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Abernathy Sunshine Academy

4 critical, 28 serious findings across 40 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jan 18, 2024.

801 Avenue F, Abernathy, TX 79311 · (806) 490-0028

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At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsStatewide licensed centers, n=9,617

Critical findings4 critical, 28 serious, 0 minor across 32 inspections and 8 investigations (40 visits). Most recent critical: Jan 18, 2024.

Critical4 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious28 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2018Full Permit

Practical7a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 59 places

Texas HHSC operation #1660569 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providedyes
Snacks providedyes
Before-school careyes
After-school careyes
Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
Drop-in careyes
Part-time careyes
Field tripsyes
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesnot listed

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

2026
Feb 23, 2026 to Feb 23, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Feb 23, 2026 inspection
- Feb 23, 2026 inspection
- Feb 23, 2026 inspection
- Feb 23, 2026 inspection
Jan 30, 2026Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Handwashing - Individual Cloth
  A child was observed having their diaper changed with mitts on their hands. The child's hands were not cleaned with a cloth or washed after the diaper change and the mitts were not removed.
  Corrected Jan 30, 2026, verified Feb 23, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3421(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  The most recent gas inspection on file is dated 1/19/2024.
  Corrected Feb 13, 2026, verified Feb 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5401.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  A 10 month old was in the cafeteria with children who were more than 18 months old than they are. The oldest child in the group was 4 years old and there were more than 13 children in care.
  Corrected Jan 30, 2026, verified Feb 23, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605(1).
Jan 30, 2026Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  A 10 month old was in the cafeteria with children who were more than 18 months old than they are. The oldest child in the group was 4 years old and there were more than 13 children in care.
  Corrected Jan 30, 2026, verified Feb 23, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  The most recent gas inspection on file is dated 1/19/2024.
  Corrected Feb 13, 2026, verified Feb 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5401.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Handwashing - Individual Cloth
  A child was observed having their diaper changed with mitts on their hands. The child's hands were not cleaned with a cloth or washed after the diaper change and the mitts were not removed.
  Corrected Jan 30, 2026, verified Feb 23, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3421(a).
Jan 30, 2026Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  The most recent gas inspection on file is dated 1/19/2024.
  Corrected Feb 13, 2026, verified Feb 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5401.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Handwashing - Individual Cloth
  A child was observed having their diaper changed with mitts on their hands. The child's hands were not cleaned with a cloth or washed after the diaper change and the mitts were not removed.
  Corrected Jan 30, 2026, verified Feb 23, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3421(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  A 10 month old was in the cafeteria with children who were more than 18 months old than they are. The oldest child in the group was 4 years old and there were more than 13 children in care.
  Corrected Jan 30, 2026, verified Feb 23, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605(1).
Jan 30, 2026Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  The most recent gas inspection on file is dated 1/19/2024.
  Corrected Feb 13, 2026, verified Feb 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5401.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Handwashing - Individual Cloth
  A child was observed having their diaper changed with mitts on their hands. The child's hands were not cleaned with a cloth or washed after the diaper change and the mitts were not removed.
  Corrected Jan 30, 2026, verified Feb 23, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3421(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  A 10 month old was in the cafeteria with children who were more than 18 months old than they are. The oldest child in the group was 4 years old and there were more than 13 children in care.
  Corrected Jan 30, 2026, verified Feb 23, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605(1).
2025
Feb 25, 2025 to Feb 25, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Feb 25, 2025 inspection
- Feb 25, 2025 inspection
- Feb 25, 2025 inspection
- Feb 25, 2025 inspection
2024
Apr 11, 2024 to Sep 16, 20248 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 16, 2024 inspection
- Sep 16, 2024 inspection
- Sep 16, 2024 inspection
- Sep 16, 2024 inspection
- Sep 10, 2024 self-reported incident
- Sep 10, 2024 self-reported incident
- Sep 10, 2024 self-reported incident
- Sep 10, 2024 self-reported incident
- Apr 11, 2024 inspection
- Apr 11, 2024 inspection
- Apr 11, 2024 inspection
- Apr 11, 2024 inspection
Mar 26, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The most current CPSC form that is posted is from 2022. This was corrected at inspection when a new one was filled out and signed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  There is not adequate losse fill under one of the pieces of play equipment on the playground.
  Corrected Apr 1, 2024, verified Apr 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
Mar 26, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The most current CPSC form that is posted is from 2022. This was corrected at inspection when a new one was filled out and signed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  There is not adequate losse fill under one of the pieces of play equipment on the playground.
  Corrected Apr 1, 2024, verified Apr 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
Mar 26, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The most current CPSC form that is posted is from 2022. This was corrected at inspection when a new one was filled out and signed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  There is not adequate losse fill under one of the pieces of play equipment on the playground.
  Corrected Apr 1, 2024, verified Apr 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
Mar 26, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  There is not adequate losse fill under one of the pieces of play equipment on the playground.
  Corrected Apr 1, 2024, verified Apr 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The most current CPSC form that is posted is from 2022. This was corrected at inspection when a new one was filled out and signed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
Feb 1, 2024 to Feb 1, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Feb 1, 2024 inspection
- Feb 1, 2024 inspection
- Feb 1, 2024 inspection
- Feb 1, 2024 inspection
Jan 18, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
  Two infants were observed to be in restrictive devices for over 15 minutes.
  Corrected Jan 18, 2024, verified Feb 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2417(2)(B).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  The annual sanitation was not conducted within the 12 months required.
  Corrected Feb 1, 2024, verified Feb 1, 2024. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
  Two infants were observed to be walking around with their cups drinking water.
  Corrected Jan 18, 2024, verified Feb 1, 2024. Standard 746.2419(7).
Jan 18, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
  Two infants were observed to be in restrictive devices for over 15 minutes.
  Corrected Jan 18, 2024, verified Feb 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2417(2)(B).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
  Two infants were observed to be walking around with their cups drinking water.
  Corrected Jan 18, 2024, verified Feb 1, 2024. Standard 746.2419(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  The annual sanitation was not conducted within the 12 months required.
  Corrected Feb 1, 2024, verified Feb 1, 2024. Standard 746.3401(a).
Jan 18, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
  Two infants were observed to be in restrictive devices for over 15 minutes.
  Corrected Jan 18, 2024, verified Feb 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2417(2)(B).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
  Two infants were observed to be walking around with their cups drinking water.
  Corrected Jan 18, 2024, verified Feb 1, 2024. Standard 746.2419(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  The annual sanitation was not conducted within the 12 months required.
  Corrected Feb 1, 2024, verified Feb 1, 2024. Standard 746.3401(a).
Jan 18, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
  Two infants were observed to be in restrictive devices for over 15 minutes.
  Corrected Jan 18, 2024, verified Feb 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2417(2)(B).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
  Two infants were observed to be walking around with their cups drinking water.
  Corrected Jan 18, 2024, verified Feb 1, 2024. Standard 746.2419(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  The annual sanitation was not conducted within the 12 months required.
  Corrected Feb 1, 2024, verified Feb 1, 2024. Standard 746.3401(a).
Jan 15, 2024 to Jan 15, 20244 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Jan 15, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jan 15, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jan 15, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jan 15, 2024 complaint investigation

