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Little Acorn School

614 Texas St, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
licensed capacity
138
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$121
year first permitted
2010
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About

About Little Acorn School

Little Acorn School is a licensed child care center in Sulphur Springs, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 4, 2010, for up to 138 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

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.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
138 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity138 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Acorn School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hopkins County has a median price of $121 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.
Hopkins County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$121
Home daycare$111

Toddler

Center$114
Home daycare$106

Preschool

Center$112
Home daycare$105

School age

Center$107
Home daycare$101

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Little Acorn School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
138 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2010
License number
#1025086
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 24, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Safe sleep 1

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.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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  1. Mar 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

      “One infant was observed in a crib napping with a pacifier and pacifier attachment. This was corrected at inspection as staff removed the pacifier and pacifier attachment from the crib. Anoth infant was observed napping in a crib while wearing a bib. This was corrected at inspection as staff removed the bib from the child.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2025

  4. Jul 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 10, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkLow risk

      746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening

      “A sampling of children records were evaluated. Two children's records lacked documentation of a hearing and vision screening.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2022

  7. Jun 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 10, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  9. Dec 10, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 25, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “At the inspection the loose-fill did not measure 6 inches deep at the slide exits of the climbing equipment on the playground. Both slides measured close to an inch.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2021

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Little Acorn School

Is Little Acorn School licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 4, 2010.

When was Little Acorn School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Acorn School had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Little Acorn School care for?

138, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Little Acorn School accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Little Acorn School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Acorn School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 885-5839 to ask.

What is Little Acorn School's phone number?

(903) 885-5839.

Where is Little Acorn School?

614 Texas St, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. The nearest other daycare we list is Anneke's Private Academy, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).