Sunshine Kids Academy Ferris
Licensed Center · Ferris, Ellis County, TX · Operation No. 1752954
Sunshine Kids Academy Ferris holds a Full Permit issued April 11, 2023. In the state's 60-month public window it has 21 inspections on record with 41 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
April 11, 2023
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
66 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
Address
100 N. Ih 45, Ferris, TX 75125
The 60-month record
21
Inspections
2
Assessments
1
Self reports
41
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 3 · Medium High 26 · Medium 12 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Assessment | 1 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Inspection | 3 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Inspection | 7 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Inspection | 10 |
| Aug 28, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 25, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Jul 15, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 15, 2025 | Inspection | 2 |
| May 14, 2025 | Report | 2 |
| May 5, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 2, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| May 1, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Inspection | 7 |
| Dec 30, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 27, 2024 | Assessment | 1 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Report | 1 |
| Apr 16, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
| Mar 14, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 12, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
| Dec 12, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 17, 2022 | Inspection | 5 |
Deficiency records
June 24, 2026 Standard § 745.509 - Licensed Operations Required Fees
High Verbatim from the agency record
An email was sent to the operation on 6-19-26 regarding overdue fees. Operation has been asked to log into the portal and update this information by Monday June 22, 2026. Operation has also been informed that if the task is not completed, a deficiency will be incurred.
Corrected: June 30, 2026
April 15, 2026 Standard § 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The annual inspection documented is past due. The last documented date is 10-13-22.
Corrected: April 29, 2026
April 15, 2026 Standard § 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of inspection director annual training is not accurately documented.
Corrected: April 29, 2026
April 15, 2026 Standard § 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of inspection caregiver annual training is not accurately documented.
Corrected: April 29, 2026
March 18, 2026 Standard § 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The annual inspection documented is past due. The last documented date is 10-13-22.
Corrected: April 1, 2026
March 18, 2026 Standard § 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of inspection the last documented annual trainings completed have not been updated.
Corrected: April 1, 2026
March 18, 2026 Standard § 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of inspection first aid training documentaiton is not available for review.
Corrected: April 1, 2026
March 18, 2026 Standard § 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of inspection the annual sanitation inspection is not available for review.
Corrected: April 1, 2026
March 18, 2026 Standard § 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of inspection the last documented annual trainings completed have not been updated.
Corrected: April 1, 2026
March 18, 2026 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of inspection, the infant room is out of ratio by two due to specified age group 0-11 months.
Corrected: March 19, 2026
March 18, 2026 Standard § 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of inspection CPR documentation is not available for review.
Corrected: April 1, 2026
February 25, 2026 Standard § 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of inspection the annual sanitation inspection is not available for review.
Corrected: March 11, 2026
February 25, 2026 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of inspection, the infant room is out of ratio due to specified age.
Corrected: February 25, 2026
February 25, 2026 Standard § 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of inspection CPR documentation is not available for review.
Corrected: March 11, 2026
February 25, 2026 Standard § 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of inspection a caregiver's record is not available for review.
Corrected: March 11, 2026
February 25, 2026 Standard § 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The annual inspection documented is past due.
Corrected: March 11, 2026
February 25, 2026 Standard § 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of inspection the last documented annual trainings completed are past the due date.
Corrected: March 11, 2026
February 25, 2026 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The paint on the outdoor play equipment and slides have large surface areas where the paint is chipping. Also, on the basketball fixture there is an exposed metal bolt.
Corrected: March 11, 2026
February 25, 2026 Standard § 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of inspection the last documented annual trainings completed are past the due date.
Corrected: March 11, 2026
February 25, 2026 Standard § 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of inspection first aid training documentaiton is not available for review.
Corrected: March 11, 2026
February 25, 2026 Standard § 746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
High Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of inspection a child was placed in time out in a floor styled high chair.
Corrected: February 25, 2026
May 15, 2025 Standard § 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The outside playground equipment has rust, and other hazards that could potintally cause a child to trip and fall.
Corrected: June 2, 2025
May 15, 2025 Standard § 746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Director is not present at the operation, and none of the operation staff were informed who was in charge.
Corrected: June 2, 2025
May 14, 2025 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
An unannounced inspection was conducted at the operation. One caregiver was observed caring for seventeen children at once. The specific age group was three years old. The max is fifteen for SAG of three years old.
Corrected: May 23, 2025
May 14, 2025 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
An unannounced inspection was conducted at the operation. One caregiver was observed caring for seventeen children at once. The specific age group was three years old. The max is fifteen for SAG of three years old.
Corrected: May 23, 2025
March 31, 2025 Standard § 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Director is missing 30 hours of anuual training.
Corrected: April 16, 2025
March 31, 2025 Standard § 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Several care givers are missing the requried 24 hours of annual training.
Corrected: April 16, 2025
March 31, 2025 Standard § 746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Operational policies are missing discipline, and parents rights.
Corrected: April 16, 2025
March 31, 2025 Standard § 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation does not have a monthly fire drill on file. Last fire drill was conducted on 1/6/24
Corrected: April 16, 2025
March 31, 2025 Standard § 746.5537(b)(2) - Electronic CO Detection Sys Connected to Alarm/Smoke Detection Sys-Test Documentation Available During Hours of Operation
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation does not have a monthly carbon inspection report.
Corrected: April 16, 2025
March 31, 2025 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
More the one child record are missing immunization records.
Corrected: April 16, 2025
March 31, 2025 Standard § 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
High Verbatim from the agency record
Cargiver was observed yelling at a child during nape time.
Corrected: March 31, 2025
November 27, 2024 Standard § 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The annual health inspection has not been conducted.
Corrected: December 13, 2024
November 22, 2024 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Primary caregiver admitted to being out of ratio for approximately forty five minutes.
Corrected: December 20, 2024
October 27, 2023 Standard § 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have a written evaluation and relocation plan.
Corrected: October 27, 2023
January 12, 2023 Standard § 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Two children did not have food allergy emergency plans available for review.
Corrected: January 27, 2023
October 17, 2022 Standard § 746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have a completed child's product certification form certifying that the operation has reviewed the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recall list.
Corrected: October 28, 2022
October 17, 2022 Standard § 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operational policy for the operation did not include promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
Corrected: October 28, 2022
October 17, 2022 Standard § 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The health inspection was not available for review during this inspection.
Corrected: October 28, 2022
October 17, 2022 Standard § 746.2405(1) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation needed to have an adult size rocker in the infant room.
Corrected: October 28, 2022
October 17, 2022 Standard § 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The school age class did not have a working light in the restroom. There was also no switch cover on the light switch. The flooring located in the infant and toddler classrooms needed to be repaired. The surfacing on the the school age playground play equipment needed to be repaired. The tree located on the infant/toddler playground needed to be trimmed. The broken toys on the infant/toddler playground needed to be removed.
Corrected: October 28, 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.
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