regular check-ups and office visits .X-rays and lab tests .Prescription drugs and medical supplies .Mental health care .Dentist visits, cleaning and fillings .Coverage for special health needs .Access to medical specialists .Coverage for pre-existing conditions .Shots and immunizations .Eye exams and glasses Chip now offers prenatal care for unborn children of low-income women who do not qualify for Medicaid. One application covers both programs. We will look at your application and let you know if your children qualify for Children’s Medicaid or CHIP. Go to www.CHIPmedicaid.org and print an application, or call us at 903-535-0028 or 1-888-903-0028 NETPHD Website: www.healthyeasttx.org

Income Guidelines for CHIP/Children’s Medicaid Family Members (Adults plus children)

May Qualify For Children’s Medicaid Annual Family Income

May Qualify For CHIP Annual Family Income

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$10,400

$20,800

2

$14,000

$28,000

3

$17,600

$35,200

4

$21,200

$42,400

New Ways To Apply for Any of the State Of Texas Programs

CHIP (Children’s Health Program)

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Women’s Health Program (Medicaid)

Medicaid Food Stamps Long Term Care TANF

Please Contact Us For More Information

Cynthia (Abby) Farias Outreach Specialist (Covering Smith, Camp, Rains, Van Zandt, Wood, Gregg, Harrison Counties) (903) 535-0028 1-888-903-0028 cfarias@netphd.org

Arnetta Garner Outreach Specialist (Covering Cherokee, Rusk, Anderson, Henderson, Panola, Marion, Upshur Counties) (903) 541-2454 1-888-903-0028 a.garner@netphd.org

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Preventing Child Abductions

By Lt. David Young, Lufkin Police Dept.

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kidnapped child is every parent’s worst nightmare. Thankfully it’s a rare event in the United States. The purpose of this article is to discuss stranger or non-parental abductions. This article won’t address family or non-custodial parent abductions. Though they take similar resources to investigate they are a different type of crime.

There may even be uncommon traps; like using a cute little dog to get the child’s attention.

The frightening part of stranger abductions is that approximately 4 in 10 victims are killed.

Another 4% are never found. A significantly high percentage of these victims are physically and/or sexually abused.

As horrifying as those numbers are, there are ways we can protect our children. The primary tool we can use for this is to talk with our children about it. Most children are taught from an early age not to talk with or take candy from strangers. While this is a good start parents should build on it as the children grow.

Use the news as a good starting point. When a kidnapping occurs, have the child read the article (if age appropriate) and discuss what could have happened and how to avoid it.

Discuss the common traps predators use.

They often pretend to be hurt or have a lost pet or child they ask the potential victim to help them find. One of the most common traps used by predators is to have a leash and (Continued on Pg. 9)

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a photo of a dog or puppy and approach a child asking if they’ve seen the “lost” pet. This leads to asking the child to help look for the pet.

Which leads them away to a secluded location or vehicle where the abduction takes place.

There may even be uncommon traps; like using a cute little dog to get the child’s attention.

Predators may pose as authority figures such as security guards, police officers or firefighters to try and form a bond of trust with the intended victim. Some go so far as to obtain jobs working with children to gain close access.

This is often a favorite method used by sexual predators to get close to victims too.

If a child is aware of how predators work they are better able to defend against them. We should always watch young children closely while they are outside. At some point, our older children will require some measure of independence. They should go out equipped with a family code word; a unique code word known only to the child and the parents. For instance, if I send someone to pick up my daughter, she’s been instructed and tested on asking for the code word. If the person trying to pick her up doesn’t have it she is not to go with them before getting the OK from her mother or me.

A number of organizations recommend against putting a child’s name on the back of clothing or sports jerseys. Doing so gives the child’s name to a watchful predator that may use it to make them seem more familiar to the child and create an instant rapport the predator can use to quickly get close to a potential victim.

There are several good resources out there for more information. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children has useful information on their web site at www.ncmec.org.

The FBI has authority to investigate kidnapping cases, particularly those of children under 12 years of age. Their web site has several articles and links and can be found at www.fbi.gov.

The primary key to preventing the unthinkable is education. Talk to your child, let them know how predators work and that while rare, kidnapping does occur. A little prevention can go a long way towards safety. Find the time, talk to your child about this soon.

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More Calcium Needed

esearch suggests that children and adolescents today are more likely to break a bone than their parents were. Experts see low dairy intake, overweight and inactivity as compound risk factors for future fractures, and urge parents to make adequate calcium and physical activity a priority in children’s lives.

