The Sunshine Cottage Preschool & Development Center

Licensed Center in BUDA, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued January 30, 2015

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 402 LEWIS LN, BUDA, TX 78610 2409
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: January 30, 2015
Operation number: 1542223
Licensed capacity: 139 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	20
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	9
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,797
Citations recorded	17
Findings still pending	1
Record covers	April 22, 2022 – July 14, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	8
Medium High	3
Medium	6

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJuly 14, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 616 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 26, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 1, 2025Finding still pending in the state’s records0 of 672 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 18, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 6, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under TwoRisk level: Medium

Two classes with children under 2 years old were watching screens during my walk through.

Correction verified by the state on March 18, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportFebruary 5, 20251 citation recorded1 of 5 standards cited at this visit

746.3419 - Handwashing ProceduresRisk level: Medium High

Caregivers stated that they were told to use baby wipes instead of handwashing while the sink was being repaired.

Correction verified by the state on March 18, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 19, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 12 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 22, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

ReportNovember 21, 20244 citations recorded4 of 5 standards cited at this visit

746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at RiskRisk level: High

Operation staff did not notify parents that a child was left unsupervised during a fire drill.

Correction verified by the state on December 19, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High

The operation had a fire drill, and a child was left unsupervised in the classroom while the others evacuated.

Correction verified by the state on December 19, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High

Operation staff did not report to Child Care Regulation that they left a child unsupervised during a fire drill.

Correction verified by the state on December 19, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at RiskRisk level: Medium

The operation did not provide an incident report to parents after their child was left unsupervised during a fire drill.

Correction verified by the state on December 19, 2024.

InspectionNovember 20, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

One caregiver was not on their people list. She was asked to leave while I was on campus. It was advised to run her background as soon as possible so she can come back to work once her background check is approved.

Correction verified by the state on December 19, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportNovember 16, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

ReportNovember 8, 2024Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 8, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionNovember 6, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

One caregiver was not on their people list. She left during my visit.

Correction verified by the state on November 22, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportNovember 5, 20242 citations recorded2 of 5 standards cited at this visit

746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care centerRisk level: Medium

The weekly menu was has not been posted regularly for parents to review.

Correction verified by the state on December 19, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by CaregiverRisk level: Medium

Activity plans were not posted and followed by caregivers during a period where the operation was short staffed.

Correction verified by the state on December 19, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 30, 20241 citation recorded1 of 607 standards cited at this visit

746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentRisk level: Medium High

One child did not have an updated immunization record.

Correction verified by the state on December 19, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 3, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionSeptember 26, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

ReportSeptember 25, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 9 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 5, 20232 citations recorded2 of 656 standards cited at this visit

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessRisk level: Medium High

The loose fill in the big playground at the main building B, was under the required 6 inches.

Correction verified by the state on January 25, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual CertificationRisk level: Medium

The last signed product certificate was in 2021

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 1, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 4, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

ReportAugust 2, 20231 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High

During an investigation it was found that a caregiver used prohibited punishment when a child was grabbed and pulled.

Correction verified by the state on September 1, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 5, 20231 citation recorded1 of 892 standards cited at this visit

746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training RecordsRisk level: Medium

Of the 10 staff files reviewed, 5 had incomplete annual training hours.

Correction verified by the state on January 19, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportDecember 28, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 22, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 21, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJuly 20, 20221 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High

It was found during the investigation a child was able to exit the operation and enter the parking lot. The caregiver chased after the child to retrieve them and left the rest of the class unsupervised.

Correction verified by the state on August 22, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 22, 20221 citation recorded1 of 295 standards cited at this visit

745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someoneRisk level: High

A caregiver who did not have a background check ran was present and supervising children. The caregiver left during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on April 22, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.