Licensed center · Abernathy, TX
Abernathy Sunshine Academy
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 7:00 AM today
- Capacity 59
- Drop-in care
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- Hours
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 59 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- None within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens 7:00 AM today
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 59 children
Does not accept child care assistance
School-age care
Before-school care
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Drop-in care
Part-time care
Field trips
Location and nearby daycares
801 Avenue F, Abernathy, TX 79311 · Hale County
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Licensing and inspection record
Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.
- Permit
- On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
- Operation number
- 1660569
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- February 2018
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- Yes
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
11 inspections on record, most recent Feb 23, 2026. 5 of 13 visits and reports cited a standard. 2 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.
- Feb 23, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
Jan 30, 2026Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.1605(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
A 10 month old was in the cafeteria with children who were more than 18 months old than they are. The oldest child in the group was 4 years old and there were more than 13 children in care.
Corrected Jan 30, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3421(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Infant Handwashing - Individual Cloth
A child was observed having their diaper changed with mitts on their hands. The child's hands were not cleaned with a cloth or washed after the diaper change and the mitts were not removed.
Corrected Jan 30, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5401Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The most recent gas inspection on file is dated 1/19/2024.
Corrected Feb 13, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1605(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Feb 25, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
- Sep 16, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
- Sep 10, 2024Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
- Apr 11, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
Mar 26, 2024Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.4135(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
The most current CPSC form that is posted is from 2022. This was corrected at inspection when a new one was filled out and signed.
Corrected Mar 26, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.4907(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
There is not adequate losse fill under one of the pieces of play equipment on the playground.
Corrected Apr 1, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4135(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- Feb 1, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
Jan 18, 2024Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The annual sanitation was not conducted within the 12 months required.
Corrected Feb 1, 2024
- 746.2419(7)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Two infants were observed to be walking around with their cups drinking water.
Corrected Jan 18, 2024
- 746.2417(2)(B)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Two infants were observed to be in restrictive devices for over 15 minutes.
Corrected Jan 18, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Jan 15, 2024Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
Apr 25, 2023Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
A fire inspection was not conducted within the required 12 months.
Corrected May 1, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
- May 12, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
Apr 28, 2022Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.3317(7)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Children have been given candy which present a choking hazard.
Corrected Apr 28, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.801(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
A caregiver did not have their high school diploma on file.
Corrected May 2, 2022
- 746.3317(7)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Cited standards by risk level
11 standards cited across 11 inspections, most recently Feb 23, 2026. All 11 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High327%
- Medium High655%
- Medium218%
- Medium Low0
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 6 of 11 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 1 of 11 findings, 10 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Jan 30, 2026, 1 clean visit since
Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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