“We know children who avoid dairy products tend to have lower bone mass and more risk of fracture but we’re seeing other factors like weight come into play,” said Laura K. Bachrach, M.D., Professor of Pediatrics at Stanford Medical Center. “If we don’t focus our efforts on improving bone health and maintaining a healthy weight from an early age, our children are likely to miss out on a chance to build the strongest bones they can.”

Today, only 12 percent of girls and 32 percent of boys get enough calcium to build bone mass during critical years, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, putting them at risk for fractures now and later in life.

“The good news is that we can suggest ways to build stronger bones. The window for building strong bones lasts until early adulthood, but it’s never too late to make bone health a priority,” said Bachrach.

Bachrach recommends parents provide adequate calcium and vitamin D through nutrientrich foods whenever possible, rather than turn to supplements. Milk and dairy products provide 70 percent of the calcium in the American diet, as well as other important nutrients such as vitamin D, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium and protein.

Here are some simple steps to building a lifetime of strong bones: • Get active. Play soccer, go for a walk or jump rope. Weight-bearing exercise helps build strong bones. Exercise is also important for maintaining a healthy weight.

• Encourage milk as the beverage choice at lunch. Many schools offer low-fat or fatfree fl avored milks that children love.

• Offer cheese and yogurt as bone-building meal components and snack foods.

• Include other calcium-rich foods in your diet such as beans, nuts, corn tortillas and dark-green leafy vegetables.

Go to mealsmatter.org to fi nd recipes that include dairy and other nutrient-rich foods.

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Knowing When A Child’s Behavior Is “Normal” Or Not

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ith health experts using shorthand diagnoses like “ADHD,” “PTSD” and “OCD,” it might be hard for parents to know if their child has a mental health disorder or is simply misbehaving.

But as the number of behavioral diagnoses skyrockets—ADHD (attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder) alone is said to affect nearly 5 million kids, though some believe that number to be inflated—doctors say making accurate diagnoses is key.

“There’s a whole spectrum of behaviors that can be considered ‘normal,’” explains Harold S. Koplewicz, M.D., founder and director of the New York University Child Study Center (CSC). “A child who talks back might be exhibiting bad—but normal— behavior, while a child who runs away might have a behavior problem. The best thing a concerned parent can do is seek information from professionals and trusted sources.”

Dealing With Diagnoses So what do you do if your child is diagnosed with ADHD? First, remember that ADHD is a medical condition that makes it more difficult to control behavior and attention. The CSC suggests you work with your physician to develop a

total ADHD treatment program that might include: • Regular visits with a mental health professional.

• Parent education.

• Maintaining a regular schedule at home, in school, after school and on weekends.

• Building a support team that includes parents, teachers, instructors and coaches.

• Involvement in social skills groups.

And if you suspect your child has been wrongfully diagnosed?

Talk to your pediatrician immediately.

In some cases, “symptoms” of ADHD can actually mask “normal” issues kids are having in school or with friends. Even physical ailments such as chronic inner ear infection can make a child seem to have certain ADHD symptoms.

“The important thing is to stay informed and to play an active role in your child’s care,” says Dr. Koplewicz. “And when in doubt, seek a second opinion.”

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Active Kids Learn Better less disruptive behavior even when class time

arents can help their children take the right steps toward fitness. That’s a particularly good thing, because children today tend to be less active than in generations past.

Twenty-five percent of all children watch at least four hours of television daily. Most children sit on the bus or in a car pool rather than expending their own energy to get to and from school. Although health experts recommend that children be active an hour a day, fewer than 25 percent get even 30 minutes of daily activity.

This decrease in physical activity contributes significantly to America’s burgeoning childhood obesity rates. Nine million American children are overweight, three times more than in 1980. Schools are uniquely positioned to reverse these alarming trends, and ensure that children get the physical activity and physical education they need. What’s more, educators have discovered the academic potential of getting kids out of their seats.

Physically active students have demonstrated higher test scores, better concentration and

has been reduced to allow for extra time to be active.

A federal mandate requires most schools to implement a Local Wellness Policy. Created at the district level, Local Wellness Policies set goals for physical activity and physical education, as well as nutrition education and nutrition standards for foods available at school. Action for Healthy Kids encourages parents to learn about their children’s school’s policy and find out how to help. Here are a few tips: • Teach children to spot opportunities to move, such as parking at the end of a parking lot. • Bike or walk wherever possible.

Use the car as a last resort. • Establish an escorted “walking pool” to replace the car pool in your neighborhood.

