Sunshine House
Licensed child-care center in Little Elm, TX 75068 · Texas operation #887142
Record summary
5 high-risk · 5 total
5 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (5 citations in all, from 13 inspections and 5 investigations); last inspection Oct 21, 2026.
0 of 5 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 200 Lobo Ln, Little Elm, TX 75068
- Phone
- (972) 294-5626
- Website
- www.sunshinehouse.com
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 257 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Jan 16, 2008
- Programs
- School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Oct 21, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Oct 20, 2026: Investigation of a self-report
No citations.
Apr 23, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 22, 2026: Investigation of a self-report
No citations.
Apr 7, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Mar 5, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.
State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"
Inspector's note: The fire inspection has expired since January 2026.
Corrected Mar 23, 2026, verified by the state Mar 30, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Sep 25, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Sep 17, 2025: Investigation of a self-report
No citations.
Aug 20, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 20, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
May 14, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 30, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 29, 2025: Investigation of a self-report
1 citation.
High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.
State rule 746.2805(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling"
Inspector's note: Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, a caregiver employed inappropriate disciplinary measures against a child.
Corrected May 6, 2025, verified by the state May 14, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Apr 10, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Mar 3, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Feb 18, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Feb 14, 2025: Investigation of a report
3 citations.
High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.
State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"
Inspector's note: 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.
Corrected Feb 28, 2025, verified by the state Mar 3, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk The operation must report to the state any situation that places children at risk.
State rule 746.305(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Situation Placing Children at Risk"
Inspector's note: 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.
Corrected Feb 28, 2025, verified by the state Mar 3, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk Parents must be told about a situation that placed their child at risk.
State rule 746.307(b)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk"
Inspector's note: 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.
Corrected Feb 28, 2025, verified by the state Mar 3, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Feb 11, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 6 visits and 5 citations. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Sunshine House on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #887142.
Other daycares in Little Elm & The Colony
- AlphaBEST @ Brent ? Little Elm No citations in 24 months
- AlphaBEST @ Lakewood Village-Little Elm No citations in 24 months
- Alphabest @ Little Elm Elementary ? Little Elm No citations in 24 months
- Arise & Shine Childcare No citations in 24 months
- Aspiring Angels Child Care No citations in 24 months
- Blooming Brains Learning Center No citations in 24 months
- Bright Montessori Academy No citations in 24 months
- Brilliant Stars Academy No citations in 24 months
All daycares in Little Elm & The Colony