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Sunshine Sitters Daycare

1014 E Uvalde St, Crystal City, TX 78839 · Zavala County

Sunshine Sitters Daycare is a licensed child care center in Crystal City, TX, licensed for up to 34 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2026. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 4 times. Inspectors recorded 7 citations, 0 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (2 of 7). 7 citations came in the last 12 months. 29% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 5 centers in Crystal City and better than 14% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 14%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#4 of 5 centers in Crystal City
0High risk
4Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
7 citations from 4 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 3, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 3, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 21, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 23, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 13, 2026 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications2
Sleep safety1
Health & medication1
Food & feeding1
Records & paperwork1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJul 21, 2026InspectionSleep safety
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup §746.2419(7)
An infant was alseep with a bottle next to them in the pack and play. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver and the bottle was removed.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighApr 23, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink §746.3421(b)
An infant with the ability to hold their head up on their own did not have their hands washed with soap and water after diapering. A baby wipe was used instead. This was corrected at the inspection when it was addressed and the caregiver washed the infant's hands with soap and water.
Corrected during the visit
MediumApr 23, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
Written feeding instructions were not completed for three infants.
Correction verified May 4, 2026
Medium HighApr 23, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §746.1301(a)(3)(A)
Two employees present and left in charge of a classroom did not have pediatric first aid training.
Correction verified May 13, 2026
MediumApr 23, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Staff records evaluated were lacking multiple required documents. Three out of four employee records were lacking the employment start date, pre-employment affidavit, a statement regarding orientation, a statement regarding personnel policies, a statement regarding operational policies. Two out of four were lacking documentation on how the employee meets the educational requirement.
Correction verified Apr 29, 2026
Medium HighApr 23, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
Four employees present did not have current training in CPR that meets the minimum standards requirements. Three of these employees were left in charge of a classroom.
Correction verified May 4, 2026
MediumJan 13, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The operational policies were lacking the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity section.
Correction verified Jan 26, 2026

About this center

Licensed capacity34 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:30 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 27, 2026
DirectorBrenda Gallegos
Phone8303194730
State operation #1828482

Common questions

Does Sunshine Sitters Daycare take infants?

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

What are Sunshine Sitters Daycare’s hours?

7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Sunshine Sitters Daycare accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Sunshine Sitters Daycare cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Sunshine Sitters Daycare for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Middle Rio Grande area, which includes Crystal City, is $32.20 a day for infants, $31.20 a day for toddlers and $30.20 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Sunshine Sitters Daycare had any serious violations?

No high-risk citations since 2021. It has 7 lower-risk citations, listed above.

How does Sunshine Sitters Daycare compare with other daycares in Crystal City?

It is #4 of 5 centers in Crystal City by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 14% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Sunshine Sitters Daycare last inspected?

Sep 3, 2026. No violations were found 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 1828482 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.