• Promote Safe Routes to School so children can walk or bike safely. • Join an Action for Healthy Kids Team to promote student wellness. For more information, visit www.

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Guide to Licensed Child Care Centers

This Directory was produced by the Better Business Bureau Foundation as a public service to assist parents in their search for a licensed child care facility. The Better Business Bureau does not endorse or recommend any product, service or company; therefore, parents should not consider this Directory a recommendation of any child care center. Any portion of the listing is subject to change at any time.

The Better Business Bureau suggests you visit and tour the facility before making a decision. Check the current status of the facility’s license with the Department of Protective & Regulatory Services at 533-4173. This license should be posted in a conspicuous place and refl ect the correct address of the facility.

The Monitoring Plan set by the Department of Protective & Regulatory Services is a good guideline when looking into a facility. It is indicative if the facility’s compliance with state guidelines. Ask to see their latest compliance report. It is a good idea to fi nd out which items, if any, your facility was not in compliance with when corrections were made by the facility.

Remember, this information can also change at any time. Make sure to check their current monitoring plan with Protective Services.

Here are some things to look for when choosing a child care service: • Is the facility clean? Are the children clean? • Is there a safe place to play both indoors and outdoors? • Does caregiver share your views on discipline and religion? • Can they provide special care such as diet and medication? • Is this facility open to you and welcome to visits anytime?

If you have questions or would like a brochure from the Better Business Bureau on choosing child care, please call us at (903) 581-5704 or toll free 1-800-443-0131.

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Name, Address (Listed by Zip Code)

Phone

Capacity

Hours & Days Open

Drop After School Ins Care

Zip Code 75601

Ages Accepted

Alpine Christian Academy 610 E. Loop 281, Longview, 75601

758-0161

170

Mon.-Fri. 8:30-2:30

No

No

18 mos. - 2nd Grade

Applewood Academy & Day Care 1512 Judson Rd., Longview, 75601

753-3737

137

Mon.-Fri. 7:00-6:00

No

Yes

6 wks. - 10 years

Asbury House Child Enrichment 320 S. Center, Longview, 75601

758-7062

34

Mon.- Fri. 6:00-6:00

No

No

Preschool, Qualifi ed

Camp Fire Kids Care-Bramlette 111 Tupelo, Longview, 75601

758-2060

55

Mon.-Fri. 2:30-6:00

No

Yes

Pre-K -7th Grade

Kandyland Kampus Day Care 115 Tupelo, Longview, 75601

758-8247

85

Mon.-Fri. 6:30-6:00

No

Yes

18 mos. - 12 years

Oakland Heights Child Dev. Center 1600 Judson Rd., Longview, 75601

753-1592

131

Mon.-Fri. 7:00-6:00

No

No

6 mos. - 5 years

Oakland Heights Baptist Church 1607 Judson Rd., Longview, 75601

753-9578

100

Mon.-Fri. 7:30-6:00

No

Yes

K - 5th Grade, After School

The Prep School 720 N. Sixth St., Longview, 75601

758-0320

162

Mon.-Fri. 9:00-2:30

No

No

6 mos. - K

Preschool Learning Academy 314 E. Cotton St., Longview, 75601

753-6186

51

Mon.-Fri. 6:00-6:00

No

Yes

18 mos. - 13 years

Treazure Chest Daycare Learning Ctr. 1809 Alpine, Longview, 75601

758-4868

102

Mon.-Fri. 6;30-6:00

No

Yes

6 wks. - 10 years

School for Little Children 400 N. Freedonia, Longview, 75601

753-3121

250

Mon.-Fri. 7:15-6:00

No

No

6 wks. - K

Sharon’s Kids Korner 503 E. Methvin, Longview, 75601

758-6876

129

Mon.-Fri. 6:00-6:00

Yes

Yes

Birth - 13 years

Trinity Extended Day 215 Teague St., Longview, 75601

753-0612

149

Mon.-Fri. 7:30-6:00

No

Yes

2 years - 6th Grade

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Trinity House Day Care 906 Padon St., Longview, 75601

753-3399

65

Hours & Drop After School Ages Days Open Ins Care Accepted Mon.-Fri. No No 6 wks. - 2 years 7:00-6:00

Wee Learn Center 209 E. South, Longview, 75601

758-0153

150

Mon.-Fri. 6:00-6:00

Name, Address (Listed by Zip Code)

Phone

Capacity

No

No

6 wks. - Grade K

Zip Code 75602, 75603 Almost Angels Day Care Center 1809 S. Mobberly, Longview, 75602

