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Rainbow Shine Daycare

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  • Full-size family home, licensed for up to 12 children.

What the state has found

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Licensing inspections

  • Oct 2, 20261 citation
    • 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationHigh
      • “During an inspection on 9/29/2026, a caregiver was present with children without the correct background being conducted. The person is an assistant caregiver, which requires fingerprints to be completed. However, their background check was run as a volunteer which does not require fingerprints.”

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

  • Sep 15, 20261 citation
    • 747.1801 - Child, Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care HomeMedium High
      • “The operation was not in compliance with the child/caregiver ratio. There were 12 children in care and the ratio was 1 caregiver to 8 children. This was corrected when 4 children went home.”

        747.1801 - Child, Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home

  • Apr 30, 20263 citations
    • 747.5105 - Mounting of Fire ExtinguishersMedium High
      • “The fire extinguisher was not mounted.”

        747.5105 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers

    • 747.3101(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal PatternsMedium High
      • “The menu does not meet the U.S. Department of Agriculture nutritional guidelines.”

        747.3101(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns

    • 747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering ProceduresMedium High
      • “The operation did not have an emergency evacuation and relocation diagram. This was corrected during the inspection when the primary caregiver created one.”

        747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures

  • Apr 1, 20261 citation
    • 747.501(9) - Written Operational Policies - Parent RightsMedium
      • “The operational policy for parent's rights did not include all of the required information.”

        747.501(9) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

  • Dec 29, 20253 citations
    • 747.4815(c) - Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's ReachMedium High
      • “The water hose was seen across the backyard during inspection. This was corrected at inspection.”

        747.4815(c) - Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach

    • 747.2809(2) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Set Up During Other ActivitiesMedium
      • “During inspection the nap mats were set up prior to nap time and before lunch time.”

        747.2809(2) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Set Up During Other Activities

    • 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsMedium
      • “This standard was re-cited. 5 children files were reviewed for compliance at the follow up and were missing the following items: 1 file was missing the immunization, 1 file was missing the health statements from the doctor”

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

  • Dec 16, 20252 citations
    • 747.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical AuthorizationHigh
      • “This standard was re-cited. 18 children files reviewed for compliance the following items were missing: 1 file was m issing the signature from the parent on the emergency medical authorization. 1 file was missing the Emergency Medical Authorization address for the doctor or the hospital.”

        747.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

    • 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsMedium
      • “This standard was re-cited. 18 children files were reviewed for compliance at the follow up and were missing the following items: 2 files were missing the immunization, 5 files were missing the health statements from the doctor, 1 file was missing the parent signature on the allergy plan.”

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

  • Dec 5, 202512 citations
    • 747.207(10) - AP Never exceed capacity of the homeHigh
      • “The child care home had 13 children present and the capacity of the home is 12 children. Four children left during inspection.”

        747.207(10) - AP Never exceed capacity of the home

    • 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someoneHigh
      • “There was a volunteer present that did not have an eligible background. This volunteer left the operation.”

        745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone

    • 747.501(11) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness PlansHigh
      • “The parent handbook was reviewed. The following items were missing: Active play, parenental visitation, how parents can contact the local Child Care Regulation office phone number, the emergency Preparedness plan did not have the address of the relocation sight.”

        747.501(11) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans

    • 747.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical AuthorizationHigh
      • “Out of 18 children files reviewed the following items were missing: 4 files were missing emergency contact information, 2 files were missing field trip consent, 8 files were missing operational policies, 2 file was missing meals, 2 files were missing the days of attendance, 4 files were missing the food allergies, 2 files were missing the school information, 5 files were missing the emergency medical attention, 1 file was missing the final signature, 2 files were missing the date of birth, 2 files were missing the date of admission, 1 file was missing the parent name, 1 file was missing the parent rights, 1 file was missing the release of children,”

        747.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

    • 747.3501(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment SafeMedium High
      • “There was a piece of play equipment that was broken that was observed in the backyard.”

        747.3501(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe

    • 747.1301(1) - Orientation Required for Caregivers-Overview of Minimum StandardsMedium High
      • “The primary caregiver did not have documentation of orientation. This was corrected at inspection.”

        747.1301(1) - Orientation Required for Caregivers-Overview of Minimum Standards

    • 747.4815(c) - Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's ReachMedium High
      • “The water hose used for watering plants was within the children's reach during inspection. This was removed during inspection.”

