11410 HALL RD, Houston, TX 77089 · (281) 481-3630 · State permit no. 864823
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Sunshine Childrens World for 13 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 11 routine inspections and 3 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 5 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.5617 (2 times, most recently Jun 10, 2025).
The state lists Sunshine Childrens World as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:00 AM to 06:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: Before School Care, Accredited, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Skill Classes, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.
All 13 violations, newest first
High · Jun 19, 2026 · Investigation (report)
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on information obtained during the investigation, a caregiver did not use good judgement when moving an infant from the playground to the classroom while the infant was sitting in an activity center. This resulted in the infant falling and hitting their head.
In plain English: Every center employee, including staff not counted in the child-to-caregiver ratio, must show competency, good judgment, and self-control around children and treat them with courtesy, respect, and patience. Employees must make sure no child is abused, neglected, or exploited in care, and must report suspected abuse or neglect to the state. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 17, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Jul 21, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Jun 19, 2026 · Investigation (report)
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Based on information obtained during the investigation, the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation an incident where an infant fell from an activity center and hit their head.
In plain English: The center must tell the state licensing office as soon as possible, and within two days, about events such as a child injury that needs medical treatment or hospitalization, an illness that needs hospitalization, a reportable disease, the arrest or criminal charge of a person who needs a background check, or any unusual situation that puts a child at risk, such as a child left in a vehicle or wandering off. A child's death in care must be reported immediately. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 17, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Jul 21, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jun 19, 2026 · Investigation (report)
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
In the infant room, there were 6 infants aged 7 months to 21 months (three 7-month-olds, one 14-month-old, one 17 months and one 21-month-old) with one caregiver. The operation over ratio by 2 infants. Note: The person in charge called another caregiver to help in that classroom, ratio was in compliance during the inspection.
In plain English: In centers licensed for 13 or more children, one caregiver may supervise at most 4 infants under 12 months, 5 children 12 to 17 months, 9 children 18 to 23 months, 11 two-year-olds, 15 three-year-olds, 18 four-year-olds, 22 five-year-olds, or 26 children ages 6 to 13. The limit is based on the group's specified age as the rules define it. Official rule text (single-rule page)
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Jun 22, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jun 8, 2026 · Inspection
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Out of 5 staff files, one of the caregivers had First aid/CPR training that expired in March 2026.
In plain English: Each caregiver and the center director must hold a current certificate in pediatric first aid (including rescue breathing and choking) and in pediatric CPR. A new caregiver may work with children before getting the CPR certificate, but at least one employee or caregiver with a current pediatric CPR certificate must be on the premises whenever children are in care. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 25, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Jun 17, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Jun 10, 2025 · Inspection
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
The inspector observed that the first aid kit on the one of the vans used to transport children does not have a pair of tweezers. Note: The Director replaced the missing tweezers from the center's extra supplies.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Jun 10, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Jun 10, 2025 · Inspection
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
It was observed that one infant present that is not on table food did not have written feeding instruction. Note: Corrected at inspection. The feeding instruction form was filled out by the parents.
In plain English: For an infant who is not yet eating table food, the center must get written feeding instructions signed and dated by a parent or health-care professional, and must follow them. The center must review and update the instructions with the parent every 30 days until the infant can eat table food. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Jun 10, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Aug 9, 2023 · Inspection
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
It was noticed that one child did not have up to date immunizations required by TX State Immunization law.
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:
- Aug 21, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Aug 18, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Sep 13, 2022 · Inspection
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The inspector reviewed the facilities list of children that are normally transported each day. The inspector reviewed the binders of enrollment forms that are kept in the vehicle while transporting. The inspector observed that the binders were missing forms for 5 children that are normally transported. These forms would contain their emergency medical information. NOTE: this was corrected at inspection. The director made copies of their enrollment forms and put them in the vehicle binder.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Sep 13, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Sep 13, 2022 · Inspection
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
At inspection, the current fire inspection report was not available for review.
In plain English: The center must keep certain records ready for state review during operating hours, including children's records, staff and training records, the director's certificate, staff time sheets, proof of liability insurance (or written notice to parents that it has none), playground checklists, and records of emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors. It must also keep its most recent fire, sanitation, and (if needed) gas inspection reports and its daily sign-in and sign-out system. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 7, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Oct 10, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Mar 31, 2022 · Inspection
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
I observe several infant feeding bottles and training cups not labeled with child's name.
In plain English: Caregivers must hold infants up to six months old, and older infants who cannot sit up on their own, while feeding them, and must never prop a bottle. Bottles and cups must be labeled with the infant's first name and last initial, infants may not walk around or sleep with a bottle or cup, the hand-washing sink and diaper-changing surface may not be used for food or bottle preparation, and high chair trays must be sanitized before each use. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 31, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Apr 13, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
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Medium · Nov 5, 2021 · Inspection
746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
The activity plan was missing in the 2-year-old classroom.
In plain English: The center must post each group's activity plan in a prominent place where parents and others can see it. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 5, 2021
- Correction verified:
- Nov 8, 2021
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Nov 5, 2021 · Inspection
746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
The hand-washing sink in the 2-year-old room is still not working.
In plain English: The center must have a smooth, non-absorbent, easy-to-clean diaper-changing surface and a hand-washing sink in the diapering area, and may not change diapers where children play or eat. When a child is on a raised changing surface, the caregiver must use a guard such as raised sides, keep a hand on the child, or stay facing the child within arm's reach. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 9, 2021
- Correction verified:
- Nov 8, 2021
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Nov 5, 2021 · Inspection
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
I observe caregiver present missing current fingerprint check.
In plain English: An operation must get notice from the state's background check unit that a person is eligible, eligible with conditions, or provisionally eligible with conditions before letting that person be at the operation. While waiting, the person may attend orientation or pre-service training only if they have no contact with children in care. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 5, 2021
- Correction verified:
- Nov 8, 2021
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes