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Pleasant Playland Academy

A licensed child care center in Texarkana, Texas 75503

5530 Pleasant Grove Rd, Texarkana, Texas 75503. (903) 832-3836.

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The short answer

Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.

The last 24 months 26 deficiencies in 9 months of the last 36. Last cited Mar 2026. Most serious: High. Every month

Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.

What these words mean5
Inspection (survey)
A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
Deficiency, citation, violation
What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
Texas’s risk levels
Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
Licence status
Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
Capacity
The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.

What did inspectors find?

26 deficiencies cited in the last three years

The middle of the 41 child care providers in Bowie County had 2.

29 inspections on record. The latest, on Jun 25, 2026: no violation found.

Rated High by Texas: Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity, at the report to the state on Feb 11, 2026

Rated High by Texas: Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling, at the report to the state on May 22, 2025

Rated High by Texas: Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity, at the inspection on Jan 8, 2025

6 more rated High; all are listed below.

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

When those deficiencies happened

26 deficiencies in 9 months of the last 36. Last cited Mar 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

26 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.

Each deficiency, in Texas’s words

Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Mar 25, 2026: inspection5 deficiencies
  • Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months

    “Two staff were lacking their pre-service training of SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, abusive head trauma and safe sleep practices.”

    Rule 746.1305(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 25, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 15, 2026.

  • Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe

    “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.”

    Rule 746.3701(5). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 25, 2026. Correction verified: Jun 25, 2026.

  • Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

    “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.”

    Rule 746.3819. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 25, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 1, 2026.

  • Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

    “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.”

    Rule 746.1309(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 1, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 13, 2026.

  • Children’s Records - Immunizations

    “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.”

    Rule 746.603(a)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 24, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 1, 2026.

Feb 11, 2026: report to the state1 deficiency
  • Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

    “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.”

    Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 12, 2026. Correction verified: Mar 25, 2026.

Oct 29, 2025: report to the state1 deficiency
  • Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization

    “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.”

    Rule 746.701(1). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 12, 2025. Correction verified: Dec 22, 2025.

May 22, 2025: report to the state2 deficiencies
  • Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

    “It was determined during the investigation that a caregiver was using intimidation as part of speaking with children.”

    Rule 746.2805(5). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 13, 2025. Correction verified: Jun 24, 2025.

  • Janitorial duties

    “It was discovered during the investigation that a caregiver was vacuuming the classroom while in charge of a group of children. During this time a child was injured when a cup was thrown by another child causing a black eye to another child.”

    Rule 746.1203(3)(C). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 13, 2025. Correction verified: Jun 24, 2025.

Mar 27, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies
  • Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

    “It was observed that four of the six bucket highchairs were lacking safety straps.”

    Rule 746.2407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 27, 2025. Correction verified: Apr 23, 2025.

  • Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

    “It was observed that a child with a food allergy was lacking an emeregency plan on file.”

    Rule 746.3819. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 27, 2025. Correction verified: Apr 23, 2025.

  • Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

    “It was observed that the operation was lacking proper depth of loose fill on the playground.”

    Rule 746.4907(d). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 18, 2025. Correction verified: Apr 23, 2025.

Jan 22, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
  • Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner

    “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.”

    Rule 746.3505(f). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 22, 2025. Correction verified: Jan 28, 2025.

Jan 8, 2025: report to the state6 deficiencies
  • Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

    “This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. It was determined that caregivers have spanked children as a method of discipline. It was also found that during hours of operation a caregiver spanked her own children on the premises of the daycare. Additionally, while in care, the same caregiver has made threats to spank her own children once they get home. Lastly, it was determined other staff have made threats of corporal punishment to children.”

    Rule 746.2805(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 6, 2025. Correction verified: Feb 11, 2025.

  • Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

    “This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. It was determined a caregiver has grabbed a child by the face and lifted up their chin as a method of discipline.”

    Rule 746.2805(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 6, 2025. Correction verified: Feb 11, 2025.

  • Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

    “This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. It was determined caregivers have yelled at children as a method of discipline.”

    Rule 746.2805(5). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 6, 2025. Correction verified: Feb 11, 2025.

  • Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Recognize and Respect Children’s Uniqueness and Potential

    “This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. It was determined caregivers failed to relate to children with respect when disciplining them.”

    Rule 746.1201(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 6, 2025. Correction verified: Feb 11, 2025.

  • Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

    “This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. It was determined that staff have used screen time during snack time and nap time.”

    Rule 746.2207(c)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 6, 2025. Correction verified: Feb 11, 2025.

  • Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

    “Two caregivers records lacked a notarized Affidavit for Applicants for Employment with a Licensed Operation or Registered Child-Care Home (Form 2985).”

    Rule 746.901(4). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 5, 2025. Correction verified: Feb 4, 2025.

Jan 8, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies
  • Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

    “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.”

    Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 8, 2025. Correction verified: Jan 22, 2025.

  • AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

    The inspectors’ words, 105 words

    “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.”

    Rule 746.2415(b). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 8, 2025. Correction verified: Jan 22, 2025.

  • Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

    “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.”

    Rule 746.2426(a)(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 8, 2025. Correction verified: Jan 22, 2025.

Jul 1, 2024: report to the state2 deficiencies
  • AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

    “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.”

