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8350 Parkwood Hill Blvd, Fort Worth, TX
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Sunshine Montessori
- licensed capacity
- 120
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $199
- year first permitted
- 2019
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About
About Sunshine Montessori
Sunshine Montessori is a licensed child care center in Fort Worth, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 27, 2019, for up to 120 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori and STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, infant care, preschool and summer camp.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 27 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriBefore- and after-schoolSummer campSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 120 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 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 | After-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori, STEM / STEAM |
| Enrichment | Music, Story Time, Tummy Time, Baby Yoga, Sign Language |
| Staff | Certified Montessori Teachers |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Discounts | $500 off first month's tuition, 10% off next 2 months |
| More | Founded 2018 |
| Licensed capacity | 120 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Sunshine Montessori has not listed its tuition. 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).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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 Sunshine Montessori
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 120 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2019
- License number
- #1676814
Summary
27 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 20, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 27 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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See all 42 visits
- Aug 20, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 12, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
“At the time of the inspection a child's epi pen was not in the prescription box with the prescription label stating it was for the child.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2026
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“At the time of the inspection 1 child with a noted allergy did not have a food allergy plan signed by their physician.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2026
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“At the time of the inspection a caregiver was observed moving on to help another child with diapering without washing their hands.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2026
- Apr 3, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 10, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Jun 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
“Two infants had bottles in their cribs while sleeping. Caregivers removed the bottles from the cribs.”
Corrected during the visit
Jun 18, 2025Visit2 rules cited
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
“Two special needs statements were not completed on the admission forms.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2025
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
“Caregiver did not provide patience when providing guidance to a child.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2025
Jun 18, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
“Two special needs statements were not completed on the admission forms.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2025
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
“Caregiver did not provide patience when providing guidance to a child.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2025
Show 32 earlier visits
May 15, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
“Three health statement were missing parent's signature.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2025
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“One food allergy emergency plan was missing a parent's signature.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2025
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“One caregiver did not have current CPR/First Aid training.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2025
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“The young children's playground loose fill was no longer loose and needed to be at proper depth.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2025
- Apr 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 25, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“Caregiver did not wash hands after diapering a child.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“Children's hand were not washed after diapering.”
Corrected during the visit
Mar 11, 2025Visit2 rules cited
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
“Caregiver was not actively supervising a group of children on the playground. The caregiver did not intervene when a child went down a slide incorrectly and became injured.”
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2025
746.605(12)(B)(i) - Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications
“There was a lack of documentation on an enrollment form stating that additional accommodations were needed.”
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2025
- Nov 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 19, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“There was evidence of insect droppings, an odor from a sink cabinet, a dirty vent in the indoor play area and a sink leaking in the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2024
- Apr 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 4, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 22, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 7, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The operation's floors, walls, vents, equipment, and playground need maintenance and cleaning.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2024
Mar 5, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“In a toddler classroom, the cabinet located below the sink did not have the child safety latch fastened. Inside the cabinet, there was cleaning supplies. The latch not being fastened made the supplies accessible to children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2024
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“Playgrounds' loose fill wood chips measures between one and three inches in depth. The required depth is six inches.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2024
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“Caregiver who transports children has not completed two hours of annual transportation safety training. Last training completed on 5/6/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2024
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“Electrical oulet covers missing in the gym area, toddler room, and primary two classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2024
- Jan 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 25, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“At time of inspection, an active wasp nest was observed on one of the operation's play structures. A 2nd wasp nest was observed on the outdoor play area. Standing water in a bucket was also observed in the play area.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2023
- Apr 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 18, 2023Complaint investigation5 rules cited
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“A DFPS investigation was conducted, and evidence was found to show non-compliance. A child was able to leave the daycare premises without knowledge from daycare staff.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2023
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“This standard was evaluated based on evidence gathered from a DFPS investigation. Evidence shows that a caregiver routinely forgot the number of children in their group, failed to conduct face to name checks, and would forget specific children in their care.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2023
746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
“This standard was evaluated based on evidence gathered from a DFPS investigation. Evidence shows that the director assigned a caregiver to a group of children that the caregiver was unable to competently handle.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2023
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
“This standard was evaluated based on evidence gathered from a DFPS investigation. Evidence shows that the level of supervision was not adjusted for a child who was known to run out of the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2023
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“This standard was evaluated based on evidence gathered from a DFPS investigation. Evidence shows that the operation's front door was not secured properly. This allowed for a child to leave the daycare premises unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2023
Dec 13, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
“The carbon monoxide detector is not being tested every month.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2023
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“The area rug in the Toddler classroom has a metal corner that has an exposed sharp edge. The edge is within the children's playing space. The director covered and taped the edge during inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
“At time of inspection, the ratio in the Primary 1 classroom was 15 children to 1 teacher. The youngest child was 2 and the oldest was 3. The specified age group for the class was 2yo. The class was over ratio by 4 children. Ratio was adjusted during inspection to 9:1. SAG: 2yo”
Corrected during the visit
746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
“The operation did not have a record of menus for the past 3 months on file at time of inspection. There was no documentation on file for menu substitutions. The meal served on day of inspection did not match the meal that was posted on the menu.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2023
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“The operation had 3 different children's medicines that were expired. The director disposed of the medications during inspection. There was also an expired epi pen which belonged to a child who is no longer in care.”
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 6, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
“This standard was evaluated in regards to an investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver reacted impatiently with a 4 year old child who misbehaved more than once. The caregiver forcefully removed the child from the situation instead of using a positive form of redirection.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2022
- Jun 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 22, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
May 26, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“The area rug in one of the classrooms is enclosed with a metal edge. One of the corners of the metal edge is no longer attached and a sharp edge is exposed. This corner is accessible to children. The area was covered with foam and duck tape at time of inspection. Photos were taken.”
Corrected during the visit
- May 24, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 28, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The health inspection expired on 11/5/2021.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Sunshine Montessori
Is Sunshine Montessori licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 27, 2019.
When was Sunshine Montessori last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 27 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Sunshine Montessori had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 10 of 27 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 Sunshine Montessori care for?
120, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Sunshine Montessori accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Sunshine Montessori's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Sunshine Montessori cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 576-3888 to ask.
What is Sunshine Montessori's phone number?
(817) 576-3888.
Where is Sunshine Montessori?
7928 Parkwood Hill Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76137. The nearest other daycare we list is Xplor, 0.5 miles away.