- Critical Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, sheltering drills have not been conducted and there is no documentation availavle for review of the last drill conducted. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-21. - Non-critical Required Personnel Records
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection two staff files do have the 2912 or Notorized 2985 Affidavitied Forms available for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-08-21. - Critical Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, fire drills have not been conducted and there is no documentation availavle for review of the last drill conducted. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-21. - Critical Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, caregiver was using her personal cell phone during nap time while careing for sixteen children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
Licensed Center · Texas
Sunshine Kids Academy Ferris
100 N. Ih 45, Ferris
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · Map
About this program
- Licensed capacity
- 66
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Days
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Programs
- Before School Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Drop-In Care,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
- Accepts child care subsidies
- Yes
- License type
- Full Permit
- Issued
- Apr 11, 2023
- Phone
- 9728427084
- Website
- www.sunshinekidsacademy.net
No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.
State compliance summary
How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.
Inspection history
- Critical Licensed Operations Required Fees
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-06-30.
- Non-critical Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection director annual training is not accurately documented. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-04-29. - Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Inspector's note: The annual inspection documented is past due. The last documented date is 10-13-22. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-04-29. - Non-critical Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection caregiver annual training is not accurately documented. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-04-29.
- Non-critical Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection the last documented annual trainings completed have not been updated. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-04-01. - Critical Annual Sanitation Inspection
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection the annual sanitation inspection is not available for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-04-01. - Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection CPR documentation is not available for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-04-01. - Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Inspector's note: The annual inspection documented is past due. The last documented date is 10-13-22. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-04-01. - Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection first aid training documentaiton is not available for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-04-01. - Non-critical Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection the last documented annual trainings completed have not been updated. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-04-01. - Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, the infant room is out of ratio by two due to specified age group 0-11 months. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-03-19.
- Non-critical Required Personnel Records
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection a caregiver's record is not available for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-03-11. - Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-03-11. - Non-critical Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection the last documented annual trainings completed are past the due date. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-03-11. - Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection first aid training documentaiton is not available for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-03-11. - Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Inspector's note: The annual inspection documented is past due. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-03-11. - Non-critical Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection the last documented annual trainings completed are past the due date. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-03-11. - Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection CPR documentation is not available for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-03-11. - Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, the infant room is out of ratio due to specified age. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-02-25. - Critical Annual Sanitation Inspection
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection the annual sanitation inspection is not available for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-03-11. - Critical Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection a child was placed in time out in a floor styled high chair. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-02-25.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Inspector's note: Director is not present at the operation, and none of the operation staff were informed who was in charge. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-06-02. - Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Inspector's note: The outside playground equipment has rust, and other hazards that could potintally cause a child to trip and fall. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-06-02.
- Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-05-23.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
Inspector's note: Operational policies are missing discipline, and parents rights. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-04-16. - Critical Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Inspector's note: The operation does not have a monthly fire drill on file. Last fire drill was conducted on 1/6/24 Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-04-16. - Non-critical Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Inspector's note: Several care givers are missing the requried 24 hours of annual training. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-04-16. - Non-critical Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Inspector's note: Director is missing 30 hours of anuual training. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-04-16. - Critical Electronic CO Detection Sys Connected to Alarm/Smoke Detection Sys-Test Documentation Available During Hours of Operation
Inspector's note: The operation does not have a monthly carbon inspection report. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-04-16. - Critical Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Inspector's note: Cargiver was observed yelling at a child during nape time. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection. - Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
Inspector's note: More the one child record are missing immunization records. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-04-16.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Annual Sanitation Inspection
Inspector's note: The annual health inspection has not been conducted. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-12-13.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Inspector's note: Primary caregiver admitted to being out of ratio for approximately forty five minutes. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-12-20.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Inspector's note: The operation did not have a written evaluation and relocation plan. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Inspector's note: Two children did not have food allergy emergency plans available for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-01-27.
Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.