Sonshine Ministries
A licensed child care center in Benbrook, Texas 76126
10201 Jerry Dunn Pkwy, Benbrook, Texas 76126. (817) 249-5614.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.
- 40 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Tarrant County: 3
- 15 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 21 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?
40 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 920 child care providers in Tarrant County had 3.
21 inspections on record. The latest, on Sep 21, 2026: 2 deficiencies cited.
Rated High by Texas: AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant, at the inspection on Mar 9, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity, at the report to the state on Mar 5, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Report Situation Placing Children at Risk, at the report to the state on Mar 5, 2026
12 more rated High; all are listed below.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
40 deficiencies in 7 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 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 Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Sep 21, 2026: inspection2 deficiencies
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Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation did not have a current health inspection at time of inspection.”
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Medication No Longer Used
“During the inspection there were two expired epi-pens on site for children in care.”
Mar 9, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
“During the inspection an infant who could not roll over independently was observed in the crib face down.”
Mar 5, 2026: report to the state3 deficiencies
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Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
“This was determined to be deficient due to a toddler being left alone and unsupervised in a classroom.”
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Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The operation failed to report the incident to CCR within the required timeframe.”
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Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“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.”
Feb 23, 2026: inspection7 deficiencies
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Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“During the inspection two out of ten staff evaluated did not have current First Aid.”
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Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“During the inspection three out of ten staff evaluated did not have current CPR training.”
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Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“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.”
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Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“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.”
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Required Admission Information - Prescribed Medications; Long Term Use
“During the inspection the operation did not have a medication listed on a Food Emergency Plan.”
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Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“Four out of ten children’s records reviewed did not have current immunization records on file.”
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Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
“During the inspection three out of ten staff did not have documentation they received an orientation.”
Dec 19, 2025: inspection5 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“Sole caregiver in two year old classroom reported having 11 children. Caregiver was present with 13 children.”
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Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
“Two infants were observed at time of inspection for over 15 minutes in restrictive devices.”
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Sole caregiver was observed with eight infants with a specified age of 17 months. Corrected when a second caregiver was added to the classroom.”
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Complying with Laws and Rules
“During an inspection operation was observed not following a safety plan implemented by CCR and DFPS.”
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Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“Three out of thirteen rooms were observed without adequate lighting during nap time at time of inspection.”
Dec 9, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
“Sole caregiver for seven toddler children was observed sleeping during nap time.”
Nov 25, 2025: report to the state8 deficiencies
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Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“During an investigation it was determined director was not ensuring overall operation compliance.”
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Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“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.”
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Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
“During a DFPS investigation it was determined a child was left unsupervised outside for 10 minutes.”
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Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“During an investigation it was determined caregivers were on personal cell phones while supervising children.”
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Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“During a DFPS investigation it was determined the lighting in a nap room was not adequate at the time a child was left unsupervised.”
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Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
“During a investigation it was determined a classroom of children did not wash their hands after outdoor activities.”
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Additional Requirements For Outdoor Activity Space Not Connected To Center - Written Plan for Supervision
“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.”
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Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“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.”
Nov 25, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
“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.”
Nov 24, 2025: report to the state5 deficiencies
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Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“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.”
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Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“It was determined during an investigation caregiver did not use good judgment when pushing a child’s head when walking past the child.”
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Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
“During an investigation it was determined caregiver used harsh language multiple times with children and used profane language in the classroom.”
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Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“During an investigation it was determined the director did not report to licensing when an allegation of inappropriate discipline was brought to their attention.”
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Crib Activities
“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.”
Nov 19, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
“One caregiver with an ineligible background check was observed present with children at time of inspection. Caregiver was sent home at time of inspection.”
Apr 14, 2025: inspection4 deficiencies
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Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“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.”
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Administering Medication - Original Container with Child’s Name, Date
“Two out of three children with food allergy emergency plans requiring medications had expired medications at time of inspection.”
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Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Thirteen infant feeding instructions were not up to date at time of inspection.”
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Children’s Records - Immunizations
“Six out of ten children’s records did not have up to date immunization records available for review at time of inspection.”
Apr 17, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies
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Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“One child’s allergy plan was not signed by the parent.”
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Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
“There staff members did not current SIDS, Shaken Baby and Brain Development.”
8 deficiencies older than three years
Oct 4, 2023: inspection4 deficiencies
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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
“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.”
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“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.”
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Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
“While doing the walk through at the operation I observed two infants sleeping on sheets that were not tight fitting.”
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Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“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.”
Oct 2, 2023: report to the state2 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
“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.”
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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 as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when a child was left outside unsupervised for an extended period of time.”
Oct 1, 2023: report to the state1 deficiency
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Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when a caregiver pulled a child by the arm.”
Jun 16, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
“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.”
All 32 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Report to the state | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Inspection | 7 deficiencies cited |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Inspection | 5 deficiencies cited |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Report to the state | 8 deficiencies cited |
| Nov 24, 2025 | Report to the state | 5 deficiencies cited |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Nov 19, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| May 12, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 8, 2025 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Apr 14, 2025 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Nov 24, 2024 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jun 10, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 6, 2024 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Apr 17, 2024 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Nov 14, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 31, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 4, 2023 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Oct 2, 2023 | Report to the state | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Oct 1, 2023 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jun 16, 2023 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Feb 13, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 4, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Apr 7, 2004.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 204 children.
Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Has Texas acted against it?
- No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
- 11 reports 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 Nov 5, 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 5, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 920 child care providers in Tarrant County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 3; this one had 40.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| YMCA @ Westpark Elementary | 6 |
| Anita Jones | Not given |
| Benbrook Community Center YMCA | 15 |
| YMCA Rolling Hills Elementary | 19 |
| Happy Heart Academy | 5 |
| Sara Christine Shane | 0 |
| Dreamz Learning Center LLC | 8 |
| Sonshine Ministries This child care provider | 40 |
| Benbrook Elementary - Westside YMCA | 12 |
| Saint Timothy Cumberland | 7 |
| Ridglea Hills-Westside YMCA | 0 |
| Jami Robertson | 11 |
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 Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 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 Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 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 Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 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 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
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