Essential Steps
305 E Rusk St, Rockwall, TX
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Anchor Early Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Rockwall, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 24, 2026, for up to 27 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with full-time care, part-time care and pre-k. It lists monthly tuition from $185 to $1,147.50.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 2 1/2 -5 |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, part-time care and pre-k |
| Approach | Faith-based (Divine Peace Church), Play-based |
| Curriculum | Christ Light curriculum |
| Daily life | Extended care: Early Bird Arrival and Late Stay available for a fee |
| Licensed capacity | 27 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Anchor Early Learning Academy lists monthly tuition from $185 to $1,147.50. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Rockwall County has a median price of $176 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Full day, 2 days | $510 |
| Full day, 3 days | $765 |
| Full day, 4 days | $1,020 |
| Full day, 5 days | $1,147.50 |
| Late Stay, 3 days | $185 |
| Late Stay, 5 days | $275 |
| PreK-4, 5 days | $650 |
| PreK-4, M/W/F | $430 |
| PreK-4, T/TH | $320 |
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Child Care/Mother's Day Out, 5 days/week | $270 |
| Daily · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Child Care/Mother's Day Out, 2, 3, or 4 days | $60 |
| Enrollment Fee: $175/family | $175 |
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 2, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Three of thirteen child records did not have the required health statement.”
The state verified the correction on May 5, 2026
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 24, 2026.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 1 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
27, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
Monthly tuition from $185 to $1,147.50, as it lists it.
(903) 224-5717.
305 S Fannin St, Rockwall, TX 75087. The nearest other daycare we list is Essential Steps, 0.1 miles away.