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Sunshine CCC

5414 S Acres Dr, Houston, TX 77048 · Harris County
Conditions on permitAccepts child care subsidies

Sunshine CCC is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 71 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2005. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 20 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (7 of 20). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #655 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 8% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 8%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #655 of 882 centers in Houston
4High risk
7Medium High risk
9Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
20 citations from 10 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Nov 10, 2025

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Nov 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 11, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundNov 12, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundOct 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 29, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 7, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundDec 15, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 1, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 25, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 6, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 10, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundDec 2, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications7
Building & playground safety5
Records & paperwork2
Staff ratios1
Supervision1
Caregiver conduct1
Health & medication1
Food & feeding1
Background checks1

Citations, newest first

MediumNov 10, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Five out of five caregivers are missing all or one and more of the following Heath and Safety Audit trainings. Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication, if applicable, (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
Correction verified Dec 16, 2025
MediumDec 11, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met §746.1613(a)
A thirteen month old infant was observed during nap time sleeping with the toddler and preschool children. The oldest child was five and the specified age group was three.
Correction verified Dec 17, 2024
Medium HighNov 12, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion §746.1107(2)
Two out of seven caregivers did not have a high school diploma or equivalent available for review
Correction verified Jan 8, 2025
HighNov 12, 2024InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle §746.5625(a)
The operations 2018 van that seats ten children does not have an electronic safety alarm installed in the transportation vehicle.
Correction verified Dec 11, 2024
HighAug 29, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment §746.2805(1)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation conducted by DFPS, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that children are being inappropriately disciplined.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2024
MediumDec 7, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment §746.1309(c)
Five out of five caregiver files reviewed was missing preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction training. Four out of five caregiver files reviewed were missing Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head traums, understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventig sudden infant death syndrome, and understanding early childhood brain development trainings.
Correction verified Jan 8, 2024
MediumDec 7, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics §746.1309(f)
Five out of six staff files reviewed were missing handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous material training.
Correction verified Jan 8, 2024
MediumDec 7, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Five out of five staff files reviewed was missing administering medication training.
Correction verified Jan 8, 2024
Medium HighDec 7, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
Six out of six files reviewed was missing transportation training.
Correction verified Jan 8, 2024
MediumDec 7, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment §746.1311(c)
Director file reviewed was missing handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous material training, preventing and controlling and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction training, administering medication training,
Correction verified Jan 8, 2024
Medium HighDec 15, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly §746.5307(a)
There was no documentation of fire extinguisher's being checked for the month of November.
Correction verified Dec 30, 2022
MediumDec 15, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
1 out of 6 children records observed was missing immunization record.
Correction verified Jan 3, 2023
Medium HighDec 15, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Extinguishers Serviced §746.5307(b)
Two of the fire extinguishers was observed last serviced May 2021. One of the fire extinguisher's was observed empty.
Correction verified Dec 30, 2022
HighDec 15, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The fire inspection was observed expired on 08/11/2021. There was no current fire inspection to review during inspection.
Correction verified Jan 3, 2023
Medium HighDec 15, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation §746.5537(a)(3)
There was no documentation of carbon monoxide detector test to review for the month of November.
Correction verified Dec 30, 2022
HighDec 15, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Policies Comply with Rules §746.201(1)
The operational policy observed during the inspection was missing the following required information: Discipline and Guidance Policy, Suspension and expulsion policy, meals and foods service practice, hearing and vision screening requirements, Enrollment procedures, including how and when parents will be notified of policy changes, transportation, field trips, animals, procedures for parents to review copy of most recent inspection reort, and how parents can access minimum standards, instructions on how parents may contact local licensing office, andTexas Abuse and Neglect Hotline and DFPS website
Correction verified Dec 30, 2022
Medium HighDec 15, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan §746.605(16)
There was no completed food allergy emergency plan to observe for 1 child record with a diagnosed allergy during the inspection.
Correction verified Dec 31, 2022
Medium HighDec 15, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired §746.4751(c)
There were multiple ant beds observed ion the grass in the outdoor playground area.
Correction verified Jan 17, 2023
MediumDec 15, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
There was no documentation of fire drill for the month of November to review during inspection.
Correction verified Dec 30, 2022
MediumDec 10, 2021InspectionBackground checks
Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects §745.651(2)(B)
The operation has not validate their employee list for two years. The last date the employee list was validated was on 10.13.2019.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity71 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceNov 22, 2005
DirectorRylanda Martin
Phone7137337555
State operation #855366

Common questions

Does Sunshine CCC take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Sunshine CCC’s hours?

6 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Sunshine CCC accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Sunshine CCC had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Nov 12, 2024: “Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Sunshine CCC compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #655 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 8% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Sunshine CCC last inspected?

Nov 10, 2025. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 855366 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.