Sunshine Academy LCC
Sunshine Academy LCC is a licensed child care center in Laredo, TX, licensed for up to 40 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2018. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 18 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 26 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (7 of 26). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #71 of 102 centers in Laredo and better than 19% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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Two out of four children's records evaluated did not have an immunization record on file.
One out of six employees did not have a CPR/First Aid certificate.
A caregiver was observed supervising 5 infants (9m, 9m, 9m, 11m, and 13m) with a specified age of 0m to 11m. Caregiver was out of ratio by 1.
One out of six employees records evaluated did not have the communicable diseases training.
One out of six employee records evaluated did not have a CPR/First Aid certificate.
Emergency practices for drills, monthly checks and inspections were last documented on July 2024.
Environmental inspection was last conducted on 10/12/2023.
Feeding instructions for infants have not been updated.
Eight employee files were reviewed. One file was pending the required affidavit. One employee's education requirement had not been translated into English.
Six employee files were reviewed. One employee was missing traing on abuse and neglect, sids, baby shaken syndrome, preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, understanding building and physical premises safety, and handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Emergency practice drills were last conducted on September 2022.
Six employee files were reviewed. Training certificates for annual training were missing the date of the traning in 3 files.
One caregiver was observed supervising 12 children ranging from ages 18 months to 2 years. Based on the specified age of the group, one caregiver can supervise a maximum of 11 children. Note: it was corrected at inspection.
Child was observed going to the restroom. Restroom has a jack and jill set up, connecting two classrooms. Child walked into an empty classroom, when exiting the restroom. Caregiver was not aware child had gone out the other exit of the restroom.
A four year old child was left inside the classroom’s restroom, unsupervised, when the class left to the outside playground.
Electronic smoke alarms were last inspected on 03/11/2021.
Current lesson plans were not posted.
One two year old child was observed sitting in a high chair because child did not want to sleep. Note: It was corrected at inspection.
Feeding preference form for infants was not available for review.
Three employee records were reviewed. Two records were pending 16 annual training hours.
Eight children files were reviewed. One child was pending the immunization record. Three files were missing updated immunization records. Note: It was corrected at inspection.
Nine employee records were requested. Five employee records were not available for review.
nfant classroom was out of child/caregiver ratio. There was one caregiver supervising six children ranging from ages 7 months to 18 months. Maximum number of children allowed in classroom per specified age group is five children. Note: it was corrected during inspection.
Fire extinguishers were last serviced on October 2020.
Pre-K classroom does not have well defined interest centers. Toys are in shelves out of children's reach.
Two toddlers were observed lying down during naptime with a bottle
About this center
Common questions
Does Sunshine Academy LCC take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Sunshine Academy LCC’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 LCC accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
Has Sunshine Academy LCC had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 14, 2026: “Required Immunizations.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Sunshine Academy LCC compare with other daycares in Laredo?
It is tied for #71 of 102 centers in Laredo by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 19% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Sunshine Academy LCC last inspected?
Aug 14, 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 1677149 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.