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Abernathy Sunshine Academy

801 Avenue F, Abernathy, TX 793114.4· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
59
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$146
year first permitted
2018

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About Abernathy Sunshine Academy

Abernathy Sunshine Academy is a licensed child care center in Abernathy, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 28, 2018, for up to 59 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
59 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity59 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Abernathy Sunshine Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hale County has a median price of $146 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Hale County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$146
Home daycare$133

Toddler

Center$138
Home daycare$127

Preschool

Center$134
Home daycare$126

School age

Center$128
Home daycare$120

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Abernathy Sunshine Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
59 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2018
License number
#1660569
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 23, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 10 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Feb 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 30, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      “The most recent gas inspection on file is dated 1/19/2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3421(a) - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1605(1) - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2026

  3. Feb 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 10, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  6. Apr 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4135(b) - 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 during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024

  8. Feb 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 18, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(7) - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 1, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2417(2)(B) - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 1, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “The annual sanitation was not conducted within the 12 months required.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 1, 2024

  10. Jan 15, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Apr 25, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “A fire inspection was not conducted within the required 12 months.”

      The state verified the correction on May 4, 2023

  2. May 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 28, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

      “A caregiver did not have their high school diploma on file.”

      The state verified the correction on May 12, 2022

    • Food and nutritionHigh risk

      746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk

      “Children have been given candy which present a choking hazard.”

      The state verified the correction on May 12, 2022

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Abernathy Sunshine Academy

Is Abernathy Sunshine Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 28, 2018.

When was Abernathy Sunshine Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Abernathy Sunshine Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 8 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Abernathy Sunshine Academy care for?

59, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Abernathy Sunshine Academy accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Abernathy Sunshine Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Abernathy Sunshine Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 490-0028 to ask.

What is Abernathy Sunshine Academy's phone number?

(806) 490-0028.

Where is Abernathy Sunshine Academy?

801 Avenue F, Abernathy, TX 79311. The nearest other daycare we list is Reynas Day Care, 9.5 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).