Rainbow Shine Daycare
A licensed child care home in Leander, Texas 78641
2025 Suncup St, Leander, Texas 78641. (562) 410-9014.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas Workforce Commission on Nov 2, 2026.
- 33 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Williamson County: 3
- 10 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 17 inspections on record
- Not rated Texas Rising Star rating
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Texas’s risk levels
- Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
33 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 467 child care providers in Williamson County had 3.
17 inspections on record. The latest, on Oct 27, 2026: no violation found.
Rated High by Texas: AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation, at the assessment on Oct 2, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization, at the inspection on Dec 16, 2025
Rated High by Texas: AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone, at the inspection on Dec 5, 2025
7 more rated High; all are listed below.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
33 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Oct 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 2, 2026.
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| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each deficiency, in Texas’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.
Oct 2, 2026: assessment1 deficiency
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AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“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.”
Sep 15, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
“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.”
Apr 30, 2026: inspection3 deficiencies
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Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
“The menu does not meet the U.S. Department of Agriculture nutritional guidelines.”
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Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
“The operation did not have an emergency evacuation and relocation diagram. This was corrected during the inspection when the primary caregiver created one.”
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Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
“The fire extinguisher was not mounted.”
Apr 1, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
“The operational policy for parent’s rights did not include all of the required information.”
Dec 29, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies
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Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child’s Reach
“The water hose was seen across the backyard during inspection. This was corrected at inspection.”
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Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Set Up During Other Activities
“During inspection the nap mats were set up prior to nap time and before lunch time.”
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Children’s Records - Immunizations
“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”
Dec 16, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“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.”
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Children’s Records - Immunizations
“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.”
Dec 5, 2025: inspection12 deficiencies
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AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
“There was a volunteer present that did not have an eligible background. This volunteer left the operation.”
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AP Never exceed capacity of the home
“The child care home had 13 children present and the capacity of the home is 12 children. Four children left during inspection.”
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Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
“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.”
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Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
The inspectors’ words, 111 words
“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,”
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Orientation Required for Caregivers-Overview of Minimum Standards
“The primary caregiver did not have documentation of orientation. This was corrected at inspection.”
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Household Members Qualifications - Household Member Left in Charge Must Meet Caregiver Qualifications
“The household member did not have proof of orientation. This was corrected at inspection.”
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Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
“There was a piece of play equipment that was broken that was observed in the backyard.”
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Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child’s Reach
“The water hose used for watering plants was within the children’s reach during inspection. This was removed during inspection.”
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Documentation for Primary Caregivers of Licensed Home - Personal History Statement
“The primary caregiver did not have proof of drivers license in the file at inspection. This was corrected at inspection.”
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Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“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.”
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Children’s Records - Immunizations
“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.”
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Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
“The staff files were reviewed and two files were missing the 2912. One file was corrected at inspection.”
Nov 24, 2025: report to the state7 deficiencies
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Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation
“While trying to inspect the home, a household member was preventing the home from being fully inspected by holding the garage door shut.”
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Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“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.”
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AP Never exceed capacity of the home
“The child care home had 15 children present while the capacity of the home is 12 children.”
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Comply with Child-care Licensing Law and Rules
“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.”
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Notification of Change in Age Range of Children In Care
“Child Care Regulation was not notified prior to school age children being cared for.”
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Allow Parents to Visit Child-care Home Anytime During Hours of Operation
“During the investigation it was found that parents are not allowed inside the home.”
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Notification of Additional Services Offered
“Child Care Regulation was not notified prior to the operation transporting children.”
Nov 24, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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Records Maintained and Made Available - Children’s Records
“Three children did not have completed admission forms.”
Oct 15, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
“The operation had the incorrect fire extinguisher. The operation had a 1-A: 10 BC rather than the required 3A 40BC model.”
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Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“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.”
All 19 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 5, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Assessment | 1 deficiency cited |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 20, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Inspection | 12 deficiencies cited |
| Nov 24, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Nov 24, 2025 | Report to the state | 7 deficiencies cited |
| Oct 15, 2025 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Child-Care Home, permit issued Nov 13, 2025.
- Licensed for ages: Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 12 children.
Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.
Has Texas acted against it?
- No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
- 1 report to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were A complaint allegation the state investigated and found true: the evidence showed it more likely than not happened. Inconclusive means the evidence couldn’t show it either way. Neither inconclusive nor unsubstantiated proves it didn’t happen. Source: California Department of Social Services, complaint findings; each state’s licensing agency..
Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Not rated in Texas Rising Star.
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 467 child care providers in Williamson County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 3; this one had 33.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Rainbow Shine Daycare This child care provider | 33 |
| Trudi Komorn | Not given |
| Good News Preschool | 3 |
| Abacus School of Austin | 2 |
| Prep N Play Academy | 9 |
| Leander Littles | 5 |
| Journey Bible Fellowship Mothers Day Out | 3 |
| Leander Head Start | 7 |
| Laura Lazo | 6 |
| Young Minds Montessori Preschool | 8 |
| Jyothi Duggirala | 5 |
| Colibri Bilingual Child Academy | 2 |
| Texas Academy of Gymnastics | 8 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
- Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
Sources
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child care operations (bc5r-88dy).
Released Oct 31, 2026 and checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Inspections and investigations (m5q4-3y3d).
Released Oct 31, 2026 and checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Deficiencies (non-compliance data) (tqgd-mf4x).
Released Oct 31, 2026 and checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Workforce Commission, Subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star.
Released Nov 2, 2026 and checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
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