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Little Pals Playskool

2908 TEXAS BLVD, Texarkana, TX 75503-4004

Operation number:
1685628
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Bowie
Capacity:
104
License effective:
July 2, 2019
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9037948926
Email:
littlepalsplayskool@gmail.com

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 23 available inspections for Little Pals Playskool from August 19, 2021 through March 19, 2026.

Eight inspections recorded violations, with 22 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 8, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Two later inspections, from October 14, 2025 through March 19, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
23

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
22

7 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
14

4 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

23 total inspections vs 12.5 local median in 75503

Compared to 14 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.96
Local median
0.38

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
35%
Local median
14%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
35%
Local median
17%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
1

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
It was observed during walkthrough there was a sink cabinet with peeling paint, a bathroom door with a hole and carpets were dirty in several classrooms.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 15, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During a review of documentation the operation had not conducted a fire inspection since 7/8/2025.
Correction deadline
October 8, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
746.5205(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There was not a recent gas inspection available for review at inspection. The last gas inspection was conducted 9/2023
Correction deadline
October 15, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Official code
746.5401
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The operation was lacking multiple required postings on for parents and staff to review.
Correction deadline
October 8, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(11) - Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
Official code
746.401(11)
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The personnel policies were not available for review at time of inspection.
Correction deadline
October 15, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.201(2) - Written Personnel Policies
Official code
746.201(2)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
During a review of immunization records six of ten children were lacking current or no record was on file.
Correction deadline
October 29, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
It was observed that there were three children that more than 18 months older than the youngest infant in the classroom.
Correction deadline
October 8, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
It was observed that a gate on the toddler playground was broken leaving an gap that a child could fit through.
Correction deadline
May 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 20, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
View official report
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One of nine children's files reviewed at inspection was lacking current immunizations. A list was left with director of child and immunizations lacking.
Correction deadline
May 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 18, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Official code
746.613(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Three of fours staff files reviewed at inspection were lacking 24 hours of annual training. A list was left with director names and hours lacking.
Correction deadline
May 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 18, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operational polices was lacking a policy regarding active play.
Correction deadline
September 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Official code
746.501(a)(18)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During a review the operation did not have a current fire inspection on file.
Correction deadline
September 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
Official code
746.5103
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
It was observed the operation had not conducted a monthly fire drill since 2/8/22.
Correction deadline
September 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. Through interviews with staff and parents it was determined that a caregiver refused to change a child who had an accident in their pull up. Instead the caregiver called the parent to pick the child up for them to change.
Correction deadline
March 25, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 31, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Official code
746.3501(1)
Medium concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non compliant. During interviews with parents it was determined that a child was release to a person that was not on the authorized list in the child's file.
Correction deadline
March 25, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 31, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(2) - Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
Official code
746.501(a)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. During the course of the investigation it was discovered that a caregiver did not use good judgment when she did not check a child for injuries nor apply first aid to the child who had fallen off the slide and broke their wrist and thumb.
Correction deadline
March 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 31, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that the operation did not have a proof one caregiver had First Aid on file at the operation.
Correction deadline
March 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 31, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The paint in one classroom is chipping off of the wall. Nails/screws are protruding on the ramp on the playground.
Correction deadline
September 3, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 27, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director and two caregivers did have current training in CPR and First Aid; however the training certificates were not available for review.
Correction deadline
September 1, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 6, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
Official code
746.1329(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Two staffs personnel record lacked a notarized affidavit.
Correction deadline
August 30, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 25, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Official code
746.901(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. It was determined a caregiver used profane language when speaking to children as a method of discipline. This caregiver is no longer employed by the operation.
Correction deadline
September 17, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 28, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
Official code
746.2805(7)
Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Parents of each child attending the child-care center were not provided written notice when two individuals at the operation tested positive for COVID-19, they were notified verbally instead.
Correction deadline
September 17, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 28, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
Official code
746.307(d)