Pirate Academy, LLC

308 SUTHERLAND AVENUE, Poth, TX 78147 · Wilson County

26cited violations

2serious

20inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 78
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Karla Brysch
Phone: (830) 321-0144
Regulated since: Feb 10, 2022
HHSC IDs: Operation 1384150 · number 1725423
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Illness & medication 2
Safety & premises 10
Food & allergies 2
Staff background & training 4
Records & paperwork 2
Other 6

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	4	0	Staff background & training (2), Other (2)
2025	4	0	Safety & premises (4)
2023	8	0	Safety & premises (6), Food & allergies (2)
2022	6	0	Illness & medication (2), Other (4)
2021	4	2	Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jun 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 9, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-09.
- Staff background & training
  Four staff members were found to have CPR certifications completed online.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-23. Correction verified 2026-06-25.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 9, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-09.
- Staff background & training
  Four staff members were found to have CPR certifications completed online.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-23. Correction verified 2026-06-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 22, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  Teeter totter was observed in the playground. This was corrected when the teeter totter was removed.
  
  HHSC 746.4603(5) — Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-22.
- Safety & premises
  The stationary structure overlaps the use zone of the rocking structure. The use zone between both structures is 8'8'.
  
  HHSC 746.4813(c) — Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-15. Correction verified 2025-08-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 22, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  Teeter totter was observed in the playground. This was corrected when the teeter totter was removed.
  
  HHSC 746.4603(5) — Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-22.
- Safety & premises
  The stationary structure overlaps the use zone of the rocking structure. The use zone between both structures is 8'8'.
  
  HHSC 746.4813(c) — Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-15. Correction verified 2025-08-10.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  In the infant room it was observed that the cribs/play yards were not individually labeled.
  
  HHSC 746.2411(2)(I) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Label for Each Infant
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-17.
- Food & allergies
  The bottles and drinking cups in the infant rooms were not clearly labeled with the child's first name and last initial.
  
  HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-19. Correction verified 2023-01-26.
- Safety & premises
  On the playground, there was play equipment that did not have the required use zone.
  
  HHSC 746.4803 — Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-30. Correction verified 2023-02-10.
- Safety & premises
  On the playground it was observed that there was not an adequate amount of loose-fill around the play equipment.
  
  HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-30. Correction verified 2023-01-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  In the infant room it was observed that the cribs/play yards were not individually labeled.
  
  HHSC 746.2411(2)(I) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Label for Each Infant
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-17.
- Food & allergies
  The bottles and drinking cups in the infant rooms were not clearly labeled with the child's first name and last initial.
  
  HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-19. Correction verified 2023-01-26.
- Safety & premises
  On the playground, there was play equipment that did not have the required use zone.
  
  HHSC 746.4803 — Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-30. Correction verified 2023-02-10.
- Safety & premises
  On the playground it was observed that there was not an adequate amount of loose-fill around the play equipment.
  
  HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-30. Correction verified 2023-01-26.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Two of two posted infant feeding schedules were missing the required thirty day parental update.
  
  HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-29. Correction verified 2022-08-31.
- Other
  The posted annual sanitation inspection was dated 07/08/2021 which is past the required twelve month period.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-12. Correction verified 2022-08-31.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Two of two posted infant feeding schedules were missing the required thirty day parental update.
  
  HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-29. Correction verified 2022-08-31.
- Other
  The posted annual sanitation inspection was dated 07/08/2021 which is past the required twelve month period.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-12. Correction verified 2022-08-31.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 26, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Illness & medication
  One medication was not in the original container.
  
  HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-28. Correction verified 2022-01-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 26, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Illness & medication
  One medication was not in the original container.
  
  HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-28. Correction verified 2022-01-28.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 1, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  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.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-01. Correction verified 2021-11-08.
- Records & paperwork
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.605(13) — Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-01.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 1, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  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.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-01. Correction verified 2021-11-08.
- Records & paperwork
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.605(13) — Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 1, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 1, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Pirate Academy, LLC, 308 SUTHERLAND AVENUE, Poth, TX 78147 (operation ID 1384150, operation number 1725423), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.