Sunshine House
200 LOBO LN, Little Elm, TX 75068 · Denton County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 257
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Faren Manuel
- Phone
- (972) 294-5626
- Regulated since
- Jan 16, 2008
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 340941 · number 887142
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | Safety & premises (1) |
| 2025 | 4 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 5 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | Discipline & child guidance (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | Safety & premises (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Apr 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 22, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 5, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire inspection has expired since January 2026.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-23. Correction verified 2026-03-30.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Sep 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 17, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 29, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, a caregiver employed inappropriate disciplinary measures against a child.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-06. Correction verified 2025-05-14.
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Other Serious
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Apr 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 15, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on information obtained during an investigation, it was determined that caregivers did not adequately supervise the children, maintaining both auditory and visual awareness of their activities to guarantee their safety and to remain informed about each child's ongoing actions.
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 2025-02-28. Correction verified 2025-03-03.
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Records & paperwork Serious
It was concluded, based on information gathered during the investigation, that the director failed to inform CCR Licensing regarding the incident that occurred on February 14, 2025.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-28. Correction verified 2025-03-03.
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Other Serious
It was concluded, based on information gathered during the investigation, that the director failed to inform the parents regarding the incident that occurred on February 14, 2025.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-28. Correction verified 2025-03-03.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
One child was missing information related to special care needs, as well as consent for transportation, water activities, and field trips.
HHSC 746.605(13) — Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-20. Correction verified 2024-09-23.
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Illness & medication
Two out of ten immunization records were not up to date.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-04. Correction verified 2024-09-23.
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Records & paperwork
Six out of ten caregivers hired after September 2023 were missing Form 2912.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-09-20. Correction verified 2024-09-23.
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Safety & premises
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May 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 17, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Based on the findings from the investigation, it is concluded that a caregiver failed to actively supervise the children while they were using the restroom and did not intervene to ensure their safety, including that of the victim.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-08. Correction verified 2024-05-16.
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Other Serious
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Feb 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Verification of the monthly inspection of the active play space and equipment was not available during the inspection.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-23. Correction verified 2024-02-26.
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Safety & premises
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Nov 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 18, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During the investigation conducted by the Department of Family and Protective Services, Physical Abuse was found at the operation.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-17. Correction verified 2023-11-28.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Sep 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 14, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the playground inspection, it was discovered that the water play table was filled with water and leaves. In response, the caregiver took immediate action and proceeded to drain the water table, effectively resolving the issue. Pictures were taken.
HHSC 746.3407(6) — Empty Water Play Tables, Sanitize Water Play Toys, Wash Hands Before Using
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-07-06.
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Other
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Dec 16, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver is currently pending First Aid and CPR training
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 2022-12-23. Correction verified 2023-01-05.
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Safety & premises
The emergency preparedness plan was missing a statement regarding 1)How children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments 2) How your staff will continue to care for the children until each child has been released, and 3)How you will reunify the children with their parents as the evacuation, relocation, or sheltering/lock-down is lifted.
HHSC 746.5202(4) — Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-23. Correction verified 2023-01-05.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 25, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 30, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 17, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Safety & premises
There were not enough available toys in the toddler class during a child led activity. Children were observed fighting over the limited amount of toys of available to them during the activity.This was observed through video obtained during the course of the investigation.
HHSC 746.2505(2) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Enough Available to Prevent Competition
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-04. Correction verified 2022-01-12.
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Safety & premises
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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.