Abernathy Sunshine Academy

801 AVENUE F, Abernathy, TX 79311 · Hale County

22cited violations

6serious

26inspections & investigations

1enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 59
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Kirsten Prater
Phone: (806) 490-0028
Regulated since: Feb 28, 2018
HHSC IDs: Operation 1287261 · number 1660569
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 2
Supervision & ratios 4
Safety & premises 4
Food & allergies 2
Staff background & training 2
Other 8

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	6	0	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Other (2)
2024	10	2	Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (2), Other (6)
2023	2	2	Safety & premises (2)
2022	4	2	Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2)

Enforcement actions

Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)

HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Feb 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 30, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  A 10 month old was in the cafeteria with children who were more than 18 months old than they are. The oldest child in the group was 4 years old and there were more than 13 children in care.
  
  HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-30. Correction verified 2026-02-23.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  A child was observed having their diaper changed with mitts on their hands. The child's hands were not cleaned with a cloth or washed after the diaper change and the mitts were not removed.
  
  HHSC 746.3421(a) — Infant Handwashing - Individual Cloth
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-30. Correction verified 2026-02-23.
- Other
  The most recent gas inspection on file is dated 1/19/2024.
  
  HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-13. Correction verified 2026-02-09.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 30, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  A 10 month old was in the cafeteria with children who were more than 18 months old than they are. The oldest child in the group was 4 years old and there were more than 13 children in care.
  
  HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-30. Correction verified 2026-02-23.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  A child was observed having their diaper changed with mitts on their hands. The child's hands were not cleaned with a cloth or washed after the diaper change and the mitts were not removed.
  
  HHSC 746.3421(a) — Infant Handwashing - Individual Cloth
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-30. Correction verified 2026-02-23.
- Other
  The most recent gas inspection on file is dated 1/19/2024.
  
  HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-13. Correction verified 2026-02-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 10, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 10, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  The most current CPSC form that is posted is from 2022. This was corrected at inspection when a new one was filled out and signed.
  
  HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-03-26.
- Safety & premises
  There is not adequate losse fill under one of the pieces of play equipment on the playground.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-01. Correction verified 2024-04-11.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  The most current CPSC form that is posted is from 2022. This was corrected at inspection when a new one was filled out and signed.
  
  HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-03-26.
- Safety & premises
  There is not adequate losse fill under one of the pieces of play equipment on the playground.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-01. Correction verified 2024-04-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  Two infants were observed to be in restrictive devices for over 15 minutes.
  
  HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-18. Correction verified 2024-02-01.
- Food & allergies
  Two infants were observed to be walking around with their cups drinking water.
  
  HHSC 746.2419(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-18. Correction verified 2024-02-01.
- Other
  The annual sanitation was not conducted within the 12 months required.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-01. Correction verified 2024-02-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  Two infants were observed to be in restrictive devices for over 15 minutes.
  
  HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-18. Correction verified 2024-02-01.
- Food & allergies
  Two infants were observed to be walking around with their cups drinking water.
  
  HHSC 746.2419(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-18. Correction verified 2024-02-01.
- Other
  The annual sanitation was not conducted within the 12 months required.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-01. Correction verified 2024-02-01.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 15, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 15, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  A fire inspection was not conducted within the required 12 months.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-01. Correction verified 2023-05-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  A fire inspection was not conducted within the required 12 months.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-01. Correction verified 2023-05-04.
HHSC inspection history
May 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Children have been given candy which present a choking hazard.
  
  HHSC 746.3317(7) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-28. Correction verified 2022-05-12.
- Staff background & training
  A caregiver did not have their high school diploma on file.
  
  HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-02. Correction verified 2022-05-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Children have been given candy which present a choking hazard.
  
  HHSC 746.3317(7) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-28. Correction verified 2022-05-12.
- Staff background & training
  A caregiver did not have their high school diploma on file.
  
  HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-02. Correction verified 2022-05-12.
HHSC inspection history

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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.

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Send to: HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions

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Letter text

Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Abernathy Sunshine Academy, 801 AVENUE F, Abernathy, TX 79311-3021 (operation ID 1287261, operation number 1660569), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.