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Sunshine Playhouse

808 Longhorn Rd, Saginaw, TX 761794.7· 45 reviews
licensed capacity
154
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199
year first permitted
1986

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About Sunshine Playhouse

Sunshine Playhouse is a licensed child care center in Saginaw, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 1, 1986, for up to 154 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedCameras for parentsSecure entryAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
154 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Mon-Fri 6 A.M to 6 P.M.”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ApproachFaith-based
StaffCDA credential from Council for Professional Recognition
SafetySecurity door restricts building access to parents, Cameras / live video for parents (video camera system records each classroom all day)
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
LanguagesSpanish
MoreFounded 1979
Licensed capacity154 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Sunshine Playhouse 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.
Tarrant County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Sunshine Playhouse

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
154 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1986
License number
#159401
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 4, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 12 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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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  1. Sep 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 6, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “An infant in care did not have updated feeding instructions on file. The instructions on file were dated 11/25/2025. The parent updated and signed the feeding instruction form during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Feb 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

      “Two out of four infant bottles were observed not labeled with first name and last initial. Corrected at inspection when all bottles were labeled. All infant caregivers were retrained on labeling bottles at time of inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “One out of ten updated immunization records were not available at time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2025

  5. Jun 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium risk

      746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met

      “Nap time room was over ratio by 5 children. Three children were ages 12-17 months old. This was corrected at time of inspection when another caregiver was added to ratio.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2024

  7. Jun 12, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  8. Jun 11, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. May 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Apr 18, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “An allegation of prohibited punishment of a child was not reported.”

      The state verified the correction on May 29, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “A caregiver did not demonstrate self-control by pushing a child after the child tried taking a toy from another child.”

      The state verified the correction on May 29, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

      “A caregiver on occasion would yell at children when frustrated.”

      The state verified the correction on May 29, 2024

  2. Feb 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR

      “Two caregivers did not have current CPR training to review.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2024

  3. Mar 23, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3803(b) - Medication Authorization Expires on First Anniversary

      “One EpiPen for a child expired was expired.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2023

  4. May 6, 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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Questions about Sunshine Playhouse

Is Sunshine Playhouse licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 1, 1986.

When was Sunshine Playhouse last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sunshine Playhouse had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 5 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Playhouse care for?

154, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Sunshine Playhouse accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Sunshine Playhouse's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Sunshine Playhouse cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 232-4941 to ask.

What is Sunshine Playhouse's phone number?

(817) 232-4941.

Where is Sunshine Playhouse?

808 Longhorn Rd, Saginaw, TX 76179. The nearest other daycare we list is Eagle Mountain Saginaw ISD Child Care, 0.8 miles away.

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