Little Sunshine's Playhouse
600 Zena Rucker Rd, Southlake, TX 76092
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · Monday–Friday
4 serious findings across 20 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Aug 5, 2024.
20 inspections · 0 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
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- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careNot listed
- After-school careNot listed
- Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careNot listed
- Field tripsNot listed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
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- Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted
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Licensed capacity: 160 children. This is not the number of open places.
Programs & learning
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten
Meals Provided ,Snacks Provided
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State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
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06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Services & accommodations
- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careNot listed
- After-school careNot listed
- Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careNot listed
- Field tripsNot listed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedNot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted
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4 serious findings across 20 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Aug 5, 2024.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
1 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.1309(a) (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published Aug 19, 2024.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
68 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Caregivers did not complete 24 hours annual trainiig required.
State verification published Aug 19, 2024.
Inspection record
Visits available in our Texas data, 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.
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- 2026
- May 6, 2026 to May 6, 20264 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- 2025
- Feb 21, 2025 to Jun 26, 20258 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jun 26, 2025 inspection
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- Feb 21, 2025 inspection
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- 2024
- Aug 19, 2024 to Aug 19, 20244 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Aug 19, 2024 inspection
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- Aug 19, 2024 inspection
- Aug 5, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Caregivers did not complete 24 hours annual trainiig required.
Correction verified Aug 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- Aug 5, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Caregivers did not complete 24 hours annual trainiig required.
Correction verified Aug 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- Aug 5, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Caregivers did not complete 24 hours annual trainiig required.
Correction verified Aug 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- Aug 5, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Caregivers did not complete 24 hours annual trainiig required.
Correction verified Aug 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
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- 2023
- Aug 30, 2023Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
At the time of inspection the operation had not had the annual health inspection conducted. The last health inspection on record was dated 8/3/22.
Correction verified Sep 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
At the time of inspection one child's medication was stored at the operation without it's original container.
Correction verified Sep 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3805(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
At the time of inspection one child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have posted information in the classroom. This was corrected at inspection by operation staff updating the list with the child's information and posting as required.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.403(b).
- Aug 30, 2023Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
At the time of inspection one child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have posted information in the classroom. This was corrected at inspection by operation staff updating the list with the child's information and posting as required.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.403(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
At the time of inspection the operation had not had the annual health inspection conducted. The last health inspection on record was dated 8/3/22.
Correction verified Sep 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
At the time of inspection one child's medication was stored at the operation without it's original container.
Correction verified Sep 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3805(b)(1).
- Aug 30, 2023Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
At the time of inspection the operation had not had the annual health inspection conducted. The last health inspection on record was dated 8/3/22.
Correction verified Sep 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
At the time of inspection one child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have posted information in the classroom. This was corrected at inspection by operation staff updating the list with the child's information and posting as required.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.403(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
At the time of inspection one child's medication was stored at the operation without it's original container.
Correction verified Sep 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3805(b)(1).
- Aug 30, 2023Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
At the time of inspection one child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have posted information in the classroom. This was corrected at inspection by operation staff updating the list with the child's information and posting as required.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.403(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
At the time of inspection the operation had not had the annual health inspection conducted. The last health inspection on record was dated 8/3/22.
Correction verified Sep 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
At the time of inspection one child's medication was stored at the operation without it's original container.
Correction verified Sep 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3805(b)(1).
- Apr 4, 2023 to Aug 29, 20234 inspections and 8 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Aug 29, 2023 complaint investigation
- Aug 29, 2023 complaint investigation
- Aug 29, 2023 complaint investigation
- Aug 29, 2023 complaint investigation
- Aug 1, 2023 complaint investigation
- Aug 1, 2023 complaint investigation
- Aug 1, 2023 complaint investigation
- Aug 1, 2023 complaint investigation
- Apr 4, 2023 inspection
- Apr 4, 2023 inspection
- Apr 4, 2023 inspection
- Apr 4, 2023 inspection
- Mar 31, 2023Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. Enough evidence was gathered to conclude that a caregiver left a child in a classroom without appropriate supervision. Prior to the investigation being conducted, the operation took appropriate timely measures by implementing additional procedures to correct the situation.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Mar 31, 2023Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. Enough evidence was gathered to conclude that a caregiver left a child in a classroom without appropriate supervision. Prior to the investigation being conducted, the operation took appropriate timely measures by implementing additional procedures to correct the situation.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Mar 31, 2023Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. Enough evidence was gathered to conclude that a caregiver left a child in a classroom without appropriate supervision. Prior to the investigation being conducted, the operation took appropriate timely measures by implementing additional procedures to correct the situation.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Mar 31, 2023Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. Enough evidence was gathered to conclude that a caregiver left a child in a classroom without appropriate supervision. Prior to the investigation being conducted, the operation took appropriate timely measures by implementing additional procedures to correct the situation.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- 2022
- Nov 3, 2022 to Nov 3, 20224 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Nov 3, 2022 inspection
- Nov 3, 2022 inspection
- Nov 3, 2022 inspection
- Nov 3, 2022 inspection
- Jun 8, 2022Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
The children participated in sprinkler play yesterday and the water hose was still laying on the playground and children had access to the water hose. The assistant director moved the water hose to the outside of the fence when it was brought to her attention.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5015(c).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
There was no employee list posted to confrim background checks at the time of the inspection. An assistant typed, printed, and posted a current employee list on a 8.5x11in paper.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(9).
