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Little Pals Playskool

Child care center · 2908 TEXAS BLVD, Texarkana, TX 75503-4004 · License 1685628

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Poor

Capacity 104. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (176)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
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.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
The paint in one classroom is chipping off of the wall. Nails/screws are protruding on the ramp on the playground.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Two staffs personnel record lacked a notarized affidavit.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
There was not a recent gas inspection available for review at inspection. The last gas inspection was conducted 9/2023
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operational polices was lacking a policy regarding active play.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
During a review of documentation the operation had not conducted a fire inspection since 7/8/2025.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
It was observed the operation had not conducted a monthly fire drill since 2/8/22.
2 746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
The director and two caregivers did have current training in CPR and First Aid; however the training certificates were not available for review.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
It was observed that there were three children that more than 18 months older than the youngest infant in the classroom.
3 746.501(a)(2) - Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
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.
5 746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
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.
4 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
During a review the operation did not have a current fire inspection on file.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
During a review of immunization records six of ten children were lacking current or no record was on file.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
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.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
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.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
One of nine children's files reviewed at inspection was lacking current immunizations. A list was left with director of child and immunizations lacking.
4 746.201(2) - Written Personnel Policies
The personnel policies were not available for review at time of inspection.
3 746.401(11) - Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
The operation was lacking multiple required postings on for parents and staff to review.
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
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.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
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.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
It was observed that a gate on the toddler playground was broken leaving an gap that a child could fit through.
5 746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
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.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
There was not a recent gas inspection available for review at inspection. The last gas inspection was conducted 9/2023
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
One of nine children's files reviewed at inspection was lacking current immunizations. A list was left with director of child and immunizations lacking.
2 746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
The director and two caregivers did have current training in CPR and First Aid; however the training certificates were not available for review.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
The paint in one classroom is chipping off of the wall. Nails/screws are protruding on the ramp on the playground.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
It was observed the operation had not conducted a monthly fire drill since 2/8/22.
4 746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
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.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operational polices was lacking a policy regarding active play.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
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.
3 746.501(a)(2) - Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
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.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
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.
4 746.201(2) - Written Personnel Policies
The personnel policies were not available for review at time of inspection.
3 746.401(11) - Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
The operation was lacking multiple required postings on for parents and staff to review.
4 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
During a review the operation did not have a current fire inspection on file.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
It was observed that there were three children that more than 18 months older than the youngest infant in the classroom.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
During a review of documentation the operation had not conducted a fire inspection since 7/8/2025.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
It was observed that a gate on the toddler playground was broken leaving an gap that a child could fit through.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
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.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Two staffs personnel record lacked a notarized affidavit.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
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.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
During a review of immunization records six of ten children were lacking current or no record was on file.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operational polices was lacking a policy regarding active play.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Two staffs personnel record lacked a notarized affidavit.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
There was not a recent gas inspection available for review at inspection. The last gas inspection was conducted 9/2023
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
5 746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
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.
2 746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
The director and two caregivers did have current training in CPR and First Aid; however the training certificates were not available for review.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
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.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
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.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
It was observed the operation had not conducted a monthly fire drill since 2/8/22.
4 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
During a review the operation did not have a current fire inspection on file.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
The paint in one classroom is chipping off of the wall. Nails/screws are protruding on the ramp on the playground.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
It was observed that there were three children that more than 18 months older than the youngest infant in the classroom.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
During a review of documentation the operation had not conducted a fire inspection since 7/8/2025.
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
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.
4 746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
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.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
During a review of immunization records six of ten children were lacking current or no record was on file.
3 746.501(a)(2) - Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
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.
3 746.401(11) - Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
The operation was lacking multiple required postings on for parents and staff to review.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
It was observed that a gate on the toddler playground was broken leaving an gap that a child could fit through.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
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.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
One of nine children's files reviewed at inspection was lacking current immunizations. A list was left with director of child and immunizations lacking.
4 746.201(2) - Written Personnel Policies
The personnel policies were not available for review at time of inspection.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
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.
2 746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
The director and two caregivers did have current training in CPR and First Aid; however the training certificates were not available for review.
4 746.201(2) - Written Personnel Policies
The personnel policies were not available for review at time of inspection.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
It was observed that a gate on the toddler playground was broken leaving an gap that a child could fit through.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
There was not a recent gas inspection available for review at inspection. The last gas inspection was conducted 9/2023
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
One of nine children's files reviewed at inspection was lacking current immunizations. A list was left with director of child and immunizations lacking.
3 746.401(11) - Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
The operation was lacking multiple required postings on for parents and staff to review.
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
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.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
During a review of immunization records six of ten children were lacking current or no record was on file.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
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.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
It was observed the operation had not conducted a monthly fire drill since 2/8/22.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
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.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operational polices was lacking a policy regarding active play.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Two staffs personnel record lacked a notarized affidavit.
4 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
During a review the operation did not have a current fire inspection on file.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
The paint in one classroom is chipping off of the wall. Nails/screws are protruding on the ramp on the playground.
4 746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
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.
3 746.501(a)(2) - Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
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.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
It was observed that there were three children that more than 18 months older than the youngest infant in the classroom.
5 746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
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.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
During a review of documentation the operation had not conducted a fire inspection since 7/8/2025.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Two staffs personnel record lacked a notarized affidavit.
4 746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
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.
3 746.501(a)(2) - Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
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.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
It was observed that there were three children that more than 18 months older than the youngest infant in the classroom.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
One of nine children's files reviewed at inspection was lacking current immunizations. A list was left with director of child and immunizations lacking.
3 746.401(11) - Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
The operation was lacking multiple required postings on for parents and staff to review.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
It was observed the operation had not conducted a monthly fire drill since 2/8/22.
2 746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
The director and two caregivers did have current training in CPR and First Aid; however the training certificates were not available for review.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
There was not a recent gas inspection available for review at inspection. The last gas inspection was conducted 9/2023
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
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.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
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.
5 746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
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.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (64)

64 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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