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Pleasant Grove Children's Academy

3422 Richmond Rd, Texarkana, TX 75503 · Bowie County
Accepts child care subsidies

Pleasant Grove Children's Academy is a licensed child care center in Texarkana, TX, licensed for up to 120 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2009. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 10 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for caregiver conduct (3 of 10). None of them came in the last 12 months. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #16 of 23 centers in Texarkana and better than 41% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 41%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#16 of 23 centers in Texarkana
5High risk
4Medium High risk
1Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
10 citations from 14 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 2, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 2, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 24, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 24, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 1, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 1, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 9, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 29, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 15, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 25, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 7, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 2, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 21, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 20, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 10, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundNov 2, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Caregiver conduct3
Building & playground safety3
Health & medication2
Sleep safety1
Supervision1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJun 24, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits §746.2909(1)
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
HighApr 1, 2025Found 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. 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
HighApr 1, 2025Found 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. 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
HighApr 1, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(5)
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
Medium HighJul 29, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
During the inspection it was observed that the loose-fill was not adequate of atleast six inches.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2024
Medium HighJul 29, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
It was observed that the play equipment present on the playground was cracking causing sharp edges.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2024
HighJul 29, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Swimming Pools - Bottom Visible §746.5001(7)
During the inspection the pool was green where the bottom of the pool was not visible.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2024
Medium HighApr 25, 2024Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child §746.3503(c)(2)
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
HighOct 10, 2022InspectionCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play §746.2805(9)
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
MediumNov 2, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
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

About this center

Licensed capacity120 children
Ages servedToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceOct 2, 2009
DirectorRoshonda Epps
Phone9038324716
State operation #982786

Common questions

Does Pleasant Grove Children's Academy take infants?

No. Its Texas license covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.

What are Pleasant Grove Children's 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 Pleasant Grove Children's Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Pleasant Grove Children's Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Pleasant Grove Children's Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Northeast Texas area, which includes Texarkana, is $27.00 a day for toddlers, $26.20 a day for 3-year-olds and $25.00 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Pleasant Grove Children's Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 1, 2025: “Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Pleasant Grove Children's Academy compare with other daycares in Texarkana?

It is #16 of 23 centers in Texarkana by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 41% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Pleasant Grove Children's Academy last inspected?

Jun 2, 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 982786 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.