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Sunshine Kids Academy Ferris

100 N. Ih 45, Ferris, TX 75125 · Ellis County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Sunshine Kids Academy Ferris is a licensed child care center in Ferris, TX, licensed for up to 66 children and serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. It has held its Texas license since 2023. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 21 times and investigated 5 reports. Inspectors recorded 45 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (16 of 45). 25 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 7% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #70 of 72 centers in Ellis County and better than 6% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 6%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#70 of 72 centers in Ellis County
3High risk
29Medium High risk
13Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
45 citations from 21 inspections and 4 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 25 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 14, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 14, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 24, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundApr 15, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMar 18, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 25, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundAug 28, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 25, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 8, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 6, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 15, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 15, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 14, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 5, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 2, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 1, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 31, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 19, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 27, 2024 · Assessment · citation foundNov 22, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 22, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 16, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 27, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 14, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 12, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundDec 12, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 28, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 17, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety16
Training & qualifications13
Staff ratios9
Records & paperwork2
Caregiver conduct2
Other standards1
Health & medication1
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighAug 14, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
At the time of inspection, fire drills have not been conducted and there is no documentation availavle for review of the last drill conducted.
Correction verified Sep 21, 2026
Medium HighAug 14, 2026InspectionOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
At the time of inspection, caregiver was using her personal cell phone during nap time while careing for sixteen children.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 14, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year §746.5205(2)
At the time of inspection, sheltering drills have not been conducted and there is no documentation availavle for review of the last drill conducted.
Correction verified Sep 21, 2026
MediumAug 14, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
At the time of inspection two staff files do have the 2912 or Notorized 2985 Affidavitied Forms available for review.
Correction verified Sep 21, 2026
HighJun 24, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Licensed Operations Required Fees §745.509
An email was sent to the operation on 6-19-26 regarding overdue fees. Operation has been asked to log into the portal and update this information by Monday June 22, 2026. Operation has also been informed that if the task is not completed, a deficiency will be incurred.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2026
MediumApr 15, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
At the time of inspection caregiver annual training is not accurately documented.
Correction verified Jun 12, 2026
MediumApr 15, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required §746.1311(a)
At the time of inspection director annual training is not accurately documented.
Correction verified May 15, 2026
Medium HighApr 15, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
The annual inspection documented is past due. The last documented date is 10-13-22.
Correction verified Apr 15, 2026
Medium HighMar 18, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
At the time of inspection the annual sanitation inspection is not available for review.
Correction verified Apr 15, 2026
MediumMar 18, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required §746.1311(a)
At the time of inspection the last documented annual trainings completed have not been updated.
Correction verified Apr 15, 2026
MediumMar 18, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
At the time of inspection the last documented annual trainings completed have not been updated.
Correction verified Apr 15, 2026
Medium HighMar 18, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
At the time of inspection, the infant room is out of ratio by two due to specified age group 0-11 months.
Correction verified Apr 15, 2026
Medium HighMar 18, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
At the time of inspection first aid training documentaiton is not available for review.
Correction verified Apr 15, 2026
Medium HighMar 18, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
At the time of inspection CPR documentation is not available for review.
Correction verified Apr 15, 2026
Medium HighMar 18, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
The annual inspection documented is past due. The last documented date is 10-13-22.
Correction verified Apr 15, 2026
HighFeb 25, 2026InspectionCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out §746.2805(8)
At the time of inspection a child was placed in time out in a floor styled high chair.
Correction verified Mar 18, 2026
Medium HighFeb 25, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
At the time of inspection, the infant room is out of ratio due to specified age.
Correction verified Mar 18, 2026
Medium HighFeb 25, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
At the time of inspection the annual sanitation inspection is not available for review.
Correction verified Mar 18, 2026
Medium HighFeb 25, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The paint on the outdoor play equipment and slides have large surface areas where the paint is chipping. Also, on the basketball fixture there is an exposed metal bolt.
Correction verified Mar 18, 2026
