Pleasant Playland Academy
Pleasant Playland Academy is a licensed child care center in Texarkana, TX, licensed for up to 172 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2010. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 29 times and investigated 13 reports. Inspectors recorded 40 citations, 13 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (8 of 40). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. 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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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.
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.
Two staff were lacking their pre-service training of SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, abusive head trauma and safe sleep practices.
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.
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.
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.
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.
It was determined during the investigation that a caregiver was using intimidation as part of speaking with children.
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.
It was observed that a child with a food allergy was lacking an emeregency plan on file.
It was observed that the operation was lacking proper depth of loose fill on the playground.
It was observed that four of the six bucket highchairs were lacking safety straps.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Two caregivers records lacked a notarized Affidavit for Applicants for Employment with a Licensed Operation or Registered Child-Care Home (Form 2985).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
It was observered in two seperate classrooms that the rubber baseboard was missing or broken exposing glue and sharp edges. (Photo was taken).
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.
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.
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.
While reviewing training records staff were lacking training in required content. A list was left for director on trainings and staff.
Five of ten children's files reviewed were lacking addressess for their emergency contact person.
The operation was lacking a current annual fire inspections. The last inspection was conducted on 8/12/21.
It was observed in the infant room that a baby walker was present. This was corrected at inspection when the director removed from classroom.
One of ten children's files was lacking a complete address for their physician.
One of twelve children's files reviewed was lacking a health statement. The child has been enrolled since 1/2020.
One of twelve children's files reviewed was lacking an immunization record on file.
It was observed in three different classrooms that garbage was accessible to children. (Photos taken)
One of twelve children's files reviewed was lacking a complete address for their emergency contact person.
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.
About this center
Common questions
Does Pleasant Playland Academy take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Pleasant Playland Academy’s hours?
6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Pleasant Playland Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does Pleasant Playland Academy cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Pleasant Playland Academy 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 Pleasant Playland Academy had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 13 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 11, 2026: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Pleasant Playland Academy 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 Pleasant Playland Academy last inspected?
Jun 25, 2026. No violations were found 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 1019426 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.