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Sunshine Academy

2715 E Del Mar Blvd, Laredo, TX 78041 · Webb County
Accepts child care subsidies

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

Better than 22%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #66 of 102 centers in Laredo
0High risk
8Medium High risk
4Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
1Low risk
13 citations from 9 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 12, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 12, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundAug 15, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 30, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 28, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 17, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 22, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundSep 19, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundOct 21, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 23, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundAug 2, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications5
Building & playground safety3
Staff ratios2
Food & feeding1
Health & medication1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

MediumAug 12, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics §746.1311(e)
The director did not have the following trainings: SBS/SIDS, hazardous materials, allergic reactions, emergency preparedness, and abuse and neglect.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2026
Medium HighAug 15, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
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.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2025
Medium HighAug 15, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The health inspection was last conducted on 10/12/2023.
Correction verified Aug 21, 2025
MediumAug 15, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Two out of six employees did not have the building safety and communicable diseases training.
Correction verified Aug 27, 2025
Medium HighMar 17, 2025Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns §746.3301(b)
Milk is not being provided to children on any of the meals.
Correction verified Jun 30, 2025
LowAug 22, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program §746.611(a)(1)
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.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2024
Medium HighAug 22, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
Seven employee files were evaluated. One employee completed the CPR 100 % online. It did not include practice or testing on a manikin.
Correction verified Aug 31, 2024
Medium HighAug 22, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach §746.3501(6)
Diaper changing supplies were within children's reach in one classroom. There are three classrooms at the operation.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2024
Medium HighSep 19, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
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.
Correction verified Oct 3, 1987
Medium HighSep 23, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner §746.3407(8)
Trash can in the classrom containing diapers and trash can in the restroom were uncovered. Garbage was accessible to children.
Correction verified Oct 21, 2022
MediumSep 23, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
Sleeping cots, in two classrooms, were not labeled with children's names.
Correction verified Oct 21, 2022
MediumSep 23, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
Operational policies were missing information on the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activities.
Correction verified Oct 21, 2022
Medium HighSep 23, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Smoke-Detection System Tested §746.5315
Electronic smoke alarm was last inspected on June 02, 2022.
Correction verified Oct 21, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity73 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:30 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceDec 8, 2015
DirectorLaura Arrendondo
Phone9567013041
State operation #1571816

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.

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 1571816 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.