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Water Oak Preschool

626 Davis St N, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 · Hopkins County

Water Oak Preschool is a licensed child care center in Sulphur Springs, TX, licensed for up to 58 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2013. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 8 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 14 citations, 0 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (5 of 14). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 5 centers in Sulphur Springs and better than 17% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 17%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#4 of 5 centers in Sulphur Springs
0High risk
6Medium High risk
7Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
14 citations from 8 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 24, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Mar 24, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 27, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 6, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 2, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 31, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 1, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 24, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 21, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication5
Building & playground safety3
Staff ratios2
Records & paperwork2
Food & feeding1
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighMar 24, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
One chlild's food allergy plan lacked the name of the food the child is allergic to, the symptoms the child may exhibit if exposed to the food or if consumes the food, and the parents signature.
Correction verified Mar 26, 2026
MediumMar 24, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Medication No Longer Used §746.3809
One child's Epi pen had expired.
Correction verified Mar 30, 2026
Medium HighMar 24, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date §746.3805(b)(1)
One child's Epi Pen was not in its original container.
Correction verified Mar 26, 2026
MediumMay 27, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's record lacked a health statement.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2025
Medium HighJul 2, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
The loose fill on the playground is not being maintained at the proper depth.
Correction verified Aug 6, 2024
Medium HighJul 2, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The top portion of the Dutch door on the front of the large playhouse has broken. There is a small wasp nest inside the playhouse.
Correction verified Jul 8, 2024
MediumJul 2, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services §746.501(a)(30)
The operational policies were evaluated and lacked the following written policies/procedures: 1) Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees; 2) peocedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in 746.2202.
Correction verified Jul 8, 2024
MediumJul 2, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records - Admission Information §746.603(a)(2)
A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's record lacked the address of their designated contact. Two children's record lacked documentation that the parents received a copy of the Parent's Rights form. One child's record lacked a health statement. One child's Affidavit for Exemption from Immunizations for Reasons of Conscience expired 3/2024. One child's record lacked documentation of a vision and hearing screening.
Correction verified Jul 4, 2024
MediumAug 31, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's immunization record was observed incomplete. One child's notarized Exemption from Immunizations for Reasons of Conscience form has expired. Each individual vaccine exemption affidavit is good for two years from the date notarized.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2022
Medium LowAug 31, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §746.901(4)
One caregiver's record lacked a notarized affidavit.
Correction verified Sep 11, 2022
MediumAug 31, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather §746.501(a)(18)(F)
The operational policies were evaluated and lacked the following written procedures: 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) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (C) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (D) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (E) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play; information regarding whether or not you require employees to obtain vaccines for preventable disease; and the HHSC website (www.hhs.texas.gov).
Correction verified Sep 6, 2022
MediumAug 31, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The last documented review of the CPSC website to review the recall list to ensure no recalled items are in the center was observed 1/2021. You must certify annually in writing using a form provided by DFPS that you have reviewed each of the recall notices issued by the CPSC and that there are no unsafe products in the center.
Correction verified Sep 13, 2022
Medium HighAug 31, 2022InspectionOther standards
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures §746.5202(2)
The Emergency Preparedness Plan was evaluated and lacked the following written procedures: 1) The emergency telephone number that is on file with Child Care Regulation; and 2) How you will communicate with local authorities, parents, and Child Care Regulation.
Correction verified Sep 6, 2022
Medium HighJan 24, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness §746.305(a)(4)
The operation failed to report a communicable disease within the required 2 days notification.
Correction verified Feb 16, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity58 children
Ages servedToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:30 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 29, 2013
DirectorJody Horton
Phone9038858503
State operation #1496857

Common questions

Does Water Oak Preschool take infants?

No. Its Texas license covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.

What are Water Oak Preschool’s hours?

7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Water Oak Preschool accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Water Oak Preschool cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Water Oak Preschool for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Northeast Texas area, which includes Sulphur Springs, is $27.00 a day for toddlers, $26.20 a day for 3-year-olds and $25.00 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Water Oak Preschool had any serious violations?

No high-risk citations since 2021. It has 14 lower-risk citations, listed above.

How does Water Oak Preschool compare with other daycares in Sulphur Springs?

It is #4 of 5 centers in Sulphur Springs by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 17% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Water Oak Preschool last inspected?

Mar 24, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1496857 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.