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Little Sunshine's Playhouse

600 Zena Rucker Rd, Southlake, TX 76092 · Tarrant County

Little Sunshine's Playhouse is a licensed child care center in Southlake, TX, licensed for up to 160 children and serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. It has held its Texas license since 2016. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times and investigated 6 reports. Inspectors recorded 11 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (2 of 11). None of them came in the last 12 months. 36% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 4 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #12 of 15 centers in Southlake and better than 30% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 30%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#12 of 15 centers in Southlake
4High risk
4Medium High risk
2Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
11 citations from 11 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 6, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)May 6, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 26, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 21, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 19, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 5, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 30, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 29, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 1, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 4, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 31, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 3, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 8, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 3, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 16, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 12, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 29, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundNov 17, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications2
Health & medication2
Building & playground safety2
Food & feeding1
Supervision1
Records & paperwork1
Caregiver conduct1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

MediumAug 5, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
Caregivers did not complete 24 hours annual trainiig required.
Correction verified Aug 19, 2024
Medium HighAug 30, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date §746.3805(b)(1)
At the time of inspection one child's medication was stored at the operation without it's original container.
Correction verified Sep 7, 2023
Medium HighAug 30, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans §746.403(b)
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 visit
Medium HighAug 30, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
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
HighMar 31, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
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 visit
Medium LowJun 8, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name §746.401(9)
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 visit
Medium HighJun 8, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach §746.5015(c)
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 visit
HighMay 12, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
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
HighMay 12, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
HRC42.063(a) - 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
HighMay 12, 2022Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
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
MediumNov 29, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Duration §746.501(a)(18)(B)
The parent handbook does not include policy on Outdoor Activities.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity160 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 14, 2016
DirectorTia Jones
Phone8174425771
State operation #1594117

Common questions

Does Little Sunshine's Playhouse take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Little Sunshine's Playhouse’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Little Sunshine's Playhouse accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Little Sunshine's Playhouse cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Little Sunshine's Playhouse for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Tarrant County area, which includes Southlake, is $45.60 a day for infants, $44.00 a day for toddlers and $42.60 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Little Sunshine's Playhouse had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 31, 2023: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Little Sunshine's Playhouse compare with other daycares in Southlake?

It is #12 of 15 centers in Southlake by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 30% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Little Sunshine's Playhouse last inspected?

May 6, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1594117 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.