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Licensed center · Ennis, TX

Sunshine Kids Academy

  • Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
  • Closed now · opens tomorrow 6:00 AM
  • Capacity 232
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • School transportation
  • Drop-in care

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1700 Cedar Run
Ennis, TX 75119 Map and directions
Hours
6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Days
Mon to Fri
Ages
Infants to school age
Capacity
232 children
Meals
Meals and snacks provided
Nearby
1 other daycare within a mile

Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026

Hours

Closed now · opens tomorrow 6:00 AM

Hours on file with the state

Hours by day of the week
SundayClosed
Monday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
WednesdayToday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayClosed

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

  • Infants
  • Toddlers
  • Preschool
  • School age

Programs and features on the state record

  • Licensed for 232 children
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • School-age care
  • Before-school care
  • Meals provided
  • After-school care
  • Snacks provided
  • Drop-in care
  • Part-time care
  • Transportation to and from school
  • Field trips

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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
1683139
Permit type
Licensed center
Licensed since
April 2019
Adverse action on record
No
Conditions on permit
No
Corrective action
No

Inspection history

24 inspections on record, most recent Aug 14, 2026. 10 of 39 visits and reports cited a standard. 15 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

  • Aug 14, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
  • Jul 17, 2026Inspection3 standards cited
    • 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      At the time of inspection the three year old classroom is out of ratio due to the specified age group being four years old. There are 22 children and the specified age range is four years old. They are out of ratio by four children.

      Corrected Jul 17, 2026, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

    • 746.2109Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Swimming - Lifeguard Required

      At the time of inspection, the opration is using an inflatable swimming pool that holds over 18 inches of water. There is no certified lifeguard on duty.

      Corrected Jul 17, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.4971(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Inflatables - With Water Components Also Comply With Requirements in Subchapter V

      At the time of inspection, an inflatable swimming pool with slide is being used. The caregivers are not folloiwng the manufactuers instructions. There are more than six children using the inflatable pool at one time.

      Corrected Jul 17, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • Jul 15, 2026Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
  • Jul 15, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
  • Jun 16, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
  • Jun 10, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
  • Apr 24, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
  • Apr 23, 2026Self-reported incident1 standard cited
    • 746.707Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

      Incident reports are not consistently being provided to parents.

      Corrected Jun 22, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • Mar 31, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
  • Mar 5, 2026Inspection6 standards cited
    • 746.605(15)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan

      At the time of inspection, special care documentation is not available for review.

      Corrected Mar 19, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.5625(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

      At the time of inspection two fo the vans in use are not equiped with working safety alarm systems.

      Corrected Mar 19, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1311(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

      At the time of inspection, traiing documentation is not available for reveiw.

      Corrected Mar 19, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      There are exposed bolts on play structures that are not bolted down.

      Corrected Mar 19, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.5603(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely

      At the time of inspection there are seat belts that do not retract or fit properly on the van.

      Corrected Mar 19, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1309(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      At the time of inspection, training documents are not available for review.

      Corrected Mar 19, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • Feb 12, 2026Inspection8 standards cited
    • 746.5401Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      At the time of inspection, test documenation is not availble for review.

      Corrected Feb 27, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1309(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      At the time of inspection, training documents are not available for review.

      Corrected Feb 19, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.2421(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      Infant feeding documentation has not been updated at the time of inspection.

      Corrected Feb 19, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.605(15)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan

      At the time of inspection, special care documentation is not available for review.

      Corrected Feb 19, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      There are exposed bolts on play structures that are not bolted down.

      Corrected Feb 19, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.5603(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely

      At the time of inspection there are seat belts that do not retract or fit properly on the van.

      Corrected Feb 19, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.5625(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

      At the time of inspection two fo the vans in use are not equiped with working safety alarm systems.

      Corrected Feb 19, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1311(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

      At the time of inspection, traiing documentation is not available for reveiw.

      Corrected Feb 19, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • Jan 15, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
  • Jan 12, 2026Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
  • Jan 12, 2026InspectionNo standards cited

Cited standards by risk level

25 standards cited across 24 inspections, most recently Aug 14, 2026. All 25 shown are recorded as corrected.

  • High520%
  • Medium High1248%
  • Medium832%
  • Medium Low0
  • Low0
Visits with nothing cited
20 of 24 shown
Corrected at the visit
2 of 25 findings, 23 more corrected later
Most recent citation
Jul 17, 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.

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