5414 S ACRES DR, Houston, TX 77048 · (713) 733-7555 · State permit no. 855366
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Sunshine CCC for 20 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 10 routine inspections and 3 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 4 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.1309 (4 times, most recently Nov 10, 2025).
The state lists Sunshine CCC as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:00 AM to 05:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.
All 20 violations, newest first
3 rules cited at Sunshine CCC changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.
Medium · Nov 10, 2025 · Inspection
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Five out of five caregivers are missing all or one and more of the following Heath and Safety Audit trainings. Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication, if applicable, (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 1, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Dec 16, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Dec 11, 2024 · Inspection
746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
A thirteen month old infant was observed during nap time sleeping with the toddler and preschool children. The oldest child was five and the specified age group was three.
In plain English: When 13 or more children are in care, the center may reduce the naptime child-to-caregiver ratio by 50% for children 18 months and older, but only if those groups nap together in one central location and the caregivers stay in the napping room or area. Extra employees must be in the building (at least one when one caregiver supervises the nap group, or one for every two nap caregivers, rounded up, when more are needed), and the caregivers must be able to call them without leaving the room. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 11, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Dec 17, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Nov 12, 2024 · Inspection
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Two out of seven caregivers did not have a high school diploma or equivalent available for review
In plain English: Each caregiver must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma, a high school equivalent, or a high school certificate of coursework completion, in addition to meeting the standards for all employees. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 8, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Jan 8, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Nov 12, 2024 · Inspection
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
The operations 2018 van that seats ten children does not have an electronic safety alarm installed in the transportation vehicle.
In plain English: A vehicle that seats eight or more, is used to transport children, and was bought or leased on or after December 31, 2013, must have an electronic child alarm that is installed and maintained per the maker's instructions and used on every trip with children. Before turning off the alarm at the rear of the vehicle, the driver or a designated employee must account for every child and walk through the vehicle to check that no child is left inside. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 6, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Dec 11, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Aug 29, 2024 · Investigation (report)
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Based on the information obtained during the investigation conducted by DFPS, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that children are being inappropriately disciplined.
In plain English: No child may be treated in a harsh, cruel, or unusual way. Banned methods include physical punishment or threats of it, punishment tied to food, naps, or toilet training, grabbing or pulling a child, yelling at or humiliating a child, and putting a child in a locked or dark room. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 17, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Oct 30, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Dec 7, 2023 · Inspection
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Six out of six files reviewed was missing transportation training.
In plain English: If the center transports children younger than nine (by age or development), each employee must complete two hours of transportation training each year before transporting a child, and the director must complete it too. These two hours are separate from orientation, pre-service, and annual training hours. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 4, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jan 8, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Dec 7, 2023 · Inspection
746.1311(c) - Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
Director file reviewed was missing handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous material training, preventing and controlling and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction training, administering medication training,
In plain English: A center director must complete 30 hours of training each year that fits the ages of the children served, including at least six hours on topics such as child development or guidance and discipline, at least one hour on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect, and three to six hours on management or staff supervision depending on experience. At least six of the hours must be instructor-led. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 4, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jan 8, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Dec 7, 2023 · Inspection
746.1309(f) - Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
Five out of six staff files reviewed were missing handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous material training.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 4, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jan 8, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Dec 7, 2023 · Inspection
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Five out of five caregiver files reviewed was missing preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction training. Four out of five caregiver files reviewed were missing Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head traums, understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventig sudden infant death syndrome, and understanding early childhood brain development trainings.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 4, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jan 8, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Dec 7, 2023 · Inspection
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Five out of five staff files reviewed was missing administering medication training.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 4, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jan 8, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
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Medium High · Dec 15, 2022 · Inspection
746.5537(a)(3) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
There was no documentation of carbon monoxide detector test to review for the month of November.
In plain English: If the center uses electric or battery-operated carbon monoxide detectors, it must test them monthly, put in new batteries at least once a year, and record the dates and the name of the employee who did the work. If the detectors are tied into an alarm system, the monitoring company or fire marshal must test the system at least once a year, and the center must keep the latest report and make any fixes it calls for. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 3, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Dec 30, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Dec 15, 2022 · Inspection
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Two of the fire extinguishers was observed last serviced May 2021. One of the fire extinguisher's was observed empty.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 3, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Dec 30, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Dec 15, 2022 · Inspection
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
There was no documentation of fire extinguisher's being checked for the month of November.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 3, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Dec 30, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Dec 15, 2022 · Inspection
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
1 out of 6 children records observed was missing immunization record.
In plain English: The center must keep a record for each enrolled child, including the enrollment agreement, admission information, a health statement from a health-care professional, and immunization records, plus items such as sign-in and sign-out records and medication records when they apply. These records must be kept at the center, available during operating hours, generally until three months after the child's last day. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 3, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jan 3, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Dec 15, 2022 · Inspection
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policy observed during the inspection was missing the following required information: Discipline and Guidance Policy, Suspension and expulsion policy, meals and foods service practice, hearing and vision screening requirements, Enrollment procedures, including how and when parents will be notified of policy changes, transportation, field trips, animals, procedures for parents to review copy of most recent inspection reort, and how parents can access minimum standards, instructions on how parents may contact local licensing office, andTexas Abuse and Neglect Hotline and DFPS website
In plain English: The permit holder must set and follow policies that meet the state minimum standards, name a qualified director who is responsible on site every day, make sure staff report suspected abuse directly to the state hotline, and keep the number of children in care within the licensed capacity. It must also let parents visit any time during operating hours without prior approval and follow the state child-care licensing law and rules. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 3, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Dec 30, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Dec 15, 2022 · Inspection
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
There were multiple ant beds observed ion the grass in the outdoor playground area.
In plain English: The director or a designee must check the active play space and equipment every day before play and do a fuller check at least monthly using a written checklist. Hazards or defects found must be removed or repaired promptly, children must be kept off the equipment until then, and inspection and repair records must be kept for at least three months. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 3, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jan 17, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Dec 15, 2022 · Inspection
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection was observed expired on 08/11/2021. There was no current fire inspection to review during inspection.
In plain English: The center must have a fire inspection by a state or local fire marshal before its first permit is issued and at least once every 12 months. Centers in public school buildings run by the local school district are exempt, and if no inspection is available the center must get written proof of that from a fire marshal or county judge. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 3, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jan 3, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Dec 15, 2022 · Inspection
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
There was no documentation of fire drill for the month of November to review during inspection.
In plain English: The center must hold a fire drill every month, and the children must be able to get out of the building within three minutes. It must also hold a severe-weather sheltering drill and a lock-down drill at least four times a year each, and record the date, time, and length of every drill. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 3, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Dec 30, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Dec 15, 2022 · Inspection
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
There was no completed food allergy emergency plan to observe for 1 child record with a diagnosed allergy during the inspection.
In plain English: Before admitting a child, the center must collect set information, including the child's name and birth date, how to reach the parents, an emergency contact for when parents can't be reached, the people allowed to pick up the child, and permission to get emergency medical care. It must also record the child's special care needs, any allergies with a food allergy emergency plan if needed, and permission for transportation, field trips, or water activities if the center offers them. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 3, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Dec 31, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Dec 10, 2021 · Inspection
745.651(2)(B) - Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects
The operation has not validate their employee list for two years. The last date the employee list was validated was on 10.13.2019.
In plain English: When a person with a background check stops being associated with the operation, the operation must mark them inactive within seven days. It must also confirm its current list of people with background checks every three months, or once a year for licensed and registered child-care homes and listed family homes. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 13, 2021
- Correction verified:
- Dec 15, 2021
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes