Sunshine Sitters Daycare

1014 E UVALDE ST, Crystal City, TX 78839 · Zavala County

14cited violations

0serious

8inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 34
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Director / administrator: Brenda Gallegos
Phone: (830) 319-4730
Regulated since: Jan 27, 2026
HHSC IDs: Operation 1521768 · number 1828482
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 2
Supervision & ratios 2
Food & allergies 2
Staff background & training 6
Other 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	14	0	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (6), Other (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Sep 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 21, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Food & allergies
  An infant was alseep with a bottle next to them in the pack and play. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver and the bottle was removed.
  
  HHSC 746.2419(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 21, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Food & allergies
  An infant was alseep with a bottle next to them in the pack and play. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver and the bottle was removed.
  
  HHSC 746.2419(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-21.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 23, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Two employees present and left in charge of a classroom did not have pediatric first aid training.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-07. Correction verified 2026-05-13.
- Staff background & training
  Four employees present did not have current training in CPR that meets the minimum standards requirements. Three of these employees were left in charge of a classroom.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-07. Correction verified 2026-05-04.
- Other
  Written feeding instructions were not completed for three infants.
  
  HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-27. Correction verified 2026-05-04.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  An infant with the ability to hold their head up on their own did not have their hands washed with soap and water after diapering. A baby wipe was used instead. This was corrected at the inspection when it was addressed and the caregiver washed the infant's hands with soap and water.
  
  HHSC 746.3421(b) — Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-23.
- Staff background & training
  Staff records evaluated were lacking multiple required documents. Three out of four employee records were lacking the employment start date, pre-employment affidavit, a statement regarding orientation, a statement regarding personnel policies, a statement regarding operational policies. Two out of four were lacking documentation on how the employee meets the educational requirement.
  
  HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-30. Correction verified 2026-04-29.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 23, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Two employees present and left in charge of a classroom did not have pediatric first aid training.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-07. Correction verified 2026-05-13.
- Staff background & training
  Four employees present did not have current training in CPR that meets the minimum standards requirements. Three of these employees were left in charge of a classroom.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-07. Correction verified 2026-05-04.
- Other
  Written feeding instructions were not completed for three infants.
  
  HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-27. Correction verified 2026-05-04.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  An infant with the ability to hold their head up on their own did not have their hands washed with soap and water after diapering. A baby wipe was used instead. This was corrected at the inspection when it was addressed and the caregiver washed the infant's hands with soap and water.
  
  HHSC 746.3421(b) — Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-23.
- Staff background & training
  Staff records evaluated were lacking multiple required documents. Three out of four employee records were lacking the employment start date, pre-employment affidavit, a statement regarding orientation, a statement regarding personnel policies, a statement regarding operational policies. Two out of four were lacking documentation on how the employee meets the educational requirement.
  
  HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-30. Correction verified 2026-04-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 13, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policies were lacking the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity section.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-20. Correction verified 2026-01-26.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 13, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policies were lacking the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity section.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-20. Correction verified 2026-01-26.
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 Sitters Daycare, 1014 E UVALDE ST, Crystal City, TX 78839-3724 (operation ID 1521768, operation number 1828482), 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.

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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.