Little Pals Playskool
2908 TEXAS BLVD, Texarkana, TX 75503 · Bowie County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 104
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Shetina Young
- Phone
- (903) 794-8926
- Regulated since
- Jul 2, 2019
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1323027 · number 1685628
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (3), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | Safety & premises (1) |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2022 | 7 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (4), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-10-09.
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Illness & medication Serious
Two children that require medication for a food allergies was not available at the operation for emergencies.
HHSC 746.3815(a) — Specialized Medical Assistance - Provide as Recommended or Ordered by a Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-10.
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Food & allergies
It was observed that the two children with food allergies did not have their plans posted where food is prepared nor served.
HHSC 746.401(10) — Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-10.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.401(4) — Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-09-10.
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Records & paperwork
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.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-17.
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Illness & medication Serious
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.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-10-01.
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Records & paperwork
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.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Mar 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
It was observed that there were three children that more than 18 months older than the youngest infant in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-08. Correction verified 2025-10-14.
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Other
The personnel policies were not available for review at time of inspection.
HHSC 746.201(2) — Written Personnel Policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-15. Correction verified 2025-10-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-15. Correction verified 2025-10-15.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation was lacking multiple required postings on for parents and staff to review.
HHSC 746.401(11) — Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-08. Correction verified 2025-10-14.
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Supervision & ratios
During a review of documentation the operation had not conducted a fire inspection since 7/8/2025.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-08. Correction verified 2025-10-14.
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Other
There was not a recent gas inspection available for review at inspection. The last gas inspection was conducted 9/2023
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-15. Correction verified 2025-10-14.
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Illness & medication
During a review of immunization records six of ten children were lacking current or no record was on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-29. Correction verified 2025-11-03.
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
It was observed that a gate on the toddler playground was broken leaving an gap that a child could fit through.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-17. Correction verified 2024-05-20.
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Safety & premises
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Apr 24, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
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.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-17. Correction verified 2023-05-18.
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Illness & medication Serious
One of nine children's files reviewed at inspection was lacking current immunizations. A list was left with director of child and immunizations lacking.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-17. Correction verified 2023-05-18.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operational polices was lacking a policy regarding active play.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-19. Correction verified 2022-10-03.
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Supervision & ratios
During a review the operation did not have a current fire inspection on file.
HHSC 746.5103 — Documentation of Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-26. Correction verified 2022-10-03.
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Supervision & ratios
It was observed the operation had not conducted a monthly fire drill since 2/8/22.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-12. Correction verified 2022-10-03.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 31, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 9, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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.
HHSC 746.3501(1) — Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-25. Correction verified 2022-03-31.
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.501(a)(2) — Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-25. Correction verified 2022-03-31.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Mar 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 16, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
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.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-21. Correction verified 2022-03-31.
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Staff background & training
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.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-21. Correction verified 2022-03-31.
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Other Serious
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Feb 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 21, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 16, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 26, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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