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FBC Sonshine School

304 HUDGINS ST, Smithville, TX 78957-1515

Operation number:
900008
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Bastrop
Capacity:
153
License effective:
January 20, 2009
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
7372441458
Email:
sonshineschool@fbcsmithville.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 36 available inspections for FBC Sonshine School from November 19, 2021 through July 22, 2026.

12 inspections recorded violations, with 27 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 25, 2025 and involved child guidance.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Three later inspections, from September 26, 2025 through July 22, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
36

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
27

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
18

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
4

Last 36 months

Local comparison

36 total inspections vs 9.5 local median in Bastrop County

Compared to 34 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.75
Local median
0.29

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
33%
Local median
15%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
33%
Local median
18%

Repeated topics

This provider
4
Local average
0.29

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.

View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
An investigation found that a caregiver "popped" a child on the mouth as a form of discipline.
Correction deadline
October 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The vehicle that the operation uses for transportation did not have an electronic child safety alarm that was installed.
Correction deadline
September 8, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 26, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Official code
746.5625(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
There was an employee that was present without a backgground check avaiable for review.
Correction deadline
June 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
There was a child that was left unattended in their classroom for about 30 minutes.
Correction deadline
July 11, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 21, 2025
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: Supervision
Report finding
There were 5 children that got out of the playground gate, and were playing in the front lawn of the operation.
Correction deadline
April 8, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 10, 2025
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)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The last fire inspection was done in July of 2023.
Correction deadline
September 10, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
Official code
746.5103
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation has not been conducting fire drills
Correction deadline
August 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Two 3 year olds were left unsupervised in the restroom, which led to one child touching the other's private parts.
Correction deadline
September 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 17, 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: Background screening
Report finding
There were two caregivers present during the inspection who did not have eligible or active background checks. The two caregivers left during the inspection.
Correction deadline
July 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 1, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A child was drinking out of a water bottle when a caregiver grabbed the water bottle out of the child's mouth, resulting in the child sustaining a bruised lip from the water bottle.
Correction deadline
May 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Operation has not completed Children's Products Certification Form.
Correction deadline
September 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Rugs in the toddler room were observed with multiple stains.
Correction deadline
September 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 25, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Most recent gas inspection report was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
September 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 25, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(13) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report
Official code
746.801(13)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One out of ten children's records reviewed is missing immunization records.
Correction deadline
September 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 25, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Ten staff training records were reviewed. One file is missing first aid/CPR training, a second file is missing emergency preparedness training certificate and a third file is missing Safe/Sleep/Shaking Baby training certificate.
Correction deadline
September 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Official code
746.901(5)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
No feeding instuctions were available for the infants not yet ready for table foods.
Correction deadline
October 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Official code
746.2421(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Out of 10 child filed reviewed 3 were missing immunization records.
Correction deadline
November 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 10, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Out of 10 staff files reviewed 10 were missing proof of education, 10 were missing completed affidavits, 8 were missing criminal history documentation, and 4 were missing photo IDs.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 11, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Documentation was not available to show completion of shleter/lockdown drills, and monthly checks of the smoke detector, fire extinguisher and carbon monoxide alarm.
Correction deadline
October 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 13, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Official code
746.801(10)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Out of 10 child files reviewed 10 were missing complete emergency contact information.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Out of 10 staff files reviewed 5 were missing training in CPR/First aid.
Correction deadline
November 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 10, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
One caregiver was present at the operation who did not have a current eligible background check. The caregiver left the operation.
Correction deadline
October 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The last gas leak inspection was conducted on 2-15-2018.
Correction deadline
December 13, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 9, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5405 - Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection
Official code
746.5405
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The last fire inspection was conducted on 1-12-2019.
Correction deadline
December 3, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 19, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation does not have the annual product certification completes.
Correction deadline
December 3, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 1, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The last health inspection was conducted on 8-29-2019.
Correction deadline
December 13, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 28, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(b) - Annual Sanitation Inspection - Conducted Local Sanitation Official
Official code
746.3401(b)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The board of directors are not all listed on the controlling persons tab in the operation's portal.
Correction deadline
December 13, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 9, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.903(1) - Controlling Person - Submit a Controlling Person Form to the local Licensing office when applying for a permit. See TAC 745.901
Official code
745.903(1)