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Little Sunshine's Playhouse of Austin at Four Points

Daycare center in Austin, TX. 7710 N Fm 620 Rd, Bldg 11, Austin, TX 78726

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Little Sunshine's Playhouse of Austin at Four Points in Austin, TX
AgesInfant, toddler, preschool and school age
Hours6:30 am to 6:30 pm, Mon to Fri
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity154 children
Violations, last 3 years30 (9 high risk)
On the register since2020

About the program

Little Sunshine's Playhouse of Austin at Four Points is a licensed daycare center in Austin, Texas, on the state register since 2020. It is licensed for 154 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.

Little Sunshine's Playhouse is a private, Reggio Emilia-inspired daycare and preschool serving children from six weeks through pre-kindergarten in Austin, Texas.

The program follows a Reggio Emilia approach, offers Spanish and includes meals.

It does not accept child care subsidy.

Reggio EmiliaMeals includedSpanishOnline tour booking

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Little Sunshine's Playhouse of Austin at Four Points does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,225 a month.

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeLicensed Center · 1707513
Licence statusActive since 2020
Licensed capacity154 children
Inspections on file20
EnforcementNo corrective or adverse action on record
Source: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Violations, last 3 years30Area median for centers: 4
Rated high risk by the state9306 of 551 centers have at least one
All violations on file33Most recent August 2026

Most violations are record-keeping, training or maintenance items, and nearly every program has some. Read what each one was and how fast it was fixed. Texas rates every standard from Low to High by the harm a breach could cause, and records the date each violation was corrected. The narrative is the inspector's own.

Medium Low riskCorrected August 3, 2026

746.623(1)(A) - Immunizations-Immunization record must include the child's name and birth date

During an audit of immunization records, it was determined that 39 children were missing the medical professional's signature and/or did not have the required immunization frequency documented.

Medium High riskCorrected May 22, 2026

746.3803(b) - Medication Authorization Expires on First Anniversary

A child's Allergy Action plan had expired.

Medium riskCorrected May 22, 2026

746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used

Two medications were out of date.

Medium High riskCorrected May 22, 2026

746.3701(8) - Safety-Hinged Lid Storage Containers Safe

The outdoor storage box(s) did not have ventilation holes.

Medium High riskCorrected July 2, 2025

746.605(16) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission

Admission information was missing the required information for water safety.

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Medium High riskCorrected July 2, 2025

746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated

Medical authorization forms were missing parent signature and had expired signature from a medical professional.

Medium High riskCorrected July 2, 2025

746.605(12)(B)(i) - Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications

Admission information did not include information on special needs.

Medium riskCorrected June 18, 2025 (at the inspection)

746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met

Ratio was reduced at nap time in a classroom that included and infant aged child.

High riskCorrected November 20, 2024

746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

A caregiver humiliated children in the presence of their peers

High riskCorrected November 20, 2024

746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

A caregiver pinched a child, twisted a child's arm, and squirted a child in the face with a spray bottle as punishment.

High riskCorrected November 20, 2024

746.1201(5) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation

A caregiver did not report suspected abuse promptly.

High riskCorrected November 20, 2024

746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training

A caregiver punished children for bathroom accidents.

High riskCorrected October 11, 2024

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when she allowed a child to go outside in excessively hot weather without shoes on.

Medium High riskCorrected October 11, 2024

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

One classroom was out of ratio as one caregiver was caring for fourteen 2-year-old children which is three over the allowed number of children in that age group to be cared for by one caregiver.

High riskCorrected September 23, 2024

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

The operation did not have a fire inspection conducted within the last 12 months.

Medium High riskCorrected September 23, 2024

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

The operation did not have a sanitation inspection done within the last 12 months.

Medium High riskCorrected September 9, 2024

746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date

One child's Epinephrine Auto-Injector was not in the original packaging.

Medium riskCorrected September 2, 2024

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

Two children did not have current immunization records.

Medium High riskCorrected September 2, 2024

746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan

One child's emergency allergy plan was incomplete as it was missing one of the two medications listed by the physician.

Medium riskCorrected August 26, 2024

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

Three infants did not have current feeding instructions reviewed by a parent/guardian in the last 30 days.

