Sunshine Montessori Academy

Inspection history

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 November 18, 2021 to November 5, 2026, newest first: 52 visits and 33 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.

1. November 5, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

2. October 14, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

3. September 24, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

4. September 23, 2026 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations

5. September 21, 2026 · Inspection · 2 citations

   • 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

     Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     In a classroom with children under two years of age and were eating breakfast, children were observed watching Bluey. *Noted this was corrected during the inspection when the TV was turned off.

   • 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating

     Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     A child was observed to be seated and served breakfast upon entering the room, before washing their hands. *Noted this was corrected during the inspection when the child was instructed to wash their hands.

6. April 23, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

7. February 20, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

8. February 2, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

9. January 29, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation

   • 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

     Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 29, 2026 · Correction verified: February 2, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     An infant was asleep in a restrictive device. *Infant was moved into the crib during the inspection*

10. December 31, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

11. December 30, 2025 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation

    • 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 20, 2026 · Correction verified: January 29, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      A two year old child was alone on the playground for less than a minute.

12. October 28, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

13. October 14, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

14. October 1, 2025 · Investigation · No citations

15. September 19, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

16. September 18, 2025 · Investigation · No citations

17. August 27, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

18. June 5, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

19. April 22, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

20. April 8, 2025 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation

    • 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 30, 2025 · Correction verified: June 5, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      It was determined through an investigation that the operation did not report in a timely manner when they were notified of a possible minimum standard violation on April 4th, but did not report until four days later on April 8th.

21. March 11, 2025 · Inspection · 5 citations

    • 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information

      Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Transportation binders did not include medical authorizaton for the children being transported.

    • 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

      Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      The fire extinguisher in the van designated for transporting children was found to be unsecured

    • 746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child

      Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Transportation binders did not include telephone numbers for parents/authorized individuals.

    • 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 25, 2025 · Correction verified: March 31, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Two of the ten children's files reviewed did not have current immunization records for review.

    • 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)

      Risk level: Medium Low · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      One of the ten staff files did not have a pre-employment form available for review.

22. January 28, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

23. January 15, 2025 · Investigation · 1 citation

    • 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 3, 2025 · Correction verified: March 11, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      It was determined in the investigation that caregivers were using prohibited punishment by yelling at children in their care.

24. January 14, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

25. November 13, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

26. October 30, 2024 · Inspection · 3 citations

    • 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 6, 2024 · Correction verified: November 13, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      In the 3 and older playground the slide exit did not have the required 6 inches of loose fill installed.

    • 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 31, 2024 · Correction verified: November 13, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      On the three year old playground, in the play structure there was an active hornet nest.

    • 746.2405(5) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Sufficient Number of Toys

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 6, 2024 · Correction verified: November 13, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      In an infant aged classroom, there was not a significant amount of toys to keep the children engaged.

27. April 11, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

28. April 4, 2024 · Inspection · 5 citations

    • 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 8, 2024 · Correction verified: April 5, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      The fire extinguishers in the vans used to transport children had not been serviced since 2016 and 2020.

    • 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 4, 2024 · Correction verified: April 5, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      The first aid kit utilized in the transportation van did not inlcude the following items; a guide, scissors, or tweezers.

    • 746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 11, 2024 · Correction verified: April 12, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      The operationaal policies did not incldue information regarding Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.

    • 746.5627 - Required Vehicle Documentation - date of lease or purchase for each vehicle

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 5, 2024 · Correction verified: April 5, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Purchase information for a transporation vehicle was not present at the operation at the time of the inspection.

    • 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 11, 2024 · Correction verified: April 11, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      The operational policies did not include information regarding Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.

29. March 21, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

30. January 5, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

31. December 11, 2023 · Inspection · No citations

32. December 7, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation

    • 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 3, 2024 · Correction verified: January 5, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Caregivers were not practicing proper supervision while caring for children during nap time.

33. November 28, 2023 · Inspection · No citations

34. October 16, 2023 · Inspection · No citations

35. October 5, 2023 · Inspection · 2 citations

    • 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 5, 2023 · Correction verified: October 16, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Two cribs with children under 12 months had a stuffed animal in the crib while there was an infant using the crib. Noted: This was corrected immediatly when the toys were removed from the crib.

    • 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 5, 2023 · Correction verified: October 16, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      In a room with a ratio of one caregiver to four children, a caregiver was alone with five children. Noted: This was corrected immediately when another caregiver was brought into the room.

36. May 10, 2023 · Inspection · No citations

37. May 1, 2023 · Inspection · No citations

38. April 19, 2023 · Inspection · 4 citations

    • 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 5, 2023 · Correction verified: April 27, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Five of the reviewed children's files did not have maintained vaccination records included in the file.

    • 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Two infants were found to be sleeping in restrictive devices. Noted: This was corrected at time of the inspection, when the infants were removed from the restrictive devices and places on their backs in their cribs.

    • 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      The electrical cord to a bottle warmer was hanging down over the sink, accessible to infants. Noted: This was corrected at inspection when the cord was moved out of reach of the infants.

    • 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 25, 2023 · Correction verified: April 20, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      The director did not have a completed training in administering medications or responding to emergencies due to food or allergic reactions.

39. January 13, 2023 · Inspection · No citations

40. January 5, 2023 · Investigation · No citations

41. December 29, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

42. December 13, 2022 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations

43. December 13, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

44. December 2, 2022 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation

    • 746.2807 - Employees Discipline Own Children

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 21, 2022 · Correction verified: December 29, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Information gathered for this investigation determined a staff member inappropriately disciplined their own child while at the operation. Staff member slapped the child on the side of their face and spanked the child's bottom. Staff member also yelled at the child.

45. November 9, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

46. September 25, 2022 · Investigation · 1 citation

    • 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 4, 2022 · Correction verified: November 9, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      A caregiver placed a non-walking infant on a lawn chair resulting in the infant to lean forward and fall off the chair. The infant hit their face on the ground.

47. September 8, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

48. August 25, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations

    • 746.2415(a)(4) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Toys Choking Hazard

      Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · 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.

    • 746.3419 - Handwashing Procedures

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 25, 2022 · Correction verified: September 8, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Caregiver in toddler classroom sprayed the hands of a toddler with soapy water while toddler was laying on the diaper changing table. The cleaning solution sting the child's eye.

49. January 25, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

50. December 10, 2021 · Inspection · No citations

51. November 30, 2021 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children

      Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      During an investigation it was reported that a caregiver expressed frustration and used inappropriate language towards children. Note: The deficiency was corrected at inspection / investigation when the Director made the decision to release caregiver of her duties.

52. November 18, 2021 · Investigation · 2 citations

    • 746.2401(4) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Prompt Attention to Needs

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 14, 2022 · Correction verified: January 25, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient as the child's diaper had not been checked or changed for more than three hours.

    • 746.3805(b)(2) - Administering Medication - Only to Child for Whom Intended

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 14, 2022 · Correction verified: January 25, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      During the investigation, it was found that a caregiver administered a prescription cream to the sibling of the child who it was prescribed to without a proper prescription at the parents' request.

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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.