Handprints Child Care 21
900 W Grove St, Kaufman, TX
Sonshine School
- licensed capacity
- 150
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $176
- year first permitted
- 2005
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About
About Sonshine School
Sonshine School is a licensed child care center in Kaufman, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 16, 2005, for up to 150 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 150 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 150 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Sonshine School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Kaufman County has a median price of $176 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.
Infant
Center$191
Home daycare$167
Toddler
Center$176
Home daycare$158
Preschool
Center$170
Home daycare$156
School age
Center$159
Home daycare$146
State record
Inspection reports for Sonshine School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 150 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2005
- License number
- #844165
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 18, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Safety and hazards 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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- Nov 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“At the time of inspection, the last documented fire inspection for the program was 9/23/22. There was no other documentation from the local fire marshal.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2025
Nov 8, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
“Based on information provided during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the operation uses high chairs for time out.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2025
- Feb 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 6, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 18, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operational policies were missing procedures for the promotion of indoor and outdoor activity”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2022
746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
“Original certificates for trainings were not present.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2022
- Feb 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 27, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
“The operation did not report to the local health department in a timely matter.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Sonshine School
Is Sonshine School licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 16, 2005.
When was Sonshine School last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on November 18, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Sonshine School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 School care for?
150, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Sonshine School accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Sonshine School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Sonshine School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 932-4229 to ask.
What is Sonshine School's phone number?
(972) 932-4229.
Where is Sonshine School?
27 Oak Creek Dr, Kaufman, TX 75142. The nearest other daycare we list is Handprints Child Care 21, 0.9 miles away.