Sunshine Montessori Academy
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
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)
An infant was asleep in a restrictive device. *Infant was moved into the crib during the inspection*
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-29
An infant was asleep in a restrictive device. *Infant was moved into the crib during the inspection*
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-29
An infant was asleep in a restrictive device. *Infant was moved into the crib during the inspection*
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-29
A two year old child was alone on the playground for less than a minute.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-20
A two year old child was alone on the playground for less than a minute.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-20
A two year old child was alone on the playground for less than a minute.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-20
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
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
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
Two of the ten children's files reviewed did not have current immunization records for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-25
Transportation binders did not include telephone numbers for parents/authorized individuals.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One of the ten staff files did not have a pre-employment form available for review.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Transportation binders did not include telephone numbers for parents/authorized individuals.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One of the ten staff files did not have a pre-employment form available for review.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Transportation binders did not include medical authorizaton for the children being transported.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The fire extinguisher in the van designated for transporting children was found to be unsecured
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The fire extinguisher in the van designated for transporting children was found to be unsecured
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Transportation binders did not include medical authorizaton for the children being transported.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Two of the ten children's files reviewed did not have current immunization records for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-25
Transportation binders did not include medical authorizaton for the children being transported.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The fire extinguisher in the van designated for transporting children was found to be unsecured
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Transportation binders did not include telephone numbers for parents/authorized individuals.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One of the ten staff files did not have a pre-employment form available for review.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Two of the ten children's files reviewed did not have current immunization records for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-25
In an infant aged classroom, there was not a significant amount of toys to keep the children engaged.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-06
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
On the three year old playground, in the play structure there was an active hornet nest.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-31
In an infant aged classroom, there was not a significant amount of toys to keep the children engaged.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-06
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
On the three year old playground, in the play structure there was an active hornet nest.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-31
In an infant aged classroom, there was not a significant amount of toys to keep the children engaged.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-06
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
On the three year old playground, in the play structure there was an active hornet nest.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-31
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
The operationaal policies did not incldue information regarding Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-11
Purchase information for a transporation vehicle was not present at the operation at the time of the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-05
The operational policies did not include information regarding Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-11
Purchase information for a transporation vehicle was not present at the operation at the time of the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-05
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
The fire extinguishers in the vans used to transport children had not been serviced since 2016 and 2020.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-08
The operational policies did not include information regarding Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-11
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
Purchase information for a transporation vehicle was not present at the operation at the time of the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-05
The fire extinguishers in the vans used to transport children had not been serviced since 2016 and 2020.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-08
The operationaal policies did not incldue information regarding Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-11
The operational policies did not include information regarding Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-11
The operationaal policies did not incldue information regarding Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-11
The fire extinguishers in the vans used to transport children had not been serviced since 2016 and 2020.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-08
Caregivers were not practicing proper supervision while caring for children during nap time.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-03
Caregivers were not practicing proper supervision while caring for children during nap time.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-03
Caregivers were not practicing proper supervision while caring for children during nap time.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-03
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
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
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
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
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
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
Five of the reviewed children's files did not have maintained vaccination records included in the file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-05
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
Five of the reviewed children's files did not have maintained vaccination records included in the file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-05
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
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
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
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
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
Five of the reviewed children's files did not have maintained vaccination records included in the file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-05
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.