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Sunshine Kids Academy

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1700 Cedar Run, Ennis, TX 75119 · (972) 875-8753

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 months
Critical findings10 critical, 48 serious, 0 minor across 43 inspections and 30 investigations (73 visits). Most recent critical: Jul 17, 2026.

Some outcomes or report details are missing. These counts may be incomplete.

LicenseSince 2019Full Permit
Practical6a–6:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 232

Texas HHSC operation #1683139 · last checked against Texas Sep 11, 2026

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Inspection record

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  1. 2026
  2. Sep 10, 2026Inspection
    No findings
  3. Sep 3, 2026Inspection
    Outcome pending
  4. Sep 3, 2026Inspection
    Outcome pending
  5. Sep 1, 2026Assessment
    Outcome pending
  6. Sep 1, 2026Assessment
    Outcome pending
  7. Aug 14, 2026Inspection
    2 findings · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      At the time of inspection, there are eight infant feeding instructions that have not been updated in over thirty days.

      Corrected Aug 21, 2026, verified Sep 3, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      At the time of inspection, there are 12 infants in the infant room with an age range between 0-11 months with two caregivers.

      Corrected Aug 21, 2026, verified Sep 3, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.

  8. Aug 14, 2026Inspection
    2 findings · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      At the time of inspection, there are 12 infants in the infant room with an age range between 0-11 months with two caregivers.

      Corrected Aug 21, 2026, verified Sep 3, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      At the time of inspection, there are eight infant feeding instructions that have not been updated in over thirty days.

      Corrected Aug 21, 2026, verified Sep 3, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).

  9. Jul 17, 2026Inspection
    3 findings · critical
    • CriticalTexas: High

      Swimming - Lifeguard Required

      At the time of inspection, the opration is using an inflatable swimming pool that holds over 18 inches of water. There is no certified lifeguard on duty.

      Corrected Jul 17, 2026, verified Aug 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2109.

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Inflatables - With Water Components Also Comply With Requirements in Subchapter V

      At the time of inspection, an inflatable swimming pool with slide is being used. The caregivers are not folloiwng the manufactuers instructions. There are more than six children using the inflatable pool at one time.

      Corrected Jul 17, 2026, verified Aug 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4971(3).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      At the time of inspection the three year old classroom is out of ratio due to the specified age group being four years old. There are 22 children and the specified age range is four years old. They are out of ratio by four children.

      Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.

  10. Jul 17, 2026Inspection
    3 findings · critical
    • CriticalTexas: High

      Swimming - Lifeguard Required

      At the time of inspection, the opration is using an inflatable swimming pool that holds over 18 inches of water. There is no certified lifeguard on duty.

      Corrected Jul 17, 2026, verified Aug 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2109.

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Inflatables - With Water Components Also Comply With Requirements in Subchapter V

      At the time of inspection, an inflatable swimming pool with slide is being used. The caregivers are not folloiwng the manufactuers instructions. There are more than six children using the inflatable pool at one time.

      Corrected Jul 17, 2026, verified Aug 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4971(3).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      At the time of inspection the three year old classroom is out of ratio due to the specified age group being four years old. There are 22 children and the specified age range is four years old. They are out of ratio by four children.

      Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.

  11. Jul 15, 2026Complaint investigation
    1 finding · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

      Parents are not being routinely notified of minor incidents and injury occurrences at the operation.

      Corrected Aug 20, 2026, verified Aug 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.

  12. Jul 15, 2026 to Jul 15, 20262 inspections
    No findingsShow
    • Jul 15, 2026 inspection
    • Jul 15, 2026 inspection
  13. Jul 15, 2026Complaint investigation
    1 finding · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

      Parents are not being routinely notified of minor incidents and injury occurrences at the operation.

      Corrected Aug 20, 2026, verified Aug 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.

  14. Jul 8, 2026Complaint investigation
    1 finding · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      At the time of inspection the infant room is out of ratio. There are eleven infants in the 0-11 age group and there are two caregivers.

      Corrected Jul 16, 2026, verified Jul 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.

  15. Jul 8, 2026Complaint investigation
    1 finding · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      At the time of inspection the infant room is out of ratio. There are eleven infants in the 0-11 age group and there are two caregivers.

      Corrected Jul 16, 2026, verified Jul 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.

  16. Apr 24, 2026 to Jun 16, 20266 inspections
    No findingsShow
    • Jun 16, 2026 inspection
    • Jun 16, 2026 inspection
    • Jun 10, 2026 inspection
    • Jun 10, 2026 inspection
    • Apr 24, 2026 inspection
    • Apr 24, 2026 inspection
  17. Apr 23, 2026Complaint investigation
    1 finding · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

      Incident reports are not consistently being provided to parents.

      Corrected Jun 22, 2026, verified Aug 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.

  18. Apr 23, 2026Complaint investigation
    1 finding · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

      Incident reports are not consistently being provided to parents.

      Corrected Jun 22, 2026, verified Aug 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.

