Sonshine Kids
1953 Industrial Blvd, Abilene, TX
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Alliance After School Care at Ward is a licensed child care center in Abilene, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 18, 1993, for up to 110 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 110 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Alliance After School Care at Ward has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Taylor County has a median price of $108 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“Background check conditions for a caregvier present at the operation were not being followed.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2026
744.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio
“During the inspection a caregiver left the cafeteria to escort a child out of the main entrance of building to their parent, leaving the only other caregiver in the cafteria out of ratio with 44 school aged children.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2022
744.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“During the inspection 2 school aged children in care were observed to be walking from the gym to the cafeteria unsupervised by a caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on May 18, 2022
744.303(4) - Report Change in Director
“The operation did not notify licensing of change in site director within the proper time frame. The current site director stated they have been in the site director position since October 2021.”
The state verified the correction on May 3, 2022
744.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
“It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver was occupied with sweeping up from snack and had turned their back to the children when the incident occurred.”
The state verified the correction on May 11, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 18, 1993.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 1 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
110, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (325) 677-5321 to ask.
(325) 677-5321.
3750 Paint Brush Dr, Abilene, TX 79606. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA of Abilene- Preschool Center, 1.1 miles away.