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Hopscotch Learning Academy

602 W 12th St, Texarkana, TX 75501 · Bowie County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Hopscotch Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Texarkana, TX, licensed for up to 153 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2019. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 27 times and investigated 18 reports. Inspectors recorded 24 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (6 of 24). 11 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. Its last 4 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #18 of 23 centers in Texarkana and better than 37% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 37%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#18 of 23 centers in Texarkana
5High risk
13Medium High risk
6Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
24 citations from 27 inspections and 11 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 11 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 20, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 20, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 23, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 18, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 20, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 8, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 5, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 22, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMar 26, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 25, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 18, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 16, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 14, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 8, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 2, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 21, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 6, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 26, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 4, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 23, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 23, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 25, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 24, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 1, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 15, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 23, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 13, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 21, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 19, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 13, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 19, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 15, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 13, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 21, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 6, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMay 5, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 2, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 24, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 17, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 16, 2021 · Inspection · no citationNov 15, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 8, 2021 · Inspection · no citationNov 4, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety6
Health & medication5
Caregiver conduct4
Records & paperwork4
Food & feeding2
Training & qualifications1
Supervision1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

HighJun 18, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
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.
Correction verified Jul 20, 2026
HighJun 18, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
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.
Correction verified Jul 20, 2026
Medium HighJun 18, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Clear, Positive Statements §746.2803(4)(B)
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.
Correction verified Jul 20, 2026
MediumMay 5, 2026Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Children's Records - Admission Information §746.603(a)(2)
It was determined during an investigation that a child was allowed to attend the operation without having the required admission information.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2026
MediumApr 22, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
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.
Correction verified May 20, 2026
Medium HighApr 22, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
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.
Correction verified May 20, 2026
Medium HighApr 22, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
Two of ten staff were lacking verification of completion of their CPR and First Aid Training.
Correction verified May 4, 2026
Medium HighApr 22, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
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.
Correction verified May 20, 2026
MediumApr 22, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Six of ten staff files reviewed where lacking their date of hire, notarized affidavit, or copy of their ID.
Correction verified May 20, 2026
MediumMar 25, 2026Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
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.
Correction verified Apr 22, 2026
MediumMar 25, 2026Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
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.
Correction verified Apr 22, 2026
HighJul 14, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
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.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2025
HighSep 26, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
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.
Correction verified Nov 6, 2024
Medium HighAug 15, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
It was observed that the operation last annual fire inspection was completed in January 20222.
Correction verified Aug 28, 2023
MediumAug 15, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
During the inspection it was observed that one child was lacking their immunization and other was lacking current immunizations.
Correction verified Aug 28, 2023
Medium HighJun 6, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
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.
Correction verified Jun 21, 2022
Medium HighMay 2, 2022Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
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.
Correction verified Jun 6, 2022
Medium HighMay 2, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance §746.2803(4)
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.
Correction verified Jun 6, 2022
Medium HighMay 2, 2022Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
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.
Correction verified Jun 6, 2022
Medium HighMay 2, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used §746.3503(b)
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.
Correction verified Jun 6, 2022
HighNov 4, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Required Immunizations §746.613(a)
During the review of children's immunizations as part of the Health and Safety Audit two children of ten were lacking an immunization record.
Correction verified Nov 16, 2021
Medium HighNov 4, 2021InspectionSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits §746.2909(1)
It was observed during the inspection that a child napping was placed in front of an exit door in the two year old classroom.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2021
Medium HighNov 4, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child §746.3415(4)
It was observed that an infant caregiver did not wash the child or her own hands after changing a diaper.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2021
Medium HighNov 4, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
It was observed that a infant caregiver was changing diapers directly on the rug in the classroom.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity153 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJul 2, 2019
DirectorBetty Maxwell
Phone9037980160
State operation #1686064

Common questions

Does Hopscotch Learning Academy take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Hopscotch Learning Academy’s hours?

6 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Hopscotch Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Hopscotch Learning Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Hopscotch Learning Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Northeast Texas area, which includes Texarkana, is $28.00 a day for infants, $27.00 a day for toddlers and $26.20 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Hopscotch Learning Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 18, 2026: “Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Hopscotch Learning Academy compare with other daycares in Texarkana?

It is #18 of 23 centers in Texarkana by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 37% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Hopscotch Learning Academy last inspected?

Jul 20, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1686064 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.