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Seguin, TX 78155 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Sugar and Spice Childrens Academy
- licensed capacity
- 143
- open each week
- 5 days
- weekly, posted tuition
- $120
- year first permitted
- 2002
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About
About Sugar and Spice Childrens Academy
Sugar and Spice Childrens Academy is a licensed child care center in Seguin, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 18, 2002, for up to 143 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, drop-in care, infant care and preschool. It lists weekly tuition from $120 to $230.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMPosts tuition
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 143 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, drop-in care, infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Learning Box Preschool |
| Daily life | Extended care: Open Late |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (transportation available for after school care) |
| Licensed capacity | 143 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Sugar and Spice Childrens Academy lists weekly tuition from $120 to $230. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Guadalupe County has a median price of $171 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| 3,4,5 Preschool weekly rate | $200 |
| 18 months - 35 months weekly rate | $220 |
| After School weekly rate | $120 |
| Newborn - 17 months weekly rate | $230 |
| School Age (full time) weekly rate | $190 |
| Registration Fee for one child, annually | $25 |
| Registration Fee for a family, annually | $50 |
5 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Sugar and Spice Childrens Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 143 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2002
- License number
- #810796
Summary
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 16 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- 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.
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- Sep 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 25, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“Caregiver in the two-year-old classroom was supervising children during their naptime while playing a barnyard game on their cellphone. Note, this was corrected when the staff was informed that they could not be using their cellphones for personal use when supervising children. Director created a form reminding staff of the cellphone policy and had all staff signed off on it.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2026
- Jun 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 4, 2026Visit4 rules cited
746.1203(10) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
“The AM toddler caregiver did not communicate to the PM caregiver before ending their workday of a child that sustained a scratch.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2026
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
“There was a delay in communication between a caregiver and parent to inform them that their child had an altercation with another child earlier in the day and resulted in a scratch to their face.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2026
746.521(2) - Parent right to file a complaint
“During the course of this investigation, it was determined a child's care services were terminated for filing a complaint.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2026
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“An incident report was created, but not shared with the parent. The child is no longer enrolled.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2026
Jun 3, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“A caregiver did not know the number of children in their care when asked.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
“There was play equipment structure that had pieces of flooring that were breaking causing pinching points. *Dir is having the equipment removed*”
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2026
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Three out of ten records reviewed did not have all of the required trainings complete at review.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026
- Jun 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 5, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
“Two classrooms did not have fire evacuation plans posted. *This was corrected when the fire evacuation plans were posted*”
Corrected during the visit
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“An infant was a sleep in a bouncer seat. *This was corrected when the caregiver placed the infant in the crib on their back.*”
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2025
746.4003(a)(7) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Thermometer, preferably non-glass
“The transportation van did not have a thermometer in the first aid kit at time of review.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2025
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Four out of ten children records reviewed did not have current immunizations on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2025
Oct 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1311(j) - Documented Annual Training - Self- Instructional up to 80%
“The director was missing 6 hours of face-to-face training.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2024
Oct 7, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
746.1311(j) - Documented Annual Training - Self- Instructional up to 80%
“The director was missing 6 hours of face-to-face training.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2024
746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
“Two televisions were observed on low shelves not anchored.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2024
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“A playground checklist was not available for review. Some areas of the playground did not have enough surfacing due to rocks needing to be racked in the areas. A water hose was out and accessible to children as a tripping hazard. A couple of fences were broken and unable to be closed. Two metal poles were missing covers and were sharp to the touch.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2024
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“Four employees did not have an updated SIDS training.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2024
746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
“This form for the 5 employees records evaluated was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2024
- Jul 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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- Jul 11, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 14, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Through the investigation, it was determined that there were 24 children to one caregiver. The group's specified age was five years old. Making the group out of ratio by two children.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2024
- Nov 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 20, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
“Two employee files reviewed did not contain current abuse / neglect training.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 27, 2023
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“Two employee files reviewed did not have current SIDS and Shaken Baby Training.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 27, 2023
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“At the time of inspection, there were six infants in the classroom with one caregiver, ages 12 to 17 months. This was corrected when one child unter17 months was moved for the infant room.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 27, 2023
- Jul 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 14, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“There were two broken boards on the playground accessible to the children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2023
- Jun 9, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 8, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“At the time of inspection the playground surfacing was not maintained at its proper depth under and around the two playground play structures.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2023
- Jul 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 28, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“There were 17 broken pickets on the fence surrounding the playground. There was broken steering wheel on the car the child fell off of on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2022
Apr 20, 2022Visit2 rules cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“Based on the information gathered, the caregiver was not supervising the children on the playground when a child was injured and required medical treatment.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2022
746.3607(2) - Critical Injury - Give First Aid or CPR
“Based on the information gathered a child was injured when falling off a piece of playground equipment. The caregiver failed to provide first aid for the child that required medical treatment.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2022
- Mar 9, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 21, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
“One van driver's transportation training was not current at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 28, 2021
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
“The activity plan for the 12 to 24 month old class and the two year old classroom did not have current activity plans posted.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 28, 2021
746.5403(a) - Gas Leak Inspection - Natural Gas
“The gas test was expired.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 28, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Sugar and Spice Childrens Academy
Is Sugar and Spice Childrens Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 18, 2002.
When was Sugar and Spice Childrens Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Sugar and Spice Childrens Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 8 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 Sugar and Spice Childrens Academy care for?
143, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Sugar and Spice Childrens Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Sugar and Spice Childrens Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Sugar and Spice Childrens Academy cost?
Weekly tuition from $120 to $230, as it lists it.
What is Sugar and Spice Childrens Academy's phone number?
(830) 379-5437.
Where is Sugar and Spice Childrens Academy?
311 E Court St, Seguin, TX 78155. The nearest other daycare we list is Emanuel's Lutheran Day School, 0.2 miles away.