Medium riskCorrected August 19, 2024 (at the inspection)

746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

The operation did not have complete documentation of their fire drills, monthly inspections of their CO2, Smoke Detectors, or their fire extinguishers. This was corrected at inspection by the director when the drills and monthly inspections were documented.

Medium riskCorrected February 8, 2024

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

Ten infants did not have up-to-date feeding instructions.

Medium High riskCorrected February 8, 2024

746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

There was one unlabeled cup in the classroom refrigerator which belonged to a child. The caregiver labeled it when asked to do so during inspection.

Medium High riskCorrected February 5, 2024

746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

There were unlabeled and undistinguishable bottles in the fridge.

High riskCorrected February 5, 2024

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

A caregiver demonstrated a lapse in judgment by mistakenly providing an infant with a bottle intended for another child.

Low riskCorrected October 31, 2023

746.501(a)(25) - Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions

The operation's operational policies did not include a section for nursing mothers.

Medium riskCorrected October 31, 2023

746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases

The operation's operational policies did not include a section on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees.

High riskCorrected October 31, 2023

746.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information

One child's admission paperwork did not include names and telephone numbers of persons other than a parent to whom the child may be released to.

Medium High riskCorrected October 31, 2023

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

One child's admission paperwork did not include any information on who should be contacted in an emergency or any contact information.

High riskCorrected October 24, 2023

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

A caregiver was present in a classrom without an eligible background check,

Medium High riskCorrected November 30, 2022

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

Sanitation inspection was not up to date.

High riskCorrected March 24, 2022 (at the inspection)

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

During an investigation there was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment and self-control while interacting with children in care. This incident was self-reported by the center who immediately terminated the employee.

High riskCorrected December 27, 2021

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

A fire inspection associated with the fire department and Fire Marshall has not been conducted within the last 12 months.

What parents say

We have just finished up our time at Little Sunshine’s Preschool - our daughter thrived and has further developed socially and creatively. We were fortunate that Shelly was her teacher throughout her time at LSP through two different aged classrooms. Shelly was instrumental in further developing her love for books, arts and crafts and helped her come out of her shell to socialize with her peers. Shelly is able to…

Jillian Nguyen · 5/5 on Google · 3 months ago

The whole team at Little Sunshine’s Playhouse has been amazing! My son loves going in every day and has so much fun with all the teachers. Christina is a fantastic director and makes sure everything always runs smoothly.

Elizabeth Fajardo · 5/5 on Google · 6 months ago

Great environment and teachers. We’re so thankful for Ms. Shelly! She’s incredibly kind, loving, and patient. She’s helped my daughter feel confident and happy to come to class every day, even when she had fears and worries at the beginning. Her warmth and care make such a difference, and she’s always wonderful at communicating with parents. We couldn’t have asked for a better teacher!

Bita Shirazi · 5/5 on Google · 10 months ago

Noël and Shelly are teachers in the 3 year old classroom (Arendelle), and they’re the reasons why we love Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool. Noël is the BOMB-DOT-COM that consistently goes above and beyond. Noël started at LSP shortly after we enrolled our child here. This is our child’s first school-setting experience, so they were quite timid and nervous day after day. We were able to tell that Noël put in…

Jason Nguyen · 5/5 on Google · a year ago
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Getting there

7710 N Fm 620 Rd, Bldg 11, Austin, TX 78726

Questions about Little Sunshine's Playhouse of Austin at Four Points

Is Little Sunshine's Playhouse of Austin at Four Points licensed?

Yes. Little Sunshine's Playhouse of Austin at Four Points holds an active Licensed Center licence from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (licence 1707513), with a licensed capacity of 154 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Little Sunshine's Playhouse of Austin at Four Points had any inspection violations?

Texas records 30 violations for Little Sunshine's Playhouse of Austin at Four Points in the last three years, 9 of them rated high risk by the state, across 20 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 4. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.

What ages does Little Sunshine's Playhouse of Austin at Four Points take?

Little Sunshine's Playhouse of Austin at Four Points is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 6:30 am to 6:30 pm, Mon to Fri.

How much does Little Sunshine's Playhouse of Austin at Four Points cost?

Little Sunshine's Playhouse of Austin at Four Points does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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