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Little Sunshine Learning Center

4 critical, 12 serious findings across 24 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: May 13, 2025.

711 S Lovers Ln, Gatesville, TX 76528 · (254) 865-7380

At a glance

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

Critical findings4 critical, 12 serious, 0 minor across 24 inspections and 0 investigations (24 visits). Most recent critical: May 13, 2025.

Critical4 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious12 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2024Full Permit

Practical5a–6:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 67 places

Texas HHSC operation #1796330 · 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 schoolyes
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time careyes
Field tripsyes
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night careyes
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.

2025
Nov 13, 2025 to Nov 13, 20254 inspections
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- Nov 13, 2025 inspection
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May 13, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The last documented fire inspection was completed February 2024.
  Corrected May 27, 2025, verified May 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  A floor tile near the outdoor exit to the playground was observed to be broken, posing a tripping risk.
  Corrected May 27, 2025, verified May 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The last documented fire dirll was completed in March 2025. A fire drill was completed during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
May 13, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The last documented fire inspection was completed February 2024.
  Corrected May 27, 2025, verified May 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  A floor tile near the outdoor exit to the playground was observed to be broken, posing a tripping risk.
  Corrected May 27, 2025, verified May 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The last documented fire dirll was completed in March 2025. A fire drill was completed during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
May 13, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The last documented fire inspection was completed February 2024.
  Corrected May 27, 2025, verified May 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  A floor tile near the outdoor exit to the playground was observed to be broken, posing a tripping risk.
  Corrected May 27, 2025, verified May 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The last documented fire dirll was completed in March 2025. A fire drill was completed during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
May 13, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The last documented fire inspection was completed February 2024.
  Corrected May 27, 2025, verified May 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  A floor tile near the outdoor exit to the playground was observed to be broken, posing a tripping risk.
  Corrected May 27, 2025, verified May 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The last documented fire dirll was completed in March 2025. A fire drill was completed during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
2024
Nov 21, 2024 to Nov 21, 20244 inspections
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Oct 8, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  A wall and baseboards of one area of one classroom was observed to be warped and damaged.
  Corrected Oct 22, 2024, verified Oct 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Oct 8, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  A wall and baseboards of one area of one classroom was observed to be warped and damaged.
  Corrected Oct 22, 2024, verified Oct 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Oct 8, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  A wall and baseboards of one area of one classroom was observed to be warped and damaged.
  Corrected Oct 22, 2024, verified Oct 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Oct 8, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  A wall and baseboards of one area of one classroom was observed to be warped and damaged.
  Corrected Oct 22, 2024, verified Oct 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Jun 18, 2024 to Aug 26, 20248 inspections
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- Jun 18, 2024 inspection
- Jun 18, 2024 inspection

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