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Sonshine Ministries

Licensed Center · Benbrook, Tarrant County, TX · Operation No. 825846

Sonshine Ministries holds a Full Permit issued April 7, 2004. In the state's 60-month public window it has 21 inspections on record with 49 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.

License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
April 7, 2004
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
204 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
10201 Jerry Dunn Pkwy, Benbrook, TX 76126-4580
The 60-month record
21
Inspections
0
Assessments
3
Self reports
49
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 21 · Medium High 22 · Medium 6 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
DateActivityDeficiencies cited
Jun 24, 2026 Inspection 0
Jun 12, 2026 Report 0
Apr 14, 2026 Inspection 0
Mar 19, 2026 Inspection 0
Mar 9, 2026 Inspection 1
Mar 5, 2026 Report 3
Feb 23, 2026 Inspection 7
Dec 22, 2025 Inspection 0
Dec 19, 2025 Inspection 5
Dec 9, 2025 Inspection 1
Nov 25, 2025 Inspection 1
Nov 25, 2025 Report 8
Nov 24, 2025 Report 5
Nov 21, 2025 Report 0
Nov 19, 2025 Inspection 1
Nov 18, 2025 Report 0
May 12, 2025 Inspection 0
May 8, 2025 Report 0
Apr 14, 2025 Inspection 4
Nov 24, 2024 Report 0
Jun 10, 2024 Inspection 0
Jun 6, 2024 Report 0
Apr 17, 2024 Inspection 2
Nov 14, 2023 Inspection 0
Oct 31, 2023 Inspection 0
Oct 4, 2023 Inspection 4
Oct 2, 2023 Report 2
Oct 1, 2023 Report 1
Jun 16, 2023 Inspection 1
Feb 13, 2023 Inspection 0
Aug 4, 2022 Inspection 0
Sep 20, 2021 Inspection 3
Deficiency records
March 9, 2026 Standard § 746.2427 - AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection an infant who could not roll over independently was observed in the crib face down.
Corrected: March 9, 2026
March 5, 2026 Standard § 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
High
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation failed to report the incident to CCR within the required timeframe.
Corrected: April 1, 2026
March 5, 2026 Standard § 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
High
Verbatim from the agency record
This was determined to be deficient due to a toddler being left alone and unsupervised in a classroom.
Corrected: April 1, 2026
March 5, 2026 Standard § 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
High
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation failed to notify the parent immediately of a non-routine situation that may have placed a child at risk for injury or harm.
Corrected: April 1, 2026
February 23, 2026 Standard § 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection three out of ten staff evaluated did not have current CPR training.
Corrected: March 13, 2026
February 23, 2026 Standard § 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection there was a tall bookshelf in a classroom that wobbled when touched and was not anchored. This was corrected at inspection when the operation removed the shelf from the classroom during the inspection.
Corrected: February 23, 2026
February 23, 2026 Standard § 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the walk through a classroom was observed with inadequate lighting to be able to properly supervise the children while sleeping. This was corrected during the inspection when staff turned on classroom lighting.
Corrected: February 23, 2026
February 23, 2026 Standard § 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection two out of ten staff evaluated did not have current First Aid.
Corrected: March 13, 2026
February 23, 2026 Standard § 746.901(11) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection three out of ten staff did not have documentation they received an orientation.
Corrected: March 13, 2026
February 23, 2026 Standard § 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Four out of ten children's records reviewed did not have current immunization records on file.
Corrected: March 13, 2026
February 23, 2026 Standard § 746.605(12)(C) - Required Admission Information - Prescribed Medications; Long Term Use
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection the operation did not have a medication listed on a Food Emergency Plan.
Corrected: March 13, 2026
December 19, 2025 Standard § 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
High
Verbatim from the agency record
Sole caregiver in two year old classroom reported having 11 children. Caregiver was present with 13 children.
Corrected: December 19, 2025
December 19, 2025 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Sole caregiver was observed with eight infants with a specified age of 17 months. Corrected when a second caregiver was added to the classroom.
Corrected: December 19, 2025
December 19, 2025 Standard § 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Three out of thirteen rooms were observed without adequate lighting during nap time at time of inspection.
Corrected: December 19, 2025
December 19, 2025 Standard § 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During an inspection operation was observed not following a safety plan implemented by CCR and DFPS.
Corrected: December 22, 2025
December 19, 2025 Standard § 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
High
Verbatim from the agency record
Two infants were observed at time of inspection for over 15 minutes in restrictive devices.
Corrected: December 19, 2025
December 9, 2025 Standard § 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
High
Verbatim from the agency record
Sole caregiver for seven toddler children was observed sleeping during nap time.
Corrected: December 9, 2025
November 25, 2025 Standard § 746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During an investigation inspection it was determined cribs in the infant classroom with children under 9 months old are stacking mattresses for use of sleep.
Corrected: November 25, 2025
November 25, 2025 Standard § 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High
Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when two caregivers failed to conduct name to face checks during a transition resulting in a child being left unattended outside for ten minutes.
Corrected: February 13, 2026
November 25, 2025 Standard § 746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During a investigation it was determined a classroom of children did not wash their hands after outdoor activities.
Corrected: February 13, 2026
November 25, 2025 Standard § 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During a DFPS investigation it was determined the lighting in a nap room was not adequate at the time a child was left unsupervised.
Corrected: February 13, 2026
November 25, 2025 Standard § 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During an investigation it was determined a tricycle without protective handlebar covers was accessible to children. Equipment was observed in active play area with children on video.
