Sugar And Spice Childrens Academy
311 E COURT ST, Seguin, TX 78155 · Guadalupe County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 143
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 05:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Corina Sanchez
- Phone
- (830) 379-5437
- Regulated since
- Mar 18, 2002
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 192828 · number 810796
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 2 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (5) |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (3) |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (4), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Other (1) |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 25, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
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.
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 2026-08-25. Correction verified 2026-09-14.
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Other
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Jun 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 4, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
The AM toddler caregiver did not communicate to the PM caregiver before ending their workday of a child that sustained a scratch.
HHSC 746.1203(10) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-31. Correction verified 2026-08-25.
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.307(c) — Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-31. Correction verified 2026-08-25.
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Other
During the course of this investigation, it was determined a child's care services were terminated for filing a complaint.
HHSC 746.521(2) — Parent right to file a complaint
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-31. Correction verified 2026-08-25.
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Illness & medication
An incident report was created, but not shared with the parent. The child is no longer enrolled.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-31. Correction verified 2026-08-25.
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Other
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Jun 3, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver did not know the number of children in their care when asked.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-03.
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Staff background & training
Three out of ten records reviewed did not have all of the required trainings complete at review.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-17. Correction verified 2026-06-04.
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Safety & premises Serious
There was play equipment structure that had pieces of flooring that were breaking causing pinching points. *Dir is having the equipment removed*
HHSC 746.4601(7) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-05. Correction verified 2026-06-03.
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Other Serious
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Jun 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
An infant was a sleep in a bouncer seat. *This was corrected when the caregiver placed the infant in the crib on their back.*
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-05. Correction verified 2025-06-12.
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Safety & premises
The transportation van did not have a thermometer in the first aid kit at time of review.
HHSC 746.4003(a)(7) — First Aid Kit Incomplete - Thermometer, preferably non-glass
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-12. Correction verified 2025-06-12.
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Safety & premises
Two classrooms did not have fire evacuation plans posted. *This was corrected when the fire evacuation plans were posted*
HHSC 746.5207(b) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-05.
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Illness & medication
Four out of ten children records reviewed did not have current immunizations on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-19. Correction verified 2025-06-11.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Oct 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director was missing 6 hours of face-to-face training.
HHSC 746.1311(j) — Documented Annual Training - Self- Instructional up to 80%
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-10-21. Correction verified 2024-10-21.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
This form for the 5 employees records evaluated was not available for review.
HHSC 746.1105(4) — Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-10-07. Correction verified 2024-10-18.
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Staff background & training
Four employees did not have an updated SIDS training.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-07. Correction verified 2024-10-18.
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Staff background & training
The director was missing 6 hours of face-to-face training.
HHSC 746.1311(j) — Documented Annual Training - Self- Instructional up to 80%
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-10-21. Correction verified 2024-10-21.
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Other
Two televisions were observed on low shelves not anchored.
HHSC 746.3701(10) — Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-07. Correction verified 2024-10-18.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-07. Correction verified 2024-10-18.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 11, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 14, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-05. Correction verified 2024-03-11.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 20, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two employee files reviewed did not contain current abuse / neglect training.
HHSC 746.1309(c) — Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-27. Correction verified 2023-11-27.
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Staff background & training
Two employee files reviewed did not have current SIDS and Shaken Baby Training.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-27. Correction verified 2023-11-27.
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-20. Correction verified 2023-11-27.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 14, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There were two broken boards on the playground accessible to the children in care.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-07. Correction verified 2023-07-25.
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Safety & premises
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Jun 9, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 2, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 8, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
At the time of inspection the playground surfacing was not maintained at its proper depth under and around the two playground play structures.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-27. Correction verified 2023-02-02.
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Other
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Jul 5, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-09. Correction verified 2022-06-01.
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Safety & premises
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Apr 20, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information gathered, the caregiver was not supervising the children on the playground when a child was injured and required medical treatment.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-26. Correction verified 2022-06-01.
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Safety & premises Serious
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.
HHSC 746.3607(2) — Critical Injury - Give First Aid or CPR
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-26. Correction verified 2022-06-01.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 9, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 21, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One van driver's transportation training was not current at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.1301(7)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-31. Correction verified 2021-12-28.
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Other
The activity plan for the 12 to 24 month old class and the two year old classroom did not have current activity plans posted.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-31. Correction verified 2021-12-28.
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Other
The gas test was expired.
HHSC 746.5403(a) — Gas Leak Inspection - Natural Gas
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-07. Correction verified 2021-12-28.
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Staff background & training
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