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Sunshine Kids Academy Ferris

Licensed Center in FERRIS, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued April 11, 2023

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
100 N. IH 45, FERRIS, TX 75125
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
April 11, 2023
Operation number
1752954
Licensed capacity
66 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit
NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record21
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record5
Assessments on record2
Standards evaluated across those visits5,908
Citations recorded45
Record coversOctober 17, 2022 – August 14, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High3
Medium High29
Medium13

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionAugust 14, 20264 citations recorded4 of 762 standards cited at this visit
746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium
At the time of inspection two staff files do have the 2912 or Notorized 2985 Affidavitied Forms available for review.

Correction verified by the state on September 21, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video gamesRisk level: Medium High
At the time of inspection, caregiver was using her personal cell phone during nap time while careing for sixteen children.

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

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High
At the time of inspection, fire drills have not been conducted and there is no documentation availavle for review of the last drill conducted.

Correction verified by the state on September 21, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar yearRisk level: Medium High
At the time of inspection, sheltering drills have not been conducted and there is no documentation availavle for review of the last drill conducted.

Correction verified by the state on September 21, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentJune 24, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
745.509 - Licensed Operations Required FeesRisk level: High
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.

Correction verified by the state on July 14, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 15, 20263 citations recorded3 of 7 standards cited at this visit
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium
At the time of inspection director annual training is not accurately documented.

Correction verified by the state on May 15, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium
At the time of inspection caregiver annual training is not accurately documented.

Correction verified by the state on June 12, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire MarshalRisk level: Medium High
The annual inspection documented is past due. The last documented date is 10-13-22.

Correction verified by the state on April 15, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 18, 20267 citations recorded7 of 10 standards cited at this visit
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High
At the time of inspection the annual sanitation inspection is not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on April 15, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium
At the time of inspection the last documented annual trainings completed have not been updated.

Correction verified by the state on April 15, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High
At the time of inspection CPR documentation is not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on April 15, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Risk level: Medium High
At the time of inspection first aid training documentaiton is not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on April 15, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium
At the time of inspection the last documented annual trainings completed have not been updated.

Correction verified by the state on April 15, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire MarshalRisk level: Medium High
The annual inspection documented is past due. The last documented date is 10-13-22.

Correction verified by the state on April 15, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
At the time of inspection, the infant room is out of ratio by two due to specified age group 0-11 months.

Correction verified by the state on April 15, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 25, 202610 citations recorded10 of 799 standards cited at this visit
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High
At the time of inspection the annual sanitation inspection is not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on March 18, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
At the time of inspection, the infant room is out of ratio due to specified age.

Correction verified by the state on March 18, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium
At the time of inspection a caregiver's record is not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on March 18, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire MarshalRisk level: Medium High
The annual inspection documented is past due.

Correction verified by the state on March 18, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Risk level: Medium High
At the time of inspection first aid training documentaiton is not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on March 18, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium
At the time of inspection the last documented annual trainings completed are past the due date.

Correction verified by the state on March 18, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High
At the time of inspection CPR documentation is not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on March 18, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium
At the time of inspection the last documented annual trainings completed are past the due date.

Correction verified by the state on March 18, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time outRisk level: High
At the time of inspection a child was placed in time out in a floor styled high chair.

Correction verified by the state on March 18, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
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.

Correction verified by the state on March 18, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 28, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportAugust 25, 2025Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 8, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportAugust 6, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 15, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 15, 20252 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in ChargeRisk level: Medium High
Director is not present at the operation, and none of the operation staff were informed who was in charge.

Correction verified by the state on July 15, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High
The outside playground equipment has rust, and other hazards that could potintally cause a child to trip and fall.

Correction verified by the state on July 15, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportMay 14, 20252 citations recorded2 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
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.

The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
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.

InspectionMay 5, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMay 2, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 1, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 6 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 31, 20257 citations recorded7 of 681 standards cited at this visit
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium
Several care givers are missing the requried 24 hours of annual training.

Correction verified by the state on May 1, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium
Director is missing 30 hours of anuual training.

Correction verified by the state on May 1, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating TimesRisk level: Medium
Operational policies are missing discipline, and parents rights.

Correction verified by the state on May 1, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High
The operation does not have a monthly fire drill on file. Last fire drill was conducted on 1/6/24

Correction verified by the state on May 1, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium
More the one child record are missing immunization records.

Correction verified by the state on May 1, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5537(b)(2) - Electronic CO Detection Sys Connected to Alarm/Smoke Detection Sys-Test Documentation Available During Hours of OperationRisk level: Medium High
The operation does not have a monthly carbon inspection report.

Correction verified by the state on May 1, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, YellingRisk level: High
Cargiver was observed yelling at a child during nape time.

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

InspectionDecember 30, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 19, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
AssessmentNovember 27, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High
The annual health inspection has not been conducted.

Correction verified by the state on December 4, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 22, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportNovember 22, 20241 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
Primary caregiver admitted to being out of ratio for approximately forty five minutes.

Correction verified by the state on December 30, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 16, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 604 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 27, 20231 citation recorded1 of 624 standards cited at this visit
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down proceduresRisk level: Medium High
The operation did not have a written evaluation and relocation plan.

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

InspectionMarch 14, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 472 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 12, 20231 citation recorded1 of 519 standards cited at this visit
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium High
Two children did not have food allergy emergency plans available for review.

Correction verified by the state on January 13, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 12, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 211 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 28, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 7 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 17, 20225 citations recorded5 of 1,184 standards cited at this visit
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High
The school age class did not have a working light in the restroom. There was also no switch cover on the light switch. The flooring located in the infant and toddler classrooms needed to be repaired. The surfacing on the the school age playground play equipment needed to be repaired. The tree located on the infant/toddler playground needed to be trimmed. The broken toys on the infant/toddler playground needed to be removed.

Correction verified by the state on October 28, 2022.

746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical ActivityRisk level: Medium
The operational policy for the operation did not include promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.

Correction verified by the state on October 28, 2022.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High
The health inspection was not available for review during this inspection.

Correction verified by the state on October 28, 2022.

746.2405(1) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized ChairRisk level: Medium High
The operation needed to have an adult size rocker in the infant room.

Correction verified by the state on October 28, 2022.

746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe productsRisk level: Medium High
The operation did not have a completed child's product certification form certifying that the operation has reviewed the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recall list.

Correction verified by the state on October 28, 2022.

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.