Benbrook Community Center YMCA
1899 Winscott Rd, Fort Worth, TX
Sonshine Ministries
- licensed capacity
- 204
- open each week
- 5 days
- weekly, posted tuition
- $255
- year first permitted
- 2004
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About
About Sonshine Ministries
Sonshine Ministries is a licensed child care center in Benbrook, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 7, 2004, for up to 204 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $255 to $300.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 25 visits in the last 3 years and cited 38 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campFaith-basedMeals providedOpens before 7 AMPosts 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
- 204 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Restore Church) |
| Enrichment | Stretch-n-Grow (dance and movement) and Soccer Shots |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Supporting toilet training |
| More | Founded 1972 |
| Licensed capacity | 204 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Sonshine Ministries lists weekly tuition from $255 to $300. 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).
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| 2 Year Old Classrooms | $285 |
| Infant A-Infant A3 | $300 |
| Infant B | $295 |
| Pre-Kindergarten | $255 |
| Preschool 2 | $275 |
| Toddler | $290 |
| Registration Fee | $175 |
6 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Sonshine Ministries
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 204 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2004
- License number
- #825846
Summary
25 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 21, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 25 visits · 38 rules in all · 38 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 7
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Safe sleep 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Background checks 1
- Other rules 3
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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- Sep 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 12, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.2427 - AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
“During the inspection an infant who could not roll over independently was observed in the crib face down.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2026
Mar 5, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“The operation failed to notify the parent immediately of a non-routine situation that may have placed a child at risk for injury or harm.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2026
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 was determined to be deficient due to a toddler being left alone and unsupervised in a classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2026
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The operation failed to report the incident to CCR within the required timeframe.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2026
Feb 23, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“During the inspection two out of ten staff evaluated did not have current First Aid.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2026
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“Four out of ten children's records reviewed did not have current immunization records on file.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2026
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“During the inspection three out of ten staff evaluated did not have current CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2026
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“During the walk through a classroom was observed with inadequate lighting to be able to properly supervise the children while sleeping. This was corrected during the inspection when staff turned on classroom lighting.”
Corrected during the visit
746.901(11) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
“During the inspection three out of ten staff did not have documentation they received an orientation.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2026
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“During the inspection there was a tall bookshelf in a classroom that wobbled when touched and was not anchored. This was corrected at inspection when the operation removed the shelf from the classroom during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.605(12)(C) - Required Admission Information - Prescribed Medications; Long Term Use
“During the inspection the operation did not have a medication listed on a Food Emergency Plan.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2026
- Dec 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 19, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Sole caregiver was observed with eight infants with a specified age of 17 months. Corrected when a second caregiver was added to the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
“Two infants were observed at time of inspection for over 15 minutes in restrictive devices.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
“During an inspection operation was observed not following a safety plan implemented by CCR and DFPS.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“Three out of thirteen rooms were observed without adequate lighting during nap time at time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“Sole caregiver in two year old classroom reported having 11 children. Caregiver was present with 13 children.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025
Show 22 earlier visits
Dec 9, 2025Inspection1 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
“Sole caregiver for seven toddler children was observed sleeping during nap time.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2025
Nov 25, 2025Inspection9 rules 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
“During a DFPS investigation it was determined a child was left unsupervised outside for 10 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2026
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“During a DFPS investigation it was determined the lighting in a nap room was not adequate at the time a child was left unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2026
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“During an investigation it was determined director was not ensuring overall operation compliance.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2026
746.4313(2) - Additional Requirements For Outdoor Activity Space Not Connected To Center - Written Plan for Supervision
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient as operation did not have a written plan for supervision for active play area not connected to center.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2026
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when two caregivers failed to conduct name to face checks during a transition resulting in a child being left unattended outside for ten minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2026
746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
“During a investigation it was determined a classroom of children did not wash their hands after outdoor activities.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2026
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“During an investigation it was determined a tricycle without protective handlebar covers was accessible to children. Equipment was observed in active play area with children on video.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2026
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“During an investigation it was determined caregivers were on personal cell phones while supervising children.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2026
746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
“During an investigation inspection it was determined cribs in the infant classroom with children under 9 months old are stacking mattresses for use of sleep.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025
Nov 25, 2025Complaint investigation9 rules 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
