The Sunshine Cottage Preschool & Development Center
BUDA, TX·Licensed CenterLicensed · Open
Contact information
Address402 LEWIS LN BUDA TX- 78610 2409
CityBUDA, TX
CountyHAYS
Phone5123124816
Operating details
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Capacity139
SubsidiesN
License dateJanuary 30, 2015
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/6/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High12
- Medium-High4
- Medium9
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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402 LEWIS LN BUDA TX- 78610 2409, BUDA, TX
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
- Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/6/2025
- High5
- Medium-High2
- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium riskStandard 746.22072/6/2025
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Two classes with children under 2 years old were watching screens during my walk through.
Corrected 2/6/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.34192/5/2025
746.3419 - Handwashing Procedures
Caregivers stated that they were told to use baby wipes instead of handwashing while the sink was being repaired.
Corrected 2/28/2025
2024
- Medium riskStandard 746.70111/21/2024
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
The operation did not provide an incident report to parents after their child was left unsupervised during a fire drill.
Corrected 12/13/2024 - High riskStandard 746.120511/21/2024
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
The operation had a fire drill, and a child was left unsupervised in the classroom while the others evacuated.
Corrected 12/13/2024 - High riskStandard 746.30711/21/2024
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Operation staff did not notify parents that a child was left unsupervised during a fire drill.
Corrected 12/13/2024 - High riskStandard 746.30511/21/2024
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Operation staff did not report to Child Care Regulation that they left a child unsupervised during a fire drill.
Corrected 12/13/2024 - High riskStandard 745.64111/20/2024
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One caregiver was not on their people list. She was asked to leave while I was on campus. It was advised to run her background as soon as possible so she can come back to work once her background check is approved.
Corrected 11/20/2024 - High riskStandard 745.64111/6/2024
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One caregiver was not on their people list. She left during my visit.
Corrected 11/6/2024 - Medium riskStandard 746.40111/5/2024
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
The weekly menu was has not been posted regularly for parents to review.
Corrected 12/12/2024 - Medium riskStandard 746.220311/5/2024
746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Activity plans were not posted and followed by caregivers during a period where the operation was short staffed.
Corrected 12/12/2024 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.61310/30/2024
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
One child did not have an updated immunization record.
Corrected 11/7/2024
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,576/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
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: BUDA, HAYS County
- Capacity: 139
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 12
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