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Sonshine School

3914 North St, Nacogdoches, TX 75965
licensed capacity
85
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$129
year first permitted
1995

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About Sonshine School

Sonshine School is a licensed child care center in Nacogdoches, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 2, 1995, for up to 85 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 4 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
85 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity85 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Sonshine School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Nacogdoches County has a median price of $129 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.
Nacogdoches County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$129
Home daycare$117

Toddler

Center$121
Home daycare$112

Preschool

Center$118
Home daycare$110

School age

Center$112
Home daycare$105

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 School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
85 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1995
License number
#508660
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 31, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Records and paperwork 2

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. Aug 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 17, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

      “The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 6/24/2025. The director will schedule a new inspection to be completed by the fire marshal by the compliance date.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2026

  3. Jan 23, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “The operation did not report via online provider account the number of employees who ceased working at the operation during the previous calendar year by January 15th, 2026 as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2026

  4. Aug 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 24, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2025

  6. Aug 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      “The most recent gas inspection was conducted on 09/1/2021. The director will schedule a new inspection to be completed by a certified inspector by the compliance date.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2024

  7. Aug 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 2, 2022InspectionNo 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 School

Is Sonshine School licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 2, 1995.

When was Sonshine School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 31, 2026, 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 4 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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?

85, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, 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, 7:30 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 (936) 560-1016 to ask.

What is Sonshine School's phone number?

(936) 560-1016.

Where is Sonshine School?

3914 North St, Nacogdoches, TX 75965. The nearest other daycare we list is Preschool Express Learning Academy of Nacogdoches, 0.9 miles away.

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