Pleasant Grove Children's Academy
3422 Richmond Rd, Texarkana, TX 75503
Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
16 critical, 16 serious findings across 56 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Apr 1, 2025.
44 inspections · 12 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
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Programs & learning
Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Before School Care,After School Care,Drop-In Care,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School
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Evidence, with the follow-through.
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16 critical, 16 serious findings across 56 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Apr 1, 2025.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
8 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.2909(1) (4 visits); 746.2805(3) (4 visits); 746.1205(a)(4) (4 visits); 746.2805(5) (4 visits); 746.3701 (4 visits); 746.4907(a)(1) (4 visits); 746.5001(7) (4 visits); 746.3503(c)(2) (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published Jul 24, 2025.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
68 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
It was observed during walkthrough that a child was placed in front of an emergency exit during nap time. This was corrected when the child was woke up from naptime.
State verification published Jul 24, 2025.
Inspection record
Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.
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- 2026
- Jun 2, 2026 to Jun 2, 20264 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jun 2, 2026 inspection
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- Jun 2, 2026 inspection
- 2025
- Jul 24, 2025 to Jul 24, 20254 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jul 24, 2025 inspection
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- Jul 24, 2025 inspection
- Jun 24, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
It was observed during walkthrough that a child was placed in front of an emergency exit during nap time. This was corrected when the child was woke up from naptime.
Correction verified Jul 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2909(1).
- Jun 24, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
It was observed during walkthrough that a child was placed in front of an emergency exit during nap time. This was corrected when the child was woke up from naptime.
Correction verified Jul 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2909(1).
- Jun 24, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
It was observed during walkthrough that a child was placed in front of an emergency exit during nap time. This was corrected when the child was woke up from naptime.
Correction verified Jul 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2909(1).
- Jun 24, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
It was observed during walkthrough that a child was placed in front of an emergency exit during nap time. This was corrected when the child was woke up from naptime.
Correction verified Jul 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2909(1).
- Apr 3, 2025 to May 1, 20258 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- May 1, 2025 inspection
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- Apr 3, 2025 inspection
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- Apr 3, 2025 inspection
- Apr 1, 2025Self-reported incident3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that a staff had grabbed a child by their arm leaving a small red mark and brought back to the classroom.
Correction verified May 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. During the investigation it was made aware that the only staff present at the operation at the time who was caring for ten children left the building and went to parking lot to speak with a parent.
Correction verified May 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that a staff was yelling at a 21-month-old to shut up when they were crying.
Correction verified May 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(5).
- Apr 1, 2025Self-reported incident3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that a staff was yelling at a 21-month-old to shut up when they were crying.
Correction verified May 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(5).
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. During the investigation it was made aware that the only staff present at the operation at the time who was caring for ten children left the building and went to parking lot to speak with a parent.
Correction verified May 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that a staff had grabbed a child by their arm leaving a small red mark and brought back to the classroom.
Correction verified May 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- Apr 1, 2025Self-reported incident3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that a staff was yelling at a 21-month-old to shut up when they were crying.
Correction verified May 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(5).
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. During the investigation it was made aware that the only staff present at the operation at the time who was caring for ten children left the building and went to parking lot to speak with a parent.
Correction verified May 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that a staff had grabbed a child by their arm leaving a small red mark and brought back to the classroom.
Correction verified May 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- Apr 1, 2025Self-reported incident3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. During the investigation it was made aware that the only staff present at the operation at the time who was caring for ten children left the building and went to parking lot to speak with a parent.
Correction verified May 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that a staff had grabbed a child by their arm leaving a small red mark and brought back to the classroom.
Correction verified May 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that a staff was yelling at a 21-month-old to shut up when they were crying.
Correction verified May 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(5).
