Ma Hernandez
Ferris, TX 75125 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Sunshine Kids Academy Ferris
- licensed capacity
- 66
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $191
- year first permitted
- 2023
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About
About Sunshine Kids Academy Ferris
Sunshine Kids Academy Ferris is a licensed child care center in Ferris, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 11, 2023, for up to 66 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 22 visits in the last 3 years and cited 38 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 66 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 66 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Sunshine Kids Academy Ferris has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Ellis County has a median price of $191 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$191
Home daycare$167
Toddler
Center$176
Home daycare$158
Preschool
Center$170
Home daycare$156
School age
Center$159
Home daycare$146
State record
Inspection reports for Sunshine Kids Academy Ferris
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 66 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Permit issued
- 2023
- License number
- #1752954
Summary
22 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 14, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 22 visits · 38 rules in all · 36 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 12
- Safety and hazards 7
- Supervision and ratios 7
- Records and paperwork 4
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Aug 14, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“At the time of inspection, fire drills have not been conducted and there is no documentation availavle for review of the last drill conducted.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 21, 2026
746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
“At the time of inspection, sheltering drills have not been conducted and there is no documentation availavle for review of the last drill conducted.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 21, 2026
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“At the time of inspection two staff files do have the 2912 or Notorized 2985 Affidavitied Forms available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 21, 2026
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“At the time of inspection, caregiver was using her personal cell phone during nap time while careing for sixteen children.”
Corrected during the visit
Jun 24, 2026Visit1 rule cited
745.509 - Licensed Operations Required Fees
“An email was sent to the operation on 6-19-26 regarding overdue fees. Operation has been asked to log into the portal and update this information by Monday June 22, 2026. Operation has also been informed that if the task is not completed, a deficiency will be incurred.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2026
Apr 15, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“At the time of inspection caregiver annual training is not accurately documented.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2026
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“At the time of inspection director annual training is not accurately documented.”
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2026
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“The annual inspection documented is past due. The last documented date is 10-13-22.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2026
Mar 18, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“At the time of inspection the last documented annual trainings completed have not been updated.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2026
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“At the time of inspection the last documented annual trainings completed have not been updated.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2026
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“At the time of inspection, the infant room is out of ratio by two due to specified age group 0-11 months.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2026
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“At the time of inspection the annual sanitation inspection is not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2026
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“At the time of inspection CPR documentation is not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2026
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“At the time of inspection first aid training documentaiton is not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2026
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“The annual inspection documented is past due. The last documented date is 10-13-22.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2026
Feb 25, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“At the time of inspection CPR documentation is not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“The annual inspection documented is past due.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The paint on the outdoor play equipment and slides have large surface areas where the paint is chipping. Also, on the basketball fixture there is an exposed metal bolt.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“At the time of inspection first aid training documentaiton is not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“At the time of inspection a caregiver's record is not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“At the time of inspection, the infant room is out of ratio due to specified age.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“At the time of inspection the last documented annual trainings completed are past the due date.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
“At the time of inspection a child was placed in time out in a floor styled high chair.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“At the time of inspection the annual sanitation inspection is not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“At the time of inspection the last documented annual trainings completed are past the due date.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026
- Aug 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 25, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 6, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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May 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
“Director is not present at the operation, and none of the operation staff were informed who was in charge.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2025
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“The outside playground equipment has rust, and other hazards that could potintally cause a child to trip and fall.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2025
May 14, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“An unannounced inspection was conducted at the operation. One caregiver was observed caring for seventeen children at once. The specific age group was three years old. The max is fifteen for SAG of three years old.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2025
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“An unannounced inspection was conducted at the operation. One caregiver was observed caring for seventeen children at once. The specific age group was three years old. The max is fifteen for SAG of three years old.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2025
- May 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 2, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- May 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 31, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“Cargiver was observed yelling at a child during nape time.”
Corrected during the visit
746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
“Operational policies are missing discipline, and parents rights.”
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2025
746.5537(b)(2) - Electronic CO Detection Sys Connected to Alarm/Smoke Detection Sys-Test Documentation Available During Hours of Operation
“The operation does not have a monthly carbon inspection report.”
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2025
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“More the one child record are missing immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2025
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The operation does not have a monthly fire drill on file. Last fire drill was conducted on 1/6/24”
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2025
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“Director is missing 30 hours of anuual training.”
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2025
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“Several care givers are missing the requried 24 hours of annual training.”
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2025
- Dec 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 27, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The annual health inspection has not been conducted.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2024
Nov 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Primary caregiver admitted to being out of ratio for approximately forty five minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2024
Nov 22, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Primary caregiver admitted to being out of ratio for approximately forty five minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2024
- Apr 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 27, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
“The operation did not have a written evaluation and relocation plan.”
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 12, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“Two children did not have food allergy emergency plans available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2023
- Dec 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 17, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
“The operation did not have a completed child's product certification form certifying that the operation has reviewed the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recall list.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2022
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operational policy for the operation did not include promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2022
746.2405(1) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair
“The operation needed to have an adult size rocker in the infant room.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2022
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The health inspection was not available for review during this inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2022
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“The school age class did not have a working light in the restroom. There was also no switch cover on the light switch. The flooring located in the infant and toddler classrooms needed to be repaired. The surfacing on the the school age playground play equipment needed to be repaired. The tree located on the infant/toddler playground needed to be trimmed. The broken toys on the infant/toddler playground needed to be removed.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Sunshine Kids Academy Ferris
Is Sunshine Kids Academy Ferris licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 11, 2023.
When was Sunshine Kids Academy Ferris last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 14, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 22 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Sunshine Kids Academy Ferris had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 38 rules across 11 of 22 visits in the last 3 years; 36 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 Kids Academy Ferris care for?
66, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Sunshine Kids Academy Ferris accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Sunshine Kids Academy Ferris' hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Sunshine Kids Academy Ferris cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 842-7084 to ask.
What is Sunshine Kids Academy Ferris' phone number?
(972) 842-7084.
Where is Sunshine Kids Academy Ferris?
100 N. IH 45, Ferris, TX 75125. The nearest other daycare we list is Ma Hernandez, 2.5 miles away.