FBC Sonshine School

SMITHVILLE, TXLicensed CenterLicensed · Open

4.6DaycareAlert rating, computed from state inspection records
Capacity153
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Est. price$1,265/moArea estimate for full-time care, not this provider’s rate

Contact information

Address304 HUDGINS ST SMITHVILLE TX- 78957 1515

CitySMITHVILLE, TX

CountyBASTROP

Phone7372441458

Websitewww.fbcsonshineacademy.org

Operating details

Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM

DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri

Capacity153

SubsidiesY

License dateJanuary 20, 2009

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 10/29/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years. Risk labels are the state's label.

  • High11
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium8
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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304 HUDGINS ST SMITHVILLE TX- 78957 1515, SMITHVILLE, TX

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  1. Its state record includes findings filed under supervision or ratio rules - ask how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after the most recent finding under those rules and how compliance is monitored now
  3. Its state record includes findings filed under health or sanitation rules - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  4. Its state record includes findings filed under safety rules - ask how the cited items were corrected and when emergency drills were last run

Violation summary

Last 2 years · 23 inspections on record · Last inspection: 10/29/2025

Items come from the state's published inspection records. Risk labels on this page are the state's label: the state's own where it publishes a severity, otherwise DaycareAlert's classification of the state's wording. Something here doesn't match the state record? .

  • High5
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. High riskStandard 746.28059/25/2025

    746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

    An investigation found that a caregiver "popped" a child on the mouth as a form of discipline.

    Verified corrected 10/29/2025
  2. High riskStandard 746.56258/6/2025

    746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

    The vehicle that the operation uses for transportation did not have an electronic child safety alarm that was installed.

    Verified corrected 8/26/2025
  3. High riskStandard 745.6416/16/2025

    745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    There was an employee that was present without a backgground check avaiable for review.

    Verified corrected 6/20/2025
  4. High riskStandard 746.12056/13/2025

    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

    There was a child that was left unattended in their classroom for about 30 minutes.

    Verified corrected 7/21/2025
  5. High riskStandard 746.12053/10/2025

    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

    There were 5 children that got out of the playground gate, and were playing in the front lawn of the operation.

    Verified corrected 4/10/2025

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

The state's published record lists 25 findings for this daycare. Review the details above and visit in person.

25Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,265/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: SMITHVILLE, BASTROP County
  • Capacity: 153
  • Type: Licensed Center
  • Years in operation: 18

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