Day Nursery of Abilene Sherry Lane Center
3434 Sherry Ln, Abilene, TX
4.5· 18 reviews
Sunshine Patch Daycare Center
- licensed capacity
- 38
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $124
- year first permitted
- 2019
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About
About Sunshine Patch Daycare Center
Sunshine Patch Daycare Center is a licensed child care center in Hawley, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 21, 2019, for up to 38 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
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
- 38 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 |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 38 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Sunshine Patch Daycare Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Jones County has a median price of $124 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$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 Sunshine Patch Daycare Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 38 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2019
- License number
- #1686153
Summary
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 20, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 16 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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See all 19 visits
- Aug 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 18, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- May 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 1, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The urinal in the restroom used by children is not flushing properly and was filled with urine during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2025
Feb 5, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2807 - Employees Discipline Own Children
“It was determined through the course of the investigation that two caregivers inappropriately disciplined their own children, including spanking, while the children were present in care.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2025
Show 9 earlier visits
Dec 19, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“A caregiver in the toddler classroom did not wash hands after diapering a child.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2025
746.3503(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
“A caregiver in the toddler room was observed changing diapers on the main clasroom rug that the children play on with no mat underneath the child.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2025
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“A child in the toddler room did not wash hands after diaper chaging.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2025
- Nov 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 4, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 4, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 6, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“It was determined through the course of the DFPS investigation that a caregiver admitted to using their personal cell phone while supervising children during naptime.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2023
- Mar 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Sunshine Patch Daycare Center
Is Sunshine Patch Daycare Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 21, 2019.
When was Sunshine Patch Daycare Center 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 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Sunshine Patch Daycare Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Patch Daycare Center care for?
38, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Sunshine Patch Daycare Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Sunshine Patch Daycare Center'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 Patch Daycare Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (325) 537-2235 to ask.
What is Sunshine Patch Daycare Center's phone number?
(325) 537-2235.
Where is Sunshine Patch Daycare Center?
460 12th St, Hawley, TX 79525. The nearest other daycare we list is Vicki Bristow DBA Bearkitten Den, 3.4 miles away.