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Sunshine Turtle Daycare

686 W Robertson St, San Benito, TX 785865.0· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
36
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$154
year first permitted
2025
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About Sunshine Turtle Daycare

Sunshine Turtle Daycare is a licensed child care center in San Benito, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 8, 2025, for up to 36 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
36 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 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
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity36 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Sunshine Turtle Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cameron County has a median price of $154 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.
Cameron County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$154
Home daycare$141

Toddler

Center$146
Home daycare$136

Preschool

Center$143
Home daycare$134

School age

Center$136
Home daycare$129

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 Turtle Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
36 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2025
License number
#1799607
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 23, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 8 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Jan 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 21, 2025Inspection2 rules 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

      “Observed eight children being supervised by one caregiver in the infant room ages ranging from 3 months to 20 months.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

      “Two staff members are missing the following training topics: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome; Understanding early brain development.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2025

  4. Dec 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “A staff file is missing proof of TB test and 8 hours of pre service training.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2024

  7. Jul 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 16, 2024InspectionNo 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 Sunshine Turtle Daycare

Is Sunshine Turtle Daycare licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 8, 2025.

When was Sunshine Turtle Daycare last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sunshine Turtle Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Turtle Daycare care for?

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

Does Sunshine Turtle Daycare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Sunshine Turtle Daycare'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 Turtle Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 626-1516 to ask.

What is Sunshine Turtle Daycare's phone number?

(956) 626-1516.

Where is Sunshine Turtle Daycare?

686 W Robertson St, San Benito, TX 78586. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Aa's Play School, 0.4 miles away.

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