Sunshine Childrens World

11410 HALL RD, Houston, TX 77089 · Harris County

50cited violations

12serious

30inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 79
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Director / administrator: Linda Goudeau
Phone: (281) 481-3630
Regulated since: May 21, 2007
HHSC IDs: Operation 303227 · number 864823
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 4
Illness & medication 2
Supervision & ratios 4
Safety & premises 6
Food & allergies 2
Staff background & training 18
Other 14

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	8	4	Supervision & ratios (4), Staff background & training (2), Other (2)
2025	4	2	Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (2)
2023	2	0	Illness & medication (2)
2022	6	2	Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (2)
2021	30	4	Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Staff background & training (14), Other (12)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jul 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jun 19, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  Based on information obtained during the investigation, a caregiver did not use good judgement when moving an infant from the playground to the classroom while the infant was sitting in an activity center. This resulted in the infant falling and hitting their head.
  
  HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-17. Correction verified 2026-07-21.
- Supervision & ratios
  In the infant room, there were 6 infants aged 7 months to 21 months (three 7-month-olds, one 14-month-old, one 17 months and one 21-month-old) with one caregiver. The operation over ratio by 2 infants. Note: The person in charge called another caregiver to help in that classroom, ratio was in compliance during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-22.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Based on information obtained during the investigation, the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation an incident where an infant fell from an activity center and hit their head.
  
  HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-17. Correction verified 2026-07-21.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 19, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  Based on information obtained during the investigation, a caregiver did not use good judgement when moving an infant from the playground to the classroom while the infant was sitting in an activity center. This resulted in the infant falling and hitting their head.
  
  HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-17. Correction verified 2026-07-21.
- Supervision & ratios
  In the infant room, there were 6 infants aged 7 months to 21 months (three 7-month-olds, one 14-month-old, one 17 months and one 21-month-old) with one caregiver. The operation over ratio by 2 infants. Note: The person in charge called another caregiver to help in that classroom, ratio was in compliance during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-22.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Based on information obtained during the investigation, the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation an incident where an infant fell from an activity center and hit their head.
  
  HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-17. Correction verified 2026-07-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 8, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Out of 5 staff files, one of the caregivers had First aid/CPR training that expired in March 2026.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-25. Correction verified 2026-06-17.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 8, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Out of 5 staff files, one of the caregivers had First aid/CPR training that expired in March 2026.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-25. Correction verified 2026-06-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 24, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 24, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Food & allergies
  It was observed that one infant present that is not on table food did not have written feeding instruction. Note: Corrected at inspection. The feeding instruction form was filled out by the parents.
  
  HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-10.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The inspector observed that the first aid kit on the one of the vans used to transport children does not have a pair of tweezers. Note: The Director replaced the missing tweezers from the center's extra supplies.
  
  HHSC 746.5617(a)(6) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-10.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Food & allergies
  It was observed that one infant present that is not on table food did not have written feeding instruction. Note: Corrected at inspection. The feeding instruction form was filled out by the parents.
  
  HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-10.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The inspector observed that the first aid kit on the one of the vans used to transport children does not have a pair of tweezers. Note: The Director replaced the missing tweezers from the center's extra supplies.
  
  HHSC 746.5617(a)(6) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 9, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Illness & medication
  It was noticed that one child did not have up to date immunizations required by TX State Immunization law.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-21. Correction verified 2023-08-18.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 9, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Illness & medication
  It was noticed that one child did not have up to date immunizations required by TX State Immunization law.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-21. Correction verified 2023-08-18.
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Sep 13, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  The inspector reviewed the facilities list of children that are normally transported each day. The inspector reviewed the binders of enrollment forms that are kept in the vehicle while transporting. The inspector observed that the binders were missing forms for 5 children that are normally transported. These forms would contain their emergency medical information. NOTE: this was corrected at inspection. The director made copies of their enrollment forms and put them in the vehicle binder.
  
  HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-13.
- Safety & premises
  At inspection, the current fire inspection report was not available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.801(11) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-07. Correction verified 2022-10-10.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 13, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  The inspector reviewed the facilities list of children that are normally transported each day. The inspector reviewed the binders of enrollment forms that are kept in the vehicle while transporting. The inspector observed that the binders were missing forms for 5 children that are normally transported. These forms would contain their emergency medical information. NOTE: this was corrected at inspection. The director made copies of their enrollment forms and put them in the vehicle binder.
  
  HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-13.
- Safety & premises
  At inspection, the current fire inspection report was not available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.801(11) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-07. Correction verified 2022-10-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 31, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  I observe several infant feeding bottles and training cups not labeled with child's name.
  
  HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-31. Correction verified 2022-04-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 31, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  I observe several infant feeding bottles and training cups not labeled with child's name.
  
  HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-31. Correction verified 2022-04-13.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 21, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 21, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 5, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  I observe caregiver present missing current fingerprint check.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-05. Correction verified 2021-11-08.
- Other
  The activity plan was missing in the 2-year-old classroom.
  
  HHSC 746.2209 — Posting of Activity Plan
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-05. Correction verified 2021-11-08.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  The hand-washing sink in the 2-year-old room is still not working.
  
  HHSC 746.3503(d) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-09. Correction verified 2021-11-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 5, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  I observe caregiver present missing current fingerprint check.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-05. Correction verified 2021-11-08.
- Other
  The activity plan was missing in the 2-year-old classroom.
  
  HHSC 746.2209 — Posting of Activity Plan
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-05. Correction verified 2021-11-08.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  The hand-washing sink in the 2-year-old room is still not working.
  
  HHSC 746.3503(d) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-09. Correction verified 2021-11-08.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 12, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  I observe caregiver present missing current fingerprint check.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-12.
- Other
  I observe director left in charge supervising a group of school-age children. Note: this was corrected during inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.1203(6) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-12. Correction verified 2021-11-05.
- Staff background & training
  Director missing 30 hours of annual training for 2020 -2021.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-26. Correction verified 2021-12-02.
- Staff background & training
  Three caregivers present missing 24 hours of annual training for 2020 - 2021.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-26. Correction verified 2021-12-02.
- Staff background & training
  The caregivers were missing current training in first aid.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-26. Correction verified 2021-10-27.
- Staff background & training
  The caregivers were missing current training in CPR.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-26. Correction verified 2021-10-27.
- Staff background & training
  The driver is missing current transportation safety training.
  
  HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-13. Correction verified 2021-10-20.
- Other
  I did not observe written activity plans available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-19. Correction verified 2021-10-20.
- Other
  I did not observe feeding instructions avialble for review for three children in care.
  
  HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-14. Correction verified 2021-10-20.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  I did not observe hand-washing sink near the diaper changing area in the 2-year-old room.
  
  HHSC 746.3503(d) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-14. Correction verified 2021-11-05.
- Other
  I did not observe playground maintenance checklist available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-14. Correction verified 2021-10-20.
- Other
  The mulch in the playground area must be maintained at proper depth.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-23. Correction verified 2021-10-27.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 12, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  I observe caregiver present missing current fingerprint check.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-12.
- Other
  I observe director left in charge supervising a group of school-age children. Note: this was corrected during inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.1203(6) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-12. Correction verified 2021-11-05.
- Staff background & training
  Director missing 30 hours of annual training for 2020 -2021.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-26. Correction verified 2021-12-02.
- Staff background & training
  Three caregivers present missing 24 hours of annual training for 2020 - 2021.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-26. Correction verified 2021-12-02.
- Staff background & training
  The caregivers were missing current training in first aid.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-26. Correction verified 2021-10-27.
- Staff background & training
  The caregivers were missing current training in CPR.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-26. Correction verified 2021-10-27.
- Staff background & training
  The driver is missing current transportation safety training.
  
  HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-13. Correction verified 2021-10-20.
- Other
  I did not observe written activity plans available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-19. Correction verified 2021-10-20.
- Other
  I did not observe feeding instructions avialble for review for three children in care.
  
  HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-14. Correction verified 2021-10-20.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  I did not observe hand-washing sink near the diaper changing area in the 2-year-old room.
  
  HHSC 746.3503(d) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-14. Correction verified 2021-11-05.
- Other
  I did not observe playground maintenance checklist available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-14. Correction verified 2021-10-20.
- Other
  The mulch in the playground area must be maintained at proper depth.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-23. Correction verified 2021-10-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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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 Sunshine Childrens World, 11410 HALL RD, Houston, TX 77089-3002 (operation ID 303227, operation number 864823), 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.

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