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Pirate Academy

308 Sutherland Avenue, Poth, TX 78147
licensed capacity
78
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$171
year first permitted
2022

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About Pirate Academy

Pirate Academy is a licensed child care center in Poth, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 10, 2022, for up to 78 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM

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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
78 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity78 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Pirate Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wilson County has a median price of $171 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.
Wilson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$171
Home daycare$154

Toddler

Center$160
Home daycare$148

Preschool

Center$156
Home daycare$146

School age

Center$149
Home daycare$139

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 Pirate Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
78 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2022
License number
#1725423
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 12, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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.

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  1. Jun 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 9, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

      “Four staff members were found to have CPR certifications completed online.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

      “A caregiver was observed using their electronic device for personal use while supervising children. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver locked their phone away in a cabinet.”

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Jul 22, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4813(c) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap

      “The stationary structure overlaps the use zone of the rocking structure. The use zone between both structures is 8'8'.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 10, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4603(5) - Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings

      “Teeter totter was observed in the playground. This was corrected when the teeter totter was removed.”

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Jul 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 17, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment

      “On the playground, there was play equipment that did not have the required use zone.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

      “On the playground it was observed that there was not an adequate amount of loose-fill around the play equipment.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2023

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

      “The bottles and drinking cups in the infant rooms were not clearly labeled with the child's first name and last initial.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.2411(2)(I) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Label for Each Infant

      “In the infant room it was observed that the cribs/play yards were not individually labeled.”

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Aug 29, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “Two of two posted infant feeding schedules were missing the required thirty day parental update.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “The posted annual sanitation inspection was dated 07/08/2021 which is past the required twelve month period.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2022

  8. Jan 26, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date

      “One medication was not in the original container.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2022

  9. Nov 1, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement

      “Two out of seven children's records were lacking a completed special needs statement. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection by provider obtaining this information from the parents via telephone.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “A caregiver was present at the operation and had access to children prior to the operation receiving the eligibility letter. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection by caregiver being removed from operation and the background check being run.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2021

  10. Oct 1, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

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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Questions about Pirate Academy

Is Pirate Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 10, 2022.

When was Pirate Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Pirate Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 4 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 Pirate Academy care for?

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

Does Pirate Academy accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Pirate Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Pirate Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (830) 321-0144 to ask.

What is Pirate Academy's phone number?

(830) 321-0144.

Where is Pirate Academy?

308 Sutherland Avenue, Poth, TX 78147. The nearest other daycare we list is Shipwreck Academy, 0.1 miles away.

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