Sunshine Academy
Sunshine Academy is a licensed child care center in Laredo, TX, licensed for up to 73 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2015. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 13 citations, 0 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (5 of 13). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #66 of 102 centers in Laredo and better than 22% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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The director did not have the following trainings: SBS/SIDS, hazardous materials, allergic reactions, emergency preparedness, and abuse and neglect.
One out of six employees had an expired CPR/First Aid certificate. One out of six employees did not have the CPR/First Aid certificate available for review.
The health inspection was last conducted on 10/12/2023.
Two out of six employees did not have the building safety and communicable diseases training.
Milk is not being provided to children on any of the meals.
Eight children's files were evaluated. Three children's files were pending health statements signed by a medical professional. One child was pending vision and hearing results.
Seven employee files were evaluated. One employee completed the CPR 100 % online. It did not include practice or testing on a manikin.
Diaper changing supplies were within children's reach in one classroom. There are three classrooms at the operation.
Five employee files were reviewed. Two employees were missing 24 hours of pre-service training. One employee is pending the 20 hours of annual training.
Trash can in the classrom containing diapers and trash can in the restroom were uncovered. Garbage was accessible to children.
Sleeping cots, in two classrooms, were not labeled with children's names.
Operational policies were missing information on the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activities.
Electronic smoke alarm was last inspected on June 02, 2022.
About this center
Common questions
Does Sunshine Academy take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Sunshine Academy’s hours?
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Sunshine Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
Has Sunshine Academy had any serious violations?
No high-risk citations since 2021. It has 13 lower-risk citations, listed above.
How does Sunshine Academy compare with other daycares in Laredo?
It is tied for #66 of 102 centers in Laredo by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 22% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Sunshine Academy last inspected?
Aug 12, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 1571816 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.