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Sunshine Kids Academy Ferris
A licensed child care center in Ferris, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 100 N. IH 45, Ferris, TX 75125
County: Ellis County
Phone: (972) 842-7084
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
Licensed capacity: 66 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1752954
Permit: Full Permit, issued April 11, 2023
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
View the official record on Texas HHSC's child care search (or search operation number 1752954 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 15 inspections
- 5 investigations
- 2 assessments
- 38 citations from these visits (risk level: High 3, Medium High 23, Medium 12)
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 October 17, 2022 to August 14, 2026, newest first: 28 visits and 45 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.
August 14, 2026 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of inspection, caregiver was using her personal cell phone during nap time while careing for sixteen children.
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 21, 2026 · Correction verified: September 21, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of inspection two staff files do have the 2912 or Notorized 2985 Affidavitied Forms available for review.
746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 21, 2026 · Correction verified: September 21, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of inspection, sheltering drills have not been conducted and there is no documentation availavle for review of the last drill conducted.
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 21, 2026 · Correction verified: September 21, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of inspection, fire drills have not been conducted and there is no documentation availavle for review of the last drill conducted.
June 24, 2026 · Assessment · 1 citation
745.509 - Licensed Operations Required Fees
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 30, 2026 · Correction verified: July 14, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
April 15, 2026 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 29, 2026 · Correction verified: May 15, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of inspection director annual training is not accurately documented.
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 29, 2026 · Correction verified: June 12, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of inspection caregiver annual training is not accurately documented.
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 29, 2026 · Correction verified: April 15, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The annual inspection documented is past due. The last documented date is 10-13-22.
March 18, 2026 · Inspection · 7 citations
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 1, 2026 · Correction verified: April 15, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of inspection the annual sanitation inspection is not available for review.
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 1, 2026 · Correction verified: April 15, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of inspection the last documented annual trainings completed have not been updated.
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 1, 2026 · Correction verified: April 15, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of inspection first aid training documentaiton is not available for review.
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 1, 2026 · Correction verified: April 15, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The annual inspection documented is past due. The last documented date is 10-13-22.
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 1, 2026 · Correction verified: April 15, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of inspection CPR documentation is not available for review.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 19, 2026 · Correction verified: April 15, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of inspection, the infant room is out of ratio by two due to specified age group 0-11 months.
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 1, 2026 · Correction verified: April 15, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of inspection the last documented annual trainings completed have not been updated.
February 25, 2026 · Inspection · 10 citations
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 11, 2026 · Correction verified: March 18, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The paint on the outdoor play equipment and slides have large surface areas where the paint is chipping. Also, on the basketball fixture there is an exposed metal bolt.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 25, 2026 · Correction verified: March 18, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of inspection, the infant room is out of ratio due to specified age.
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 11, 2026 · Correction verified: March 18, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of inspection the last documented annual trainings completed are past the due date.
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 11, 2026 · Correction verified: March 18, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of inspection a caregiver's record is not available for review.
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 25, 2026 · Correction verified: March 18, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of inspection a child was placed in time out in a floor styled high chair.
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 11, 2026 · Correction verified: March 18, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of inspection first aid training documentaiton is not available for review.
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 11, 2026 · Correction verified: March 18, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of inspection the last documented annual trainings completed are past the due date.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 11, 2026 · Correction verified: March 18, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of inspection the annual sanitation inspection is not available for review.
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 11, 2026 · Correction verified: March 18, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of inspection CPR documentation is not available for review.
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 11, 2026 · Correction verified: March 18, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The annual inspection documented is past due.
August 28, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
August 25, 2025 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
August 8, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
August 6, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
July 15, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
May 15, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 2, 2025 · Correction verified: July 15, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The outside playground equipment has rust, and other hazards that could potintally cause a child to trip and fall.
746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 2, 2025 · Correction verified: July 15, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Director is not present at the operation, and none of the operation staff were informed who was in charge.
May 14, 2025 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 23, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
An unannounced inspection was conducted at the operation. One caregiver was observed caring for seventeen children at once. The specific age group was three years old. The max is fifteen for SAG of three years old.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 23, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
An unannounced inspection was conducted at the operation. One caregiver was observed caring for seventeen children at once. The specific age group was three years old. The max is fifteen for SAG of three years old.
May 5, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
May 2, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
May 1, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
March 31, 2025 · Inspection · 7 citations
746.5537(b)(2) - Electronic CO Detection Sys Connected to Alarm/Smoke Detection Sys-Test Documentation Available During Hours of Operation
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 16, 2025 · Correction verified: May 1, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation does not have a monthly carbon inspection report.
746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 16, 2025 · Correction verified: May 1, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Operational policies are missing discipline, and parents rights.
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 16, 2025 · Correction verified: May 1, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation does not have a monthly fire drill on file. Last fire drill was conducted on 1/6/24
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Cargiver was observed yelling at a child during nape time.
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 16, 2025 · Correction verified: May 1, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
More the one child record are missing immunization records.
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 16, 2025 · Correction verified: May 1, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Director is missing 30 hours of anuual training.
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 16, 2025 · Correction verified: May 1, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Several care givers are missing the requried 24 hours of annual training.
December 30, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
December 19, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
November 27, 2024 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 13, 2024 · Correction verified: December 4, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The annual health inspection has not been conducted.
November 22, 2024 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 20, 2024 · Correction verified: December 30, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Primary caregiver admitted to being out of ratio for approximately forty five minutes.
November 22, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
April 16, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
October 27, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have a written evaluation and relocation plan.
March 14, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
January 12, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 27, 2023 · Correction verified: January 13, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two children did not have food allergy emergency plans available for review.
December 12, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
October 28, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
October 17, 2022 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 28, 2022 · Correction verified: October 28, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operational policy for the operation did not include promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 28, 2022 · Correction verified: October 28, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The health inspection was not available for review during this inspection.
746.2405(1) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 28, 2022 · Correction verified: October 28, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation needed to have an adult size rocker in the infant room.
746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 28, 2022 · Correction verified: October 28, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 28, 2022 · Correction verified: October 28, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The school age class did not have a working light in the restroom. There was also no switch cover on the light switch. The flooring located in the infant and toddler classrooms needed to be repaired. The surfacing on the the school age playground play equipment needed to be repaired. The tree located on the infant/toddler playground needed to be trimmed. The broken toys on the infant/toddler playground needed to be removed.
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