Pineywoods Learning Academy
Pineywoods Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Nacogdoches, TX, licensed for up to 115 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 15 times and investigated 6 reports. Inspectors recorded 2 citations, 2 of them high-risk. 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. Its last 15 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 14 centers in Nacogdoches and better than 84% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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There was sufficient evidence to conclude that corporal punishment was recently utilized for discipline at the facility. Operation staff have completed additional trainings on positive discipline and guidance to mitigate risk. A caregiver was terminated as a result of the situation.
Camera footage revealed that a caregiver aggressively grabbed/pulled a child during a disciplinary incident at the facility. The caregiver was terminated for her actions.
About this center
Common questions
Does Pineywoods Learning Academy take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Pineywoods Learning Academy’s hours?
7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Pineywoods Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
Has Pineywoods Learning Academy had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 20, 2026: “Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Pineywoods Learning Academy compare with other daycares in Nacogdoches?
It is #3 of 14 centers in Nacogdoches by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 84% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Pineywoods Learning Academy last inspected?
Sep 14, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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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 1794341 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.