        747.4815(c) - Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach

    • 747.1401(d) - Household Members Qualifications - Household Member Left in Charge Must Meet Caregiver QualificationsMedium High
      • “The household member did not have proof of orientation. This was corrected at inspection.”

        747.1401(d) - Household Members Qualifications - Household Member Left in Charge Must Meet Caregiver Qualifications

    • 747.4301(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by ManufacturerMedium
      • “A child was observed being placed in a high chair that did not have safety straps. The child was removed from the high chair at inspection.”

        747.4301(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

    • 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsMedium
      • “18 children files were reviewed and were missing the following items: 7 files were missing the immunization, 9 files were missing the health statements from the doctor, 2 files were missing the doctor stamp or signature on the immunizations, 1 file was missing the allergy alert plan.”

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

    • 747.1131(a)(1) - Documentation for Primary Caregivers of Licensed Home - Personal History StatementMedium
      • “The primary caregiver did not have proof of drivers license in the file at inspection. This was corrected at inspection.”

        747.1131(a)(1) - Documentation for Primary Caregivers of Licensed Home - Personal History Statement

    • 747.1207(7) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)Low
      • “The staff files were reviewed and two files were missing the 2912. One file was corrected at inspection.”

        747.1207(7) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)

  • Nov 24, 20251 citation
    • 747.801(1) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's RecordsMedium
      • “Three children did not have completed admission forms.”

        747.801(1) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records

  • Oct 15, 20252 citations
    • 747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire MarshalMedium High
      • “The operation had the incorrect fire extinguisher. The operation had a 1-A: 10 BC rather than the required 3A 40BC model.”

        747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal

    • 747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical ActivityMedium
      • “The operational policies were missing the following statements: promotion of active play, medication procedures, medical emergencies, discipline/guidance, review of the minimum standard inspection report, how to contact licensing, the hotline, and HHSC website, and the emergency prepardness plan.”

        747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Texas HHSC

Last visit
October 2, 2026
On file
9 visits since October 2025 — all of them cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
Most serious
High — During an inspection on 9/29/2026, a caregiver was present with children without the correct background being conducted. The person is an assistant caregiver, which requires fingerprints to be completed. However, their background check was run as a volunteer which does not require fingerprints. · October 2, 2026

Texas HHSC describes each deficiency in writing and weights the standard behind it from high to low by the risk a violation presents to children. It publishes no inspection document.

Oct 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · October 2, 2026

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

During an inspection on 9/29/2026, a caregiver was present with children without the correct background being conducted. The person is an assistant caregiver, which requires fingerprints to be completed. However, their background check was run as a volunteer which does not require fingerprints.

State licensing record

Sep 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · September 15, 2026

747.1801 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home · Medium High

The operation was not in compliance with the child/caregiver ratio. There were 12 children in care and the ratio was 1 caregiver to 8 children. This was corrected when 4 children went home.

State licensing record

Apr 2026 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · April 30, 2026

747.5105 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers · Medium High

The fire extinguisher was not mounted.

747.3101(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns · Medium High

The menu does not meet the U.S. Department of Agriculture nutritional guidelines.

747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures · Medium High

The operation did not have an emergency evacuation and relocation diagram. This was corrected during the inspection when the primary caregiver created one.

State licensing record

Apr 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · April 1, 2026

747.501(9) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights · Medium

The operational policy for parent's rights did not include all of the required information.

State licensing record

Dec 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · December 29, 2025

747.2809(2) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Set Up During Other Activities · Medium

During inspection the nap mats were set up prior to nap time and before lunch time.

747.4815(c) - Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach · Medium High

The water hose was seen across the backyard during inspection. This was corrected at inspection.

747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations · Medium

This standard was re-cited. 5 children files were reviewed for compliance at the follow up and were missing the following items: 1 file was missing the immunization, 1 file was missing the health statements from the doctor

State licensing record

Dec 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · December 16, 2025

747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations · Medium

This standard was re-cited. 18 children files were reviewed for compliance at the follow up and were missing the following items: 2 files were missing the immunization, 5 files were missing the health statements from the doctor, 1 file was missing the parent signature on the allergy plan.

747.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization · High

This standard was re-cited. 18 children files reviewed for compliance the following items were missing: 1 file was m issing the signature from the parent on the emergency medical authorization. 1 file was missing the Emergency Medical Authorization address for the doctor or the hospital.