- 2024
- Aug 9, 2024 to Aug 9, 20244 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Aug 9, 2024 inspection
- Aug 9, 2024 inspection
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- Aug 9, 2024 inspection
- Jul 29, 2024Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Swimming Pools - Bottom Visible
During the inspection the pool was green where the bottom of the pool was not visible.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5001(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
It was observed that the play equipment present on the playground was cracking causing sharp edges.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
During the inspection it was observed that the loose-fill was not adequate of atleast six inches.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- Jul 29, 2024Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Swimming Pools - Bottom Visible
During the inspection the pool was green where the bottom of the pool was not visible.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5001(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
It was observed that the play equipment present on the playground was cracking causing sharp edges.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
During the inspection it was observed that the loose-fill was not adequate of atleast six inches.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- Jul 29, 2024Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Swimming Pools - Bottom Visible
During the inspection the pool was green where the bottom of the pool was not visible.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5001(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
It was observed that the play equipment present on the playground was cracking causing sharp edges.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
During the inspection it was observed that the loose-fill was not adequate of atleast six inches.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- Jul 29, 2024Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Swimming Pools - Bottom Visible
During the inspection the pool was green where the bottom of the pool was not visible.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5001(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
During the inspection it was observed that the loose-fill was not adequate of atleast six inches.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
It was observed that the play equipment present on the playground was cracking causing sharp edges.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- Apr 26, 2024 to May 15, 20248 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- May 15, 2024 inspection
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- Apr 26, 2024 inspection
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- Apr 26, 2024 inspection
- Apr 25, 2024Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during the investigation that a caregiver had walked away from the changing table while a child was present on it to retrieve supplies. This was corrected immediately when the caregiver was terminated.
Correction verified May 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(c)(2).
- Apr 25, 2024Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during the investigation that a caregiver had walked away from the changing table while a child was present on it to retrieve supplies. This was corrected immediately when the caregiver was terminated.
Correction verified May 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(c)(2).
- Apr 25, 2024Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during the investigation that a caregiver had walked away from the changing table while a child was present on it to retrieve supplies. This was corrected immediately when the caregiver was terminated.
Correction verified May 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(c)(2).
- Apr 25, 2024Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during the investigation that a caregiver had walked away from the changing table while a child was present on it to retrieve supplies. This was corrected immediately when the caregiver was terminated.
Correction verified May 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(c)(2).
- 2023
- Sep 21, 2023 to Nov 7, 20238 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Nov 7, 2023 inspection
- Nov 7, 2023 inspection
- Nov 7, 2023 inspection
- Nov 7, 2023 inspection
- Nov 2, 2023 self-reported incident
- Nov 2, 2023 self-reported incident
- Nov 2, 2023 self-reported incident
- Nov 2, 2023 self-reported incident
- Sep 21, 2023 inspection
- Sep 21, 2023 inspection
- Sep 21, 2023 inspection
- Sep 21, 2023 inspection
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- 2022
- Oct 20, 2022 to Oct 20, 20224 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Oct 20, 2022 inspection
- Oct 20, 2022 inspection
- Oct 20, 2022 inspection
- Oct 20, 2022 inspection
- Oct 10, 2022Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play
It was observed that several children were standing against the wall during active play outdoors. The children and staff verified that they were in time out for hitting each other while they were inside. This was corrected when the caregiver told the children they were able to leave timeout.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(9).
- Oct 10, 2022Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play
It was observed that several children were standing against the wall during active play outdoors. The children and staff verified that they were in time out for hitting each other while they were inside. This was corrected when the caregiver told the children they were able to leave timeout.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(9).
- Oct 10, 2022Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play
It was observed that several children were standing against the wall during active play outdoors. The children and staff verified that they were in time out for hitting each other while they were inside. This was corrected when the caregiver told the children they were able to leave timeout.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(9).
- Oct 10, 2022Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play
It was observed that several children were standing against the wall during active play outdoors. The children and staff verified that they were in time out for hitting each other while they were inside. This was corrected when the caregiver told the children they were able to leave timeout.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(9).
- 2021
- Nov 2, 2021Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
One of ten children's files reviewed was lacking a current immunization record and their immunization affidavit expired 2/22/20.
Correction verified Dec 9, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- Nov 2, 2021Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
One of ten children's files reviewed was lacking a current immunization record and their immunization affidavit expired 2/22/20.
Correction verified Dec 9, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- Nov 2, 2021Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
One of ten children's files reviewed was lacking a current immunization record and their immunization affidavit expired 2/22/20.
Correction verified Dec 9, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- Nov 2, 2021Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
One of ten children's files reviewed was lacking a current immunization record and their immunization affidavit expired 2/22/20.
Correction verified Dec 9, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Oct 2, 2009
- Capacity
- 120 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Accepted
- County
- Bowie
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Contact & location
3422 Richmond Rd, Texarkana, TX 75503
State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
State records and provider information have separate sources. Provider claims do not establish independently verified care quality. Missing data is not evidence of an issue-free record.