Sunshine Academy Lcc
9902 CRYSTAL CT STE 103-105, Laredo, TX 78045 · Webb County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 40
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Tania Galindo
- Phone
- (956) 441-0298
- Regulated since
- Dec 9, 2018
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1310661 · number 1677149
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | Illness & medication (1) |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (3) |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | Safety & premises (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 8 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (1) |
| 2021 | 9 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 14, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
Two out of four children's records evaluated did not have an immunization record on file.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-21. Correction verified 2026-08-17.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Jun 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of six employees did not have a CPR/First Aid certificate.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-29. Correction verified 2025-09-23.
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Supervision & ratios
A caregiver was observed supervising 5 infants (9m, 9m, 9m, 11m, and 13m) with a specified age of 0m to 11m. Caregiver was out of ratio by 1.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-15. Correction verified 2025-09-23.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 17, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of six employees records evaluated did not have the communicable diseases training.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-01. Correction verified 2025-04-28.
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Staff background & training
One out of six employee records evaluated did not have a CPR/First Aid certificate.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-02. Correction verified 2025-04-29.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 17, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Environmental inspection was last conducted on 10/12/2023.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-31. Correction verified 2024-11-21.
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Safety & premises
Emergency practices for drills, monthly checks and inspections were last documented on July 2024.
HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-18. Correction verified 2024-11-15.
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Other
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Nov 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Feeding instructions for infants have not been updated.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-13. Correction verified 2023-11-09.
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Records & paperwork
Eight employee files were reviewed. One file was pending the required affidavit. One employee's education requirement had not been translated into English.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-18. Correction verified 2023-12-15.
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Other
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Nov 22, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Six employee files were reviewed. One employee was missing traing on abuse and neglect, sids, baby shaken syndrome, preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, understanding building and physical premises safety, and handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-05. Correction verified 2022-12-02.
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Staff background & training
Six employee files were reviewed. Training certificates for annual training were missing the date of the traning in 3 files.
HHSC 746.1329(b)(2) — Documentation of Training Requirements - Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-12-02. Correction verified 2022-12-02.
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Safety & premises
Emergency practice drills were last conducted on September 2022.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-28. Correction verified 2022-11-28.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
One caregiver was observed supervising 12 children ranging from ages 18 months to 2 years. Based on the specified age of the group, one caregiver can supervise a maximum of 11 children. Note: it was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-28. Correction verified 2022-11-22.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Child was observed going to the restroom. Restroom has a jack and jill set up, connecting two classrooms. Child walked into an empty classroom, when exiting the restroom. Caregiver was not aware child had gone out the other exit of the restroom.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-12. Correction verified 2022-10-28.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 25, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 24, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A four year old child was left inside the classroom?s restroom, unsupervised, when the class left to the outside playground.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-22. Correction verified 2022-10-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 20, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Electronic smoke alarms were last inspected on 03/11/2021.
HHSC 746.5315 — Smoke-Detection System Tested
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-04. Correction verified 2022-04-21.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 11, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Current lesson plans were not posted.
HHSC 746.2209 — Posting of Activity Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-14. Correction verified 2022-03-23.
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Other
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Jan 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 6, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three employee records were reviewed. Two records were pending 16 annual training hours.
HHSC 746.1301(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-20. Correction verified 2021-12-20.
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Supervision & ratios
nfant classroom was out of child/caregiver ratio. There was one caregiver supervising six children ranging from ages 7 months to 18 months. Maximum number of children allowed in classroom per specified age group is five children. Note: it was corrected during inspection.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-06. Correction verified 2022-01-06.
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Other
Feeding preference form for infants was not available for review.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-06. Correction verified 2022-01-06.
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Staff background & training
Two toddlers were observed lying down during naptime with a bottle
HHSC 746.2505(4)(C) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-06. Correction verified 2022-01-06.
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Safety & premises
Pre-K classroom does not have well defined interest centers. Toys are in shelves out of children's reach.
HHSC 746.2605(1)(A) — Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly Defined
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-07. Correction verified 2022-01-06.
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Other
One two year old child was observed sitting in a high chair because child did not want to sleep. Note: It was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.2905(2) — Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Confine in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-06. Correction verified 2022-01-06.
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Safety & premises
Fire extinguishers were last serviced on October 2020.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-13. Correction verified 2022-01-06.
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Illness & medication Serious
Eight children files were reviewed. One child was pending the immunization record. Three files were missing updated immunization records. Note: It was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-20. Correction verified 2021-12-06.
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Records & paperwork
Nine employee records were requested. Five employee records were not available for review.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-08. Correction verified 2021-12-08.
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Staff background & training
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