  19. Mar 31, 2026 to Mar 31, 20262 inspections
    No findingsShow
    • Mar 31, 2026 inspection
    • Mar 31, 2026 inspection
  20. Mar 5, 2026Inspection
    6 findings · critical
    • CriticalTexas: High

      Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

      At the time of inspection two fo the vans in use are not equiped with working safety alarm systems.

      Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified Mar 31, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely

      At the time of inspection there are seat belts that do not retract or fit properly on the van.

      Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified Mar 31, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5603(c).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      There are exposed bolts on play structures that are not bolted down.

      Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified Mar 31, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

      At the time of inspection, traiing documentation is not available for reveiw.

      Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified Mar 31, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(a).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      At the time of inspection, training documents are not available for review.

      Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified Mar 31, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan

      At the time of inspection, special care documentation is not available for review.

      Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified Mar 31, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(15).

  21. Mar 5, 2026Inspection
    6 findings · critical
    • CriticalTexas: High

      Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

      At the time of inspection two fo the vans in use are not equiped with working safety alarm systems.

      Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified Mar 31, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan

      At the time of inspection, special care documentation is not available for review.

      Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified Mar 31, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(15).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      At the time of inspection, training documents are not available for review.

      Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified Mar 31, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely

      At the time of inspection there are seat belts that do not retract or fit properly on the van.

      Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified Mar 31, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5603(c).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

      At the time of inspection, traiing documentation is not available for reveiw.

      Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified Mar 31, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(a).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      There are exposed bolts on play structures that are not bolted down.

      Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified Mar 31, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.

  22. Feb 12, 2026Inspection
    8 findings · critical
    • CriticalTexas: High

      Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

      At the time of inspection two fo the vans in use are not equiped with working safety alarm systems.

      Corrected Feb 19, 2026, verified Mar 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      Infant feeding documentation has not been updated at the time of inspection.

      Corrected Feb 19, 2026, verified Mar 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      There are exposed bolts on play structures that are not bolted down.

      Corrected Feb 19, 2026, verified Mar 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan

      At the time of inspection, special care documentation is not available for review.

      Corrected Feb 19, 2026, verified Mar 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(15).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      At the time of inspection, test documenation is not availble for review.

      Corrected Feb 27, 2026, verified Mar 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5401.

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely

      At the time of inspection there are seat belts that do not retract or fit properly on the van.

      Corrected Feb 19, 2026, verified Mar 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5603(c).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      At the time of inspection, training documents are not available for review.

      Corrected Feb 19, 2026, verified Mar 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

      At the time of inspection, traiing documentation is not available for reveiw.

      Corrected Feb 19, 2026, verified Mar 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(a).

  23. Feb 12, 2026Inspection
    8 findings · critical
    • CriticalTexas: High

      Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

      At the time of inspection two fo the vans in use are not equiped with working safety alarm systems.

      Corrected Feb 19, 2026, verified Mar 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan

      At the time of inspection, special care documentation is not available for review.

      Corrected Feb 19, 2026, verified Mar 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(15).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      At the time of inspection, training documents are not available for review.

      Corrected Feb 19, 2026, verified Mar 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely

      At the time of inspection there are seat belts that do not retract or fit properly on the van.

      Corrected Feb 19, 2026, verified Mar 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5603(c).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      Infant feeding documentation has not been updated at the time of inspection.

      Corrected Feb 19, 2026, verified Mar 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

      At the time of inspection, traiing documentation is not available for reveiw.

      Corrected Feb 19, 2026, verified Mar 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(a).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      At the time of inspection, test documenation is not availble for review.

      Corrected Feb 27, 2026, verified Mar 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5401.

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      There are exposed bolts on play structures that are not bolted down.

      Corrected Feb 19, 2026, verified Mar 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.

  24. Jan 8, 2026 to Jan 15, 20264 inspections and 4 investigations
    No findingsShow
    • Jan 15, 2026 inspection
    • Jan 15, 2026 inspection
    • Jan 12, 2026 inspection
    • Jan 12, 2026 self-reported incident
    • Jan 12, 2026 self-reported incident
    • Jan 12, 2026 inspection
    • Jan 8, 2026 complaint investigation
    • Jan 8, 2026 complaint investigation
  25. 2025
  26. May 28, 2025 to May 29, 20252 inspections and 2 investigations
    No findingsShow
    • May 29, 2025 inspection
    • May 29, 2025 inspection
    • May 28, 2025 complaint investigation
    • May 28, 2025 complaint investigation
  27. May 21, 2025Complaint investigation
    1 finding · critical
    • CriticalTexas: High

      AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      Based on evidence from a DFPS investigation. A caregiver without an eligible background check was working at the operation.

      Corrected Jul 14, 2025, verified Jul 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.

  28. May 21, 2025Complaint investigation
    1 finding · critical
    • CriticalTexas: High

      AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      Based on evidence from a DFPS investigation. A caregiver without an eligible background check was working at the operation.

      Corrected Jul 14, 2025, verified Jul 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.

