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Sunshine Sprouts Academy

4 critical, 20 serious findings across 20 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jul 14, 2025.

6401 Linda St, Waco, TX 76708 · (254) 716-5900

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsWaco licensed centers, n=63

Critical findings4 critical, 20 serious, 0 minor across 20 inspections and 0 investigations (20 visits). Most recent critical: Jul 14, 2025.

Critical4 vs median 12

78% of centers have at least one

Serious20 vs median 20

84% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2025Full Permit

Practical7:30a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 12 places

Texas HHSC operation #1818019 · 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 carenot listed
After-school careyes
Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
Drop-in careyes
Part-time careyes
Field tripsnot listed
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
May 7, 2026 to May 7, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- May 7, 2026 inspection
- May 7, 2026 inspection
- May 7, 2026 inspection
- May 7, 2026 inspection
2025
Dec 5, 2025 to Dec 5, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 5, 2025 inspection
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- Dec 5, 2025 inspection
- Dec 5, 2025 inspection
Oct 14, 2025Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
  The operation did not have a copy of the most recent inspection report posted for review.
  Corrected Oct 21, 2025, verified Oct 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.401(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  7 out of 7 children's files did not have a health statement on file for review.
  Corrected Oct 28, 2025, verified Oct 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  4 out of 7 children's files did not have a copy of their immunization record on file for review.
  Corrected Oct 28, 2025, verified Oct 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(4).
Oct 14, 2025Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
  The operation did not have a copy of the most recent inspection report posted for review.
  Corrected Oct 21, 2025, verified Oct 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.401(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  4 out of 7 children's files did not have a copy of their immunization record on file for review.
  Corrected Oct 28, 2025, verified Oct 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  7 out of 7 children's files did not have a health statement on file for review.
  Corrected Oct 28, 2025, verified Oct 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
Oct 14, 2025Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
  The operation did not have a copy of the most recent inspection report posted for review.
  Corrected Oct 21, 2025, verified Oct 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.401(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  7 out of 7 children's files did not have a health statement on file for review.
  Corrected Oct 28, 2025, verified Oct 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  4 out of 7 children's files did not have a copy of their immunization record on file for review.
  Corrected Oct 28, 2025, verified Oct 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(4).
Oct 14, 2025Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
  The operation did not have a copy of the most recent inspection report posted for review.
  Corrected Oct 21, 2025, verified Oct 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.401(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  7 out of 7 children's files did not have a health statement on file for review.
  Corrected Oct 28, 2025, verified Oct 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  4 out of 7 children's files did not have a copy of their immunization record on file for review.
  Corrected Oct 28, 2025, verified Oct 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(4).
Sep 4, 2025 to Sep 4, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
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Jul 14, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Smoke-Detection System
  The operation did not have a smoke detection system in the living room/dining room, where the children will be cared for in.
  Corrected Jul 21, 2025, verified Jul 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5111.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
  The operation did not have the correct size of fire extinguisher.
  Corrected Jul 21, 2025, verified Jul 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5103.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  The operational policy was reviewed and the following sections were observed to not have been included: Reviewing minimum standards, and inspection report, contacting Child Care Regulation, Abuse/Neglect Hotline and DFPS Website, Parent Rights and Promotion of Action Play.
  Corrected Jul 21, 2025, verified Jul 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(8).
Jul 14, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Smoke-Detection System
  The operation did not have a smoke detection system in the living room/dining room, where the children will be cared for in.
  Corrected Jul 21, 2025, verified Jul 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5111.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
  The operation did not have the correct size of fire extinguisher.
  Corrected Jul 21, 2025, verified Jul 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5103.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  The operational policy was reviewed and the following sections were observed to not have been included: Reviewing minimum standards, and inspection report, contacting Child Care Regulation, Abuse/Neglect Hotline and DFPS Website, Parent Rights and Promotion of Action Play.
  Corrected Jul 21, 2025, verified Jul 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(8).
Jul 14, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Smoke-Detection System
  The operation did not have a smoke detection system in the living room/dining room, where the children will be cared for in.
  Corrected Jul 21, 2025, verified Jul 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5111.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  The operational policy was reviewed and the following sections were observed to not have been included: Reviewing minimum standards, and inspection report, contacting Child Care Regulation, Abuse/Neglect Hotline and DFPS Website, Parent Rights and Promotion of Action Play.
  Corrected Jul 21, 2025, verified Jul 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
  The operation did not have the correct size of fire extinguisher.
  Corrected Jul 21, 2025, verified Jul 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5103.
Jul 14, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Smoke-Detection System
  The operation did not have a smoke detection system in the living room/dining room, where the children will be cared for in.
  Corrected Jul 21, 2025, verified Jul 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5111.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  The operational policy was reviewed and the following sections were observed to not have been included: Reviewing minimum standards, and inspection report, contacting Child Care Regulation, Abuse/Neglect Hotline and DFPS Website, Parent Rights and Promotion of Action Play.
  Corrected Jul 21, 2025, verified Jul 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
  The operation did not have the correct size of fire extinguisher.
  Corrected Jul 21, 2025, verified Jul 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5103.

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