Little Acorns Academy
Licensed Center · Blanco, Blanco County, TX · Operation No. 1512286
Little Acorns Academy holds a Full Permit issued August 5, 2013. In the state's 60-month public window it has 11 inspections on record with 20 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
August 5, 2013
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
18 children
Ages served
Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
921 Cherry St, Blanco, TX 78606-5462
The 60-month record
11
Inspections
1
Assessments
0
Self reports
20
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 5 · Medium High 9 · Medium 4 · Medium Low 1 · Low 1. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2026 | Inspection | 1 |
| May 29, 2025 | Inspection | 1 |
| Feb 5, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2025 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jan 2, 2025 | Report | 1 |
| Dec 30, 2024 | Inspection | 2 |
| Dec 27, 2024 | Report | 4 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | Report | 0 |
| Jun 11, 2024 | Inspection | 2 |
| Jun 21, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jul 20, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 1, 2022 | Assessment | 1 |
| Sep 29, 2021 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 21, 2021 | Report | 0 |
| Sep 21, 2021 | Inspection | 4 |
| Sep 20, 2021 | Report | 2 |
Deficiency records
April 22, 2026 Standard § 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
High Verbatim from the agency record
Of the 4 children files reviewed, 3 needed emergency authorization filled out.
Corrected: May 6, 2026
May 29, 2025 Standard § 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The fire inspection was dated 6/22/2023, and expired on 6/22/2024.
Corrected: June 13, 2025
January 7, 2025 Standard § 746.3417(6) - Children Handwashing After Feeding or Touching Animals
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The children were finishing up their lunch when I got to the location. As they finished up, they were directed to get their napmats and lay down for nap.
Corrected: January 7, 2025
January 2, 2025 Standard § 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
It was determined that the operation did not report a broken finger to Child Care Regulation as required.
Corrected: January 28, 2025
December 30, 2024 Standard § 746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The activity plans were not dated.
Corrected: January 13, 2025
December 30, 2024 Standard § 746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation has not been conducting lock-down drills.
Corrected: January 13, 2025
December 27, 2024 Standard § 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
High Verbatim from the agency record
Of the four children interviewed, three voiced concerns for yelling and seeing others being hit with a flyswatter. Also there were two parents and former care giver with concerns about yelling and the use of a fly swatter.
Corrected: January 27, 2025
December 27, 2024 Standard § 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
While most of the children at Little Acorns are potty trained, there were 2 parents and me with concerns for prompt diaper changes.
Corrected: January 27, 2025
December 27, 2024 Standard § 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
High Verbatim from the agency record
Of the four children interviewed, three voiced concerns for yelling and seeing others being hit with a flyswatter. Also there were two parents and former care giver with concerns about yelling and the use of a fly swatter.
Corrected: January 27, 2025
December 27, 2024 Standard § 746.2207(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
It was found that the operation uses screen time more than one hour day and that the content shown is not always related to the planned activities that meet educational goals.
Corrected: January 27, 2025
June 11, 2024 Standard § 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One caregiver had 20.5 hours of the needed 24 hours for her last completed training year 2023-2024
Corrected: June 25, 2024
June 11, 2024 Standard § 746.4135(c) - Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operation has not done an annual certification in writing that they have reviewed each of the recalled notices issued by the consumer product safety commission and that they assure there are no unsafe products in the center.
Corrected: June 18, 2024
June 21, 2023 Standard § 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
It was found during the inspection the last fire inspection was conducted in 2021.
Corrected: July 5, 2023
March 1, 2022 Standard § 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
Corrected: March 4, 2022
September 21, 2021 Standard § 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The director was missing annual training on allergy emergencies and handling hazardous materials.
Corrected: October 8, 2021
September 21, 2021 Standard § 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A piece of playground equipment is broken and has rough edges that could be hazardous for children.
Corrected: October 1, 2021
September 21, 2021 Standard § 746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
Low Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver did not have signed documentation of completing orientation.
Corrected: October 1, 2021
September 21, 2021 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation didn't have a current fire inspection.
Corrected: October 15, 2021
September 20, 2021 Standard § 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
High Verbatim from the agency record
The caregiver has not been fully supervising children at all time. Sometimes there is only one caregiver at the operation and some of the children are left unsupervised for short periods of time.
Corrected: September 27, 2021
September 20, 2021 Standard § 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver has been using her cell phone while caring for children.
Corrected: September 24, 2021
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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