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Hopscotch Learning Academy

Texarkana, Texas. The state’s inspection record for this operation, from Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation, in plain English.

10 state inspections, last 2 years
20 deficiencies on the state’s summary
14 high or medium-high risk
July 20, 2026 most recent inspection

The operation

Type
Licensed child care center
State permit
Full Permit, issued July 2, 2019
Capacity
153 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
Conditions on the permit
No
Corrective action listed
No
Adverse action listed
No
Temporarily closed
No
State operation number
1686064

Where

602 W 12th St
Texarkana, TX 75501

Deficiencies by risk level

  • High 4
  • Medium-high 10
  • Medium 6
  • Medium-low 0
  • Low 0

The state’s own summary counts for this operation, as published in the HHSC operations file.

Citations on the record

Each standard the state found not met, newest first, with its risk level and when it was corrected.

InspectionRiskStandardCorrected
June 18, 2026High746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
State’s note: “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.”
July 16, 2026
June 18, 2026High746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
State’s note: “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 t…”
July 16, 2026
June 18, 2026Medium High746.2803(4)(B) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Clear, Positive Statements
State’s note: “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.”
July 16, 2026
May 5, 2026Medium746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
State’s note: “It was determined during an investigation that a child was allowed to attend the operation without having the required admission information.”
May 28, 2026
April 22, 2026Medium High746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
State’s note: “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.”
May 22, 2026
April 22, 2026Medium High746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
State’s note: “Two of ten staff were lacking verification of completion of their CPR and First Aid Training.”
May 22, 2026
April 22, 2026Medium746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
State’s note: “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.”
April 24, 2026
April 22, 2026Medium746.901 - Required Personnel Records
State’s note: “Six of ten staff files reviewed where lacking their date of hire, notarized affidavit, or copy of their ID.”
April 22, 2026
April 22, 2026Medium High746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
State’s note: “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.”
May 13, 2026
March 25, 2026Medium746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
State’s note: “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.”
April 17, 2026
March 25, 2026Medium746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
State’s note: “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.”
April 17, 2026
July 14, 2025High746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
State’s note: “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.”
August 6, 2025
September 26, 2024High746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
State’s note: “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.”
October 31, 2024
August 15, 2023Medium High746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
State’s note: “It was observed that the operation last annual fire inspection was completed in January 20222.”
August 29, 2023
August 15, 2023Medium746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
State’s note: “During the inspection it was observed that one child was lacking their immunization and other was lacking current immunizations.”
September 15, 2023
June 6, 2022Medium High746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
State’s note: “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.”
June 13, 2022
May 2, 2022Medium High746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
State’s note: “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…”
May 24, 2022
May 2, 2022Medium High746.3503(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
State’s note: “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.”
May 24, 2022
May 2, 2022Medium High746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
State’s note: “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 …”
May 24, 2022
May 2, 2022Medium High746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
State’s note: “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.”
May 24, 2022

Recent inspections and visits

How many times has the state inspected Hopscotch Learning Academy?

Texas HHSC's file lists 10 inspections in the last two years, the most recent on July 20, 2026. 5 of the inspections and other visits in that period are marked as having found a deficiency.

Does Hopscotch Learning Academy have deficiencies on its record?

The state's summary for this operation lists 20: 4 high-risk, 10 medium-high-risk, 6 medium-risk. Each one is listed below with its date and whether it was corrected.

Is this a rating?

No. This page shows the State of Texas's own public records, summarized. It is not a rating, a review or our opinion. Ask the operation or HHSC about anything here.

About this record. Public record from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation: the operations file, the inspections file and the non-compliance file on data.texas.gov, read daily. We summarize the state’s counts and quote its words; we don’t rate, rank or review anyone. For the official record or a complaint, go to HHSC Child Care Regulation. Is this your operation, and is something wrong? Tell us.

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