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Sonshine School

4 critical, 4 serious findings across 24 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Nov 8, 2024.

27 Oak Creek Dr, Kaufman, TX 75142 · (972) 932-4229

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsStatewide licensed centers, n=9,617

Critical findings4 critical, 4 serious, 0 minor across 16 inspections and 8 investigations (24 visits). Most recent critical: Nov 8, 2024.

Critical4 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious4 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2005Full Permit

Practical7a–5pMon–Fri · Toddler to school · 150 places

Texas HHSC operation #844165 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providednot listed
Snacks providedyes
Before-school carenot listed
After-school carenot listed
Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time careyes
Field tripsnot listed
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesnot listed

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

2025
Nov 18, 2025 to Nov 18, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 18, 2025 inspection
- Nov 18, 2025 inspection
- Nov 18, 2025 inspection
- Nov 18, 2025 inspection
Jan 14, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  At the time of inspection, the last documented fire inspection for the program was 9/23/22. There was no other documentation from the local fire marshal.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2025, verified Jan 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
Jan 14, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  At the time of inspection, the last documented fire inspection for the program was 9/23/22. There was no other documentation from the local fire marshal.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2025, verified Jan 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
Jan 14, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  At the time of inspection, the last documented fire inspection for the program was 9/23/22. There was no other documentation from the local fire marshal.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2025, verified Jan 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
Jan 14, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  At the time of inspection, the last documented fire inspection for the program was 9/23/22. There was no other documentation from the local fire marshal.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2025, verified Jan 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
2024
Nov 8, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
  Based on information provided during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the operation uses high chairs for time out.
  Corrected Dec 23, 2024, verified Jan 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(8).
Nov 8, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
  Based on information provided during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the operation uses high chairs for time out.
  Corrected Dec 23, 2024, verified Jan 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(8).
Nov 8, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
  Based on information provided during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the operation uses high chairs for time out.
  Corrected Dec 23, 2024, verified Jan 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(8).
Nov 8, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
  Based on information provided during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the operation uses high chairs for time out.
  Corrected Dec 23, 2024, verified Jan 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(8).
Feb 27, 2024 to Feb 27, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Feb 27, 2024 inspection
- Feb 27, 2024 inspection
- Feb 27, 2024 inspection
- Feb 27, 2024 inspection
2023
Dec 6, 2023 to Dec 8, 20234 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 8, 2023 inspection
- Dec 8, 2023 inspection
- Dec 8, 2023 inspection
- Dec 8, 2023 inspection
- Dec 6, 2023 self-reported incident
- Dec 6, 2023 self-reported incident
- Dec 6, 2023 self-reported incident
- Dec 6, 2023 self-reported incident

Show 16 older visits, not counted above

Apr 11, 2023 to Apr 11, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Apr 11, 2023 inspection
- Apr 11, 2023 inspection
- Apr 11, 2023 inspection
- Apr 11, 2023 inspection
2022
May 18, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  The operational policies were missing procedures for the promotion of indoor and outdoor activity
  Corrected May 23, 2022, verified May 19, 2022. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
  Original certificates for trainings were not present.
  Corrected May 23, 2022, verified May 19, 2022. Standard 746.1329(a).
May 18, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  The operational policies were missing procedures for the promotion of indoor and outdoor activity
  Corrected May 23, 2022, verified May 19, 2022. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
  Original certificates for trainings were not present.
  Corrected May 23, 2022, verified May 19, 2022. Standard 746.1329(a).
May 18, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  The operational policies were missing procedures for the promotion of indoor and outdoor activity
  Corrected May 23, 2022, verified May 19, 2022. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
  Original certificates for trainings were not present.
  Corrected May 23, 2022, verified May 19, 2022. Standard 746.1329(a).
May 18, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  The operational policies were missing procedures for the promotion of indoor and outdoor activity
  Corrected May 23, 2022, verified May 19, 2022. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
  Original certificates for trainings were not present.
  Corrected May 23, 2022, verified May 19, 2022. Standard 746.1329(a).
Feb 18, 2022 to Feb 18, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Feb 18, 2022 inspection
- Feb 18, 2022 inspection
- Feb 18, 2022 inspection
- Feb 18, 2022 inspection
Jan 27, 2022Self-reported incident
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
  The operation did not report to the local health department in a timely matter.
  Corrected Feb 4, 2022, verified Jan 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(4).
Jan 27, 2022Self-reported incident
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
  The operation did not report to the local health department in a timely matter.
  Corrected Feb 4, 2022, verified Jan 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(4).
Jan 27, 2022Self-reported incident
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
  The operation did not report to the local health department in a timely matter.
  Corrected Feb 4, 2022, verified Jan 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(4).
Jan 27, 2022Self-reported incident
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
  The operation did not report to the local health department in a timely matter.
  Corrected Feb 4, 2022, verified Jan 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(4).

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