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Childcare center · Canyon, TX
Sunshine Child Care
A licensed child care center in Canyon, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 2108 13TH AVE, Canyon, TX 79015
County: Randall County
Phone: (806) 655-9821
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 62 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1675635
Permit: Full Permit, issued December 10, 2018
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 14 inspections
- 5 investigations
- 16 citations from these visits (risk level: High 2, Medium High 9, Medium 3, Low 2)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from March 8, 2022 to October 22, 2026, newest first: 26 visits and 21 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
October 22, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
June 22, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
April 24, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
April 10, 2026 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 10, 2026 · Correction verified: April 24, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was observed at inspection conducting diaper changes. The caregiver wore the same gloves for each diaper change and did not wash her hands in beween diaper changes either.
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 10, 2026 · Correction verified: April 24, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Children were observed arriving at the operation and were not washing their hands before eating breakfast.
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 10, 2026 · Correction verified: April 24, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was observed at inspection conducting diaper changes and did not sanitize the diaper changing surface after each diaper change. Wax paper wasn't used in between diaper changes either.
March 5, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
February 20, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
February 20, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
January 28, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
January 27, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
January 12, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
January 12, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
November 13, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
November 6, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 6, 2025 · Correction verified: November 13, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Outside time was observed at the follow up inspection and water was not available during active play.
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 6, 2025 · Correction verified: November 13, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two caregivers were observed on the playground grabbing a child each by an arm and pulling the child across the outdoor activity space. The child was upset and then the child was held in a caregiver's lap and held in place for over10 minutes while they continued to be upset.
October 21, 2025 · Inspection · 7 citations
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 21, 2025 · Correction verified: November 6, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two classrooms were observed at afternoon snack time and the children did not have their hands washed prior to eating. Additionally, one classroom had also transitioned immediately from the playground and did not wash their hands after outdoor activities.
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 21, 2025 · Correction verified: November 6, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Cots were arranged in a manner that blocked an exit to the building and an exit of a classroom.
746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
Risk level: Low · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Four employee records was lacking signatures for orientation for either the employee or trainer. This was corrected at inspection for each personnel file obtained the appropriate signatures.
746.1309(f) - Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 4, 2025 · Correction verified: October 24, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The last complete annual training year for a caregiver was lacking topics in prevent and controlling the spread of communicable disease including immunization training, understanding building and premises safety including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily hazards such as electrical hazard, bodies of water and vehicular traffic training and handling and storing blood or bodily fluids training.
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 21, 2025 · Correction verified: November 6, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
All three outdoor playgrounds had various hazard identified at inspection. There were nails protruding from the fence line. The nails were hammered in at inspection. Some pickets are broken and present a pinch hazard. A piece of metal is protruding from the ground. A brick was placed over it at inspection. A dramatic play equipment that has tires has wired mesh exposed with sharp edge. The equipment also has a loose board. The barrier to the climbing equipment has cracks. And a bench that child use to sit on is missing boards and is unstable.
746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 21, 2025 · Correction verified: November 6, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Outside time was observed and water was not available during active play.
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 5, 2025 · Correction verified: November 25, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The child safety alarm is not operating correctly according to manufacturer instructions. The button at the rear of the vehicle is not disabling the alarm as it is supposed to. When inquiring about daily procedures when transporting children, the operation has not been disabling the child safety alarm at the rear of the vehicle when using the child safety alarm.
September 11, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
September 10, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
November 25, 2024 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
Risk level: Low · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Documented orientation for one caregiver lacked the employee signature. Documented orientation for one caregiver lacked the trainer signature. Documented orientation for one caregiver the topic checkboxes being selected. These were all corrected at inspection.
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 6, 2024 · Correction verified: November 25, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver has been employed for five months and lacks first aid training.
January 17, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
January 3, 2024 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 5, 2024 · Correction verified: January 17, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The children's product annual certification form was required to be completed by 12/2/2022 to be current for an annual certification and was not completed as of 1/3/2024.
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 3, 2024 · Correction verified: January 17, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The multiple occupancy seats in the infant classroom was observed in use by the children but they were not secured while in use.
February 21, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
June 9, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
June 6, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 6, 2022 · Correction verified: June 9, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Various cots were observed at inspection being side by side and providing no walking space betweeen them. Some children were awake but some were still asleep and their cots were also directly side by side and touching.
746.2411(2)(G) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Size of Mesh Openings
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 6, 2022 · Correction verified: June 9, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One play yard with mesh siding had two wide holes that were greater than 1/4 inch in diameter.
May 26, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
May 25, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
March 15, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
March 8, 2022 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 8, 2022 · Correction verified: March 15, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Plastic nap mats were observed that the plastic was torn and foam was exposed.
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 8, 2022 · Correction verified: March 15, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was observed changing multiple children's diapers and sanitized at the end of the diapering session instead of in between each diaper change. Non absorbent paper was not used.
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 8, 2022 · Correction verified: March 15, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Children were observed at inspection eating crackers off the bare table.
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Sources
- HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.