Little Acorn School
614 Texas St, Sulphur Springs, TX
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Anneke's Private Academy is a licensed child care center in Sulphur Springs, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 10, 2022, for up to 70 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 70 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Anneke's Private Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Hopkins County has a median price of $114 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 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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746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“A medium sized hole was observed in the ground on the playground posing as a tripping hazard.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2026
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
“In one classroom, after a child's diaper was changed the changing mat was sanitized using a baby wipe. For effective germ reduction, use a disinfectant product designed for the surface.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2026
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The last fire inspection was conducted 10/2024.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2026
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
“The operational policies lacked a written policy for procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs (relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs).”
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2026
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
“One child's Epi Pen was observed in a zip lock back and not in the original container.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2026
746.603(a)(1) - Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement
“A sampling of children records were evaluated. Two children's records lacked authorization for transportation for emergency care. One child's record lacked doctor/medical care facility information.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2026
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
“One child's Epi pen was not in the original container labeled with the child's full name and the date brought to the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2025
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The operational policies were evaluated and lacked the following written policies and/or procedures: 1) Procedures for parental notifications; 2) Procedures for parents to participate in the centers operation and activities; 3) provisions to provide a comfortable place with an adult sized seat in your center or within a classroom that enables a mother to breastfeed her child. In addition, your policies must inform parents that they have a right to breastfeed or provide breast milk for their child while in care; 4) Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees; 5) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs; 6) Three children records lacked parents rights info.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2024
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation did not have documentation of a health inspection on file or documentation on file from a local sanitation official or county judge stating that a health inspection is not available.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2025
746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
“The two pieces of equipment in the loose fill area with slides do not meet the required use zone.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2024
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's record lacked the address of their designated contact. Three children's records lacked transportation permission. Three children records lacked special care statement. One child's record lacked documentation regarding whether or not the child has a diagnosed food allergy. Three children records lacked a health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2024
745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
“The operation had not validated their employee list since 12/2023. This was corrected at inspection as the employee list was validated.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2024
746.4601(3) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
“A little Tyke slide was missing the part of the equipment the children sit on prior to sliding down which poses as an risk that can entrap a child's body or body part that has penetrated the opening. This was corrected at inspection as the piece of equipment was removed form the playground.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“One piece of play equipment with a slide, thats height of the highest designated play surface is 28 inches did not have loose fill surfacing. This was corrected at inspection as the operation removed the play equipment from the playground.”
Corrected during the visit
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child';s record lacked the address of their designated contact. One child's record lacked documentation that the parent received a copy of the operational policies. Four children's records lacked a health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 8, 2024
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“One staff member was observed caring for 24 children, ages 2 years to 5 years. These children were playing on the playground. This was corrected as another staff member was sent to help supervise the class on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 12, 2023
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Per interviews conducted it was determined that a staff member has grabbed children in an abrasive manner by the arm to take them to time out as well as grabbed children on their face when addressing behavior.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Per interviews conducted it was determined that a staff member has yelled at children as a method of discipline.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“There is a wooden pole on the playground with a protruding nail, staples, and two screws. One of the boards in the wooden fence around the playground has two nails protruding.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2023
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“The director's CPR training was completed online. CPR training must consist of a curriculum that includes use of a CPR manikin.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2023
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“During inspection, one staff member walked out of the classroom on two occasions leaving the children unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2023
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“A caregiver whose presence at the operation is on a provisional basis and must never be left in charge of a group of children was observed working in a classroom alone with and in charge of a group of children. This was corrected at inspection as another staff member went into the classroom with the staff member.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2023
746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
“The director lacked one clock hour of training to complete last years annual training.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2023
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The last documented annual verification of the CPSC recall list was observed 12/2022. You must certify annually in writing that you have reviewed the CPSC recall list and that there are no recall items in your center.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2023
746.3401(c)(1) - Annual Sanitation Inspection - Inspection not available, you must obtain documentation stating inspection not available
“The operation did not have documentation on file from a local sanitation official or county judge stating that a health inspection is not available.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2023
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operational policies were evaluated and lacked the following written policies: 1) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan); your policies must include A- F; 2) Procedures for parents to participate in the center's operation and activities;3) how parents may access the HHSC website (www.hhs.texas.gov); 4) information regarding whether or not employees are required to obtain vaccines for preventable diseases; 5) Infomration informing parents that they may visit the center at any time during hours of operation to observe their child, the program activities, the building, the premises, and the equipment without having to secure prior approval.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2023
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
“The daily schedules did not cover the entire day in which children are in care at the operation, in two classrooms, as it stopped at 3pm or 3:15pm and the operation closes at 5pm.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2023
746.3503(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
“In one classroom the children are being diapered on a changing mat that is placed on the teachers desk which is a potential for cross contamination of germs and the spread of infection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2023
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“A table was observed on the playground with a broken red cover that was attached to the table which had sharp edges. This was corrected at inspection as operation staff removed the table from the playground.”
