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State records list 19 cited deficiencies dated December 7, 2023 to September 21, 2026 (7 High, 6 Medium High, 5 Medium, 1 Medium Low risk). Correction status: 6 corrected at inspection, 13 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
Counts, dates, risk levels and correction status come directly from the state data. The plain-English descriptions were written automatically from the inspectors' narratives and checked against them by a second automated reviewer; they cover citations dated October 11, 2023 to October 11, 2026. They may contain errors; the official record is authoritative.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 19 cited deficiencies for Sunshine Montessori Academy in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (7 High, 6 Medium High, 5 Medium, 1 Medium Low).
Records list 25 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-24.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 7 |
| Medium High | 6 |
| Medium | 5 |
| Medium Low | 1 |
| Low | 0 |
| Unknown | 0 |
HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.
2026-09-21 · 746.3417(1) · Medium High
Children Handwashing Before Eating
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.
Corrected at inspection
2026-09-21 · 746.2207(a) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
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.
Corrected at inspection
2026-01-29 · 746.2426(a)(1) · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
An infant was asleep in a restrictive device. *Infant was moved into the crib during the inspection*
Correction date recorded: 2026-01-29
2026-09-21 · 746.2207(a) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-09-21. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2026-09-21 · 746.3417(1) · Medium High
Children Handwashing Before Eating
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-09-21. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2026-01-29 · 746.2426(a)(1) · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-29. Correction verified: 2026-02-02.
An infant was asleep in a restrictive device. *Infant was moved into the crib during the inspection*
2025-12-30 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-20. Correction verified: 2026-01-29.
A two year old child was alone on the playground for less than a minute.
2025-04-08 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-30. Correction verified: 2025-06-05.
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.
2025-03-11 · 746.613(b) · Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-25. Correction verified: 2025-03-31.
Two of the ten children's files reviewed did not have current immunization records for review.
2025-03-11 · 746.901(5) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-03-11. Correction verified: Not recorded.
One of the ten staff files did not have a pre-employment form available for review.
2025-03-11 · 746.5617(a)(5) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-03-11. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The fire extinguisher in the van designated for transporting children was found to be unsecured
2025-03-11 · 746.5617(a)(2) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-03-11. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Transportation binders did not include medical authorizaton for the children being transported.
2025-03-11 · 746.5617(a)(4) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-03-11. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Transportation binders did not include telephone numbers for parents/authorized individuals.
2024-10-30 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-31. Correction verified: 2024-11-13.
On the three year old playground, in the play structure there was an active hornet nest.
2024-10-30 · 746.2405(5) · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Sufficient Number of Toys
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-06. Correction verified: 2024-11-13.
In an infant aged classroom, there was not a significant amount of toys to keep the children engaged.
2024-10-30 · 746.4907(d) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-06. Correction verified: 2024-11-13.
In the 3 and older playground the slide exit did not have the required 6 inches of loose fill installed.
2024-04-04 · 746.501(a)(30) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-11. Correction verified: 2024-04-12.
The operationaal policies did not incldue information regarding Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.
2024-04-04 · 746.5627 · Medium
Required Vehicle Documentation - date of lease or purchase for each vehicle
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-05. Correction verified: 2024-04-05.
Purchase information for a transporation vehicle was not present at the operation at the time of the inspection.
2024-04-04 · 746.5307(b) · Medium High
Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-08. Correction verified: 2024-04-05.
The fire extinguishers in the vans used to transport children had not been serviced since 2016 and 2020.
2024-04-04 · 746.4003(a) · Medium
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-04. Correction verified: 2024-04-05.
The first aid kit utilized in the transportation van did not inlcude the following items; a guide, scissors, or tweezers.
2024-04-04 · 746.501(a)(18) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-11. Correction verified: 2024-04-11.
The operational policies did not include information regarding Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
2023-12-07 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-03. Correction verified: 2024-01-05.
Caregivers were not practicing proper supervision while caring for children during nap time.
2023-10-05 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-05. Correction verified: 2023-10-16.
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.
2023-10-05 · 746.2415(b) · High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-05. Correction verified: 2023-10-16.
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.
2023-04-19 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-04-19. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2023-04-19 · 746.1311(e) · Medium
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-25. Correction verified: 2023-04-20.
The director did not have a completed training in administering medications or responding to emergencies due to food or allergic reactions.
2023-04-19 · 746.2426(a)(1) · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-04-19. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2023-04-19 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-05. Correction verified: 2023-04-27.
Five of the reviewed children's files did not have maintained vaccination records included in the file.
2022-12-02 · 746.2807 · Medium High
Employees Discipline Own Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-21. Correction verified: 2022-12-29.
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.
2022-09-25 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-04. Correction verified: 2022-11-09.
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.
2022-08-25 · 746.2415(a)(4) · High
Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Toys Choking Hazard
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-08-25. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A bottle filled with water gel beads did not have the cover secured posing a chocking hazard in the infant II classroom .
2022-08-25 · 746.3419 · Medium High
Handwashing Procedures
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-25. Correction verified: 2022-09-08.
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.
2021-11-30 · 746.1201(2) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2021-11-30. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2021-11-18 · 746.2401(4) · Medium High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Prompt Attention to Needs
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-14. Correction verified: 2022-01-25.
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.
2021-11-18 · 746.3805(b)(2) · High
Administering Medication - Only to Child for Whom Intended
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-14. Correction verified: 2022-01-25.
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.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1117995
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.