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Sunshine Academy

2715 E Del Mar Blvd, Laredo, TX 780414.9· 60 reviews
licensed capacity
73
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$126
year first permitted
2015

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About

About Sunshine Academy

Sunshine Academy is a licensed child care center in Laredo, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 8, 2015, for up to 73 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
73 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity73 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Sunshine Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Webb County has a median price of $126 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.
Webb County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$126
Home daycare$115

Toddler

Center$119
Home daycare$111

Preschool

Center$117
Home daycare$110

School age

Center$111
Home daycare$105

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 Sunshine Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
73 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2015
License number
#1571816
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 12, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Food and nutrition 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. Aug 12, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

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

      “The director did not have the following trainings: SBS/SIDS, hazardous materials, allergic reactions, emergency preparedness, and abuse and neglect.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026

  2. Aug 15, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      “One out of six employees had an expired CPR/First Aid certificate. One out of six employees did not have the CPR/First Aid certificate available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “Two out of six employees did not have the building safety and communicable diseases training.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “The health inspection was last conducted on 10/12/2023.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2025

  3. Jun 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 17, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns

      “Milk is not being provided to children on any of the meals.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2025

  6. Aug 22, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

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

      “Seven employee files were evaluated. One employee completed the CPR 100 % online. It did not include practice or testing on a manikin.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessLow risk

      746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program

      “Eight children's files were evaluated. Three children's files were pending health statements signed by a medical professional. One child was pending vision and hearing results.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach

      “Diaper changing supplies were within children's reach in one classroom. There are three classrooms at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2024

  7. Sep 19, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

      “Five employee files were reviewed. Two employees were missing 24 hours of pre-service training. One employee is pending the 20 hours of annual training.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 1987

  8. Oct 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 23, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

      “Trash can in the classrom containing diapers and trash can in the restroom were uncovered. Garbage was accessible to children.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2022

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

      “Sleeping cots, in two classrooms, were not labeled with children's names.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

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

      “Operational policies were missing information on the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activities.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5315 - Smoke-Detection System Tested

      “Electronic smoke alarm was last inspected on June 02, 2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2022

  10. Aug 2, 2022InspectionNo 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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Questions about Sunshine Academy

Is Sunshine Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 8, 2015.

When was Sunshine Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 12, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sunshine Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 6 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 Sunshine Academy care for?

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

Does Sunshine Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Sunshine Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Sunshine Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 701-3041 to ask.

What is Sunshine Academy's phone number?

(956) 701-3041.

Where is Sunshine Academy?

2715 E Del Mar Blvd, Laredo, TX 78041. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Harvard Academy, 0.6 miles away.

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