Hopscotch Learning Academy
602 W 12TH ST, Texarkana, TX 75501 · Bowie County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 153
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Betty Maxwell
- Phone
- (903) 798-0160
- Regulated since
- Jul 2, 2019
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1323701 · number 1686064
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (4) |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (2), Other (1) |
| 2021 | 4 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 18, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant based on information obtained. It was discovered during the investigation that a caregiver did not demonstrate self-control and good judgement when they threw a chair in a rough manner down that a child was carrying and grabbed a child by their arm due to them not apologizing to another child for their behavior.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-16. Correction verified 2026-07-20.
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Other
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant based on information obtained. It was discovered during the investigation that a staff did not use positive statements towards a child when she referred to them as bully and told the child "No ma'am when they were trying to walk away.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(B) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Clear, Positive Statements
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-16. Correction verified 2026-07-20.
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Other Serious
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant based on information obtained. It was discovered that a caregiver grabbed a child by their arm due their behavior towards another child.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-16. Correction verified 2026-07-20.
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Other Serious
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May 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 6, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
It was determined during an investigation that a child was allowed to attend the operation without having the required admission information.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-28. Correction verified 2026-06-17.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 22, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two of ten staff were lacking verification of completion of their CPR and First Aid Training.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-22. Correction verified 2026-05-04.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
It was observed throughout the operation that air vents were dirty, there was peeling paint on several walls and fray carpet was present on a window seal.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-13. Correction verified 2026-05-20.
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Safety & premises
It was observed that a metal piece of equipment had paint that was chipping exposing metal that rust can cause injuries and exposures to harmful materials.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-22. Correction verified 2026-05-20.
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Supervision & ratios
Six of ten children's files were lacking complete address for the child, complete address for their emergency contact, parent signatures that parents rights or operational policies were received, date of admission or emergency authorization for emergency care.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-24. Correction verified 2026-05-20.
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Records & paperwork
Six of ten staff files reviewed where lacking their date of hire, notarized affidavit, or copy of their ID.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-22. Correction verified 2026-05-20.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 26, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 25, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant based on information obtained. It was discovered that a caregiver was not following feeding instructions for a child when they feed the child cereal and baby food prior to parent giving permission.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-17. Correction verified 2026-04-22.
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Other
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant based on information obtained. Two of four infants written feeding instructions had not been updated in the past 30 days. One child was last updated in January and the other child was last updated in February.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-17. Correction verified 2026-04-22.
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Food & allergies
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Aug 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 16, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 14, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Records & paperwork Serious
During the investigation it was determined that the center failed to report an incident that a staff had allegedly inappropriately picked a child up in a timely manner.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-06. Correction verified 2025-08-18.
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Records & paperwork Serious
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Jul 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 2, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 27, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that a child had wandered out the front door unsupervised.
HHSC 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
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-31. Correction verified 2024-11-06.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 23, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 24, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 1, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 15, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
It was observed that the operation last annual fire inspection was completed in January 20222.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-29. Correction verified 2023-08-28.
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Illness & medication
During the inspection it was observed that one child was lacking their immunization and other was lacking current immunizations.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-15. Correction verified 2023-08-28.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 23, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 13, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 19, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 15, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 13, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 6, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
During following inspection it was observed that several nap mats being used by children were ripped and in the toddler classroom a baseboard was missing exposing the wall that was peeling.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-13. Correction verified 2022-06-21.
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Safety & premises
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May 5, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 2, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. During the interviews it was determined that a caregiver would ignore the children if she did not want to answer their questions.
HHSC 746.2803(4) — Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-24. Correction verified 2022-06-06.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. During the investigation photos were taken. Trash was observed on the playgrounds along with broken toys, trash was on the floors and sinks in school age classroom, the floor and the toilet in boy's school age classroom room was dirty and the girl's school age bathroom was out of order and lastly a rip was observed in the diaper changing mat in the infant II classroom.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-24. Correction verified 2022-06-06.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. During the course of the investigation it was observed that toys were being stored on the changing table in the infant II classroom.
HHSC 746.3503(b) — Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-24. Correction verified 2022-06-06.
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Safety & premises
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. During the investigation photos were taken and the infant/toddler playground a gate leading to the parking lot had a gap that a child could fit through. On the pre-k playground the bottom of the fencing was loose that a child could get under the fence and lastly a child is able to fit between fencing and fence post.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-24. Correction verified 2022-06-06.
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Other
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Mar 24, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 17, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 16, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 15, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 8, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 4, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
It was observed during the inspection that a child napping was placed in front of an exit door in the two year old classroom.
HHSC 746.2909(1) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-04. Correction verified 2021-11-08.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
It was observed that an infant caregiver did not wash the child or her own hands after changing a diaper.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-04. Correction verified 2021-11-08.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
It was observed that a infant caregiver was changing diapers directly on the rug in the classroom.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-04. Correction verified 2021-11-08.
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Illness & medication Serious
During the review of children's immunizations as part of the Health and Safety Audit two children of ten were lacking an immunization record.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-11. Correction verified 2021-11-16.
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Safety & premises
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