Longview ISD's new Early Childhood Learning Center is a 79,000-square-foot facility with a budget of $61.8 million. (Contributed Photo)Longview ISD recently marked the beginning of construction of its new bond-funded Early Childhood Learning Center. The new center on Melba Street is designed to serve children from ages 6 weeks through age 4. “The project is also expected to expand access and help relieve childcare demand that has contributed to waitlists for families in the community.”The Early Childhood Learning Center will be a 79,000-square-foot facility with more than 30 classrooms and child-centered spaces designed to support early learning and family engagement. “When we invest in early learning, we invest in everything that comes after it.