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TEXARKANA, TX·Licensed CenterLicensed · Open
Contact information
Address2300 BUCHANAN ROAD TEXARKANA TX- 75501 7540
CityTEXARKANA, TX
CountyBOWIE
Phone9033062827
Operating details
Hours06:00 AM-08:00 PM
DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Capacity115
SubsidiesY
License dateJune 24, 2024
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/22/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High11
- Medium-High6
- Medium8
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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2300 BUCHANAN ROAD TEXARKANA TX- 75501 7540, TEXARKANA, TX
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/22/2026
- High11
- Medium-High6
- Medium8
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 746.16055/22/2026
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
It was observed during the walkthrough that one classroom had children present with infants that were more than 18 months in age difference. This was corrected when the oldest child was moved to another classroom.
Corrected 5/22/2026 - Medium riskStandard 746.6035/22/2026
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
During follow up inspection four of the eight children's files had not been completed with lacking information.
Corrected 5/29/2026 - High riskStandard 746.24265/22/2026
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
It was observed that an infant was asleep in their stroller/carseat combo with a blanket drapped over their legs. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the child from the stroller/car seat combo and placed in their crib.
Corrected 5/22/2026 - High riskStandard 745.6355/22/2026
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
During follow up two caregiver present with background conditons were in charge of a group of children and one of the caregivers was left in charge of the operation at time of inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when two additional caregivers arrived to the operation and the director arrived.
Corrected 5/22/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.16015/22/2026
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
It was observed that both classroom with children present were over ratio for one caregiver present. This was corrected when additional caregivers arrived to the operation.
Corrected 5/22/2026 - High riskStandard 746.56174/28/2026
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
It was observed the operation did not have a list of children on the van, emergency medical forms or parent contact information for each child and an emergency plan.
Corrected 4/28/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.52024/28/2026
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
During the inspection the emergency prepardness plan was not available for review.
Corrected 5/5/2026 - Medium riskStandard 746.6034/28/2026
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Eight of ten children's files reviewed 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, health statements and/or emergency authorization for emergency care.
Corrected 5/1/2026 - Medium riskStandard 746.6034/28/2026
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Two of ten children's immunizations records reviewed were missing their all their required immunizations based on their age.
Corrected 5/28/2026 - High riskStandard 745.6414/28/2026
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the inspection two different individuals were present prior to an initial background check being submitted.
Corrected 5/12/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.2014/28/2026
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
Records were maintained in a disorganized manner. The provider had difficulty locating requested items. Upon request, the permit holder was unable to promptly produce organized and complete records. This lack of organization and accessibility impeded the inspection process and does not demonstrate compliance with permit holder responsibilities to maintain accurate, complete, and readily available records for review.
Corrected 4/28/2026 - High riskStandard 746.2014/28/2026
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
It was observed the operation policies where not complete with all required policies. A list was left with operation regarding missing policies.
Corrected 5/5/2026 - Medium riskStandard 746.8014/28/2026
746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
The operation was lacking feeding instructions for all infants not ready for table food.
Corrected 4/30/2026 - Medium riskStandard 746.8014/28/2026
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Five of ten staff records were not available for review during the inspection and the other five were lacking all required information for employees/caregivers. A list was left staff and missing information.
Corrected 5/12/2026 - High riskStandard 746.24154/23/2026
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
It was observed that three of nine cribs had loose crib sheets present with one crib having a child in the crib.
Corrected 4/23/2026 - Medium riskStandard 746.22074/23/2026
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
It was observed that a television was being used during nap time in a classroom.
Corrected 4/23/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.16054/23/2026
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
It was observed in a classroom where a two month old infant was present there were children more than 18 months in age difference present.
Corrected 4/23/2026 - High riskStandard 746.12054/23/2026
746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
One caregiver was not aware of the age of children they were in charge of during naptime. It was also observed that a school age child was present in a classroom alone working on school work.
Corrected 4/23/2026 - High riskStandard 746.24264/23/2026
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer that was placed on the table with a blanket wrapped around them. The child also was not buckled into the bouncer. This was corrected at inspection as the child was removed from the bouncer.
Corrected 4/23/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.16014/23/2026
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
It was observed in the infant classroom there were fifteen children present with two staff.
Corrected 4/23/2026 - Medium riskStandard 746.7014/22/2026
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
This standard was investigated as part of an DFPS investigation and found to be in non-compliance. The operation failed to complete an incident report when a child was left on the van.
Corrected 5/20/2026 - Medium riskStandard 746.9014/22/2026
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
During a DFPS investigation it was discovered the operation did not have staff files for review during the inspection.
Corrected 4/27/2026 - High riskStandard 746.12014/22/2026
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This standard was investigated as part of an DFPS investigation and found to be in non-compliance. There was evidence of neglect by an employee of the operation. When a child was left on an operational van for over one hour.
Corrected 5/20/2026 - High riskStandard 745.6354/22/2026
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
This standard was investigated as part of an DFPS investigation and found to be in non-compliance. There was evidence of physical abuse by an employee of the operation. It discovered that a staff with background conditions was not following their conditions when they were left in charge of the operation the day of the incident when the director and normal person left in charge had both left for the day.
Corrected 5/20/2026 - High riskStandard 746.56054/22/2026
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
It was discovered during a DFPS investigation that a child was left unattended on the operation's van.
Corrected 4/27/2026
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,432/month
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About this daycare
- Location: TEXARKANA, BOWIE County
- Capacity: 115
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 2
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