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San Antonio, TX 78240 · infants to toddlers · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Sunshine Montessori Academy
- licensed capacity
- 141
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $171
- year first permitted
- 2014
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About
About Sunshine Montessori Academy
Sunshine Montessori Academy is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 21, 2014, for up to 141 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, infant care, preschool and summer camp. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 30 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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
- 141 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, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Newborn to 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Enrichment | Soccer Shots, Yoga, Dance |
| Staff | Certified team members |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | City of San Antonio CCS, VA childcare subsidy program, Alamo Colleges Ready to Work Program, United Way Scholarship Program |
| Discounts | Military, USAA employees, siblings discount |
| Transportation | Transportation (after-school pick-up and NISD transportation drop-off) |
| Parent updates | Parent app (ProCare) |
| Accreditation | Texas Rising Star |
| Licensed capacity | 141 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Sunshine Montessori Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Bexar 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Sunshine Montessori Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 141 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2014
- License number
- #1520561
Summary
30 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 24, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 30 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Transportation 4
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- 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 49 visits
- Sep 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 29, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“An infant was asleep in a restrictive device. *Infant was moved into the crib during the inspection*”
The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2026
- Dec 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 30, 2025Visit1 rule cited
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 two year old child was alone on the playground for less than a minute.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2026
- Oct 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 39 earlier visits
- Oct 1, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 18, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 8, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“It was determined through an investigation that the operation did not report in a timely manner when they were notified of a possible minimum standard violation on April 4th, but did not report until four days later on April 8th.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2025
Mar 11, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“The fire extinguisher in the van designated for transporting children was found to be unsecured”
Corrected during the visit
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
“One of the ten staff files did not have a pre-employment form available for review.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
“Transportation binders did not include telephone numbers for parents/authorized individuals.”
Corrected during the visit
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“Two of the ten children's files reviewed did not have current immunization records for review.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2025
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“Transportation binders did not include medical authorizaton for the children being transported.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 15, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 30, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“On the three year old playground, in the play structure there was an active hornet nest.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2024
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“In the 3 and older playground the slide exit did not have the required 6 inches of loose fill installed.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2024
746.2405(5) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Sufficient Number of Toys
“In an infant aged classroom, there was not a significant amount of toys to keep the children engaged.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2024
- Apr 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 4, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
“The first aid kit utilized in the transportation van did not inlcude the following items; a guide, scissors, or tweezers.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2024
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
“The operationaal policies did not incldue information regarding Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2024
746.5627 - Required Vehicle Documentation - date of lease or purchase for each vehicle
“Purchase information for a transporation vehicle was not present at the operation at the time of the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2024
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operational policies did not include information regarding Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“The fire extinguishers in the vans used to transport children had not been serviced since 2016 and 2020.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2024
- Mar 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 7, 2023Visit1 rule cited
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
“Caregivers were not practicing proper supervision while caring for children during nap time.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2024
- Nov 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 5, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“Two cribs with children under 12 months had a stuffed animal in the crib while there was an infant using the crib. Noted: This was corrected immediatly when the toys were removed from the crib.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2023
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“In a room with a ratio of one caregiver to four children, a caregiver was alone with five children. Noted: This was corrected immediately when another caregiver was brought into the room.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2023
- May 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 19, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“Two infants were found to be sleeping in restrictive devices. Noted: This was corrected at time of the inspection, when the infants were removed from the restrictive devices and places on their backs in their cribs.”
Corrected during the visit
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Five of the reviewed children's files did not have maintained vaccination records included in the file.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2023
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“The electrical cord to a bottle warmer was hanging down over the sink, accessible to infants. Noted: This was corrected at inspection when the cord was moved out of reach of the infants.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
“The director did not have a completed training in administering medications or responding to emergencies due to food or allergic reactions.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 20, 2023
- Jan 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 5, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 13, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Dec 2, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.2807 - Employees Discipline Own Children
“Information gathered for this investigation determined a staff member inappropriately disciplined their own child while at the operation. Staff member slapped the child on the side of their face and spanked the child’s bottom. Staff member also yelled at the child.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2022
- Nov 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 25, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver placed a non-walking infant on a lawn chair resulting in the infant to lean forward and fall off the chair. The infant hit their face on the ground.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2022
- Sep 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 25, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.3419 - Handwashing Procedures
“Caregiver in toddler classroom sprayed the hands of a toddler with soapy water while toddler was laying on the diaper changing table. The cleaning solution sting the child's eye.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2022
746.2415(a)(4) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Toys Choking Hazard
“A bottle filled with water gel beads did not have the cover secured posing a chocking hazard in the infant II classroom .”
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 10, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 30, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
“During an investigation it was reported that a caregiver expressed frustration and used inappropriate language towards children. Note: The deficiency was corrected at inspection / investigation when the Director made the decision to release caregiver of her duties.”
Corrected during the visit
Nov 18, 2021Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2401(4) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Prompt Attention to Needs
“This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient as the child's diaper had not been checked or changed for more than three hours.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2022
746.3805(b)(2) - Administering Medication - Only to Child for Whom Intended
“During the investigation, it was found that a caregiver administered a prescription cream to the sibling of the child who it was prescribed to without a proper prescription at the parents' request.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Sunshine Montessori Academy
Is Sunshine Montessori Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 21, 2014.
When was Sunshine Montessori Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 30 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Sunshine Montessori Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 7 of 30 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Montessori Academy care for?
141, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Sunshine Montessori Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Sunshine Montessori Academy's 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 Montessori Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 690-5050 to ask.
What is Sunshine Montessori Academy's phone number?
(210) 690-5050.
Where is Sunshine Montessori Academy?
5520 Eckhert Rd, San Antonio, TX 78240. The nearest other daycare we list is enCourage Preschools, 0.1 miles away.