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2023
Apr 25, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  A fire inspection was not conducted within the required 12 months.
  Corrected May 1, 2023, verified May 4, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
Apr 25, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  A fire inspection was not conducted within the required 12 months.
  Corrected May 1, 2023, verified May 4, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
Apr 25, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  A fire inspection was not conducted within the required 12 months.
  Corrected May 1, 2023, verified May 4, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
Apr 25, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  A fire inspection was not conducted within the required 12 months.
  Corrected May 1, 2023, verified May 4, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
2022
May 12, 2022 to May 12, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- May 12, 2022 inspection
- May 12, 2022 inspection
- May 12, 2022 inspection
- May 12, 2022 inspection
Apr 28, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
  Children have been given candy which present a choking hazard.
  Corrected Apr 28, 2022, verified May 12, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
  A caregiver did not have their high school diploma on file.
  Corrected May 2, 2022, verified May 12, 2022. Standard 746.801(3).
Apr 28, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
  Children have been given candy which present a choking hazard.
  Corrected Apr 28, 2022, verified May 12, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
  A caregiver did not have their high school diploma on file.
  Corrected May 2, 2022, verified May 12, 2022. Standard 746.801(3).
Apr 28, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
  Children have been given candy which present a choking hazard.
  Corrected Apr 28, 2022, verified May 12, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
  A caregiver did not have their high school diploma on file.
  Corrected May 2, 2022, verified May 12, 2022. Standard 746.801(3).
Apr 28, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
  Children have been given candy which present a choking hazard.
  Corrected Apr 28, 2022, verified May 12, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
  A caregiver did not have their high school diploma on file.
  Corrected May 2, 2022, verified May 12, 2022. Standard 746.801(3).

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