Sunshine Montessori Academy

5520 ECKHERT RD, San Antonio, TX 78240Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

49 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

February 20, 2026

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
Sunshine Montessori Academy
License number
1520561
Location
5520 ECKHERT RD, San Antonio, TX 78240
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 3.0/100
Inspection record
49 inspections, last inspected February 20, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor3.0 / 100
Health10/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

99

Total Violations

Feb 20, 2026

Last Inspection

141

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (99)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426(a)(1)Jan 29, 2026

An infant was asleep in a restrictive device. *Infant was moved into the crib during the inspection*

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-29

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426(a)(1)Jan 29, 2026

An infant was asleep in a restrictive device. *Infant was moved into the crib during the inspection*

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-29

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426(a)(1)Jan 29, 2026

An infant was asleep in a restrictive device. *Infant was moved into the crib during the inspection*

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-29

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Dec 30, 2025

A two year old child was alone on the playground for less than a minute.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-20

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Dec 30, 2025

A two year old child was alone on the playground for less than a minute.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-20

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Dec 30, 2025

A two year old child was alone on the playground for less than a minute.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Apr 8, 2025

It was determined through an investigation that the operation did not report in a timely manner when they were notified of a possible minimum standard violation on April 4th, but did not report until four days later on April 8th.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Apr 8, 2025

It was determined through an investigation that the operation did not report in a timely manner when they were notified of a possible minimum standard violation on April 4th, but did not report until four days later on April 8th.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Apr 8, 2025

It was determined through an investigation that the operation did not report in a timely manner when they were notified of a possible minimum standard violation on April 4th, but did not report until four days later on April 8th.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(b)Mar 11, 2025

Two of the ten children's files reviewed did not have current immunization records for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-25

CRITICALSAFETY746.5617(a)(4)Mar 11, 2025

Transportation binders did not include telephone numbers for parents/authorized individuals.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(5)Mar 11, 2025

One of the ten staff files did not have a pre-employment form available for review.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5617(a)(4)Mar 11, 2025

Transportation binders did not include telephone numbers for parents/authorized individuals.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(5)Mar 11, 2025

One of the ten staff files did not have a pre-employment form available for review.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.5617(a)(2)Mar 11, 2025

Transportation binders did not include medical authorizaton for the children being transported.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5617(a)(5)Mar 11, 2025

The fire extinguisher in the van designated for transporting children was found to be unsecured

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5617(a)(5)Mar 11, 2025

The fire extinguisher in the van designated for transporting children was found to be unsecured

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.5617(a)(2)Mar 11, 2025

Transportation binders did not include medical authorizaton for the children being transported.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(b)Mar 11, 2025

Two of the ten children's files reviewed did not have current immunization records for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-25

CRITICALHEALTH746.5617(a)(2)Mar 11, 2025

Transportation binders did not include medical authorizaton for the children being transported.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5617(a)(5)Mar 11, 2025

The fire extinguisher in the van designated for transporting children was found to be unsecured

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5617(a)(4)Mar 11, 2025

Transportation binders did not include telephone numbers for parents/authorized individuals.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(5)Mar 11, 2025

One of the ten staff files did not have a pre-employment form available for review.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(b)Mar 11, 2025

Two of the ten children's files reviewed did not have current immunization records for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-25

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2405(5)Oct 30, 2024

In an infant aged classroom, there was not a significant amount of toys to keep the children engaged.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-06

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(d)Oct 30, 2024

In the 3 and older playground the slide exit did not have the required 6 inches of loose fill installed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-06

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Oct 30, 2024

On the three year old playground, in the play structure there was an active hornet nest.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-31

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2405(5)Oct 30, 2024

In an infant aged classroom, there was not a significant amount of toys to keep the children engaged.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-06

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(d)Oct 30, 2024

In the 3 and older playground the slide exit did not have the required 6 inches of loose fill installed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-06

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Oct 30, 2024

On the three year old playground, in the play structure there was an active hornet nest.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-31

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2405(5)Oct 30, 2024

In an infant aged classroom, there was not a significant amount of toys to keep the children engaged.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-06

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(d)Oct 30, 2024

In the 3 and older playground the slide exit did not have the required 6 inches of loose fill installed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-06

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Oct 30, 2024

On the three year old playground, in the play structure there was an active hornet nest.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-31

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4003(a)Apr 4, 2024

The first aid kit utilized in the transportation van did not inlcude the following items; a guide, scissors, or tweezers.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-04

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(30)Apr 4, 2024

The operationaal policies did not incldue information regarding Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-11

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.5627Apr 4, 2024

Purchase information for a transporation vehicle was not present at the operation at the time of the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-05

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)Apr 4, 2024

The operational policies did not include information regarding Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-11

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.5627Apr 4, 2024

Purchase information for a transporation vehicle was not present at the operation at the time of the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-05

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4003(a)Apr 4, 2024

The first aid kit utilized in the transportation van did not inlcude the following items; a guide, scissors, or tweezers.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-04

