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Sonshine School

What these mean, and where they come from

Medium means the middle half of Austin-area’s 928 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 62 to 153 children. Small is 12 to 61; large is 154 to 731.

How they teach

Developmental and faith-based

“The SonShine Preschool program is a developmental, play-based program; therefore, our classes are designed based on the needs of preschool aged children.”In their words, July 2026.austinridge.org

“Our preschool program offers your child an opportunity for a tender and loving introduction to school in a safe, fun, Christian environment.”In their words, July 2026.austinridge.org

One of 41 Austin-area providers that describe a developmental approach, out of 226 that describe any approach at all.

Who cares for your child

Ratio not published

Teresa Smith (SonShine PreSchool Director), 25 years in early childhood. One other staff is named on their site, with no start year given.

What it costs

From $400 a month

Austin-area comparison hidden until they say which age this price is for.

Application fee $25.

What the state has found

This state publishes the visits that cited something but not the ones that cited nothing, so there is no city rate to set this beside.

From Texas HHSC’s published reports, last checked September 25, 2026.

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State record — Texas HHSC

Last visit
January 21, 2022
On file
1 visit, January 2022 — it cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
Most serious
No finding carrying a severity level in the last 24 months.

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.

Jan 2022 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · January 21, 2022

746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist · Medium

The operation has not been completing playground maintence checklists.

State licensing record

Nov 2021 Complaint

Complaint · November 8, 2021

Reported to the state by the program

Self-report is Texas HHSC’s own field on its complaint investigation record.

746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization · Medium

The operation did not create an Incident/Illness Report Form or have the parent sign the form in the required time frame.

State licensing record

A day here

Outdoors
At least 30 minutes of playground time plus 30 minutes in the outdoor classroom daily; indoor play substituted at 100°F+ or below 32°F
Diapers
2-year-olds do not need to be potty trained; 3, 4 and 5 year olds must be fully potty trained and attend without pull-ups or diapers
Updates for parents
ProCare Preschool Management App for tuition payment, teacher communication, announcements, and photo updates
Hours
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, 3 days a week, school year
Schedule
half-day
Closed
Closed for Columbus Day, Thanksgiving holidays, Christmas holidays (Dec 19-31), MLK Day, President's Day, Spring Break, Good Friday, and Easter Monday

Policies

When a child is sick
24-hour symptom/fever-free before return (48 hours for stomach bug); zero-tolerance exclusion for listed illness symptoms

Details

5122631722

Website
austinridge.org
Address
9300 Bee Cave Rd
License
507710, active
Ages they serve
ages 2-5
Established
1987

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