Little Pals Playskool
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
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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.
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.
Two children that require medication for a food allergies was not available at the operation for emergencies.
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.
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.
It was observed that the two children with food allergies did not have their plans posted where food is prepared nor served.
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.
During a review of immunization records six of ten children were lacking current or no record was on file.
During a review of documentation the operation had not conducted a fire inspection since 7/8/2025.
There was not a recent gas inspection available for review at inspection. The last gas inspection was conducted 9/2023
The personnel policies were not available for review at time of inspection.
It was observed that there were three children that more than 18 months older than the youngest infant in the classroom.
The operation was lacking multiple required postings on for parents and staff to review.
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.
It was observed that a gate on the toddler playground was broken leaving an gap that a child could fit through.
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.
One of nine children's files reviewed at inspection was lacking current immunizations. A list was left with director of child and immunizations lacking.
During a review the operation did not have a current fire inspection on file.
It was observed the operation had not conducted a monthly fire drill since 2/8/22.
The operational polices was lacking a policy regarding active play.
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.
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.
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.
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.
About this center
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.
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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.