Abernathy Sunshine Academy
Abernathy Sunshine Academy is a licensed child care center in Abernathy, TX, licensed for up to 59 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2018. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 11 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (4 of 11). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. 9% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 7 centers in Hale County and better than 29% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
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.
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.
The most recent gas inspection on file is dated 1/19/2024.
There is not adequate losse fill under one of the pieces of play equipment on the playground.
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.
Two infants were observed to be walking around with their cups drinking water.
Two infants were observed to be in restrictive devices for over 15 minutes.
The annual sanitation was not conducted within the 12 months required.
A fire inspection was not conducted within the required 12 months.
Children have been given candy which present a choking hazard.
A caregiver did not have their high school diploma on file.
About this center
Common questions
Does Abernathy Sunshine Academy take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Abernathy Sunshine Academy’s hours?
7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Abernathy Sunshine Academy accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
How much does Abernathy Sunshine Academy cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Abernathy Sunshine Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the South Plains area, which includes Abernathy, is $33.80 a day for infants, $32.80 a day for toddlers and $31.80 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Abernathy Sunshine Academy had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 18, 2024: “Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Abernathy Sunshine Academy compare with other daycares in Hale County?
It is #4 of 7 centers in Hale County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 29% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Abernathy Sunshine Academy last inspected?
Feb 23, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.
To see the official record, search operation 1660569 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.