Lara Marin Vance
Texarkana, TX 75503 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Little Pals Playskool
- licensed capacity
- 104
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $121
- year first permitted
- 2019
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About
About Little Pals Playskool
Little Pals Playskool is a licensed child care center in Texarkana, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 2, 2019, for up to 104 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 104 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 104 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Pals Playskool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Bowie County has a median price of $121 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$121
Home daycare$111
Toddler
Center$114
Home daycare$106
Preschool
Center$112
Home daycare$105
School age
Center$107
Home daycare$101
State record
Inspection reports for Little Pals Playskool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 104 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2019
- License number
- #1685628
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 15 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Records and paperwork 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Sep 10, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“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.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2026
746.401(10) - Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
“It was observed that the two children with food allergies did not have their plans posted where food is prepared nor served.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2026
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“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.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2026
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
“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.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2026
746.401(4) - Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram
“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.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3815(a) - Specialized Medical Assistance - Provide as Recommended or Ordered by a Health-Care Professional
“Two children that require medication for a food allergies was not available at the operation for emergencies.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2026
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“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.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2026
- Mar 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 8, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“There was not a recent gas inspection available for review at inspection. The last gas inspection was conducted 9/2023”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2025
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2025
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“It was observed that there were three children that more than 18 months older than the youngest infant in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2025
746.401(11) - Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
“The operation was lacking multiple required postings on for parents and staff to review.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2025
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“During a review of documentation the operation had not conducted a fire inspection since 7/8/2025.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2025
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“During a review of immunization records six of ten children were lacking current or no record was on file.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2025
746.201(2) - Written Personnel Policies
“The personnel policies were not available for review at time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2025
- Dec 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“It was observed that a gate on the toddler playground was broken leaving an gap that a child could fit through.”
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2024
- Apr 24, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 17, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
“One of nine children's files reviewed at inspection was lacking current immunizations. A list was left with director of child and immunizations lacking.”
The state verified the correction on May 18, 2023
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“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.”
The state verified the correction on May 18, 2023
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Sep 12, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operational polices was lacking a policy regarding active play.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2022
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
“During a review the operation did not have a current fire inspection on file.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2022
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“It was observed the operation had not conducted a monthly fire drill since 2/8/22.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2022
- Mar 31, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 9, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.501(a)(2) - Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2022
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2022
- Mar 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 16, 2022Visit2 rules cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2022
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2022
- Feb 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 21, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 16, 2021VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 26, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Little Pals Playskool
Is Little Pals Playskool licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 2, 2019.
When was Little Pals Playskool last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Pals Playskool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 3 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 9 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Little Pals Playskool care for?
104, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Pals Playskool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Pals Playskool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Pals Playskool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 794-8926 to ask.
What is Little Pals Playskool's phone number?
(903) 794-8926.
Where is Little Pals Playskool?
2908 Texas Blvd, Texarkana, TX 75503. The nearest other daycare we list is Parks Tiger Learning Center, 0.6 miles away.