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Sunshine Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 62
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $147
- year first permitted
- 2018
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About
About Sunshine Child Care
Sunshine Child Care is a licensed child care center in Canyon, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 10, 2018, for up to 62 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 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 5 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 62 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 62 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Sunshine Child Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Randall County has a median price of $147 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.
Infant
Center$147
Home daycare$134
Toddler
Center$139
Home daycare$129
Preschool
Center$136
Home daycare$127
School age
Center$129
Home daycare$122
State record
Inspection reports for Sunshine Child Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 62 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2018
- License number
- #1675635
Summary
18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 18 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Transportation 1
- Safe sleep 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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See all 25 visits
- Jun 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 10, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
“Children were observed arriving at the operation and were not washing their hands before eating breakfast.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2026
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“A caregiver was observed at inspection conducting diaper changes. The caregiver wore the same gloves for each diaper change and did not wash her hands in beween diaper changes either.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2026
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
“A caregiver was observed at inspection conducting diaper changes and did not sanitize the diaper changing surface after each diaper change. Wax paper wasn't used in between diaper changes either.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2026
- Mar 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 20, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 20, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 27, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 12, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Show 15 earlier visits
- Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 6, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
“Outside time was observed at the follow up inspection and water was not available during active play.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2025
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“Two caregivers were observed on the playground grabbing a child each by an arm and pulling the child across the outdoor activity space. The child was upset and then the child was held in a caregiver's lap and held in place for over10 minutes while they continued to be upset.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2025
Oct 21, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“All three outdoor playgrounds had various hazard identified at inspection. There were nails protruding from the fence line. The nails were hammered in at inspection. Some pickets are broken and present a pinch hazard. A piece of metal is protruding from the ground. A brick was placed over it at inspection. A dramatic play equipment that has tires has wired mesh exposed with sharp edge. The equipment also has a loose board. The barrier to the climbing equipment has cracks. And a bench that child use to sit on is missing boards and is unstable.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2025
746.1309(f) - Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
“The last complete annual training year for a caregiver was lacking topics in prevent and controlling the spread of communicable disease including immunization training, understanding building and premises safety including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily hazards such as electrical hazard, bodies of water and vehicular traffic training and handling and storing blood or bodily fluids training.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2025
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
“The child safety alarm is not operating correctly according to manufacturer instructions. The button at the rear of the vehicle is not disabling the alarm as it is supposed to. When inquiring about daily procedures when transporting children, the operation has not been disabling the child safety alarm at the rear of the vehicle when using the child safety alarm.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2025
746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
“Outside time was observed and water was not available during active play.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2025
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
“Two classrooms were observed at afternoon snack time and the children did not have their hands washed prior to eating. Additionally, one classroom had also transitioned immediately from the playground and did not wash their hands after outdoor activities.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2025
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
“Cots were arranged in a manner that blocked an exit to the building and an exit of a classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2025
746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
“Four employee records was lacking signatures for orientation for either the employee or trainer. This was corrected at inspection for each personnel file obtained the appropriate signatures.”
Corrected during the visit
- Sep 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 10, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Nov 25, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“One caregiver has been employed for five months and lacks first aid training.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2024
746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
“Documented orientation for one caregiver lacked the employee signature. Documented orientation for one caregiver lacked the trainer signature. Documented orientation for one caregiver the topic checkboxes being selected. These were all corrected at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 3, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The children's product annual certification form was required to be completed by 12/2/2022 to be current for an annual certification and was not completed as of 1/3/2024.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2024
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“The multiple occupancy seats in the infant classroom was observed in use by the children but they were not secured while in use.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2024
- Feb 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 6, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
“Various cots were observed at inspection being side by side and providing no walking space betweeen them. Some children were awake but some were still asleep and their cots were also directly side by side and touching.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2022
746.2411(2)(G) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Size of Mesh Openings
“One play yard with mesh siding had two wide holes that were greater than 1/4 inch in diameter.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2022
- May 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- May 25, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 8, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
“Plastic nap mats were observed that the plastic was torn and foam was exposed.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2022
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
“A caregiver was observed changing multiple children's diapers and sanitized at the end of the diapering session instead of in between each diaper change. Non absorbent paper was not used.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2022
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
“Children were observed at inspection eating crackers off the bare table.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Sunshine Child Care
Is Sunshine Child Care licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 10, 2018.
When was Sunshine Child Care last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Sunshine Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 5 of 18 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Child Care care for?
62, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Sunshine Child Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Sunshine Child Care'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 Sunshine Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 655-9821 to ask.
What is Sunshine Child Care's phone number?
(806) 655-9821.
Where is Sunshine Child Care?
2108 13th Ave, Canyon, TX 79015. The nearest other daycare we list is Friendship Ranch Child Development Center, 0.2 miles away.