Sonshine Ministries
Sonshine Ministries is a licensed child care center in Benbrook, TX, licensed for up to 204 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2004. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 21 times and investigated 11 reports. Inspectors recorded 46 citations, 20 of them high-risk, most often for sleep safety (9 of 46). 32 citations came in the last 12 months, including 15 high-risk. 11% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #7 of 7 centers in Benbrook and better than 3% of licensed centers statewide.
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During the inspection an infant who could not roll over independently was observed in the crib face down.
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.
The operation failed to report the incident to CCR within the required timeframe.
This was determined to be deficient due to a toddler being left alone and unsupervised in a classroom.
During the inspection the operation did not have a medication listed on a Food Emergency Plan.
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.
During the inspection three out of ten staff did not have documentation they received an orientation.
During the inspection two out of ten staff evaluated did not have current First Aid.
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.
During the inspection three out of ten staff evaluated did not have current CPR training.
Four out of ten children's records reviewed did not have current immunization records on file.
Three out of thirteen rooms were observed without adequate lighting during nap time at time of inspection.
Sole caregiver was observed with eight infants with a specified age of 17 months. Corrected when a second caregiver was added to the classroom.
During an inspection operation was observed not following a safety plan implemented by CCR and DFPS.
Sole caregiver in two year old classroom reported having 11 children. Caregiver was present with 13 children.
Two infants were observed at time of inspection for over 15 minutes in restrictive devices.
Sole caregiver for seven toddler children was observed sleeping during nap time.
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.
During a DFPS investigation it was determined a child was left unsupervised outside for 10 minutes.
During an investigation it was determined caregivers were on personal cell phones while supervising children.
During a investigation it was determined a classroom of children did not wash their hands after outdoor activities.
During an investigation it was determined director was not ensuring overall operation compliance.
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.
During a DFPS investigation it was determined the lighting in a nap room was not adequate at the time a child was left unsupervised.
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.
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.
During an investigation it was determined caregiver used harsh language multiple times with children and used profane language in the classroom.
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.
It was determined during an investigation caregiver did not use good judgment when pushing a child's head when walking past the child.
During an investigation it was determined the director did not report to licensing when an allegation of inappropriate discipline was brought to their attention.
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.
One caregiver with an ineligible background check was observed present with children at time of inspection. Caregiver was sent home at time of inspection.
Thirteen infant feeding instructions were not up to date at time of inspection.
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.
Six out of ten children's records did not have up to date immunization records available for review at time of inspection.
Two out of three children with food allergy emergency plans requiring medications had expired medications at time of inspection.
There staff members did not current SIDS, Shaken Baby and Brain Development.
One child's allergy plan was not signed by the parent.
While doing the walk through at the operation I observed two infants sleeping on sheets that were not tight fitting.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when a caregiver pulled a child by the arm.
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.
About this center
Common questions
Does Sonshine Ministries take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Sonshine Ministries’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 Sonshine Ministries accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
How much does Sonshine Ministries cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Sonshine Ministries for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Tarrant County area, which includes Benbrook, 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 Sonshine Ministries had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 20 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 9, 2026: “AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Sonshine Ministries compare with other daycares in Benbrook?
It is #7 of 7 centers in Benbrook by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 3% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Sonshine Ministries last inspected?
Sep 21, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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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 825846 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.