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Sunshine House

200 Lobo Ln, Little Elm, TX 75068 · Denton County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Sunshine House is a licensed child care center in Little Elm, TX, licensed for up to 257 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2008. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 22 times and investigated 8 reports. Inspectors recorded 15 citations, 7 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (4 of 15). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 7% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #12 of 19 centers in Little Elm and better than 45% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 45%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#12 of 19 centers in Little Elm
7High risk
6Medium High risk
1Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
15 citations from 22 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 23, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Apr 23, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 22, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 7, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 5, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundSep 25, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 17, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 20, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 20, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 30, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 29, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 18, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 14, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 16, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 16, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 22, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 17, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 20, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundNov 28, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 18, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 18, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 14, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 6, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundDec 16, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundApr 25, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 30, 2021 · Inspection · no citationNov 17, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety4
Records & paperwork3
Other standards3
Caregiver conduct1
Supervision1
Health & medication1
Child protection1
Training & qualifications1

Citations, newest first

HighMar 5, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The fire inspection has expired since January 2026.
Correction verified Mar 30, 2026
HighApr 29, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, a caregiver employed inappropriate disciplinary measures against a child.
Correction verified May 14, 2025
HighFeb 14, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
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.
Correction verified Mar 3, 2025
HighFeb 14, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
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.
Correction verified Mar 3, 2025
HighFeb 14, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk §746.307(b)(4)
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.
Correction verified Mar 3, 2025
Medium LowSep 16, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912) §746.901(5)
Six out of ten caregivers hired after September 2023 were missing Form 2912.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2024
Medium HighSep 16, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement §746.605(13)
One child was missing information related to special care needs, as well as consent for transportation, water activities, and field trips.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2024
Medium HighSep 16, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
Two out of ten immunization records were not up to date.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2024
HighApr 17, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety §746.1205(a)(5)
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.
Correction verified May 16, 2024
MediumFeb 20, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist §746.4751(b)
Verification of the monthly inspection of the active play space and equipment was not available during the inspection.
Correction verified Feb 26, 2024
HighSep 18, 2023Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
During the investigation conducted by the Department of Family and Protective Services, Physical Abuse was found at the operation.
Correction verified Nov 28, 2023
Medium HighJul 6, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Empty Water Play Tables, Sanitize Water Play Toys, Wash Hands Before Using §746.3407(6)
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighDec 16, 2022InspectionOther standards
Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released §746.5202(4)
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.
Correction verified Jan 5, 2023
Medium HighDec 16, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
One caregiver is currently pending First Aid and CPR training
Correction verified Jan 5, 2023
Medium HighNov 17, 2021Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Enough Available to Prevent Competition §746.2505(2)
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.
Correction verified Jan 12, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity257 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 16, 2008
DirectorFaren Manuel
Phone9722945626
State operation #887142

Common questions

Does Sunshine House take infants?

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

What are Sunshine House’s hours?

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

Does Sunshine House accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Sunshine House had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 7 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 5, 2026: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Sunshine House compare with other daycares in Little Elm?

It is #12 of 19 centers in Little Elm by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 45% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Sunshine House last inspected?

Apr 23, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Other centers near 75068

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 887142 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.