Sunshine Daycare
2280 DEL RIO BLVD STE B, Eagle Pass, TX 78852 · Maverick County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 61
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Nora Gamboa
- Phone
- (830) 776-5479
- Regulated since
- Feb 4, 2010
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 397308 · number 931046
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | Staff background & training (2) |
| 2024 | 12 | 4 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Other (8) |
| 2023 | 12 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (2), Other (4) |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (6), Records & paperwork (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Nov 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 3, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The operation has been delinquent in payment of the background check fee since 3/2/25.
HHSC 745.509 — Licensed Operations Required Fees
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-11. Correction verified 2025-07-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 3, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The operation has been delinquent in payment of the background check fee since 3/2/25.
HHSC 745.509 — Licensed Operations Required Fees
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-11. Correction verified 2025-07-03.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Dec 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 12, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the walk through the director was not present and caregivers did not know who was in charge. This was corrected at inspection when the director showed up and let them know who is in charge in her absence.
HHSC 746.1013(c) — Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-12.
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Other
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Sep 12, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the walk through the director was not present and caregivers did not know who was in charge. This was corrected at inspection when the director showed up and let them know who is in charge in her absence.
HHSC 746.1013(c) — Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Sep 6, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
The child's swelling progressively increased throughout the day and the parent was not notified.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-31. Correction verified 2024-11-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Sep 6, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
The child's swelling progressively increased throughout the day and the parent was not notified.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-31. Correction verified 2024-11-08.
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Other Serious
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May 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 19, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During naptime 3 children were observed to be sleeping on other students assigned cots.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-22.
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Supervision & ratios
Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs was not in operational policy.
HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-24. Correction verified 2024-01-24.
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Other Serious
Licencing observed a caregiver drop off 2 children and the child safety alarm was not working.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-09. Correction verified 2024-02-09.
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Illness & medication
1 child was missing immunizations in their records that are required to be on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-26. Correction verified 2024-01-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jan 19, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During naptime 3 children were observed to be sleeping on other students assigned cots.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-22.
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Supervision & ratios
Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs was not in operational policy.
HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-24. Correction verified 2024-01-24.
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Other Serious
Licencing observed a caregiver drop off 2 children and the child safety alarm was not working.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-09. Correction verified 2024-02-09.
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Illness & medication
1 child was missing immunizations in their records that are required to be on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-26. Correction verified 2024-01-26.
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Other
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Jun 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 31, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A caregiver was observed walking out of the classroom leaving the children unsupervised to answer the phone.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(A) — Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-31. Correction verified 2023-06-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver was left in charge of two seperate classrooms and she was observed sitting between both classrooms during naptime.
HHSC 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
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-31. Correction verified 2023-06-14.
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Supervision & ratios
There were 6 infants between 12 months -19 months observed with one caregiver. The classroom was out of ratio by 1 child. Note: The oldest child was moved into another classroom.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-31. Correction verified 2023-06-14.
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Other
The sprinkler system was last inspected on 05/26/22.
HHSC 746.5309 — Inspection of Sprinkler System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-14. Correction verified 2023-06-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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May 31, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A caregiver was observed walking out of the classroom leaving the children unsupervised to answer the phone.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(A) — Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-31. Correction verified 2023-06-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver was left in charge of two seperate classrooms and she was observed sitting between both classrooms during naptime.
HHSC 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
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-31. Correction verified 2023-06-14.
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Supervision & ratios
There were 6 infants between 12 months -19 months observed with one caregiver. The classroom was out of ratio by 1 child. Note: The oldest child was moved into another classroom.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-31. Correction verified 2023-06-14.
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Other
The sprinkler system was last inspected on 05/26/22.
HHSC 746.5309 — Inspection of Sprinkler System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-14. Correction verified 2023-06-14.
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Other
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May 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A child was observed sitting in a walker. I informed caregivers that walkers are prohibitied items and caregivers removed it from the classroom.
HHSC 746.2415(a)(1) — Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-21. Correction verified 2023-05-25.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During inspector walkthrough a caregiver was observed washing infant bottles in the handwashing sink.
HHSC 746.2419(8) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-04-21.
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Safety & premises
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Apr 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A child was observed sitting in a walker. I informed caregivers that walkers are prohibitied items and caregivers removed it from the classroom.
HHSC 746.2415(a)(1) — Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-21. Correction verified 2023-05-25.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During inspector walkthrough a caregiver was observed washing infant bottles in the handwashing sink.
HHSC 746.2419(8) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-04-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Jul 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The caregiver did not wash a child's hands after they were diaper changed.
HHSC 746.3415(3) — Employee Handwashing After Arriving at the Facility
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-15. Correction verified 2022-07-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a child's diaper.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-15. Correction verified 2022-07-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver did not sanitize the diaper changing station between diaper changes.
HHSC 746.3505(e) — Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-15. Correction verified 2022-07-15.
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Records & paperwork
Two out of four employee records reviewed were lacking a signed and notorized affidavit of employement.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-07-22. Correction verified 2022-07-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jul 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The caregiver did not wash a child's hands after they were diaper changed.
HHSC 746.3415(3) — Employee Handwashing After Arriving at the Facility
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-15. Correction verified 2022-07-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a child's diaper.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-15. Correction verified 2022-07-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver did not sanitize the diaper changing station between diaper changes.
HHSC 746.3505(e) — Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-15. Correction verified 2022-07-15.
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Records & paperwork
Two out of four employee records reviewed were lacking a signed and notorized affidavit of employement.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-07-22. Correction verified 2022-07-22.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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