- Jun 8, 2022Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
The children participated in sprinkler play yesterday and the water hose was still laying on the playground and children had access to the water hose. The assistant director moved the water hose to the outside of the fence when it was brought to her attention.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5015(c).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
There was no employee list posted to confrim background checks at the time of the inspection. An assistant typed, printed, and posted a current employee list on a 8.5x11in paper.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(9).
- Jun 8, 2022Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
The children participated in sprinkler play yesterday and the water hose was still laying on the playground and children had access to the water hose. The assistant director moved the water hose to the outside of the fence when it was brought to her attention.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5015(c).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
There was no employee list posted to confrim background checks at the time of the inspection. An assistant typed, printed, and posted a current employee list on a 8.5x11in paper.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(9).
- Jun 8, 2022Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
The children participated in sprinkler play yesterday and the water hose was still laying on the playground and children had access to the water hose. The assistant director moved the water hose to the outside of the fence when it was brought to her attention.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5015(c).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
There was no employee list posted to confrim background checks at the time of the inspection. An assistant typed, printed, and posted a current employee list on a 8.5x11in paper.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(9).
- May 16, 2022 to Jun 3, 20224 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Jun 3, 2022 self-reported incident
- Jun 3, 2022 self-reported incident
- Jun 3, 2022 self-reported incident
- Jun 3, 2022 self-reported incident
- May 16, 2022 inspection
- May 16, 2022 inspection
- May 16, 2022 inspection
- May 16, 2022 inspection
- May 12, 2022Self-reported incident3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
During the investigation there were several reports regarding lack of action/response by the director in addressing concerns from parents/staff.
Correction verified Jun 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Caregivers did not demonstrate good judgement or self-control when one was observed covering a child's mouth and another observed physically redirecting children by grabbing/picking them up by the arms.
Correction verified Jun 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
Reporting Incidents and Violations that threaten or impair the basic health, safety or well-being of a child
Administrators were made aware of concerns regarding a caregiver covering a child's mouth on or around 4/13/2022 and reported the incident to statewide intake on 5/12/2022.
Correction verified Jun 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard HRC42.063(a).
- May 12, 2022Self-reported incident3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Reporting Incidents and Violations that threaten or impair the basic health, safety or well-being of a child
Administrators were made aware of concerns regarding a caregiver covering a child's mouth on or around 4/13/2022 and reported the incident to statewide intake on 5/12/2022.
Correction verified Jun 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard HRC42.063(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Caregivers did not demonstrate good judgement or self-control when one was observed covering a child's mouth and another observed physically redirecting children by grabbing/picking them up by the arms.
Correction verified Jun 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
During the investigation there were several reports regarding lack of action/response by the director in addressing concerns from parents/staff.
Correction verified Jun 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).
- May 12, 2022Self-reported incident3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Caregivers did not demonstrate good judgement or self-control when one was observed covering a child's mouth and another observed physically redirecting children by grabbing/picking them up by the arms.
Correction verified Jun 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
Reporting Incidents and Violations that threaten or impair the basic health, safety or well-being of a child
Administrators were made aware of concerns regarding a caregiver covering a child's mouth on or around 4/13/2022 and reported the incident to statewide intake on 5/12/2022.
Correction verified Jun 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard HRC42.063(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
During the investigation there were several reports regarding lack of action/response by the director in addressing concerns from parents/staff.
Correction verified Jun 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).
- May 12, 2022Self-reported incident3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Caregivers did not demonstrate good judgement or self-control when one was observed covering a child's mouth and another observed physically redirecting children by grabbing/picking them up by the arms.
Correction verified Jun 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
Reporting Incidents and Violations that threaten or impair the basic health, safety or well-being of a child
Administrators were made aware of concerns regarding a caregiver covering a child's mouth on or around 4/13/2022 and reported the incident to statewide intake on 5/12/2022.
Correction verified Jun 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard HRC42.063(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
During the investigation there were several reports regarding lack of action/response by the director in addressing concerns from parents/staff.
Correction verified Jun 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).
- 2021
- Nov 29, 2021Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Duration
The parent handbook does not include policy on Outdoor Activities.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(18)(B).
- Nov 29, 2021Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Duration
The parent handbook does not include policy on Outdoor Activities.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(18)(B).
- Nov 29, 2021Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Duration
The parent handbook does not include policy on Outdoor Activities.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(18)(B).
- Nov 29, 2021Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Duration
The parent handbook does not include policy on Outdoor Activities.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(18)(B).
- Nov 17, 2021 to Nov 17, 20214 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Nov 17, 2021 self-reported incident
- Nov 17, 2021 self-reported incident
- Nov 17, 2021 self-reported incident
- Nov 17, 2021 self-reported incident
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Apr 14, 2016
- Capacity
- 160 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Not accepted
- County
- Tarrant
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Contact & location
600 Zena Rucker Rd, Southlake, TX 76092
State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
State records and provider information have separate sources. Provider claims do not establish independently verified care quality. Missing data is not evidence of an issue-free record.