“During a DFPS investigation it was determined a child was left unsupervised outside for 10 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2026
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“During a DFPS investigation it was determined the lighting in a nap room was not adequate at the time a child was left unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2026
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“During an investigation it was determined director was not ensuring overall operation compliance.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2026
746.4313(2) - Additional Requirements For Outdoor Activity Space Not Connected To Center - Written Plan for Supervision
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient as operation did not have a written plan for supervision for active play area not connected to center.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2026
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when two caregivers failed to conduct name to face checks during a transition resulting in a child being left unattended outside for ten minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2026
746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
“During a investigation it was determined a classroom of children did not wash their hands after outdoor activities.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2026
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“During an investigation it was determined a tricycle without protective handlebar covers was accessible to children. Equipment was observed in active play area with children on video.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2026
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“During an investigation it was determined caregivers were on personal cell phones while supervising children.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2026
746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
“During an investigation inspection it was determined cribs in the infant classroom with children under 9 months old are stacking mattresses for use of sleep.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025
Nov 24, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“It was determined during an investigation caregiver did not use good judgment when pushing a child's head when walking past the child.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2025
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“During an investigation it was determined the director did not report to licensing when an allegation of inappropriate discipline was brought to their attention.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“During an investigation it was determined the director is not ensuring that caregivers are conducting duties as stated under minimum standards, such as safe sleep and supervision.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
“During an investigation it was determined caregiver used harsh language multiple times with children and used profane language in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2025
746.2425 - Crib Activities
“During an investigation an infant was observed in a crib awake for over 30 minutes while caregiver was rocking the crib. Caregiver was not observed picking child up during this time.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2025
- Nov 21, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Nov 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
“One caregiver with an ineligible background check was observed present with children at time of inspection. Caregiver was sent home at time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2025
- Nov 18, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- May 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 8, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Apr 14, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Six out of ten children's records did not have up to date immunization records available for review at time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2025
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
“Two out of three children with food allergy emergency plans requiring medications had expired medications at time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2025
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Thirteen infant feeding instructions were not up to date at time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2025
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“Four out of eighteen infant bottles at time of inspection were not labeled with first name and last initial. Corrected at inspection when labeled with infants names.”
Corrected during the visit
- Nov 24, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 6, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Apr 17, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“One child's allergy plan was not signed by the parent.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2024
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
“There staff members did not current SIDS, Shaken Baby and Brain Development.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2024
- Nov 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 4, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“While doing my walk through I noticed in 4 different rooms there was outlet plugs that were not covered. In all 4 rooms the kids were under 4 years of age.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“While doing the walk through we went into an infant room there was 1 caregiver with 5 infants the children were 8m, 9m, 9m 10m and 12 month. The allowed ratio for that age group is 4 children to 1 caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2023
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
“While doing the walk through at the operation I observed two infants sleeping on sheets that were not tight fitting.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2023
746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
“While doing my walk through I observed a baby sleeping in the swing. I asked the caregivers how long she had been asleep they said 30 minuets.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2023
Oct 2, 2023Visit2 rules cited
746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when a caregiver failed to conduct name to face checks during a transition resulting in a child being left unattended for an extended period of time.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2023
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 as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when a child was left outside unsupervised for an extended period of time.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2023
Oct 1, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when a caregiver pulled a child by the arm.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2023
Jun 16, 2023Inspection1 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
“Three caregivers on the playground were sitting together in one area with their backs turned to the children in care and not providing proper supervision.”
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 4, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Sonshine Ministries
Is Sonshine Ministries licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 7, 2004.
When was Sonshine Ministries last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 25 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Sonshine Ministries had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 38 rules across 11 of 25 visits in the last 3 years; 38 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 Ministries care for?
204, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Sonshine Ministries accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Sonshine Ministries' 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 Sonshine Ministries cost?
Weekly tuition from $255 to $300, as it lists it.
What is Sonshine Ministries' phone number?
(817) 249-5614.
Where is Sonshine Ministries?
10201 Jerry Dunn Pkwy, Benbrook, TX 76126.