Sunshine Academy

2715 E DEL MAR BLVD, Laredo, TX 78041 · Webb County

13cited violations

0serious

10inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 73
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Director / administrator: Laura Arrendondo
Phone: (956) 701-3041
Regulated since: Dec 8, 2015
HHSC IDs: Operation 1185419 · number 1571816
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 2
Supervision & ratios 2
Safety & premises 1
Food & allergies 1
Staff background & training 5
Other 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Main categories
2026	1	Staff background & training (1)
2025	4	Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (2), Other (1)
2024	3	Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1)
2023	1	Staff background & training (1)
2022	4	Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Other (1)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Aug 12, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The director did not have the following trainings: SBS/SIDS, hazardous materials, allergic reactions, emergency preparedness, and abuse and neglect.
  
  HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-26. Correction verified 2026-08-17.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Two out of six employees did not have the building safety and communicable diseases training.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-29. Correction verified 2025-08-27.
- Staff background & training
  One out of six employees had an expired CPR/First Aid certificate. One out of six employees did not have the CPR/First Aid certificate available for review.
  
  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 2025-08-18.
- Other
  The health inspection was last conducted on 10/12/2023.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-29. Correction verified 2025-08-21.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 17, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Food & allergies
  Milk is not being provided to children on any of the meals.
  
  HHSC 746.3301(b) — Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-20. Correction verified 2025-06-30.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Seven employee files were evaluated. One employee completed the CPR 100 % online. It did not include practice or testing on a manikin.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-05. Correction verified 2024-08-31.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Diaper changing supplies were within children's reach in one classroom. There are three classrooms at the operation.
  
  HHSC 746.3501(6) — Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-26. Correction verified 2024-09-19.
- Supervision & ratios
  Eight children's files were evaluated. Three children's files were pending health statements signed by a medical professional. One child was pending vision and hearing results.
  
  HHSC 746.611(a)(1) — Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
  
  HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-09-05. Correction verified 2024-09-19.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Five employee files were reviewed. Two employees were missing 24 hours of pre-service training. One employee is pending the 20 hours of annual training.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-03. Correction verified 1987-10-03.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 23, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Trash can in the classrom containing diapers and trash can in the restroom were uncovered. Garbage was accessible to children.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-26. Correction verified 2022-10-21.
- Other
  Sleeping cots, in two classrooms, were not labeled with children's names.
  
  HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-26. Correction verified 2022-10-21.
- Supervision & ratios
  Operational policies were missing information on the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activities.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-03. Correction verified 2022-10-21.
- Safety & premises
  Electronic smoke alarm was last inspected on June 02, 2022.
  
  HHSC 746.5315 — Smoke-Detection System Tested
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-03. Correction verified 2022-10-21.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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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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 Academy, 2715 E DEL MAR BLVD, Laredo, TX 78041-6566 (operation ID 1185419, operation number 1571816), 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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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.