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Little Sunshine's Playhouse

600 Zena Rucker Rd, Southlake, TX 760924.7· 49 reviews
licensed capacity
160
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199
year first permitted
2016
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About Little Sunshine's Playhouse

Little Sunshine's Playhouse is a licensed child care center in Southlake, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 14, 2016, for up to 160 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
160 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity160 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Sunshine's Playhouse has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Tarrant County has a median price of $199 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Tarrant County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$199
Home daycare$177

Toddler

Center$185
Home daycare$168

Preschool

Center$180
Home daycare$166

School age

Center$169
Home daycare$157

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Little Sunshine's Playhouse

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
160 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Permit issued
2016
License number
#1594117
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 6, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 1

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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  1. May 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      “Caregivers did not complete 24 hours annual trainiig required.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2024

  6. Aug 30, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date

      “At the time of inspection one child's medication was stored at the operation without it's original container.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 7, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 21, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans

      “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

  7. Aug 29, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  8. Aug 1, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  9. Apr 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 31, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - 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 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

Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Nov 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 8, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5015(c) - Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach

      “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

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name

      “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

  3. Jun 3, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  4. May 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 12, 2022Visit3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2022

    • Other rulesHigh risk

      746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

      “During the investigation there were several reports regarding lack of action/response by the director in addressing concerns from parents/staff.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2022

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2022

  6. Nov 29, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(18)(B) - Written Operational Policies - Duration

      “The parent handbook does not include policy on Outdoor Activities.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2021

  7. Nov 17, 2021VisitNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Little Sunshine's Playhouse

Is Little Sunshine's Playhouse licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 14, 2016.

When was Little Sunshine's Playhouse last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Sunshine's Playhouse had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 5 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.

How many children can Little Sunshine's Playhouse care for?

160, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Little Sunshine's Playhouse accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Little Sunshine's Playhouse's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Sunshine's Playhouse cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 442-5771 to ask.

What is Little Sunshine's Playhouse's phone number?

(817) 442-5771.

Where is Little Sunshine's Playhouse?

600 Zena Rucker Rd, Southlake, TX 76092. The nearest other daycare we list is Chapel Hill Childrens School, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).