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Pirate Academy, LLC

16 serious findings across 16 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Jun 9, 2026.

308 Sutherland Avenue, Poth, TX 78147 · (830) 321-0144

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsStatewide licensed centers, n=9,617

Serious findings0 critical, 16 serious, 0 minor across 16 inspections and 0 investigations (16 visits). Most recent serious: Jun 9, 2026.

Critical0 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious16 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2022Full Permit

Practical6:30a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 78 places

Texas HHSC operation #1725423 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providedyes
Snacks providedyes
Before-school careyes
After-school careyes
Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time careyes
Field tripsyes
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesnot listed

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

2026
Jun 12, 2026 to Jun 12, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jun 12, 2026 inspection
- Jun 12, 2026 inspection
- Jun 12, 2026 inspection
- Jun 12, 2026 inspection
Jun 9, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  Four staff members were found to have CPR certifications completed online.
  Corrected Jun 23, 2026, verified Jun 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
Jun 9, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  Four staff members were found to have CPR certifications completed online.
  Corrected Jun 23, 2026, verified Jun 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
Jun 9, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  Four staff members were found to have CPR certifications completed online.
  Corrected Jun 23, 2026, verified Jun 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
Jun 9, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  Four staff members were found to have CPR certifications completed online.
  Corrected Jun 23, 2026, verified Jun 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
2025
Jul 22, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings
  Teeter totter was observed in the playground. This was corrected when the teeter totter was removed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4603(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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'.
  Corrected Aug 15, 2025, verified Aug 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4813(c).
Jul 22, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings
  Teeter totter was observed in the playground. This was corrected when the teeter totter was removed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4603(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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'.
  Corrected Aug 15, 2025, verified Aug 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4813(c).
Jul 22, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings
  Teeter totter was observed in the playground. This was corrected when the teeter totter was removed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4603(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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'.
  Corrected Aug 15, 2025, verified Aug 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4813(c).
Jul 22, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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'.
  Corrected Aug 15, 2025, verified Aug 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4813(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings
  Teeter totter was observed in the playground. This was corrected when the teeter totter was removed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4603(5).
2024
Jul 23, 2024 to Jul 23, 20244 inspections
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- Jul 23, 2024 inspection

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2023
Aug 15, 2023 to Aug 15, 20234 inspections
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- Aug 15, 2023 inspection
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Jan 17, 2023Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2411(2)(I).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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.
  Corrected Jan 30, 2023, verified Jan 26, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4901(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
  On the playground, there was play equipment that did not have the required use zone.
  Corrected Jan 30, 2023, verified Feb 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4803.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2023, verified Jan 26, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(6).
Jan 17, 2023Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2023, verified Jan 26, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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.
  Corrected Jan 30, 2023, verified Jan 26, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4901(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
  On the playground, there was play equipment that did not have the required use zone.
  Corrected Jan 30, 2023, verified Feb 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4803.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2411(2)(I).
Jan 17, 2023Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2411(2)(I).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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.
  Corrected Jan 30, 2023, verified Jan 26, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4901(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
  On the playground, there was play equipment that did not have the required use zone.
  Corrected Jan 30, 2023, verified Feb 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4803.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2023, verified Jan 26, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(6).
Jan 17, 2023Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2411(2)(I).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
  On the playground, there was play equipment that did not have the required use zone.
  Corrected Jan 30, 2023, verified Feb 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4803.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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.
  Corrected Jan 30, 2023, verified Jan 26, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4901(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2023, verified Jan 26, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(6).
2022
Aug 29, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  The posted annual sanitation inspection was dated 07/08/2021 which is past the required twelve month period.
  Corrected Sep 12, 2022, verified Aug 31, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Two of two posted infant feeding schedules were missing the required thirty day parental update.
  Corrected Aug 29, 2022, verified Aug 31, 2022. Standard 746.2421(b).
Aug 29, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Two of two posted infant feeding schedules were missing the required thirty day parental update.
  Corrected Aug 29, 2022, verified Aug 31, 2022. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  The posted annual sanitation inspection was dated 07/08/2021 which is past the required twelve month period.
  Corrected Sep 12, 2022, verified Aug 31, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
Aug 29, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Two of two posted infant feeding schedules were missing the required thirty day parental update.
  Corrected Aug 29, 2022, verified Aug 31, 2022. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  The posted annual sanitation inspection was dated 07/08/2021 which is past the required twelve month period.
  Corrected Sep 12, 2022, verified Aug 31, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
Aug 29, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  The posted annual sanitation inspection was dated 07/08/2021 which is past the required twelve month period.
  Corrected Sep 12, 2022, verified Aug 31, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Two of two posted infant feeding schedules were missing the required thirty day parental update.
  Corrected Aug 29, 2022, verified Aug 31, 2022. Standard 746.2421(b).
Jan 26, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
  One medication was not in the original container.
  Corrected Jan 28, 2022, verified Jan 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3805(b)(1).
Jan 26, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
  One medication was not in the original container.
  Corrected Jan 28, 2022, verified Jan 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3805(b)(1).
Jan 26, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
  One medication was not in the original container.
  Corrected Jan 28, 2022, verified Jan 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3805(b)(1).
Jan 26, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
  One medication was not in the original container.
  Corrected Jan 28, 2022, verified Jan 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3805(b)(1).
2021
Nov 1, 2021Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Nov 1, 2021, verified Nov 8, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(13).
Nov 1, 2021Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Nov 1, 2021, verified Nov 8, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(13).
Nov 1, 2021Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Nov 1, 2021, verified Nov 8, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(13).
Nov 1, 2021Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Nov 1, 2021, verified Nov 8, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(13).
Oct 1, 2021 to Oct 1, 20214 inspections
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- Oct 1, 2021 inspection

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