Medium HighFeb 25, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
The annual inspection documented is past due.
Correction verified Mar 18, 2026
Medium HighFeb 25, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
At the time of inspection first aid training documentaiton is not available for review.
Correction verified Mar 18, 2026
Medium HighFeb 25, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
At the time of inspection CPR documentation is not available for review.
Correction verified Mar 18, 2026
MediumFeb 25, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required §746.1311(a)
At the time of inspection the last documented annual trainings completed are past the due date.
Correction verified Mar 18, 2026
MediumFeb 25, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
At the time of inspection a caregiver's record is not available for review.
Correction verified Mar 18, 2026
MediumFeb 25, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
At the time of inspection the last documented annual trainings completed are past the due date.
Correction verified Mar 18, 2026
Medium HighMay 15, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
The outside playground equipment has rust, and other hazards that could potintally cause a child to trip and fall.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2025
Medium HighMay 15, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge §746.1013(a)
Director is not present at the operation, and none of the operation staff were informed who was in charge.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2025
Medium HighMay 14, 2025Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
An unannounced inspection was conducted at the operation. One caregiver was observed caring for seventeen children at once. The specific age group was three years old. The max is fifteen for SAG of three years old.
Medium HighMay 14, 2025Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
An unannounced inspection was conducted at the operation. One caregiver was observed caring for seventeen children at once. The specific age group was three years old. The max is fifteen for SAG of three years old.
MediumMar 31, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
Several care givers are missing the requried 24 hours of annual training.
Correction verified May 1, 2025
MediumMar 31, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Operating Times §746.501(a)(1)
Operational policies are missing discipline, and parents rights.
Correction verified May 1, 2025
HighMar 31, 2025InspectionCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(5)
Cargiver was observed yelling at a child during nape time.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMar 31, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Electronic CO Detection Sys Connected to Alarm/Smoke Detection Sys-Test Documentation Available During Hours of Operation §746.5537(b)(2)
The operation does not have a monthly carbon inspection report.
Correction verified May 1, 2025
MediumMar 31, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
More the one child record are missing immunization records.
Correction verified May 1, 2025
MediumMar 31, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required §746.1311(a)
Director is missing 30 hours of anuual training.
Correction verified May 1, 2025
Medium HighMar 31, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
The operation does not have a monthly fire drill on file. Last fire drill was conducted on 1/6/24
Correction verified May 1, 2025
Medium HighNov 27, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The annual health inspection has not been conducted.
Correction verified Dec 4, 2024
Medium HighNov 22, 2024Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
Primary caregiver admitted to being out of ratio for approximately forty five minutes.
Correction verified Dec 30, 2024
Medium HighOct 27, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures §746.5202(1)
The operation did not have a written evaluation and relocation plan.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 12, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
Two children did not have food allergy emergency plans available for review.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2023
Medium HighOct 17, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
The school age class did not have a working light in the restroom. There was also no switch cover on the light switch. The flooring located in the infant and toddler classrooms needed to be repaired. The surfacing on the the school age playground play equipment needed to be repaired. The tree located on the infant/toddler playground needed to be trimmed. The broken toys on the infant/toddler playground needed to be removed.
Correction verified Oct 28, 2022
Medium HighOct 17, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair §746.2405(1)
The operation needed to have an adult size rocker in the infant room.
Correction verified Oct 28, 2022
Medium HighOct 17, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products §746.4135(a)
The operation did not have a completed child's product certification form certifying that the operation has reviewed the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recall list.
Correction verified Oct 28, 2022
MediumOct 17, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The operational policy for the operation did not include promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
Correction verified Oct 28, 2022
Medium HighOct 17, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The health inspection was not available for review during this inspection.
Correction verified Oct 28, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity66 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 11, 2023
DirectorLoraine Seat
Phone9728427084
State operation #1752954

Common questions

Does Sunshine Kids Academy Ferris take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Sunshine Kids Academy Ferris’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 Sunshine Kids Academy Ferris accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Sunshine Kids Academy Ferris cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Sunshine Kids Academy Ferris for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the North Central Texas area, which includes Ferris, is $51.00 a day for infants, $48.80 a day for toddlers and $47.00 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Sunshine Kids Academy Ferris had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 24, 2026: “Licensed Operations Required Fees.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Sunshine Kids Academy Ferris compare with other daycares in Ellis County?

It is #70 of 72 centers in Ellis County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 6% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Sunshine Kids Academy Ferris last inspected?

Aug 14, 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 1752954 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.