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Pleasant Playland Academy

5530 PLEASANT GROVE RD, Texarkana, TX 75503-1010

Operation number:
1019426
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:
172
License effective:
July 6, 2010
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9038323836
Email:
pleasantplayland@gmail.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 43 available inspections for Pleasant Playland Academy from September 16, 2021 through June 25, 2026.

14 inspections recorded violations, with 33 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 25, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.

Four later inspections, from April 14, 2026 through June 25, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
43

14 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
33

7 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
24

4 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
4

Last 36 months

Local comparison

43 total inspections vs 12.5 local median in 75503

Compared to 14 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.77
Local median
0.38

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
28%
Local median
14%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
33%
Local median
17%

Repeated topics

This provider
4
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.

Inspection history

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

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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A review of children's files one child with a food allergy was lacking a parent signature along with symptoms to observed to administer medication and another child with a food allergy was lacking a food allergy plan.
Correction deadline
March 25, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 1, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Three of ten children's immunizations records reviewed were missing their all their required immunizations based on their age. A list was left with the director of children and immunizations the child was lacking.
Correction deadline
April 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 1, 2026
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 training
Report finding
Two staff were lacking their pre-service training of SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, abusive head trauma and safe sleep practices.
Correction deadline
March 25, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 15, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
Official code
746.1305(b)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
It was observed that the school age playground equipments plastic was broken and split exposing rusted metal that could cause an injury to a child. The opeartion placed caution tape around play equipment until able to prevent children from playing on equipment.
Correction deadline
May 25, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 25, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Official code
746.3701(5)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Five of ten staff files reviewed were lacking training for Handling, storing and disposing hazardous materials and/or Preventing, controlling, responding to emergencies due to food or allergic reactions.
Correction deadline
April 1, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that a three year old child left the playground unsupervised and was located in front of operation by a parent.
Correction deadline
March 12, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 25, 2026
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)
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Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. The incident report provided was lacking information required by licensing. The following was lacking on incident report: Director's name, operation number, if parent and licensing were notified (date, time, and by who), signature of director verifying they reviewed incident report and parent/guardian acknowledgement.
Correction deadline
December 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
Official code
746.701(1)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
It was observed that the operation was lacking proper depth of loose fill on the playground.
Correction deadline
April 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 23, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Official code
746.4907(d)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
It was observed that four of the six bucket highchairs were lacking safety straps.
Correction deadline
March 27, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 23, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Official code
746.2407
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
It was observed that a child with a food allergy was lacking an emeregency plan on file.
Correction deadline
March 27, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 23, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A soiled pull-up was observed in a trash can without a lid. The soiled pull-up was also not in a sealed plastic bag.
Correction deadline
January 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3505(f) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
Official code
746.3505(f)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
There was no staff member or caregiver in a classroom supervising infants and toddlers who were napping when I walked into the classroom at inspection. This was corrected at inspection as the caregiver returned to the classroom.
Correction deadline
January 8, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 22, 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: Sleep safety
Report finding
An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer that was placed inside a crib. This was corrected at inspection as the child was removed from the bouncer.
Correction deadline
January 8, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426(a)(1)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
An infant under 12 months of age was observed in a bouncer that was placed inside a crib sleeping. The child also had a pacifier with a pacifier attachment and a bib on while sleeping in the bouncer that was placed inside the crib. A second infant under 12 months of age was observed in a crib sleeping with a boppy pillow. This was corrected at inspection as the bouncer was removed from the crib and the infant was removed from the bouncer and placed in the crib. The bib and pacifier were removed. The boppy pillow was also removed from the crib during inspection.
Correction deadline
January 8, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2415(b)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Two caregivers records lacked a notarized Affidavit for Applicants for Employment with a Licensed Operation or Registered Child-Care Home (Form 2985).
Correction deadline
February 5, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Official code
746.901(4)
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
This standard was investigated as part of an DFPS investigation and found to be in non-compliance. The incident report was not complete with all required information and the parent/guardian had not signed.
Correction deadline
August 30, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 4, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Official code
746.707
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
This standard was reviewed as part of a DFPS investigation and found non-compliant. An operation fails to timely report to CCR that a child was injured and required medical treatment by a health-care professional.
Correction deadline
August 30, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 4, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Official code
746.305(a)(2)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. During the investigation it was determined that a caregiver hit the table to get a child to stop them from crying and hitting other children during lunch time.
Correction deadline
March 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 3, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
Official code
746.1201(2)
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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 staff were aware the carpet was fraying in the gym. Due to the frays of the carpet a child had placed a part of the fray around another child's neck causing a scratch to their neck.
Correction deadline
January 15, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
It was observered in two seperate classrooms that the rubber baseboard was missing or broken exposing glue and sharp edges. (Photo was taken).
Correction deadline
August 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 29, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. The operation failed to report an incident within required time frame after becoming aware of a situation that may place a child at risk.
Correction deadline
August 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 29, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. During the investigation it was discovered that a staff had not treated a child with courtesy and respect when the staff pointed their finger at the child when they were trying to express themselves while in front of their own parent.
Correction deadline
August 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 29, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
Official code
746.1201(2)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. During the investigation it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child by their shirt/dress at the back of their neck area to remove from under a table.
Correction deadline
August 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 29, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One of ten children's files was lacking a complete address for their physician.
Correction deadline
June 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Official code
746.605(11)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Five of ten children's files reviewed were lacking addressess for their emergency contact person.
Correction deadline
June 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
It was observed in the infant room that a baby walker was present. This was corrected at inspection when the director removed from classroom.
Correction deadline
June 5, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
Official code
746.2415(a)(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation was lacking a current annual fire inspections. The last inspection was conducted on 8/12/21.
Correction deadline
June 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
Official code
746.5103
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
While reviewing training records staff were lacking training in required content. A list was left for director on trainings and staff.
Correction deadline
July 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 7, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During a review of children's files 1 of 12 children's files was lacking parent authorization and 2 of 12 were lacking a complete address for their emgency authorization for doctor or hospital.
Correction deadline
June 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Official code
746.605(12)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One of twelve children's files reviewed was lacking a complete address for their emergency contact person.
Correction deadline
June 24, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One of twelve children's files reviewed was lacking an immunization record on file.
Correction deadline
July 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One of twelve children's files reviewed was lacking a health statement. The child has been enrolled since 1/2020.
Correction deadline
July 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
It was observed in three different classrooms that garbage was accessible to children. (Photos taken)
Correction deadline
June 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Official code
746.3407(8)