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Pleasant Grove Children's Academy

3422 RICHMOND RD, Texarkana, TX 75503-0704

Operation number:
982786
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:
120
License effective:
October 2, 2009
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9038324716
Email:
kcdctexarkana@aol.com
Website:
Not listed

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 17 available inspections for Pleasant Grove Children's Academy from November 2, 2021 through June 2, 2026.

Six inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 24, 2025 and involved sleep safety.

Two later inspections, from July 24, 2025 through June 2, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
17

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
10

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
9

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

17 total inspections vs 12.5 local median in 75503

Compared to 14 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.59
Local median
0.38

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
29%
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.

Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
It was observed during walkthrough that a child was placed in front of an emergency exit during nap time. This was corrected when the child was woke up from naptime.
Correction deadline
June 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 24, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
Official code
746.2909(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. During the investigation it was made aware that the only staff present at the operation at the time who was caring for ten children left the building and went to parking lot to speak with a parent.
Correction deadline
April 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 1, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that a staff had grabbed a child by their arm leaving a small red mark and brought back to the classroom.
Correction deadline
April 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 1, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that a staff was yelling at a 21-month-old to shut up when they were crying.
Correction deadline
April 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 1, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(5)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
It was observed that the play equipment present on the playground was cracking causing sharp edges.
Correction deadline
July 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Higher concern: Pool barrier
Report finding
During the inspection the pool was green where the bottom of the pool was not visible.
Correction deadline
July 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5001(7) - Swimming Pools - Bottom Visible
Official code
746.5001(7)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the inspection it was observed that the loose-fill was not adequate of atleast six inches.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during the investigation that a caregiver had walked away from the changing table while a child was present on it to retrieve supplies. This was corrected immediately when the caregiver was terminated.
Correction deadline
May 10, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 15, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(c)(2) - Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child
Official code
746.3503(c)(2)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was observed that several children were standing against the wall during active play outdoors. The children and staff verified that they were in time out for hitting each other while they were inside. This was corrected when the caregiver told the children they were able to leave timeout.
Correction deadline
October 10, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(9) - Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play
Official code
746.2805(9)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One of ten children's files reviewed was lacking a current immunization record and their immunization affidavit expired 2/22/20.
Correction deadline
December 2, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 9, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)