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Sonshine Kids 2

6000 Buffalo Gap Rd, Abilene, TX 79606
licensed capacity
135
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
2025
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About Sonshine Kids 2

Sonshine Kids 2 is a licensed child care center in Abilene, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 19, 2025, for up to 135 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

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

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
135 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity135 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Sonshine Kids 2 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Taylor County has a median price of $124 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.
Taylor County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$124
Home daycare$113

Toddler

Center$117
Home daycare$108

Preschool

Center$114
Home daycare$107

School age

Center$108
Home daycare$102

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 Sonshine Kids 2

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Initial
Capacity
135 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2025
License number
#1827604
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. Sep 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 17, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      “A caregiver supervising a group of children alone did not have valid CPR.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2026

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

      “A 5 month old infant was observed sleeping in a crib with a blanket. This was corrected at inspection when the blanket was removed from the crib.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2026

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months

      “A 6 month old infant was observed layong on a boppy pillow holding their bottle self feeding. This was corrected at inspection when the child was picked to and held to finish their bottle.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2026

  5. Dec 16, 2025InspectionNo 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 Sonshine Kids 2

Is Sonshine Kids 2 licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 19, 2025.

When was Sonshine Kids 2 last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sonshine Kids 2 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Sonshine Kids 2 care for?

135, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Sonshine Kids 2 accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Sonshine Kids 2's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Sonshine Kids 2 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (325) 513-5032 to ask.

What is Sonshine Kids 2's phone number?

(325) 513-5032.

Where is Sonshine Kids 2?

6000 Buffalo Gap Rd, Abilene, TX 79606. The nearest other daycare we list is Pup Academy Staff Daycare, 0.1 miles away.

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