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FBC Sonshine School

304 Hudgins St, Smithville, TX 78957 · Bastrop County
Accepts child care subsidies

FBC Sonshine School is a licensed child care center in Smithville, TX, licensed for up to 153 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2009. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 24 times and investigated 12 reports. Inspectors recorded 27 citations, 11 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (8 of 27). None of them came in the last 12 months. Its last 4 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #33 of 34 centers in Bastrop County and better than 24% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 24%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#33 of 34 centers in Bastrop County
11High risk
7Medium High risk
9Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
27 citations from 24 inspections and 9 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 22, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 22, 2026 · Inspection · no citationOct 29, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 26, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 25, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 8, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 1, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 31, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 21, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 16, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 13, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 13, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 10, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 22, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 16, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 21, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 19, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 19, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 15, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 11, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 1, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 30, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 23, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 19, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 8, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 4, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 2, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 22, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 19, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundOct 12, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 3, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 2, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 19, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety8
Records & paperwork5
Supervision4
Staff ratios3
Caregiver conduct2
Health & medication2
Training & qualifications2
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

HighSep 25, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
An investigation found that a caregiver "popped" a child on the mouth as a form of discipline.
Correction verified Oct 29, 2025
HighAug 6, 2025InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle §746.5625(a)
The vehicle that the operation uses for transportation did not have an electronic child safety alarm that was installed.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2025
HighJun 16, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
There was an employee that was present without a backgground check avaiable for review.
Correction verified Jun 20, 2025
HighJun 13, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
There was a child that was left unattended in their classroom for about 30 minutes.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2025
HighMar 10, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
There were 5 children that got out of the playground gate, and were playing in the front lawn of the operation.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2025
Medium HighAug 19, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
The operation has not been conducting fire drills
Correction verified Sep 17, 2024
Medium HighAug 19, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Fire Inspection §746.5103
The last fire inspection was done in July of 2023.
Correction verified Sep 17, 2024
HighAug 15, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
Two 3 year olds were left unsupervised in the restroom, which led to one child touching the other's private parts.
Correction verified Sep 17, 2024
HighJul 23, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
There were two caregivers present during the inspection who did not have eligible or active background checks. The two caregivers left during the inspection.
Correction verified Aug 1, 2024
HighApr 2, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
A child was drinking out of a water bottle when a caregiver grabbed the water bottle out of the child's mouth, resulting in the child sustaining a bruised lip from the water bottle.
Correction verified May 8, 2024
MediumSep 19, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One out of ten children's records reviewed is missing immunization records.
Correction verified Sep 25, 2023
MediumSep 19, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
Operation has not completed Children's Products Certification Form.
Correction verified Sep 20, 2023
MediumSep 19, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Personnel Records- Training Hours §746.901(5)
Ten staff training records were reviewed. One file is missing first aid/CPR training, a second file is missing emergency preparedness training certificate and a third file is missing Safe/Sleep/Shaking Baby training certificate.
Correction verified Sep 21, 2023
Medium HighSep 19, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
Rugs in the toddler room were observed with multiple stains.
Correction verified Sep 25, 2023
MediumSep 19, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report §746.801(13)
Most recent gas inspection report was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Sep 25, 2023
Medium HighOct 12, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
Out of 10 child files reviewed 10 were missing complete emergency contact information.
Correction verified Oct 28, 2022
MediumOct 12, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors §746.801(10)
Documentation was not available to show completion of shleter/lockdown drills, and monthly checks of the smoke detector, fire extinguisher and carbon monoxide alarm.
Correction verified Oct 13, 2022
HighOct 12, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
One caregiver was present at the operation who did not have a current eligible background check. The caregiver left the operation.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2022
Medium HighOct 12, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
Out of 10 staff files reviewed 5 were missing training in CPR/First aid.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2022
MediumOct 12, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Out of 10 staff files reviewed 10 were missing proof of education, 10 were missing completed affidavits, 8 were missing criminal history documentation, and 4 were missing photo IDs.
Correction verified Nov 11, 2022
MediumOct 12, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
No feeding instuctions were available for the infants not yet ready for table foods.
Correction verified Oct 18, 2022
MediumOct 12, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Out of 10 child filed reviewed 3 were missing immunization records.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2022
Medium HighNov 19, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection §746.5405
The last gas leak inspection was conducted on 2-15-2018.
Correction verified Dec 9, 2021
Medium HighNov 19, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection - Conducted Local Sanitation Official §746.3401(b)
The last health inspection was conducted on 8-29-2019.
Correction verified Dec 28, 2021
HighNov 19, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The last fire inspection was conducted on 1-12-2019.
Correction verified Nov 19, 2021
MediumNov 19, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The operation does not have the annual product certification completes.
Correction verified Dec 1, 2021
HighNov 19, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Controlling Person - Submit a Controlling Person Form to the local Licensing office when applying for a permit. See TAC 745.901 §745.903(1)
The board of directors are not all listed on the controlling persons tab in the operation's portal.
Correction verified Dec 9, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity153 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 20, 2009
DirectorSherrie Gammon
Phone7372441458
State operation #900008

Common questions

Does FBC Sonshine School take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are FBC Sonshine School’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does FBC Sonshine School accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does FBC Sonshine School cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask FBC Sonshine School for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Rural Capital area, which includes Smithville, is $45.60 a day for infants, $43.80 a day for toddlers and $42.20 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has FBC Sonshine School had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 11 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 25, 2025: “Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does FBC Sonshine School compare with other daycares in Bastrop County?

It is #33 of 34 centers in Bastrop County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 24% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was FBC Sonshine School last inspected?

Jul 22, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

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 900008 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.