Licensed center · Ferris, TX
Sunshine Kids Academy Ferris
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool
- Closed now · opens 6:30 AM today
- Capacity 66
- Accepts child care assistance
- School transportation
- Drop-in care
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- Hours
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to preschool
- Capacity
- 66 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 6:30 AM today
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 66 children
Accepts child care assistance
Before-school care
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Drop-in care
Part-time care
Transportation to and from school
Field trips
Location and nearby daycares
100 N. Ih 45, Ferris, TX 75125 · Ellis County · 3 licensed daycares in 75125
Capacity rank 2 of 3 in this ZIP
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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
- 1752954
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- April 2023
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
21 inspections on record, most recent Aug 14, 2026. 12 of 28 visits and reports cited a standard. 5 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.
- Aug 14, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
Jun 24, 2026Assessment1 standard cited
- 745.509Texas HHSC risk level: High
Licensed Operations Required Fees
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.
Corrected Jun 30, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 745.509Texas HHSC risk level: High
Apr 15, 2026Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.5101(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The annual inspection documented is past due. The last documented date is 10-13-22.
Corrected Apr 29, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1309(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
At the time of inspection caregiver annual training is not accurately documented.
Corrected Apr 29, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1311(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
At the time of inspection director annual training is not accurately documented.
Corrected Apr 29, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5101(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Mar 18, 2026Inspection7 standards cited
- 746.5101(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The annual inspection documented is past due. The last documented date is 10-13-22.
Corrected Apr 1, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
At the time of inspection, the infant room is out of ratio by two due to specified age group 0-11 months.
Corrected Mar 19, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1315(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
At the time of inspection CPR documentation is not available for review.
Corrected Apr 1, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1309(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
At the time of inspection the last documented annual trainings completed have not been updated.
Corrected Apr 1, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
At the time of inspection the annual sanitation inspection is not available for review.
Corrected Apr 1, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1311(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
At the time of inspection the last documented annual trainings completed have not been updated.
Corrected Apr 1, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1315(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
At the time of inspection first aid training documentaiton is not available for review.
Corrected Apr 1, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5101(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Feb 25, 2026Inspection10 standards cited
- 746.5101(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The annual inspection documented is past due.
Corrected Mar 11, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2805(8)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
At the time of inspection a child was placed in time out in a floor styled high chair.
Corrected Feb 25, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
Corrected Mar 11, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
At the time of inspection the annual sanitation inspection is not available for review.
Corrected Mar 11, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1315(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
At the time of inspection first aid training documentaiton is not available for review.
Corrected Mar 11, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Personnel Records
At the time of inspection a caregiver's record is not available for review.
Corrected Mar 11, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1315(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
At the time of inspection CPR documentation is not available for review.
Corrected Mar 11, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1311(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
At the time of inspection the last documented annual trainings completed are past the due date.
Corrected Mar 11, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1309(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
At the time of inspection the last documented annual trainings completed are past the due date.
Corrected Mar 11, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
At the time of inspection, the infant room is out of ratio due to specified age.
Corrected Feb 25, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5101(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Aug 28, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
- Aug 25, 2025Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
- Aug 8, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
- Aug 6, 2025Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
- Jul 15, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
May 15, 2025Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.1013(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Director is not present at the operation, and none of the operation staff were informed who was in charge.
Corrected Jun 2, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The outside playground equipment has rust, and other hazards that could potintally cause a child to trip and fall.
Corrected Jun 2, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1013(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
May 14, 2025Self-reported incident2 standards cited
- 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
Corrected May 23, 2025
- 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- May 5, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
- May 2, 2025Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
Cited standards by risk level
41 standards cited across 21 inspections, most recently Aug 14, 2026. All 41 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High37%
- Medium High2663%
- Medium1229%
- Medium Low0
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 13 of 21 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 2 of 41 findings, 39 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Jun 24, 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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