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Sunshine Child Care

2108 13th Ave, Canyon, TX 79015 · Randall County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Sunshine Child Care is a licensed child care center in Canyon, TX, licensed for up to 62 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2018. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 19 times and investigated 6 reports. Inspectors recorded 21 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (5 of 21). 12 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 10% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #3 of 5 centers in Canyon and better than 30% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 30%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #3 of 5 centers in Canyon
3High risk
12Medium High risk
4Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
2Low risk
21 citations from 19 inspections and 6 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 12 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 22, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 22, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 10, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMar 5, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 20, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 20, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 28, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 27, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 12, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 12, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 13, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 21, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 10, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 25, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 3, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 21, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 9, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 6, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMay 26, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 25, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 15, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 8, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication5
Training & qualifications4
Other standards3
Food & feeding2
Sleep safety2
Building & playground safety2
Caregiver conduct1
Supervision1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighApr 10, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area §746.3505(e)
A caregiver was observed at inspection conducting diaper changes and did not sanitize the diaper changing surface after each diaper change. Wax paper wasn't used in between diaper changes either.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2026
Medium HighApr 10, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child §746.3415(4)
A caregiver was observed at inspection conducting diaper changes. The caregiver wore the same gloves for each diaper change and did not wash her hands in beween diaper changes either.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2026
Medium HighApr 10, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing Before Eating §746.3417(1)
Children were observed arriving at the operation and were not washing their hands before eating breakfast.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2026
HighNov 6, 2025InspectionCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
Two caregivers were observed on the playground grabbing a child each by an arm and pulling the child across the outdoor activity space. The child was upset and then the child was held in a caregiver's lap and held in place for over10 minutes while they continued to be upset.
Correction verified Nov 13, 2025
Medium HighNov 6, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play §746.3301(f)(1)
Outside time was observed at the follow up inspection and water was not available during active play.
Correction verified Nov 13, 2025
MediumOct 21, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics §746.1309(f)
The last complete annual training year for a caregiver was lacking topics in prevent and controlling the spread of communicable disease including immunization training, understanding building and premises safety including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily hazards such as electrical hazard, bodies of water and vehicular traffic training and handling and storing blood or bodily fluids training.
Correction verified Oct 24, 2025
Medium HighOct 21, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits §746.2909(1)
Cots were arranged in a manner that blocked an exit to the building and an exit of a classroom.
Correction verified Nov 6, 2025
LowOct 21, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee §746.1329(d)
Four employee records was lacking signatures for orientation for either the employee or trainer. This was corrected at inspection for each personnel file obtained the appropriate signatures.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 21, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play §746.3301(f)(1)
Outside time was observed and water was not available during active play.
Correction verified Nov 6, 2025
Medium HighOct 21, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
All three outdoor playgrounds had various hazard identified at inspection. There were nails protruding from the fence line. The nails were hammered in at inspection. Some pickets are broken and present a pinch hazard. A piece of metal is protruding from the ground. A brick was placed over it at inspection. A dramatic play equipment that has tires has wired mesh exposed with sharp edge. The equipment also has a loose board. The barrier to the climbing equipment has cracks. And a bench that child use to sit on is missing boards and is unstable.
Correction verified Nov 6, 2025
HighOct 21, 2025InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions §746.5625(b)
The child safety alarm is not operating correctly according to manufacturer instructions. The button at the rear of the vehicle is not disabling the alarm as it is supposed to. When inquiring about daily procedures when transporting children, the operation has not been disabling the child safety alarm at the rear of the vehicle when using the child safety alarm.
Correction verified Nov 25, 2025
Medium HighOct 21, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing Before Eating §746.3417(1)
Two classrooms were observed at afternoon snack time and the children did not have their hands washed prior to eating. Additionally, one classroom had also transitioned immediately from the playground and did not wash their hands after outdoor activities.
Correction verified Nov 6, 2025
Medium HighNov 25, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §746.1301(a)(3)(A)
One caregiver has been employed for five months and lacks first aid training.
Correction verified Nov 25, 2024
LowNov 25, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee §746.1329(d)
Documented orientation for one caregiver lacked the employee signature. Documented orientation for one caregiver lacked the trainer signature. Documented orientation for one caregiver the topic checkboxes being selected. These were all corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJan 3, 2024InspectionOther standards
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer §746.4501(b)
The multiple occupancy seats in the infant classroom was observed in use by the children but they were not secured while in use.
Correction verified Jan 17, 2024
MediumJan 3, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The children's product annual certification form was required to be completed by 12/2/2022 to be current for an annual certification and was not completed as of 1/3/2024.
Correction verified Jan 17, 2024
HighJun 6, 2022InspectionOther standards
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Size of Mesh Openings §746.2411(2)(G)
One play yard with mesh siding had two wide holes that were greater than 1/4 inch in diameter.
Correction verified Jun 9, 2022
Medium HighJun 6, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space §746.2909(3)
Various cots were observed at inspection being side by side and providing no walking space betweeen them. Some children were awake but some were still asleep and their cots were also directly side by side and touching.
Correction verified Jun 9, 2022
Medium HighMar 8, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area §746.3505(e)
A caregiver was observed changing multiple children's diapers and sanitized at the end of the diapering session instead of in between each diaper change. Non absorbent paper was not used.
Correction verified Mar 15, 2022
MediumMar 8, 2022InspectionOther standards
Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age §746.4503(a)
Plastic nap mats were observed that the plastic was torn and foam was exposed.
Correction verified Mar 15, 2022
Medium HighMar 8, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders §746.3317(6)
Children were observed at inspection eating crackers off the bare table.
Correction verified Mar 15, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity62 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceDec 10, 2018
DirectorAshley Petty
Phone8066559821
State operation #1675635

Common questions

Does Sunshine Child Care take infants?

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

What are Sunshine Child Care’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 Sunshine Child Care accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Sunshine Child Care cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Sunshine Child Care for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Panhandle area, which includes Canyon, is $32.20 a day for infants, $31.20 a day for toddlers and $30.20 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Sunshine Child Care had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Nov 6, 2025: “Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Sunshine Child Care compare with other daycares in Canyon?

It is tied for #3 of 5 centers in Canyon by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 30% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Sunshine Child Care last inspected?

Jun 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 1675635 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.