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Little Sunshine's Playhouse

21822 Stonewall Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78256
licensed capacity
155
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$171
year first permitted
2017

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About Little Sunshine's Playhouse

Little Sunshine's Playhouse is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 7, 2017, for up to 155 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 5 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
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
155 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity155 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Sunshine's Playhouse has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Bexar County has a median price of $171 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.
Bexar County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$171
Home daycare$154

Toddler

Center$160
Home daycare$148

Preschool

Center$156
Home daycare$146

School age

Center$149
Home daycare$139

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's Playhouse

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
155 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2017
License number
#1643253
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 30, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 13 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Other rules 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. Sep 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “One of the toddler two-year-old rooms was out of ratio with one caregiver and twelve children.”

      The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026

  6. Apr 16, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “During the course of the investigation, it was determined on April 16, 2026, that the toddler room was out of ratio for over twenty minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on May 26, 2026

    • Other rulesHigh risk

      746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

      “During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the Center Directors are notified by caregivers about being out of ratio, but it often takes several minutes for them to provide coverage or step in to support staff.”

      The state verified the correction on May 26, 2026

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age

      “During the course of the investigation, it was determined that not every child in the toddler room has their own cot during rest time.”

      The state verified the correction on May 26, 2026

  7. Dec 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

      “The operation did not have documentation showing monthly inspections for the fire extinguishers. Noted: This was corrected during this inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Jun 11, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

      “Two staff members have CPR/First aid certificates from an online source. The source does not offer hands-on skill-based instruction.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2025

  9. Jan 13, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

      “The operational policies did not include the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activities and components A-G.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “Nine of the nine staff files reviewed did not have training in required topics; Emergency Preparedness, Communicable Diseases, Administering Medication, Allergic Reactions, Building and Physical Premise Safety, and Hazardous Materials.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

      “One of the nine staff files did not have training in required topics; Shaken Baby, SIDs, Early Childhood Brain Development.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

      “Director did not have training in required topics; Communicable diseases, Building and Physical Premises, and Hazardous Materials.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2025

  10. Jul 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 22 earlier visits
  1. Jul 10, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jan 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 9, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  6. Aug 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 26, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  9. Feb 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Jan 17, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  12. Nov 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Oct 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Sep 24, 2022Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.1203(7) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children

      “A caregiver interacted with a child by yelling at the child in the restroom when the child was refusing to use the restroom before naptime.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument

      “A caregiver used their hand to discipline a child leaving red marks on the child.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “Caregivers used poor judgment when they overheard a caregiver yelling at a child in a closed restroom and did not intervene or immediately report the incident to management.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2022

  15. Jul 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Jul 14, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

      “A caregiver with a provisional background check was left alone to care for 5 children, ages 12-18 months of age.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2022

  17. Jul 11, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  18. Mar 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  19. Dec 22, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  20. Dec 13, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing

      “A caregiver had unsupervised access to children without current pediatric first aid training.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 1, 2022

  21. Oct 5, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  22. Sep 24, 2021Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness

      “The operation did not notify Licensing when a child tested positive for a communicable illness.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 23, 2021

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable Disease

      “The operation did not notify parents when a child in care contracted a communicable disease.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 23, 2021

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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Questions about Little Sunshine's Playhouse

Is Little Sunshine's Playhouse licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 7, 2017.

When was Little Sunshine's Playhouse last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Sunshine's Playhouse had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 5 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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's Playhouse care for?

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

Does Little Sunshine's Playhouse accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Sunshine's Playhouse's hours?

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

How much does Little Sunshine's Playhouse cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 698-3333 to ask.

What is Little Sunshine's Playhouse's phone number?

(210) 698-3333.

Where is Little Sunshine's Playhouse?

21822 Stonewall Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78256.

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