236-7134

97

Mon.-Fri. 5:30-7:00

Yes

Yes

3 wks. - 13 years

Bethel Temple Child Care 1400 Mobberly Dr., Longview, 75602

758-0068

100

Mon.-Sun. No 6:00-6:30

Yes

6 wks. - 12 years

Garret Tender Loving Care 1600 S. Mobberly, Longview, 75602

757-6080

121

Mon.-Fri./ Sat. Yes 6:30-mid./7:30-mid

Yes

18 mos. - 12 years

House of Tots Creative Schools 434 S. Center, Longview, 75602

757-5753

50

Mon.-Fri. 6:00-6:00

No

Yes

Birth - 13 years

Longview Agape Learning Academy 2717 S. MLK Blvd., Longview, 75602

753-7390

166

Mon.-Fri. 6:30-6:00

No

Yes

18 mos. - 13 years

Longview Child Development Center 1230 S. High, Longview, 75602

758-3861

238

Mon.-Fri. 7:30-5:30

No

No

6 wks. - 5 years

Playing For Keeps, LISD Child Care Ctr. 401 Fifth St., Longview, 75602

381-2200

56

Mon. Fri. 7:00-5:30

No

No

Infant-School Age

3-D Children’s Center 4984 FM 2011, Longview, 75603

643-9566

98

Mon.-Fri. 6:00-6:00

No

Yes

6 wks. - 13 years

Zip Code 75604 ABC Son Shine School 202 W. Niblick, Longview, 75604

759-6365

43

Mon.-Fri. 6:30-6:00

No

Yes

Toddler - School Age

Campfire Kids Care - Pine Tree Middle 1707 Pine Tree Rd., Longview 75604

759-1015

126

Mon.-Fri. 6:30-6:00

No

Yes

Pre-K - 7th Grade

Fairmont Children’s School 1450 W. Fairmont, Longview, 75604

297-3393

85

Mon.-Fri. 6;00-6:00

No

Yes

18 mos. - 10 years

First Step 2307 Kingston, Longview, 75604

295-9999

96

Mon.-Fri. 6:00-6:00

No

Yes

Birth - 13 years

Jordan Country Day School 1208 Pine Tree Rd., Longview, 75604

759-3085

120

Mon.-Fri. 6:00-6:00

No

Yes

6 wks. - 10 years

Kid Connection 200 Pine Tree Rd., Longview, 75604

759-4630

47

Mon.-Fri. 6:30-6:00

Yes

Yes

Birth - 12 years

Kiddie Kampus Learning Academy, Inc. 3902 Gilmer Rd., Longview, 75604

212-5552

132

Mon.-Fri. 6:00-6:00

Yes

Yes

Infant - School Age

Primary Colors Preschool #1 3605 Gilmer Rd., Longview, 75604

297-9494

109

Mon.-Fri. 6:00-6:00

pre-k

Yes

12 mos. - 11 years

Primary Colors Preschool #2 1901 Toler Rd., Longview, 75604

297-9595

128

Mon.-Fri. 6:00-6:00

pre-k

Yes

6 wks. - 12 years

Pure Hart Child Care Center 471 Jamerison Rd., Longview, 75604

297-6208

34

Mon.-Sun. No 6:30-6:30

Yes

Birth - School Age

The Toy Box Day Care 3833 Gilmer Rd., Longview, 75604

297-3374

82

Mon.-Fri. 6:30-6:30

Yes

Birth - 13 years

Yes

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Zip Code 75605, 75606 236-3880

161

Mon.-Fri. 5:30-6:00

No

Yes

Infant - School Age

Kid Kountry 476 Henderson Ln., Longview, 75605

663-6565

242

Mon.-Fri. 6:30-6:00

No

Yes

Birth - 12 years

Mobberly Child Development Center 625 E. Loop 281, Longview, 75605

663-3000

200

Mon.-Fri. 7:00-6:00

No

Yes

6 wks. - 10 years

Oak Forest Montessori School 2000 Greenleaf, Longview, 75605

297-0634

175

Mon.-Fri. 6:00-6:00

No

Yes

18 mos. - 11 years

A Step Ahead Learning Center 401 N. 5th St., Longview, 75606

757-4200

126

Mon.-Fri. 6:30-6:00

No

Yes

Toddler - School Age

Camp Fire USA Kids Care Pine Tree Prim.