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(b)Apr 4, 2024

The fire extinguishers in the vans used to transport children had not been serviced since 2016 and 2020.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-08

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)Apr 4, 2024

The operational policies did not include information regarding Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-11

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4003(a)Apr 4, 2024

The first aid kit utilized in the transportation van did not inlcude the following items; a guide, scissors, or tweezers.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-04

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.5627Apr 4, 2024

Purchase information for a transporation vehicle was not present at the operation at the time of the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-05

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(b)Apr 4, 2024

The fire extinguishers in the vans used to transport children had not been serviced since 2016 and 2020.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-08

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(30)Apr 4, 2024

The operationaal policies did not incldue information regarding Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-11

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)Apr 4, 2024

The operational policies did not include information regarding Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-11

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(30)Apr 4, 2024

The operationaal policies did not incldue information regarding Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-11

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(b)Apr 4, 2024

The fire extinguishers in the vans used to transport children had not been serviced since 2016 and 2020.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-08

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Dec 7, 2023

Caregivers were not practicing proper supervision while caring for children during nap time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-03

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Dec 7, 2023

Caregivers were not practicing proper supervision while caring for children during nap time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-03

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Dec 7, 2023

Caregivers were not practicing proper supervision while caring for children during nap time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2415(b)Oct 5, 2023

Two cribs with children under 12 months had a stuffed animal in the crib while there was an infant using the crib. Noted: This was corrected immediatly when the toys were removed from the crib.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2415(b)Oct 5, 2023

Two cribs with children under 12 months had a stuffed animal in the crib while there was an infant using the crib. Noted: This was corrected immediatly when the toys were removed from the crib.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-05

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Oct 5, 2023

In a room with a ratio of one caregiver to four children, a caregiver was alone with five children. Noted: This was corrected immediately when another caregiver was brought into the room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-05

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Oct 5, 2023

In a room with a ratio of one caregiver to four children, a caregiver was alone with five children. Noted: This was corrected immediately when another caregiver was brought into the room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2415(b)Oct 5, 2023

Two cribs with children under 12 months had a stuffed animal in the crib while there was an infant using the crib. Noted: This was corrected immediatly when the toys were removed from the crib.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-05

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Oct 5, 2023

In a room with a ratio of one caregiver to four children, a caregiver was alone with five children. Noted: This was corrected immediately when another caregiver was brought into the room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-05

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Apr 19, 2023

Five of the reviewed children's files did not have maintained vaccination records included in the file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-05

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Apr 19, 2023

The electrical cord to a bottle warmer was hanging down over the sink, accessible to infants. Noted: This was corrected at inspection when the cord was moved out of reach of the infants.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Apr 19, 2023

Five of the reviewed children's files did not have maintained vaccination records included in the file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-05

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1311(e)Apr 19, 2023

The director did not have a completed training in administering medications or responding to emergencies due to food or allergic reactions.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-25

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426(a)(1)Apr 19, 2023

Two infants were found to be sleeping in restrictive devices. Noted: This was corrected at time of the inspection, when the infants were removed from the restrictive devices and places on their backs in their cribs.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1311(e)Apr 19, 2023

The director did not have a completed training in administering medications or responding to emergencies due to food or allergic reactions.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-25

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Apr 19, 2023

The electrical cord to a bottle warmer was hanging down over the sink, accessible to infants. Noted: This was corrected at inspection when the cord was moved out of reach of the infants.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426(a)(1)Apr 19, 2023

Two infants were found to be sleeping in restrictive devices. Noted: This was corrected at time of the inspection, when the infants were removed from the restrictive devices and places on their backs in their cribs.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Apr 19, 2023

Five of the reviewed children's files did not have maintained vaccination records included in the file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-05

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1311(e)Apr 19, 2023

The director did not have a completed training in administering medications or responding to emergencies due to food or allergic reactions.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-25

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Apr 19, 2023

The electrical cord to a bottle warmer was hanging down over the sink, accessible to infants. Noted: This was corrected at inspection when the cord was moved out of reach of the infants.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426(a)(1)Apr 19, 2023

Two infants were found to be sleeping in restrictive devices. Noted: This was corrected at time of the inspection, when the infants were removed from the restrictive devices and places on their backs in their cribs.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2807Dec 2, 2022

Information gathered for this investigation determined a staff member inappropriately disciplined their own child while at the operation. Staff member slapped the child on the side of their face and spanked the child?s bottom. Staff member also yelled at the child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2807Dec 2, 2022

Information gathered for this investigation determined a staff member inappropriately disciplined their own child while at the operation. Staff member slapped the child on the side of their face and spanked the child?s bottom. Staff member also yelled at the child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2807Dec 2, 2022

Information gathered for this investigation determined a staff member inappropriately disciplined their own child while at the operation. Staff member slapped the child on the side of their face and spanked the child?s bottom. Staff member also yelled at the child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-21

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Sep 25, 2022

A caregiver placed a non-walking infant on a lawn chair resulting in the infant to lean forward and fall off the chair. The infant hit their face on the ground.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-04

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Sep 25, 2022

A caregiver placed a non-walking infant on a lawn chair resulting in the infant to lean forward and fall off the chair. The infant hit their face on the ground.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-04

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Sep 25, 2022

A caregiver placed a non-walking infant on a lawn chair resulting in the infant to lean forward and fall off the chair. The infant hit their face on the ground.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-04

CRITICALSAFETY746.2415(a)(4)Aug 25, 2022

A bottle filled with water gel beads did not have the cover secured posing a chocking hazard in the infant II classroom .

