Hopscotch Learning Academy
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
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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.
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.
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.
It was determined during an investigation that a child was allowed to attend the operation without having the required admission information.
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.
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.
Two of ten staff were lacking verification of completion of their CPR and First Aid Training.
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.
Six of ten staff files reviewed where lacking their date of hire, notarized affidavit, or copy of their ID.
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.
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.
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.
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.
It was observed that the operation last annual fire inspection was completed in January 20222.
During the inspection it was observed that one child was lacking their immunization and other was lacking current immunizations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
During the review of children's immunizations as part of the Health and Safety Audit two children of ten were lacking an immunization record.
It was observed during the inspection that a child napping was placed in front of an exit door in the two year old classroom.
It was observed that an infant caregiver did not wash the child or her own hands after changing a diaper.
It was observed that a infant caregiver was changing diapers directly on the rug in the classroom.
About this center
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.
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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.