    Rule 746.305(a)(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 30, 2024. Correction verified: Sep 4, 2024.

  • Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

    “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.”

    Rule 746.707. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 30, 2024. Correction verified: Sep 4, 2024.

Mar 6, 2024: report to the state1 deficiency
  • Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children

    “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.”

    Rule 746.1201(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 25, 2024. Correction verified: Apr 3, 2024.

Dec 6, 2023: report to the state1 deficiency
  • Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    “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.”

    Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 15, 2024. Correction verified: Jan 26, 2024.

14 deficiencies older than three years
Aug 3, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
  • Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    “It was observered in two seperate classrooms that the rubber baseboard was missing or broken exposing glue and sharp edges. (Photo was taken).”

    Rule 746.3701. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 17, 2023. Correction verified: Aug 29, 2023.

Jul 31, 2023: report to the state3 deficiencies
  • Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children

    “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.”

    Rule 746.1201(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 25, 2023. Correction verified: Aug 29, 2023.

  • Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

    “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.”

    Rule 746.2805(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 25, 2023. Correction verified: Aug 29, 2023.

  • Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

    “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.”

    Rule 746.305(a)(6). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 25, 2023. Correction verified: Aug 29, 2023.

Jun 5, 2023: inspection5 deficiencies
  • Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers

    “It was observed in the infant room that a baby walker was present. This was corrected at inspection when the director removed from classroom.”

    Rule 746.2415(a)(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 5, 2023. Correction verified: Jun 14, 2023.

  • Documentation of Fire Inspection

    “The operation was lacking a current annual fire inspections. The last inspection was conducted on 8/12/21.”

    Rule 746.5103. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 19, 2023. Correction verified: Jun 14, 2023.

  • Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

    “Five of ten children’s files reviewed were lacking addressess for their emergency contact person.”

    Rule 746.605(6). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 9, 2023. Correction verified: Jun 14, 2023.

  • Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    “While reviewing training records staff were lacking training in required content. A list was left for director on trainings and staff.”

    Rule 746.1309(e). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 3, 2023. Correction verified: Jul 7, 2023.

  • Required Admission Information - Physician Information

    “One of ten children’s files was lacking a complete address for their physician.”

    Rule 746.605(11). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 9, 2023. Correction verified: Jun 14, 2023.

Jun 20, 2022: inspection5 deficiencies
  • Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

    “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.”

    Rule 746.605(12). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 20, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 7, 2022.

  • Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

    “It was observed in three different classrooms that garbage was accessible to children. (Photos taken)”

    Rule 746.3407(8). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 20, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 7, 2022.

  • Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

    “One of twelve children’s files reviewed was lacking a complete address for their emergency contact person.”

    Rule 746.605(6). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 24, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 7, 2022.

  • Children’s Records - Health Statement

    “One of twelve children’s files reviewed was lacking a health statement. The child has been enrolled since 1/2020.”

    Rule 746.603(a)(3). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 18, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 7, 2022.

  • Children’s Records - Immunizations

    “One of twelve children’s files reviewed was lacking an immunization record on file.”

    Rule 746.603(a)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 18, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 7, 2022.

All 42 visits on record
Inspections, investigations and reports to the state
DateVisitWhat the record says
Jun 25, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Apr 27, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Apr 15, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Apr 14, 2026Report to the stateNo violation found
Mar 25, 2026Inspection5 deficiencies cited
Feb 13, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Feb 11, 2026Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Feb 10, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Feb 4, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Jan 24, 2026Report to the stateNo violation found
Nov 4, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Oct 29, 2025Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Sep 18, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Sep 9, 2025Report to the stateNo violation found
Jun 24, 2025InspectionNo violation found
May 23, 2025InspectionNo violation found
May 22, 2025Report to the state2 deficiencies cited
Apr 23, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Mar 27, 2025Inspection3 deficiencies cited
Feb 11, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Jan 28, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Jan 22, 2025Inspection1 deficiency cited
Jan 8, 2025Inspection3 deficiencies cited
Jan 8, 2025Report to the state6 deficiencies cited
Sep 4, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Jul 1, 2024Report to the state2 deficiencies cited
Jun 21, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Jun 18, 2024Report to the stateNo violation found
Apr 3, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Mar 8, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Mar 6, 2024Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Jan 26, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Dec 7, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Dec 6, 2023Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Sep 15, 2023Report to the stateNo violation found
Aug 29, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Aug 3, 2023Inspection1 deficiency cited
Jul 31, 2023Report to the state3 deficiencies cited
Jun 14, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Jun 5, 2023Inspection5 deficiencies cited
Jul 7, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Jun 20, 2022Inspection5 deficiencies cited

Is it licensed?

  • Licensed Center, permit issued Jul 6, 2010.
  • Accepts state child care subsidies.
  • Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
  • Capacity: 172 children.
Source:

Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Has Texas acted against it?

  • No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
  • 13 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were .
Source:

Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Who does the caring?

  • Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.

Who owns it?

  • Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.

How is it rated?

  • Texas Rising Star: 3-Star (the middle of three levels).
Source:

Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

How does it compare nearby?

  • Among 41 child care providers in Bowie County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 2; this one had 26.
Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

What the record doesn’t say

  • Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
  • Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
  • Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.

Sources

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Source:

This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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