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Little Sunshine Learning Center

711 S Lovers Ln, Gatesville, TX 76528
licensed capacity
67
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$133
year first permitted
2024
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About Little Sunshine Learning Center

Little Sunshine Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Gatesville, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 27, 2024, for up to 67 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM

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
67 children

Hours

Hours

Monday5:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday5:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday5:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday5:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday5:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity67 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Sunshine Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Coryell County has a median price of $133 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.
Coryell County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$133
Home daycare$121

Toddler

Center$126
Home daycare$116

Preschool

Center$123
Home daycare$115

School age

Center$117
Home daycare$110

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 Little Sunshine Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
67 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1796330
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 13, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2

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. Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 13, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “The last documented fire dirll was completed in March 2025. A fire drill was completed during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “The last documented fire inspection was completed February 2024.”

      The state verified the correction on May 23, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      “A floor tile near the outdoor exit to the playground was observed to be broken, posing a tripping risk.”

      The state verified the correction on May 28, 2025

  3. Nov 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “A wall and baseboards of one area of one classroom was observed to be warped and damaged.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2024

  5. Aug 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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 Little Sunshine Learning Center

Is Little Sunshine Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 27, 2024.

When was Little Sunshine Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on November 13, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Sunshine Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Little Sunshine Learning Center care for?

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

Does Little Sunshine Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Sunshine Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Sunshine Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 865-7380 to ask.

What is Little Sunshine Learning Center's phone number?

(254) 865-7380.

Where is Little Sunshine Learning Center?

711 S Lovers Ln, Gatesville, TX 76528. The nearest other daycare we list is Let's Grow Learning Center, 0.6 miles away.

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