Corrected: February 13, 2026
November 25, 2025 Standard § 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During an investigation it was determined caregivers were on personal cell phones while supervising children.
Corrected: February 13, 2026
November 25, 2025 Standard § 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
High
Verbatim from the agency record
During an investigation it was determined director was not ensuring overall operation compliance.
Corrected: February 13, 2026
November 25, 2025 Standard § 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
High
Verbatim from the agency record
During a DFPS investigation it was determined a child was left unsupervised outside for 10 minutes.
Corrected: February 13, 2026
November 25, 2025 Standard § 746.4313(2) - Additional Requirements For Outdoor Activity Space Not Connected To Center - Written Plan for Supervision
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient as operation did not have a written plan for supervision for active play area not connected to center.
Corrected: February 13, 2026
November 24, 2025 Standard § 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
High
Verbatim from the agency record
During an investigation it was determined caregiver used harsh language multiple times with children and used profane language in the classroom.
Corrected: December 18, 2025
November 24, 2025 Standard § 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High
Verbatim from the agency record
It was determined during an investigation caregiver did not use good judgment when pushing a child's head when walking past the child.
Corrected: December 18, 2025
November 24, 2025 Standard § 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
High
Verbatim from the agency record
During an investigation it was determined the director did not report to licensing when an allegation of inappropriate discipline was brought to their attention.
Corrected: December 18, 2025
November 24, 2025 Standard § 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
High
Verbatim from the agency record
During an investigation it was determined the director is not ensuring that caregivers are conducting duties as stated under minimum standards, such as safe sleep and supervision.
Corrected: December 18, 2025
November 24, 2025 Standard § 746.2425 - Crib Activities
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
During an investigation an infant was observed in a crib awake for over 30 minutes while caregiver was rocking the crib. Caregiver was not observed picking child up during this time.
Corrected: December 18, 2025
November 19, 2025 Standard § 745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
High
Verbatim from the agency record
One caregiver with an ineligible background check was observed present with children at time of inspection. Caregiver was sent home at time of inspection.
Corrected: November 19, 2025
April 14, 2025 Standard § 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Four out of eighteen infant bottles at time of inspection were not labeled with first name and last initial. Corrected at inspection when labeled with infants names.
Corrected: April 14, 2025
April 14, 2025 Standard § 746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Two out of three children with food allergy emergency plans requiring medications had expired medications at time of inspection.
Corrected: April 28, 2025
April 14, 2025 Standard § 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Thirteen infant feeding instructions were not up to date at time of inspection.
Corrected: April 28, 2025
April 14, 2025 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Six out of ten children's records did not have up to date immunization records available for review at time of inspection.
Corrected: April 28, 2025
April 17, 2024 Standard § 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
There staff members did not current SIDS, Shaken Baby and Brain Development.
Corrected: April 24, 2024
April 17, 2024 Standard § 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
One child's allergy plan was not signed by the parent.
Corrected: April 19, 2024
October 4, 2023 Standard § 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
While doing the walk through at the operation I observed two infants sleeping on sheets that were not tight fitting.
Corrected: October 4, 2023
October 4, 2023 Standard § 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
While doing my walk through I noticed in 4 different rooms there was outlet plugs that were not covered. In all 4 rooms the kids were under 4 years of age.
Corrected: October 4, 2023
October 4, 2023 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
While doing the walk through we went into an infant room there was 1 caregiver with 5 infants the children were 8m, 9m, 9m 10m and 12 month. The allowed ratio for that age group is 4 children to 1 caregiver.
Corrected: October 4, 2023
October 4, 2023 Standard § 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
High
Verbatim from the agency record
While doing my walk through I observed a baby sleeping in the swing. I asked the caregivers how long she had been asleep they said 30 minuets.
Corrected: October 4, 2023
October 2, 2023 Standard § 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
High
Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when a child was left outside unsupervised for an extended period of time.
Corrected: October 30, 2023
October 2, 2023 Standard § 746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
High
Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when a caregiver failed to conduct name to face checks during a transition resulting in a child being left unattended for an extended period of time.
Corrected: October 30, 2023
October 1, 2023 Standard § 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High
Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when a caregiver pulled a child by the arm.
Corrected: November 7, 2023
June 16, 2023 Standard § 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
High
Verbatim from the agency record
Three caregivers on the playground were sitting together in one area with their backs turned to the children in care and not providing proper supervision.
Corrected: June 16, 2023
September 20, 2021 Standard § 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Two children did not have current immunization records.
Corrected: September 24, 2021
September 20, 2021 Standard § 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
High
Verbatim from the agency record
One chlid did not have the section for Emergency Medical Authorization section completed.
Corrected: September 24, 2021
September 20, 2021 Standard § 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
One staff member did not have proof of eduation requirements.
Corrected: September 25, 2021
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