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Sunshine Montessori

7928 Parkwood Hill Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76137 · Tarrant County
Accepts child care subsidies

Sunshine Montessori is a licensed child care center in Fort Worth, TX, licensed for up to 120 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2019. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 28 times and investigated 14 reports. Inspectors recorded 34 citations, 7 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (10 of 34). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. 21% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #177 of 216 centers in Fort Worth and better than 21% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 21%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#177 of 216 centers in Fort Worth
7High risk
23Medium High risk
4Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
34 citations from 28 inspections and 10 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 25, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 20, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 25, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 12, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 3, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 31, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 10, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 20, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 18, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 18, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 15, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundApr 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 25, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMar 11, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 21, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 19, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 4, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 28, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 22, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 11, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 7, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 5, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 11, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 7, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 25, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundApr 5, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 20, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 18, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 13, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundAug 8, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 8, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 6, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 24, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 22, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 7, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 26, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMay 24, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 7, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 28, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety10
Health & medication6
Other standards4
Food & feeding3
Records & paperwork3
Training & qualifications3
Supervision2
Sleep safety1
Child protection1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighMay 12, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
At the time of the inspection 1 child with a noted allergy did not have a food allergy plan signed by their physician.
Correction verified May 12, 2026
Medium HighMay 12, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child §746.3415(4)
At the time of the inspection a caregiver was observed moving on to help another child with diapering without washing their hands.
Correction verified Jun 25, 2026
Medium HighMay 12, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date §746.3805(b)(1)
At the time of the inspection a child's epi pen was not in the prescription box with the prescription label stating it was for the child.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2026
Medium HighJun 20, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup §746.2419(7)
Two infants had bottles in their cribs while sleeping. Caregivers removed the bottles from the cribs.
Corrected during the visit
HighJun 18, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children §746.1201(2)
Caregiver did not provide patience when providing guidance to a child.
Correction verified Jul 31, 2025
Medium HighJun 18, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement §746.605(12)
Two special needs statements were not completed on the admission forms.
Correction verified Jul 31, 2025
Medium HighMay 15, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
The young children's playground loose fill was no longer loose and needed to be at proper depth.
Correction verified Jul 10, 2025
MediumMay 15, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement §746.611(a)(3)
Three health statement were missing parent's signature.
Correction verified Jun 20, 2025
Medium HighMay 15, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
One food allergy emergency plan was missing a parent's signature.
Correction verified Jun 20, 2025
Medium HighMay 15, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
One caregiver did not have current CPR/First Aid training.
Correction verified Jun 16, 2025
Medium HighMar 25, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child §746.3415(4)
Caregiver did not wash hands after diapering a child.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMar 25, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
Children's hand were not washed after diapering.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMar 11, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications §746.605(12)(B)(i)
There was a lack of documentation on an enrollment form stating that additional accommodations were needed.
Correction verified May 15, 2025
HighMar 11, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety §746.1205(a)(5)
Caregiver was not actively supervising a group of children on the playground. The caregiver did not intervene when a child went down a slide incorrectly and became injured.
Correction verified May 15, 2025
Medium HighJun 19, 2024Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
There was evidence of insect droppings, an odor from a sink cabinet, a dirty vent in the indoor play area and a sink leaking in the operation.
Correction verified Aug 5, 2024
Medium HighMar 7, 2024Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The operation's floors, walls, vents, equipment, and playground need maintenance and cleaning.
Correction verified Apr 30, 2024