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.2415(a)(4)Aug 25, 2022

A bottle filled with water gel beads did not have the cover secured posing a chocking hazard in the infant II classroom .

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3419Aug 25, 2022

Caregiver in toddler classroom sprayed the hands of a toddler with soapy water while toddler was laying on the diaper changing table. The cleaning solution sting the child's eye.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-25

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3419Aug 25, 2022

Caregiver in toddler classroom sprayed the hands of a toddler with soapy water while toddler was laying on the diaper changing table. The cleaning solution sting the child's eye.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-25

CRITICALSAFETY746.2415(a)(4)Aug 25, 2022

A bottle filled with water gel beads did not have the cover secured posing a chocking hazard in the infant II classroom .

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3419Aug 25, 2022

Caregiver in toddler classroom sprayed the hands of a toddler with soapy water while toddler was laying on the diaper changing table. The cleaning solution sting the child's eye.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-25

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(2)Nov 30, 2021

During an investigation it was reported that a caregiver expressed frustration and used inappropriate language towards children. Note: The deficiency was corrected at inspection / investigation when the Director made the decision to release caregiver of her duties.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(2)Nov 30, 2021

During an investigation it was reported that a caregiver expressed frustration and used inappropriate language towards children. Note: The deficiency was corrected at inspection / investigation when the Director made the decision to release caregiver of her duties.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(2)Nov 30, 2021

During an investigation it was reported that a caregiver expressed frustration and used inappropriate language towards children. Note: The deficiency was corrected at inspection / investigation when the Director made the decision to release caregiver of her duties.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3805(b)(2)Nov 18, 2021

During the investigation, it was found that a caregiver administered a prescription cream to the sibling of the child who it was prescribed to without a proper prescription at the parents' request.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-14

CRITICALHEALTH746.3805(b)(2)Nov 18, 2021

During the investigation, it was found that a caregiver administered a prescription cream to the sibling of the child who it was prescribed to without a proper prescription at the parents' request.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2401(4)Nov 18, 2021

This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient as the child's diaper had not been checked or changed for more than three hours.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2401(4)Nov 18, 2021

This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient as the child's diaper had not been checked or changed for more than three hours.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-14

CRITICALHEALTH746.3805(b)(2)Nov 18, 2021

During the investigation, it was found that a caregiver administered a prescription cream to the sibling of the child who it was prescribed to without a proper prescription at the parents' request.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2401(4)Nov 18, 2021

This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient as the child's diaper had not been checked or changed for more than three hours.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-14

CRITICALHEALTH746.403(b)Sep 3, 2021

A child diagnosed food allergy was not posted in the room where food is prepared. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the Director posted the child's diagnosed food allergy during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.403(b)Sep 3, 2021

A child diagnosed food allergy was not posted in the room where food is prepared. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the Director posted the child's diagnosed food allergy during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(3)(A)Sep 3, 2021

One out of the ten staff record's reviewed during the inspection did not have current First Aid and CPR training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-03

CRITICALSAFETY746.2407Sep 3, 2021

An infant was observed in a high chair in the infant room not strapped in to the chair. Note: This was corrected when the child was strapped in to the high chair by the caregiver.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.403(b)Sep 3, 2021

A child diagnosed food allergy was not posted in the room where food is prepared. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the Director posted the child's diagnosed food allergy during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(3)(A)Sep 3, 2021

One out of the ten staff record's reviewed during the inspection did not have current First Aid and CPR training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-03

CRITICALSAFETY746.2407Sep 3, 2021

An infant was observed in a high chair in the infant room not strapped in to the chair. Note: This was corrected when the child was strapped in to the high chair by the caregiver.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(3)(A)Sep 3, 2021

One out of the ten staff record's reviewed during the inspection did not have current First Aid and CPR training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-03

CRITICALSAFETY746.2407Sep 3, 2021

An infant was observed in a high chair in the infant room not strapped in to the chair. Note: This was corrected when the child was strapped in to the high chair by the caregiver.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunshine Montessori Academy's safety grade?

Sunshine Montessori Academy has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 3.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Sunshine Montessori Academy have?

Sunshine Montessori Academy has 99 total violations on record, including 78 critical, 21 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Sunshine Montessori Academy last inspected?

Sunshine Montessori Academy was last inspected on February 20, 2026.

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