  29. May 16, 2025Inspection
    2 findings · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily

      When reviewing video for 5/12/25 it was observed that a screen time activity exceeded one hour from between approximately 5:14pm to 6:30pm.

      Corrected May 16, 2025, verified Jun 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(3).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      One classroom had 3 more children than allowed for ratio with one caregiver. There were 18 children present in the room with a specified age of 3 years old, which allows only 15 children with one caregiver. The observation was made prior to nap time.

      Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.

  30. May 16, 2025Inspection
    2 findings · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      One classroom had 3 more children than allowed for ratio with one caregiver. There were 18 children present in the room with a specified age of 3 years old, which allows only 15 children with one caregiver. The observation was made prior to nap time.

      Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily

      When reviewing video for 5/12/25 it was observed that a screen time activity exceeded one hour from between approximately 5:14pm to 6:30pm.

      Corrected May 16, 2025, verified Jun 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(3).

  31. May 15, 2025Complaint investigation
    1 finding · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Care Requirements for Toddlers - Individual Attention

      After a child threw their own shoe across the fence on the playground, the caregivers did not retrieve it, leaving the child without one of their shoes for the remainder of the day.

      Corrected Jun 12, 2025, verified Jul 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2501(3).

  32. May 15, 2025Complaint investigation
    1 finding · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Care Requirements for Toddlers - Individual Attention

      After a child threw their own shoe across the fence on the playground, the caregivers did not retrieve it, leaving the child without one of their shoes for the remainder of the day.

      Corrected Jun 12, 2025, verified Jul 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2501(3).

  33. Feb 13, 2025 to May 6, 20258 inspections and 2 investigations
    No findingsShow
    • May 6, 2025 inspection
    • May 6, 2025 inspection
    • May 2, 2025 complaint investigation
    • May 2, 2025 complaint investigation
    • Mar 25, 2025 inspection
    • Mar 25, 2025 inspection
    • Mar 13, 2025 inspection
    • Mar 13, 2025 inspection
    • Feb 13, 2025 inspection
    • Feb 13, 2025 inspection
  34. Feb 12, 2025Self-reported incident
    1 finding · critical
    • CriticalTexas: High

      Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      A child was diagnosed with nursemaid elbow

      Corrected Mar 10, 2025, verified Mar 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).

  35. Feb 12, 2025Self-reported incident
    1 finding · critical
    • CriticalTexas: High

      Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      A child was diagnosed with nursemaid elbow

      Corrected Mar 10, 2025, verified Mar 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).

  36. Jan 28, 2025 to Jan 30, 20252 inspections and 2 investigations
    No findingsShow
    • Jan 30, 2025 inspection
    • Jan 30, 2025 inspection
    • Jan 28, 2025 self-reported incident
    • Jan 28, 2025 self-reported incident
  37. 2024
  38. Sep 5, 2024 to Dec 18, 20242 inspections and 2 investigations
    No findingsShow
    • Dec 18, 2024 complaint investigation
    • Dec 18, 2024 complaint investigation
    • Sep 5, 2024 inspection
    • Sep 5, 2024 inspection
  39. Sep 3, 2024Complaint investigation
    1 finding · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

      The allegation is related to a DFPS abuse/neglect investigation. Child was injured in 2023 that resulted in medical treatment.

      Corrected Oct 2, 2024, verified Oct 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(2).

  40. Sep 3, 2024Complaint investigation
    1 finding · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

      The allegation is related to a DFPS abuse/neglect investigation. Child was injured in 2023 that resulted in medical treatment.

      Corrected Oct 2, 2024, verified Oct 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(2).

  41. Aug 4, 2024Complaint investigation
    1 finding · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries

      This standard was found deficient as part of the DFPS investigation. The operation failed to notify parent of minor injuries.

      Corrected Sep 6, 2024, verified Oct 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(c).

  42. Aug 4, 2024Complaint investigation
    1 finding · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries

      This standard was found deficient as part of the DFPS investigation. The operation failed to notify parent of minor injuries.

      Corrected Sep 6, 2024, verified Oct 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(c).

  43. May 2, 2024 to May 2, 20242 inspections
    No findingsShow
    • May 2, 2024 inspection
    • May 2, 2024 inspection
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  1. 2023
  2. May 23, 2023 to Jun 28, 20234 inspections
    No findingsShow
    • Jun 28, 2023 inspection
    • Jun 28, 2023 inspection
    • May 23, 2023 inspection
    • May 23, 2023 inspection
  3. 2022
  4. Mar 16, 2022 to Aug 19, 20224 inspections and 4 investigations
    No findingsShow
    • Aug 19, 2022 inspection
    • Aug 19, 2022 inspection
    • Aug 15, 2022 complaint investigation
    • Aug 15, 2022 complaint investigation
    • Jun 7, 2022 inspection
    • Jun 7, 2022 inspection
    • Mar 16, 2022 complaint investigation
    • Mar 16, 2022 complaint investigation

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