The Sunshine Cottage Preschool & Development Center
Licensed Center · Buda, Hays County, TX · Operation No. 1542223
The Sunshine Cottage Preschool & Development Center holds a Full Permit issued January 30, 2015. In the state's 60-month public window it has 20 inspections on record with 17 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
January 30, 2015
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
139 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
402 Lewis Ln, Buda, TX 78610-2409
The 60-month record
20
Inspections
0
Assessments
1
Self reports
17
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 8 · Medium High 3 · Medium 6 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 6, 2025 | Inspection | 1 |
| Feb 5, 2025 | Report | 1 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Report | 4 |
| Nov 20, 2024 | Inspection | 1 |
| Nov 16, 2024 | Report | 0 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | Report | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2024 | Inspection | 1 |
| Nov 5, 2024 | Report | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2024 | Inspection | 1 |
| Oct 3, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 25, 2024 | Report | 0 |
| Dec 5, 2023 | Inspection | 2 |
| Sep 1, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 4, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 2, 2023 | Report | 1 |
| Jan 5, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
| Dec 28, 2022 | Report | 0 |
| Aug 22, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 21, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 20, 2022 | Report | 1 |
| Apr 22, 2022 | Inspection | 1 |
Deficiency records
February 6, 2025 Standard § 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Two classes with children under 2 years old were watching screens during my walk through.
Corrected: February 6, 2025
February 5, 2025 Standard § 746.3419 - Handwashing Procedures
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Caregivers stated that they were told to use baby wipes instead of handwashing while the sink was being repaired.
Corrected: February 28, 2025
November 21, 2024 Standard § 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
High Verbatim from the agency record
Operation staff did not report to Child Care Regulation that they left a child unsupervised during a fire drill.
Corrected: December 13, 2024
November 21, 2024 Standard § 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not provide an incident report to parents after their child was left unsupervised during a fire drill.
Corrected: December 13, 2024
November 21, 2024 Standard § 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
High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation had a fire drill, and a child was left unsupervised in the classroom while the others evacuated.
Corrected: December 13, 2024
November 21, 2024 Standard § 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
High Verbatim from the agency record
Operation staff did not notify parents that a child was left unsupervised during a fire drill.
Corrected: December 13, 2024
November 20, 2024 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
One caregiver was not on their people list. She was asked to leave while I was on campus. It was advised to run her background as soon as possible so she can come back to work once her background check is approved.
Corrected: November 20, 2024
November 6, 2024 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
One caregiver was not on their people list. She left during my visit.
Corrected: November 6, 2024
November 5, 2024 Standard § 746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Activity plans were not posted and followed by caregivers during a period where the operation was short staffed.
Corrected: December 12, 2024
November 5, 2024 Standard § 746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The weekly menu was has not been posted regularly for parents to review.
Corrected: December 12, 2024
October 30, 2024 Standard § 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One child did not have an updated immunization record.
Corrected: November 7, 2024
December 5, 2023 Standard § 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The loose fill in the big playground at the main building B, was under the required 6 inches.
Corrected: December 22, 2023
December 5, 2023 Standard § 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The last signed product certificate was in 2021
Corrected: December 5, 2023
August 2, 2023 Standard § 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
High Verbatim from the agency record
During an investigation it was found that a caregiver used prohibited punishment when a child was grabbed and pulled.
Corrected: August 28, 2023
January 5, 2023 Standard § 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Of the 10 staff files reviewed, 5 had incomplete annual training hours.
Corrected: January 19, 2023
July 20, 2022 Standard § 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
High Verbatim from the agency record
It was found during the investigation a child was able to exit the operation and enter the parking lot. The caregiver chased after the child to retrieve them and left the rest of the class unsupervised.
Corrected: August 17, 2022
April 22, 2022 Standard § 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver who did not have a background check ran was present and supervising children. The caregiver left during the inspection.
Corrected: April 22, 2022
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
Other facilities in Buda
Barbara Lynn Frank Listed Family Home · 0 deficiencies (60 mo)
Barquito de Papel Spanish Immersion Home Daycare Licensed Child-Care Home · 1 deficiency (60 mo)
Barton Middle School Early Learning CTR. Licensed Center · 7 deficiencies (60 mo)
Buda Early Learning Center Licensed Center · 0 deficiencies (60 mo)
Buda Elementary EAC YMCA Licensed Center · 1 deficiency (60 mo)
Buda UMC Childrens Learning Center Licensed Center · 19 deficiencies (60 mo)