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Sunshine Montessori Academy

5520 ECKHERT RD, San Antonio, TX 78240-3906

Operation number:
1520561
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Bexar
Capacity:
141
License effective:
February 21, 2014
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2106905050
Email:
smaeckhert@gmail.com

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 48 available inspections for Sunshine Montessori Academy from September 3, 2021 through April 23, 2026.

15 inspections recorded violations, with 33 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 29, 2026 and involved sleep safety.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

Three later inspections, from February 2, 2026 through April 23, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
48

12 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
33

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
26

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
4

Last 36 months

Local comparison

48 total inspections vs 23 local median in 78240

Compared to 25 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.69
Local median
0.82

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
31%
Local median
30%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
31%
Local median
36%

Repeated topics

This provider
4
Local average
2.48

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
An infant was asleep in a restrictive device. *Infant was moved into the crib during the inspection*
Correction deadline
January 29, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 2, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426(a)(1)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A two year old child was alone on the playground for less than a minute.
Correction deadline
January 20, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 29, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
May 30, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Transportation binders did not include telephone numbers for parents/authorized individuals.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
Official code
746.5617(a)(4)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Transportation binders did not include medical authorizaton for the children being transported.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Official code
746.5617(a)(2)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The fire extinguisher in the van designated for transporting children was found to be unsecured
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Official code
746.5617(a)(5)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two of the ten children's files reviewed did not have current immunization records for review.
Correction deadline
March 25, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 31, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
746.613(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One of the ten staff files did not have a pre-employment form available for review.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Official code
746.901(5)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
In an infant aged classroom, there was not a significant amount of toys to keep the children engaged.
Correction deadline
November 6, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 13, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2405(5) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Sufficient Number of Toys
Official code
746.2405(5)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
In the 3 and older playground the slide exit did not have the required 6 inches of loose fill installed.
Correction deadline
November 6, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 13, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Official code
746.4907(d)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
On the three year old playground, in the play structure there was an active hornet nest.
Correction deadline
October 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 13, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
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Medium concern: Transportation
Report finding
Purchase information for a transporation vehicle was not present at the operation at the time of the inspection.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5627 - Required Vehicle Documentation - date of lease or purchase for each vehicle
Official code
746.5627
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The first aid kit utilized in the transportation van did not inlcude the following items; a guide, scissors, or tweezers.
Correction deadline
April 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Official code
746.4003(a)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operational policies did not include information regarding Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Official code
746.501(a)(18)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operationaal policies did not incldue information regarding Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.
Correction deadline
April 11, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Official code
746.501(a)(30)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire extinguishers in the vans used to transport children had not been serviced since 2016 and 2020.
Correction deadline
April 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Official code
746.5307(b)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Caregivers were not practicing proper supervision while caring for children during nap time.
Correction deadline
January 3, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
October 5, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 16, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
October 5, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 16, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2415(b)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director did not have a completed training in administering medications or responding to emergencies due to food or allergic reactions.
Correction deadline
April 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Official code
746.1311(e)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426(a)(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Five of the reviewed children's files did not have maintained vaccination records included in the file.
Correction deadline
May 5, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
December 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2807 - Employees Discipline Own Children
Official code
746.2807
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
November 4, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A bottle filled with water gel beads did not have the cover secured posing a chocking hazard in the infant II classroom .
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(a)(4) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Toys Choking Hazard
Official code
746.2415(a)(4)
Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
August 25, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3419 - Handwashing Procedures
Official code
746.3419
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
Official code
746.1201(2)
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Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
January 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 25, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3805(b)(2) - Administering Medication - Only to Child for Whom Intended
Official code
746.3805(b)(2)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
January 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 25, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2401(4) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Prompt Attention to Needs
Official code
746.2401(4)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Official code
746.2407
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One out of the ten staff record's reviewed during the inspection did not have current First Aid and CPR training.
Correction deadline
September 3, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 9, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
Official code
746.1301(3)(A)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
Official code
746.403(b)