Sunshine Montessori Academy
SAN ANTONIO, TX·Licensed CenterLicensed · Open
Contact information
Address5520 ECKHERT RD SAN ANTONIO TX- 78240 3906
CitySAN ANTONIO, TX
CountyBEXAR
Phone2106905050
Operating details
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Capacity141
SubsidiesY
License dateFebruary 21, 2014
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/29/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High10
- Medium-High8
- Medium6
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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5520 ECKHERT RD SAN ANTONIO TX- 78240 3906, SAN ANTONIO, TX
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/29/2026
- High6
- Medium-High4
- Medium0
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 746.24261/29/2026
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
An infant was asleep in a restrictive device. *Infant was moved into the crib during the inspection*
Corrected 1/29/2026
2025
- High riskStandard 746.120512/30/2025
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
A two year old child was alone on the playground for less than a minute.
Corrected 1/20/2026 - High riskStandard 746.3054/8/2025
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
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.
Corrected 5/30/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.6133/11/2025
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Two of the ten children's files reviewed did not have current immunization records for review.
Corrected 3/25/2025 - High riskStandard 746.56173/11/2025
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Transportation binders did not include medical authorizaton for the children being transported.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-Low riskStandard 746.9013/11/2025
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
One of the ten staff files did not have a pre-employment form available for review.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 746.56173/11/2025
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The fire extinguisher in the van designated for transporting children was found to be unsecured
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 746.56173/11/2025
746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
Transportation binders did not include telephone numbers for parents/authorized individuals.
Corrected at inspection
2024
- Medium-High riskStandard 746.370110/30/2024
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
On the three year old playground, in the play structure there was an active hornet nest.
Corrected 10/31/2024 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.490710/30/2024
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
In the 3 and older playground the slide exit did not have the required 6 inches of loose fill installed.
Corrected 11/6/2024 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.240510/30/2024
746.2405(5) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Sufficient Number of Toys
In an infant aged classroom, there was not a significant amount of toys to keep the children engaged.
Corrected 11/6/2024
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,576/month
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Typical prices in Texas run about $840/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Texas by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: SAN ANTONIO, BEXAR County
- Capacity: 141
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 13
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