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Little Pals Playskool

2908 Texas Blvd, Texarkana, TX 75503 · Bowie County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Little Pals Playskool is a licensed child care center in Texarkana, TX, licensed for up to 104 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2019. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 16 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 24 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (7 of 24). 14 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 4% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #20 of 23 centers in Texarkana and better than 16% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 16%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #20 of 23 centers in Texarkana
4High risk
12Medium High risk
8Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
24 citations from 16 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 14 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 10, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 10, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMar 19, 2026 · Inspection · no citationOct 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 8, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 12, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 20, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 25, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 24, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 8, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 17, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 12, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 31, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 10, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 9, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 1, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 16, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 1, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 21, 2021 · Inspection · no citationDec 16, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 26, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety7
Health & medication5
Records & paperwork4
Staff ratios3
Training & qualifications2
Food & feeding1
Other standards1
Caregiver conduct1

Citations, newest first

MediumSep 10, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
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.
Medium HighSep 10, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram §746.401(4)
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.
Corrected during the visit
HighSep 10, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Specialized Medical Assistance - Provide as Recommended or Ordered by a Health-Care Professional §746.3815(a)
Two children that require medication for a food allergies was not available at the operation for emergencies.
MediumSep 10, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
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.
HighSep 10, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Required Immunizations §746.613(a)
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.
Medium HighSep 10, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies §746.401(10)
It was observed that the two children with food allergies did not have their plans posted where food is prepared nor served.
Medium HighSep 10, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
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.
MediumOct 8, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
During a review of immunization records six of ten children were lacking current or no record was on file.
Correction verified Nov 3, 2025
MediumOct 8, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
During a review of documentation the operation had not conducted a fire inspection since 7/8/2025.
Correction verified Oct 14, 2025
Medium HighOct 8, 2025InspectionOther standards
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection §746.5401
There was not a recent gas inspection available for review at inspection. The last gas inspection was conducted 9/2023
Correction verified Oct 14, 2025
Medium HighOct 8, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Written Personnel Policies §746.201(2)
The personnel policies were not available for review at time of inspection.
Correction verified Oct 14, 2025
Medium HighOct 8, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
It was observed that there were three children that more than 18 months older than the youngest infant in the classroom.
Correction verified Oct 14, 2025
MediumOct 8, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post §746.401(11)
The operation was lacking multiple required postings on for parents and staff to review.
Correction verified Oct 14, 2025
Medium HighOct 8, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
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.
Correction verified Oct 15, 2025
Medium HighApr 25, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
It was observed that a gate on the toddler playground was broken leaving an gap that a child could fit through.
Correction verified May 20, 2024
MediumApr 17, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
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.
Correction verified May 18, 2023
HighApr 17, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Required Immunizations §746.613(a)
One of nine children's files reviewed at inspection was lacking current immunizations. A list was left with director of child and immunizations lacking.
Correction verified May 18, 2023
Medium HighSep 12, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Fire Inspection §746.5103
During a review the operation did not have a current fire inspection on file.
Correction verified Oct 3, 2022
Medium HighSep 12, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
It was observed the operation had not conducted a monthly fire drill since 2/8/22.
Correction verified Oct 3, 2022
MediumSep 12, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The operational polices was lacking a policy regarding active play.
Correction verified Oct 3, 2022
MediumMar 9, 2022Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Release of Children §746.501(a)(2)
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.
Correction verified Mar 31, 2022
Medium HighMar 9, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt §746.3501(1)
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.
Correction verified Mar 31, 2022
Medium HighFeb 16, 2022Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
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.
Correction verified Mar 31, 2022
HighFeb 16, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
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.
Correction verified Mar 31, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity104 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJul 2, 2019
DirectorShetina Young
Phone9037948926
State operation #1685628

Common questions

Does Little Pals Playskool take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Little Pals Playskool’s hours?

6 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Little Pals Playskool accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Little Pals Playskool cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Little Pals Playskool for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Northeast Texas area, which includes Texarkana, is $28.00 a day for infants, $27.00 a day for toddlers and $26.20 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Little Pals Playskool had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 10, 2026: “Specialized Medical Assistance - Provide as Recommended or Ordered by a Health-Care Professional.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Little Pals Playskool compare with other daycares in Texarkana?

It is tied for #20 of 23 centers in Texarkana by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 16% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Little Pals Playskool last inspected?

Sep 10, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1685628 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.