State licensing record

Dec 2025 Licensing visit 12 findings

Licensing visit · December 5, 2025

747.207(10) - AP Never exceed capacity of the home · High

The child care home had 13 children present and the capacity of the home is 12 children. Four children left during inspection.

747.4301(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer · Medium

A child was observed being placed in a high chair that did not have safety straps. The child was removed from the high chair at inspection.

745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone · High

There was a volunteer present that did not have an eligible background. This volunteer left the operation.

747.501(11) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans · High

The parent handbook was reviewed. The following items were missing: Active play, parenental visitation, how parents can contact the local Child Care Regulation office phone number, the emergency Preparedness plan did not have the address of the relocation sight.

747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations · Medium

18 children files were reviewed and were missing the following items: 7 files were missing the immunization, 9 files were missing the health statements from the doctor, 2 files were missing the doctor stamp or signature on the immunizations, 1 file was missing the allergy alert plan.

747.3501(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe · Medium High

There was a piece of play equipment that was broken that was observed in the backyard.

747.1301(1) - Orientation Required for Caregivers-Overview of Minimum Standards · Medium High

The primary caregiver did not have documentation of orientation. This was corrected at inspection.

747.4815(c) - Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach · Medium High

The water hose used for watering plants was within the children's reach during inspection. This was removed during inspection.

747.1401(d) - Household Members Qualifications - Household Member Left in Charge Must Meet Caregiver Qualifications · Medium High

The household member did not have proof of orientation. This was corrected at inspection.

747.1207(7) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912) · Low

The staff files were reviewed and two files were missing the 2912. One file was corrected at inspection.

747.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization · High

Out of 18 children files reviewed the following items were missing: 4 files were missing emergency contact information, 2 files were missing field trip consent, 8 files were missing operational policies, 2 file was missing meals, 2 files were missing the days of attendance, 4 files were missing the food allergies, 2 files were missing the school information, 5 files were missing the emergency medical attention, 1 file was missing the final signature, 2 files were missing the date of birth, 2 files were missing the date of admission, 1 file was missing the parent name, 1 file was missing the parent rights, 1 file was missing the release of children,

747.1131(a)(1) - Documentation for Primary Caregivers of Licensed Home - Personal History Statement · Medium

The primary caregiver did not have proof of drivers license in the file at inspection. This was corrected at inspection.

State licensing record

Nov 2025 Complaint 7 findings

Complaint · November 24, 2025

747.1501(c)(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control · High

The operation failed to demonstrate good judgement when they did not correct their eldest child when the child told Child Care Regulation the child had 3 siblings. The child's parent immediately terminated the conversation between the eldest child and Child Care Regulation. During the course of the investigation, it was determined the child had one sibling.

747.301(4) - Notification of Change in Age Range of Children In Care · Medium High

Child Care Regulation was not notified prior to school age children being cared for.

747.207(10) - AP Never exceed capacity of the home · High

The child care home had 15 children present while the capacity of the home is 12 children.

747.301(6) - Notification of Additional Services Offered · Medium

Child Care Regulation was not notified prior to the operation transporting children.

747.207(9) - Comply with Child-care Licensing Law and Rules · High

The operation completed a child admission information form for a child that they claimed was their own child. It was later discovered this child was not their own child.

747.207(5) - Allow Parents to Visit Child-care Home Anytime During Hours of Operation · Medium

During the investigation it was found that parents are not allowed inside the home.

745.8411(a) - Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation · High

While trying to inspect the home, a household member was preventing the home from being fully inspected by holding the garage door shut.

State licensing record

Nov 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · November 24, 2025

747.801(1) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records · Medium

Three children did not have completed admission forms.

State licensing record

Oct 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · October 15, 2025

747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity · Medium

The operational policies were missing the following statements: promotion of active play, medication procedures, medical emergencies, discipline/guidance, review of the minimum standard inspection report, how to contact licensing, the hotline, and HHSC website, and the emergency prepardness plan.

747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal · Medium High

The operation had the incorrect fire extinguisher. The operation had a 1-A: 10 BC rather than the required 3A 40BC model.

State licensing record

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Details

Phone
(562) 410-9014
Address
2025 Suncup St, Leander, 78641
License
1823719

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All checked July 2026.

State record

From Texas HHSC’s published reports, last checked November 8, 2026.

Details

Full-size means licensed for 12 children, the most any Austin-area family home holds; 258 of Austin-area’s 291 licensed family homes are. Small is 5 to 11.

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