Little Pals Playskool

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Texarkana / Bowie / 75503
Street address: 2908 Texas Blvd
Phone: (903) 794-8926
Capacity: 104
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:00 AM-06:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: July 2, 2019
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 8 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated September 10, 2026.

The same records list 15 cited deficiencies dated April 25, 2024 to September 10, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 2 High, 8 Medium High, 5 Medium).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 1 corrected at inspection, 14 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 8 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 15 cited deficiencies for Little Pals Playskool in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (2 High, 8 Medium High, 5 Medium).

Records list 8 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-10.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	2
Medium High	8
Medium	5
Medium Low	0
Low	0
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-09-10 · 746.901 · Medium

Required Personnel Records

Six of ten staff files reviewed were lacking all required information in their personnel files. A list was left with the director of missing information.

Correction date recorded: 2026-09-17

2026-09-10 · 746.3815(a) · High

Specialized Medical Assistance - Provide as Recommended or Ordered by a Health-Care Professional

Two children that require medication for a food allergies was not available at the operation for emergencies.

Correction date recorded: 2026-09-10

2026-09-10 · 746.401(10) · Medium High

Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies

It was observed that the two children with food allergies did not have their plans posted where food is prepared nor served.

Correction date recorded: 2026-09-10

Full citation history from HHSC (24)

2026-09-10 · 746.401(4) · Medium High
Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-09-10. Correction verified: Not recorded.
It was observed during the inspection that two classrooms out of six classrooms and front door were lacking emergency and evacuation relocation diagrams posted. This was corrected when the director posted diagrams near each exit of classroom and front door.
2026-09-10 · 746.613(a) · High
Required Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-10-01. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Four of ten children's files observed were lacking immunization or were not up to date with their current immunizations. A list of children and missing immunizations was left with the director.
2026-09-10 · 746.603(a) · Medium
Children's Records Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-17. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Six of ten children's files were not maintained with all admission information required. A list of missing information for each child was left with director.
2026-09-10 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-10-09. Correction verified: Not recorded.
It was observed during the walkthrough of operation that trash was present on playgrounds, there was rotting wood present on the side of the building, playground equipment was cracking, rust was present of metal play equipment, water present in outside play equipment, there were bolt that were exposed on barrier on play ground, there were several areas the flooring was coming up in building, paint was chipping in one classroom and garbage was present in trash cans with out lids.
2026-09-10 · 746.401(10) · Medium High
Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-10. Correction verified: Not recorded.
It was observed that the two children with food allergies did not have their plans posted where food is prepared nor served.
2026-09-10 · 746.3815(a) · High
Specialized Medical Assistance - Provide as Recommended or Ordered by a Health-Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-10. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Two children that require medication for a food allergies was not available at the operation for emergencies.
2026-09-10 · 746.901 · Medium
Required Personnel Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-17. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Six of ten staff files reviewed were lacking all required information in their personnel files. A list was left with the director of missing information.
2025-10-08 · 746.201(2) · Medium High
Written Personnel Policies
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-15. Correction verified: 2025-10-14.
The personnel policies were not available for review at time of inspection.
2025-10-08 · 746.5205(4) · Medium
Documentation of Drills
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-08. Correction verified: 2025-10-14.
During a review of documentation the operation had not conducted a fire inspection since 7/8/2025.
2025-10-08 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-29. Correction verified: 2025-11-03.
During a review of immunization records six of ten children were lacking current or no record was on file.
2025-10-08 · 746.401(11) · Medium
Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-08. Correction verified: 2025-10-14.
The operation was lacking multiple required postings on for parents and staff to review.
2025-10-08 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-15. Correction verified: 2025-10-15.
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.
2025-10-08 · 746.1605(1) · Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-08. Correction verified: 2025-10-14.
It was observed that there were three children that more than 18 months older than the youngest infant in the classroom.
2025-10-08 · 746.5401 · Medium High
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-15. Correction verified: 2025-10-14.
There was not a recent gas inspection available for review at inspection. The last gas inspection was conducted 9/2023
2024-04-25 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-17. Correction verified: 2024-05-20.
It was observed that a gate on the toddler playground was broken leaving an gap that a child could fit through.
2023-04-17 · 746.1309(a) · Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-17. Correction verified: 2023-05-18.
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.
2023-04-17 · 746.613(a) · High
Required Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-17. Correction verified: 2023-05-18.
One of nine children's files reviewed at inspection was lacking current immunizations. A list was left with director of child and immunizations lacking.
2022-09-12 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-12. Correction verified: 2022-10-03.
It was observed the operation had not conducted a monthly fire drill since 2/8/22.
2022-09-12 · 746.5103 · Medium High
Documentation of Fire Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-26. Correction verified: 2022-10-03.
During a review the operation did not have a current fire inspection on file.
2022-09-12 · 746.501(a)(18) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-19. Correction verified: 2022-10-03.
The operational polices was lacking a policy regarding active play.
2022-03-09 · 746.501(a)(2) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-25. Correction verified: 2022-03-31.
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.
2022-03-09 · 746.3501(1) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-25. Correction verified: 2022-03-31.
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.
2022-02-16 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-21. Correction verified: 2022-03-31.
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.
2022-02-16 · 746.1315(a) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-21. Correction verified: 2022-03-31.
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.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1323027

Records reflect only deficiencies published by the state after due process. This page does not rate or rank providers. Check the official record for the latest information.

Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.