Medium HighMar 5, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
Playgrounds' loose fill wood chips measures between one and three inches in depth. The required depth is six inches.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2024
Medium HighMar 5, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
Caregiver who transports children has not completed two hours of annual transportation safety training. Last training completed on 5/6/2022.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2024
Medium HighMar 5, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
Electrical oulet covers missing in the gym area, toddler room, and primary two classroom.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2024
HighMar 5, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
In a toddler classroom, the cabinet located below the sink did not have the child safety latch fastened. Inside the cabinet, there was cleaning supplies. The latch not being fastened made the supplies accessible to children in care.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2024
Medium HighJul 25, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
At time of inspection, an active wasp nest was observed on one of the operation's play structures. A 2nd wasp nest was observed on the outdoor play area. Standing water in a bucket was also observed in the play area.
Correction verified Jul 31, 2023
Medium HighJan 18, 2023Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
This standard was evaluated based on evidence gathered from a DFPS investigation. Evidence shows that the operation's front door was not secured properly. This allowed for a child to leave the daycare premises unsupervised.
Correction verified Apr 5, 2023
HighJan 18, 2023Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments §746.1003(3)
This standard was evaluated based on evidence gathered from a DFPS investigation. Evidence shows that the director assigned a caregiver to a group of children that the caregiver was unable to competently handle.
Correction verified Apr 5, 2023
HighJan 18, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
This standard was evaluated based on evidence gathered from a DFPS investigation. Evidence shows that a caregiver routinely forgot the number of children in their group, failed to conduct face to name checks, and would forget specific children in their care.
Correction verified Apr 5, 2023
HighJan 18, 2023Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
A DFPS investigation was conducted, and evidence was found to show non-compliance. A child was able to leave the daycare premises without knowledge from daycare staff.
Correction verified Apr 5, 2023
Medium HighJan 18, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs §746.1203(4)
This standard was evaluated based on evidence gathered from a DFPS investigation. Evidence shows that the level of supervision was not adjusted for a child who was known to run out of the classroom.
Correction verified Apr 5, 2023
Medium HighDec 13, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
The area rug in the Toddler classroom has a metal corner that has an exposed sharp edge. The edge is within the children's playing space. The director covered and taped the edge during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumDec 13, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis §746.1507(1)
At time of inspection, the ratio in the Primary 1 classroom was 15 children to 1 teacher. The youngest child was 2 and the oldest was 3. The specified age group for the class was 2yo. The class was over ratio by 4 children. Ratio was adjusted during inspection to 9:1. SAG: 2yo
Corrected during the visit
MediumDec 13, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions §746.3313(1)
The operation did not have a record of menus for the past 3 months on file at time of inspection. There was no documentation on file for menu substitutions. The meal served on day of inspection did not match the meal that was posted on the menu.
Correction verified Jan 20, 2023
MediumDec 13, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Medication No Longer Used §746.3809
The operation had 3 different children's medicines that were expired. The director disposed of the medications during inspection. There was also an expired epi pen which belonged to a child who is no longer in care.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighDec 13, 2022InspectionOther standards
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly §746.5537(a)(2)
The carbon monoxide detector is not being tested every month.
Correction verified Jan 20, 2023
HighJul 6, 2022Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children §746.1201(2)
This standard was evaluated in regards to an investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver reacted impatiently with a 4 year old child who misbehaved more than once. The caregiver forcefully removed the child from the situation instead of using a positive form of redirection.
Correction verified Aug 5, 2022
Medium HighMay 26, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
The area rug in one of the classrooms is enclosed with a metal edge. One of the corners of the metal edge is no longer attached and a sharp edge is exposed. This corner is accessible to children. The area was covered with foam and duck tape at time of inspection. Photos were taken.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighDec 28, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The health inspection expired on 11/5/2021.
Correction verified Dec 30, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity120 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 27, 2019
DirectorDana Hedvall
Phone8175763888
State operation #1676814

Common questions

Does Sunshine Montessori take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Sunshine Montessori’s hours?

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

Does Sunshine Montessori accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Sunshine Montessori cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Sunshine Montessori for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Tarrant County area, which includes Fort Worth, 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 Sunshine Montessori had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 7 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 18, 2025: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Sunshine Montessori compare with other daycares in Fort Worth?

It is #177 of 216 centers in Fort Worth by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 21% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Sunshine Montessori last inspected?

Jun 25, 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 1676814 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.