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Sunshine Day Care Center

507 E San Antonio St, Pearsall, TX 780615.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
85
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$171
year first permitted
1987

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About Sunshine Day Care Center

Sunshine Day Care Center is a licensed child care center in Pearsall, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 29, 1987, for up to 85 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 20 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
85 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 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
SundayTodayNot 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 capacity85 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Sunshine Day Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Frio 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.
Frio 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 Sunshine Day Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
85 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1987
License number
#138682
See the state's record

Summary

20 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 21, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 20 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 5

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 34 visits
  1. Jan 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 11, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Aug 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 19, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “A child walked out of the classroom into the hallway unsupervised.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2025

  7. May 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 19, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “There were two separate incidents in which a caregiver stepped out of the infant room leaving the infant room out of ratio.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2024

Show 24 earlier visits
  1. Oct 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 4, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  3. Aug 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 9, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “A caregiver in the infant room dozed off in the rocking chair while holding an infant during feeding.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2024

  6. Jun 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 14, 2023Visit2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “A child went to the restroom and wondered into the next classroom over. There was no caregiver in the next classroom which left the child unsupervised.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 28, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

      “A caregiver was observed on their tablet while they were suppose to be supervising children.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 28, 2023

  11. Aug 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Jun 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Apr 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Apr 12, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers

      “One infant was observed in the crib with a pacifier strap attached to the pacifier.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 20, 2023

  15. Feb 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Jan 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  17. Jan 10, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For

      “School age Caregiver, was unaware how many children she had in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

      “Supervision was inadequate when the caregiver in the after school room left a child unsupervised in the restroom and another child unsupervised in the classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2023

  18. Jan 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  19. Dec 22, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  20. Dec 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  21. Nov 22, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

      “This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient. Caregivers did not supervise the children appropriately when leaving the classroom without aa child and without counting the children.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2022

  22. Nov 22, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

      “This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient. Caregivers did not supervise the children appropriately when leaving the classroom without aa child and without counting the children.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2022

  23. Oct 26, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior

      “Based on the caregiver's interviews the caregiver did not redirect the children in a positive manner.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2022

  24. Jun 17, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “Two out of eight infant feeding schedules were not updated in the past month.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2022

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 Day Care Center

Is Sunshine Day Care Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 29, 1987.

When was Sunshine Day Care Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 20 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sunshine Day Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 20 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Day Care Center care for?

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

Does Sunshine Day Care Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Sunshine Day Care Center'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 Day Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (830) 334-8727 to ask.

What is Sunshine Day Care Center's phone number?

(830) 334-8727.

Where is Sunshine Day Care Center?

507 E San Antonio St, Pearsall, TX 78061. The nearest other daycare we list is Kidville Early Childhood 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).