Corrected during the visit
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“This standard was reviewed on 8/26/2022 as a follow-up to a previous inspection and found deficient. One child's record lacked an immunization record. One child's immunization records was observed incomplete. Provided a list of the children and their missing information to the director.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2022
746.3505(f) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
“In one classroom soiled pull-ups were observed in an uncovered trash that were not placed in an individual sealed bag. You must cover containers used for soiled diapers or keep them in a sanitary manner, such as placing soiled diapers in individual sealed bags.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2022
746.801(19) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Tracking System
“The operation did not have documentation of a daily tracking system for when a child's care begins and ends on file for review by Child Care Regulation for the past three months.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2022
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
“The Emergency Preparedness Plan was evaluated and lacked written procedures for the following: 1) How children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments; 2) An emergency evacuation and relocation diagram as outlined in ?746.5207 of this title (relating to Must I have an emergency evacuation and relocation diagram?); 3) The emergency telephone number that is on file with us; and 4) How your staff will continue to care for the children until each child has been released.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2022
746.4807(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
“The use zone to the front and rear of to-fro swings (single-axis swings) do not extend twice the height of the vertical distance from the swing beam to the protective surfacing below.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2022
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“A sampling of children records were evaluated. Four children records lacked the address of their designated contact. Two children's records lacked health statements. One child's record lacked an immunization record. Two children's immunization records were observed incomplete. Provided a list of the children and their missing information to the director.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2022
746.4605(a)(2) - Equipment Prohibited for Younger Than 5 Yrs - Free Standing Climbing
“A geometric dome climber was observed on the playground that is designated for all ages of the children enrolled.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2022
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
“The operation did not have documentation of completed Playground maintenance checklists on file for review by Child Care Regulation.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2022
746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
“One caregivers personnel record lacked documentation of completion of 24 hours preservice training.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2022
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“The loose fill surfacing is not being maintained at 6 inches around the swings.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2022
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
“The operation did not have attendance records or time sheets listing all days and hours worked for each employee and the director has worked.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2022
746.4807(c) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - on Sides
“The use zone around the sides of the to-fro swing structure (frame which supports the swings) are not at least six feet.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2022
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“Loose fill surfacing was not installed under and around the car spring rider and train spring rider.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2022
746.501(a)(18)(A) - Written Operational Policies - Benefits
“At the inspection, the operational policy did not include information related to indoor/outdoor physical activity.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2021
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“At the inspection, the operation did not have a fire inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2022
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614 Texas St, Sulphur Springs, TX
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Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
626 Davis St N, Sulphur Springs, TX
122 Lee St, Sulphur Springs, TX
1129 Industrial Dr E, Sulphur Springs, TX
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 · infants to toddlers · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 10, 2022.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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.
70, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 458-0260 to ask.
(903) 458-0260.
300 League St S, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Acorn School, 0.4 miles away.