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Handprints Academy
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About Handprints Academy
Handprints Academy Early Learning in Longview
Handprints Academy is a family-owned and operated center that has served the Longview community since 2009. The program utilizes a blend of proven curricula, including Frog Street and Creative Curriculum, to foster cognitive, social, and emotional growth. With a philosophy rooted in the power of play, children engage in hands-on activities ranging from sensory exploration for infants to collaborative STEM projects for preschoolers. Our facility is designed to feel like a home away from home, prioritizing individualized care and meaningful relationships. Parents stay connected throughout the day via the Procare app, receiving real-time updates and photos. The center provides comprehensive care, including nutritious meals and snacks, secure entryways, and internal camera monitoring, ensuring a safe and supportive environment where every child can thrive from the start.
What Parents Say
5 reviews from parents
Handprints was by far the best facility we toured. It was heads and tails above every other facility in cleanliness, friendliness, professionalism, happy kids all that. We even had a billing issue and they went above and beyond to take care of the problem. Im so happy that we found this little gem. The peace of mind having a child in a reputable daycare is priceless. ♥️♥️♥️
My kids have been attending Hanprints academy since 2019. Every single teacher there knows my kids by name and treat them like they are their own. Mrs. Sheri the director is accommodating and willing to help however she can. My son has attended summer school and she ensures he gets picked up and taken to the daycare so I don’t have to leave work and go get him. My kids will keep attending handprints academy until they age out.
My daughter has been going here since she was 6 months old. She's now in their Pre-K program. I'll be sad when she starts Kindergarten because it'll be hard to leave our Handprints family. This school has gone above and beyond to accommodate for my kid. Sherri is an incredible director who is ALWAYS there making sure everything runs smooth, the kids are happy, the parents are happy and there's plenty of extra activities to do. I wouldn't take my daughter anywhere else.
Ms. Sherry is the most amazing director!! My girls have been going to Handprints’s #4 for over 4 years. We couldn’t ask for a better daycare/preschool. She truly cares about every child. ❤️
Mrs. Sheri is absolutely amazing! We had a terrible experience at another daycare in Longview and after picking up my son one afternoon, I swore I’d never take him back. I called Mrs. Sheri and she got him right in. We’ve been there the last 3 years and have nothing but positive things to say! She truly cares about all of the kids and forms meaningful relationships with each of them and their parents. We love Handprints 🩵
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Safety Record
A verified parent review from three years ago reports a serious incident where a child was left with handprints, petechiae, and nail indentations on his neck without an incident report, followed by the children's dismissal from the school. Employee reviews from October 2025 mention concerns regarding poor supervision, understaffing, and a lack of cleanliness (messy carpets and presence of sick children). The facility is a licensed child care center (ID: 1624839) with a Texas Rising Star 4-star certification.
Parent Reputation
The facility has a mixed reputation with significant negative sentiment regarding safety and management. While some parents on local lists praise the facility's curriculum, a detailed 1-star review on CareLuLu highlights a major injury incident and unprofessional communication. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) gives the business an A+ rating, though it is not BBB accredited and has no recorded complaints on the platform.
Staff Insights
Employee reviews are highly polarized; recent feedback from late 2025 criticizes management for being unsupportive, noting that regional and assistant directors were frequently on their phones or unresponsive to staff needs. Conversely, earlier reviews from 2019 describe the environment as comfortable and the directors as 'super nice.' Common themes across negative reviews include high stress, poor communication, and being consistently short-staffed.
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