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Anchor Educational Center
- licensed capacity
- 40
- open each week
- 6 days
- a week, county median
- $125
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About
About Anchor Educational Center
Anchor Educational Center is a licensed child care center in Orange, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 19, 2021, for up to 40 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hours
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 40 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 40 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Anchor Educational Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Orange County has a median price of $125 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$135
Home daycare$124
Toddler
Center$128
Home daycare$119
Preschool
Center$125
Home daycare$118
School age
Center$120
Home daycare$113
State record
Inspection reports for Anchor Educational Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 40 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1708164
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 27, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Other rules 2
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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See all 19 visits
- Jan 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 23, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“The operation did not report via online provider account the number of employees who ceased working at the operation during the previous calendar year by January 15th, 2026 as required.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2026
Nov 13, 2025Visit1 rule cited
745.247 - Franchise Tax Delinquent
“he Governing Body, Anchor of Hope Apostolic and Prophetic Ministries, Inc. is still showing as forfeited, making the operations Permit to operate in-valid. The operation must provide documentation to support the governing body as current as soon as possible, but no later than one week.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2025
Oct 23, 2025Visit1 rule cited
745.247 - Franchise Tax Delinquent
“The operation's LLC has been forfeited/in active due to not paying the franchise tax fee.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2025
- Oct 9, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 23, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2025
- Jan 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 13, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Show 9 earlier visits
- Jun 8, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- May 1, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 24, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 7, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 1, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“Operation did not comply with Minimum Standards of reporting number of employees who left their positions for the previous year.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2022
- Jan 31, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Anchor Educational Center
Is Anchor Educational Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 19, 2021.
When was Anchor Educational Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Anchor Educational Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 4 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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.
How many children can Anchor Educational Center care for?
40, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Anchor Educational Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Anchor Educational Center's hours?
Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Anchor Educational Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (409) 656-9144 to ask.
What is Anchor Educational Center's phone number?
(409) 656-9144.
Where is Anchor Educational Center?
909 12th St, Orange, TX 77630. The nearest other daycare we list is Presbyterian Day School, 0.5 miles away.