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Sunshine and Rainbows

2317 Avenue G, Bay City, TX 77414
licensed capacity
102
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$172
year first permitted
1995
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About

About Sunshine and Rainbows

Sunshine and Rainbows is a licensed child care center in Bay City, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 16, 1995, for up to 102 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Before- and after-schoolFaith-based

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 2-4
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
102 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “regular classes 8:00 am – 12:00 pm; After Care until 5:00 pm; Early Drop Off at 7:00 am”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 2-4
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, part-time care and preschool
ApproachFaith-based (First United Methodist Church)
CurriculumHandwriting Without Tears, Learning Without Tears
StaffState Certified Director
Daily lifeParents pack food; Snacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
MoreFounded 1989
Licensed capacity102 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Sunshine and Rainbows has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Matagorda County has a median price of $172 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.
Matagorda County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$185
Home daycare$164

Toddler

Center$172
Home daycare$155

Preschool

Center$167
Home daycare$153

School age

Center$156
Home daycare$144

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 and Rainbows

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
102 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1995
License number
#516433
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 7, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Apr 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 22, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 Survey data from January 17, 2026, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026 as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2026

  3. Dec 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

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

      “All caregivers have CPR that was completed online through National CPR Foundation.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2025

  6. Jul 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Dec 16, 2021InspectionNo 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 Sunshine and Rainbows

Is Sunshine and Rainbows licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 16, 1995.

When was Sunshine and Rainbows last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sunshine and Rainbows had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 and Rainbows care for?

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

Does Sunshine and Rainbows accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Sunshine and Rainbows' hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Sunshine and Rainbows cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (979) 245-2801 to ask.

What is Sunshine and Rainbows' phone number?

(979) 245-2801.

Where is Sunshine and Rainbows?

2317 Avenue G, Bay City, TX 77414. The nearest other daycare we list is Tender Years Enrichment Learning Center II, 0.4 miles away.

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