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Little Sunshine's Playhouse

600 ZENA RUCKER RD, Southlake, TX 76092-6384

Operation number:
1594117
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Tarrant
Capacity:
160
License effective:
April 14, 2016
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8174425771
Email:
Southlake@littlesunshine.com
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 17 available inspections for Little Sunshine's Playhouse from November 17, 2021 through May 6, 2026.

Six inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on August 5, 2024 and involved staff training.

Facility condition was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

Four later inspections, from August 19, 2024 through May 6, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
17

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
11

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
8

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

17 total inspections vs 11 local median in 76092

Compared to 16 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.65
Local median
0.22

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
24%
Local median
3%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
35%
Local median
15%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.19

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Caregivers did not complete 24 hours annual trainiig required.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
At the time of inspection one child's medication was stored at the operation without it's original container.
Correction deadline
September 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 7, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Official code
746.3805(b)(1)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
At the time of inspection one child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have posted information in the classroom. This was corrected at inspection by operation staff updating the list with the child's information and posting as required.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
Official code
746.403(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
At the time of inspection the operation had not had the annual health inspection conducted. The last health inspection on record was dated 8/3/22.
Correction deadline
September 22, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. Enough evidence was gathered to conclude that a caregiver left a child in a classroom without appropriate supervision. Prior to the investigation being conducted, the operation took appropriate timely measures by implementing additional procedures to correct the situation.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The children participated in sprinkler play yesterday and the water hose was still laying on the playground and children had access to the water hose. The assistant director moved the water hose to the outside of the fence when it was brought to her attention.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5015(c) - Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
Official code
746.5015(c)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
There was no employee list posted to confrim background checks at the time of the inspection. An assistant typed, printed, and posted a current employee list on a 8.5x11in paper.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Official code
746.401(9)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Caregivers did not demonstrate good judgement or self-control when one was observed covering a child's mouth and another observed physically redirecting children by grabbing/picking them up by the arms.
Correction deadline
June 6, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
During the investigation there were several reports regarding lack of action/response by the director in addressing concerns from parents/staff.
Correction deadline
June 6, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
Administrators were made aware of concerns regarding a caregiver covering a child's mouth on or around 4/13/2022 and reported the incident to statewide intake on 5/12/2022.
Correction deadline
June 6, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
HRC42.063(a) - Reporting Incidents and Violations that threaten or impair the basic health, safety or well-being of a child
Official code
HRC42.063(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The parent handbook does not include policy on Outdoor Activities.
Correction deadline
December 6, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 7, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18)(B) - Written Operational Policies - Duration
Official code
746.501(a)(18)(B)