Anneke’s Private Academy
A licensed child care center in Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482
300 League St S, Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482. (903) 458-0260.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Oct 24, 2026.
- 15 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Hopkins County: 5.5
- 3 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 17 inspections on record
- Not rated Texas Rising Star rating
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Texas’s risk levels
- Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
15 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 12 child care providers in Hopkins County had 5.5.
17 inspections on record. The latest, on Sep 10, 2026: no violation found.
Rated High by Texas: Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months, at the inspection on Aug 28, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Policies Comply with Rules, at the inspection on Dec 3, 2024
Rated High by Texas: Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings, at the inspection on Dec 8, 2023
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
15 deficiencies in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Oct 24, 2026.
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| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each deficiency, in Texas’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.
Aug 28, 2026: inspection6 deficiencies
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Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The last fire inspection was conducted 10/2024.”
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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.”
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Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“A medium sized hole was observed in the ground on the playground posing as a tripping hazard.”
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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.”
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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).”
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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.”
Oct 3, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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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.”
Dec 3, 2024: inspection5 deficiencies
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Policies Comply with Rules
The inspectors’ words, 108 words
“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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
Dec 8, 2023: inspection3 deficiencies
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
29 deficiencies older than three years
Sep 28, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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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.”
Sep 27, 2023: report to the state2 deficiencies
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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.”
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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.”
Feb 21, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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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.”
Feb 9, 2023: inspection4 deficiencies
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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.”
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“During inspection, one staff member walked out of the classroom on two occasions leaving the children unsupervised.”
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Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
“The director lacked one clock hour of training to complete last years annual training.”
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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.”
Jan 19, 2023: inspection6 deficiencies
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The inspectors’ words, 113 words
“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.”
Aug 26, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies
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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.”
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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.”
Jul 25, 2022: inspection11 deficiencies
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Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
“One caregivers personnel record lacked documentation of completion of 24 hours preservice training.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“The loose fill surfacing is not being maintained at 6 inches around the swings.”
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Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The inspectors’ words, 121 words
“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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
Dec 21, 2021: inspection2 deficiencies
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Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“At the inspection, the operation did not have a fire inspection.”
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Written Operational Policies - Benefits
“At the inspection, the operational policy did not include information related to indoor/outdoor physical activity.”
All 18 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Inspection | 6 deficiencies cited |
| Oct 3, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 3, 2024 | Inspection | 5 deficiencies cited |
| Dec 8, 2023 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Nov 9, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 12, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Sep 27, 2023 | Report to the state | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Feb 21, 2023 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Feb 9, 2023 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Jan 19, 2023 | Inspection | 6 deficiencies cited |
| Aug 31, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 26, 2022 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Aug 15, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 25, 2022 | Inspection | 11 deficiencies cited |
| Dec 21, 2021 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Jan 10, 2022.
- Licensed for ages: Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten.
- Capacity: 70 children.
Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.
Has Texas acted against it?
- No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
- 1 report to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were A complaint allegation the state investigated and found true: the evidence showed it more likely than not happened. Inconclusive means the evidence couldn’t show it either way. Neither inconclusive nor unsubstantiated proves it didn’t happen. Source: California Department of Social Services, complaint findings; each state’s licensing agency..
Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Not rated in Texas Rising Star.
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 12 child care providers in Hopkins County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 5.5; this one had 15.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Water Oak Preschool | 8 |
| Sherry Williams | 5 |
| Sulphur Springs Christian Preschool | 6 |
| Carrol Wheeler | 11 |
| Anneke’s Private Academy This child care provider | 15 |
| Noah and Company Kid Care | 5 |
| Abigale Dodd | Not given |
| Angela Allen | 1 |
| Sherry Valentine | 1 |
| Lighthouse Montessori Academy | 0 |
| Ronda Brice | 9 |
| Little Texans Learning Center | 13 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
- Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
Sources
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child care operations (bc5r-88dy).
Released Oct 24, 2026 and checked Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Inspections and investigations (m5q4-3y3d).
Released Oct 24, 2026 and checked Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Deficiencies (non-compliance data) (tqgd-mf4x).
Released Oct 24, 2026 and checked Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Workforce Commission, Subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star.
Released Oct 24, 2026 and checked Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
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