Pleasant Playland Academy
Licensed Center · Texarkana, Bowie County, TX · Operation No. 1019426
Pleasant Playland Academy holds a Full Permit issued July 6, 2010. In the state's 60-month public window it has 30 inspections on record with 38 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
July 6, 2010
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
172 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
5530 Pleasant Grove Rd, Texarkana, TX 75503-1010
The 60-month record
30
Inspections
0
Assessments
1
Self reports
38
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 12 · Medium High 16 · Medium 9 · Medium Low 1 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Report | 0 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Inspection | 5 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Report | 1 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 24, 2026 | Report | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Report | 1 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Jun 24, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 23, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 22, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Apr 23, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Inspection | 3 |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 28, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 22, 2025 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jan 8, 2025 | Inspection | 3 |
| Jan 8, 2025 | Report | 6 |
| Sep 4, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | Report | 2 |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 18, 2024 | Report | 0 |
| Apr 3, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 8, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 6, 2024 | Report | 1 |
| Jan 26, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 7, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 6, 2023 | Report | 1 |
| Sep 15, 2023 | Report | 0 |
| Aug 29, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 3, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jul 31, 2023 | Report | 3 |
| Jun 14, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 5, 2023 | Inspection | 5 |
| Jul 7, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 20, 2022 | Inspection | 5 |
| Sep 16, 2021 | Inspection | 0 |
Deficiency records
March 25, 2026 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: April 24, 2026
March 25, 2026 Standard § 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: May 25, 2026
March 25, 2026 Standard § 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: March 25, 2026
March 25, 2026 Standard § 746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Two staff were lacking their pre-service training of SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, abusive head trauma and safe sleep practices.
Corrected: March 25, 2026
March 25, 2026 Standard § 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: April 1, 2026
February 11, 2026 Standard § 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: March 12, 2026
October 29, 2025 Standard § 746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: December 12, 2025
March 27, 2025 Standard § 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
It was observed that four of the six bucket highchairs were lacking safety straps.
Corrected: March 27, 2025
March 27, 2025 Standard § 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
It was observed that the operation was lacking proper depth of loose fill on the playground.
Corrected: April 18, 2025
March 27, 2025 Standard § 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
It was observed that a child with a food allergy was lacking an emeregency plan on file.
Corrected: March 27, 2025
January 22, 2025 Standard § 746.3505(f) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: January 22, 2025
January 8, 2025 Standard § 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: January 8, 2025
January 8, 2025 Standard § 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: January 8, 2025
January 8, 2025 Standard § 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: January 8, 2025
January 8, 2025 Standard § 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: February 6, 2025
January 8, 2025 Standard § 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: February 6, 2025
January 8, 2025 Standard § 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: February 6, 2025
January 8, 2025 Standard § 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
Two caregivers records lacked a notarized Affidavit for Applicants for Employment with a Licensed Operation or Registered Child-Care Home (Form 2985).
Corrected: February 5, 2025
January 8, 2025 Standard § 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: February 6, 2025
January 8, 2025 Standard § 746.1201(3) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Recognize and Respect Children's Uniqueness and Potential
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: February 6, 2025
July 1, 2024 Standard § 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: August 30, 2024
July 1, 2024 Standard § 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: August 30, 2024
March 6, 2024 Standard § 746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: March 25, 2024
December 6, 2023 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: January 15, 2024
August 3, 2023 Standard § 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
It was observered in two seperate classrooms that the rubber baseboard was missing or broken exposing glue and sharp edges. (Photo was taken).
Corrected: August 17, 2023
July 31, 2023 Standard § 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: August 25, 2023
July 31, 2023 Standard § 746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: August 25, 2023
July 31, 2023 Standard § 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: August 25, 2023
June 5, 2023 Standard § 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
While reviewing training records staff were lacking training in required content. A list was left for director on trainings and staff.
Corrected: July 3, 2023
June 5, 2023 Standard § 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
One of ten children's files was lacking a complete address for their physician.
Corrected: June 9, 2023
June 5, 2023 Standard § 746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
It was observed in the infant room that a baby walker was present. This was corrected at inspection when the director removed from classroom.
Corrected: June 5, 2023
June 5, 2023 Standard § 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation was lacking a current annual fire inspections. The last inspection was conducted on 8/12/21.
Corrected: June 19, 2023
June 5, 2023 Standard § 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Five of ten children's files reviewed were lacking addressess for their emergency contact person.
Corrected: June 9, 2023
June 20, 2022 Standard § 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One of twelve children's files reviewed was lacking a complete address for their emergency contact person.
Corrected: June 24, 2022
June 20, 2022 Standard § 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: June 20, 2022
June 20, 2022 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
One of twelve children's files reviewed was lacking an immunization record on file.
Corrected: July 18, 2022
June 20, 2022 Standard § 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
One of twelve children's files reviewed was lacking a health statement. The child has been enrolled since 1/2020.
Corrected: July 18, 2022
June 20, 2022 Standard § 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
It was observed in three different classrooms that garbage was accessible to children. (Photos taken)
Corrected: June 20, 2022
About these records
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