Texas records · BOWIE County · TEXARKANA
Pleasant Playland Academy
Licensed Center in TEXARKANA, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued July 6, 2010
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 5530 PLEASANT GROVE RD, TEXARKANA, TX 75503 1010
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- July 6, 2010
- Operation number
- 1019426
- Licensed capacity
- 172 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 29 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 13 |
| Assessments on record | 0 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 4,251 |
| Citations recorded | 40 |
| Record covers | June 20, 2022 – June 25, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 13 |
| Medium High | 17 |
| Medium | 9 |
| Medium Low | 1 |
Visits and findings, newest first
Two staff were lacking their pre-service training of SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, abusive head trauma and safe sleep practices.
Correction verified by the state on April 15, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on April 13, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on April 1, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on April 1, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on June 25, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on March 25, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on December 22, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on June 24, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
It was determined during the investigation that a caregiver was using intimidation as part of speaking with children.
Correction verified by the state on June 24, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
It was observed that a child with a food allergy was lacking an emeregency plan on file.
Correction verified by the state on April 23, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
It was observed that the operation was lacking proper depth of loose fill on the playground.
Correction verified by the state on April 23, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
It was observed that four of the six bucket highchairs were lacking safety straps.
Correction verified by the state on April 23, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on January 28, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on February 11, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on February 11, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on February 11, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on February 11, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on February 11, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Two caregivers records lacked a notarized Affidavit for Applicants for Employment with a Licensed Operation or Registered Child-Care Home (Form 2985).
Correction verified by the state on February 4, 2025.
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.
Correction verified by the state on January 22, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on January 22, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on January 22, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on September 4, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on September 4, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on April 3, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on January 26, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
It was observered in two seperate classrooms that the rubber baseboard was missing or broken exposing glue and sharp edges. (Photo was taken).
Correction verified by the state on August 29, 2023.
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.
Correction verified by the state on August 29, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on August 29, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on August 29, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
While reviewing training records staff were lacking training in required content. A list was left for director on trainings and staff.
Correction verified by the state on July 7, 2023.
One of ten children's files was lacking a complete address for their physician.
Correction verified by the state on June 14, 2023.
The operation was lacking a current annual fire inspections. The last inspection was conducted on 8/12/21.
Correction verified by the state on June 14, 2023.
It was observed in the infant room that a baby walker was present. This was corrected at inspection when the director removed from classroom.
Correction verified by the state on June 14, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Five of ten children's files reviewed were lacking addressess for their emergency contact person.
Correction verified by the state on June 14, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One of twelve children's files reviewed was lacking a complete address for their emergency contact person.
Correction verified by the state on July 7, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One of twelve children's files reviewed was lacking an immunization record on file.
Correction verified by the state on July 7, 2022.
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.
Correction verified by the state on July 7, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One of twelve children's files reviewed was lacking a health statement. The child has been enrolled since 1/2020.
Correction verified by the state on July 7, 2022.
It was observed in three different classrooms that garbage was accessible to children. (Photos taken)
Correction verified by the state on July 7, 2022.
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