South Willis KinderCare
2309 S Willis St, Abilene, TX
4.5· 48 reviews
Sonshine Kids
- licensed capacity
- 136
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $560
- year first permitted
- 2023
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About Sonshine Kids
Sonshine Kids is a licensed child care center in Abilene, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 12, 2023, for up to 136 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with pre-k. It lists monthly tuition from $560 to $840.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 136 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Pre-K |
| Approach | Faith-based, Play-based |
| Curriculum | The Good and The Beautiful Curriculum |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | CCS |
| Discounts | Active Duty Military Discount; First Responder Discount -$40 |
| Licensed capacity | 136 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Sonshine Kids lists monthly tuition from $560 to $840. 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).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Full-time Care, Monday-Friday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm | $840 |
| Part-time: 4 day, Monday-Thursday 7:30 am - 3:00 pm | $560 |
| Part-time: 5 day, Monday-Friday 7:30 am - 3:00 pm | $685 |
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Full-time Care weekly rate | $215 |
| Part-time: 4 day weekly rate | $143 |
| Part-time: 5 day weekly rate | $175 |
| Registration Fee | $50 |
6 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Sonshine Kids
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 136 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2023
- License number
- #1752513
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 12 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safety and hazards 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.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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See all 18 visits
- Sep 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 30, 2025Visit1 rule cited
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
“It was determined a child was left unsupervised on the playground for 6 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2025
- Dec 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 18, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
“It was determined through the investigation that a caregiver lacked patience with a child in care.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2024
- Jul 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 19, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Jan 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“2 children sitting in the kidney bean table were not strapped in using the safety straps. This was corrected at inspection when all seats in the kidney bean table were replaced with the appropriate safety straps and the children were buckled in.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2024
Show 8 earlier visits
- Dec 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 24, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
“During the inspection 4 children records were reviewed. One child out of the 4 records did not have a health statement or immunization on file for review. The playground checklist was last documented February of 2022. This was corrected during the inspection by completing a playground checklist walk-through and documenting. The last Child Care Regulation inspection was not posted with the required postings. The last documented fire drill occurred in August of 2022. This was corrected during the inspection by conducting a fire drill. The fire drill exit time was approximatly one minute bringing the operation back into compliance.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2022
- Sep 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Sonshine Kids
Is Sonshine Kids licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 12, 2023.
When was Sonshine Kids last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Sonshine Kids had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 12 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 care for?
136, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Sonshine Kids accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Sonshine Kids' 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 cost?
Monthly tuition from $560 to $840, as it lists it.
What is Sonshine Kids' phone number?
(325) 513-5032.
Where is Sonshine Kids?
1953 Industrial Blvd, Abilene, TX 79602. The nearest other daycare we list is Alliance After School Care at Alcorta, 0.9 miles away.