401 N. 5th St., Longview, 75606

759-1015

85

Mon.-Fri. 6:30-6:15

Presbyterian Children’s Center 301 N. Center, Longview, 75606

757-8672

110

Mon.-Fri. 7:30-5:30

PreK - School Age No

No

8 wks. - Grade K

Zip Code 75647 Blocks In Your Socks Child Care Center 318 W. Quitman, Gladewater, 75647

845-4709

81

Mon.-Fri. 5:30-6:00

No

Yes

Infant - School Age

Center Street Day Care 405 S. Center St., Gladewater, 75647

844-8899

37

Mon.-Fri. 7:00-6:00

Yes

Yes

6 wks. - 13 years

Kids World 189 Meadow Dr., Gladewater, 75647

734-5177

19

Mon.-Fri. 6:30-6:00

The Learning Academy 1600 W. Upshur, Gladewater, 75647

845-1543

85

Mon.-Fri. 6:30-6:00

Infant - School Age No

Yes

6 wks. - 12 years

Zip Code 75662, 75693 Calvary Way Day Care Center 106 Woodlawn, Kilgore, 75662

981-9011

35

Mon.-Fri. 6:00-6:00

Yes

Yes

Birth - 13 years

First Baptist Church 501 E. North, Kilgore, 75662

986-9064

130

Mon.-Fri. 7:00-6:00

No

Yes

6 wks. - 12 years

Grace Day Care 119 Peavine Rd., Kilgore, 75662

984-0626

132

Mon.-Fri. 6:00-6:00

No

Yes

6 wks. - 12 years

Kids World Learning Center 405 Kay St., Kilgore, 75662

984-1400

94

Mon.-Fri. 6:00-6:00

No

Yes

Infant - School Age

Tates Cuddly Bear Daycare, Inc. 303 Powderhorn Rd., Kilgore, 75662

984-1116

69

Mon.-Fri. 6:00-6:00

No

Yes

6 wks. - 12 years

Kilgore College Child Development Center 1009 Brook., Kilgore, 75662

983-8293

36

Mon.-Fri. 7:30-5:30

No

No

18 mos. - 5 years

Meadowbrook Preschool & Children’s Ctr. 1011 Houston St., Kilgore, 75662

984-0828

44

Mon.-Fri. 7:00-6:00

No

No

Infant - Pre-K

Sails Day Care 112 Luder, Kilgore, 75662

984-1239

22

Mon.-Fri. 7:30-5:30

No

No

6 wks - 3 years

Stepping Stone 2920 Green Hills Dr., Kilgore, 75662

983-3126

102

Mon.-Fri. 7:00-5:30

No

Yes

18 mos. - Pre-K

Hugs & Kisses Day Care 1709 N. White Oak Rd., White Oak, 75693

291-9300

66

Mon.-Fri. 6:00-6:00

No

Yes

6 wks. - 12 years

Toy Chest Daycare and Learning Center 208 Old Hwy. 80, White Oak, 75693

297-3622

41

Mon.-Fri. 6:30-6:30

No

Yes

Infant - School Age

Redonia Harper, President

519 S. Eastman Rd. Longview, Texas

Open Monday - Saturday 10:00am To 7:00pm

678 N. Main Gladewater, TX 75647-0027 903/845-5566 (Fax) 903/845-1716 15

are thankful Wtoeall the organizations that

participate in our efforts to keep our children safe and healthy.

Registration packets may be picked up at the Longview Library beginning March 1st or downloaded from www.LongviewParks.com Registration will be taken by mail, fax, online and at the Parks and Recreation Department located at 130 E. Timpson. See packet for times and registration dates. Mornings and evenings available. * Lifeguard Training and Water Safety Instructor Courses also available

Need more info: 903-237-1270 www.LongviewParks.com

Longview Water Utilities 300 W. Cotton Longview, Texas 75602 Office: 903-237-1030 Fax: 903-237-1004

Pay Your Bill Online At www.cityoflongview.com Accountability  Teamwork  Integrity  Professionalism

Special Health Resources for Texas, Inc. offers the following services in our 23 county service area: School Based Drug Testing Program in partnership with LISD Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment, Adolescent Alcohol Reduction Program, HIV Medical and Dental Services, HIV Case Management Services and Mental Health Services, Prevention of HIV, Substance Abuse and Hepatitis C for ages 12-17 FREE and ANONYMOUS HIV TESTING FREE and CONFIDENTIAL HEPATITIS C AND SYPHILIS TESTING TOLL FREE NUMBERS Longview Texarkana Paris 877-234-0936 888-295-3083 877-446-4712 Longview offices: 903234-8808 903-234-0936