Champion Zone
7465 Rock Creek Rd, Waco, TX
Sunshine Sprouts Academy
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $122
- year first permitted
- 2025
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About
About Sunshine Sprouts Academy
Sunshine Sprouts Academy is a licensed group home daycare in Waco, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 15, 2025, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-age
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Sunshine Sprouts Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in McLennan County has a median price of $122 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$134
Home daycare$122
Toddler
Center$127
Home daycare$117
Preschool
Center$124
Home daycare$116
School age
Center$117
Home daycare$110
State record
Inspection reports for Sunshine Sprouts Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2025
- License number
- #1818019
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 7, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 2
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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- May 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 14, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“7 out of 7 children's files did not have a health statement on file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2025
747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“4 out of 7 children's files did not have a copy of their immunization record on file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2025
747.401(a)(2) - Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
“The operation did not have a copy of the most recent inspection report posted for review.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2025
- Sep 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 14, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
“The operation did not have the correct size of fire extinguisher.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2025
747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operational policy was reviewed and the following sections were observed to not have been included: Reviewing minimum standards, and inspection report, contacting Child Care Regulation, Abuse/Neglect Hotline and DFPS Website, Parent Rights and Promotion of Action Play.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2025
747.5111 - Smoke-Detection System
“The operation did not have a smoke detection system in the living room/dining room, where the children will be cared for in.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Sunshine Sprouts Academy
Is Sunshine Sprouts Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 15, 2025.
When was Sunshine Sprouts Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Sunshine Sprouts Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Sprouts Academy care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Sunshine Sprouts Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Sunshine Sprouts Academy'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 Sprouts Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 716-5900 to ask.
What is Sunshine Sprouts Academy's phone number?
(254) 716-5900.
Where is Sunshine Sprouts Academy?
Waco, TX 76708. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.