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Sunshine Montessori

7928 PARKWOOD HILL BLVD, Fort Worth, TX 76137-4318

Operation number:
1676814
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:
120
License effective:
February 27, 2019
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8175763888
Email:
director@thesunshinemontessori.com

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 42 available inspections for Sunshine Montessori from September 9, 2021 through June 25, 2026.

17 inspections recorded violations, with 35 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 12, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

Facility condition was a higher-concern topic that showed up in five inspections.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
42

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
35

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
31

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

42 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in 76137

Compared to 20 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.83
Local median
0.53

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
40%
Local median
17%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
40%
Local median
27%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
1.2

Repeated topics

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

Inspection history

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

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Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
May 15, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 3, 2026
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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
At the time of the inspection 1 child with a noted allergy did not have a food allergy plan signed by their physician.
Correction deadline
May 22, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 12, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
At the time of the inspection a caregiver was observed moving on to help another child with diapering without washing their hands.
Correction deadline
May 12, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 25, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Official code
746.3415(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Two infants had bottles in their cribs while sleeping. Caregivers removed the bottles from the cribs.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Official code
746.2419(7)
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Higher concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Two special needs statements were not completed on the admission forms.
Correction deadline
July 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 31, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Official code
746.605(12)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Caregiver did not provide patience when providing guidance to a child.
Correction deadline
July 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 31, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
Official code
746.1201(2)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Three health statement were missing parent's signature.
Correction deadline
June 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
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
Official code
746.611(a)(3)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver did not have current CPR/First Aid training.
Correction deadline
June 13, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1315(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The young children's playground loose fill was no longer loose and needed to be at proper depth.
Correction deadline
July 11, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Official code
746.4907(d)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One food allergy emergency plan was missing a parent's signature.
Correction deadline
June 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Caregiver did not wash hands after diapering a child.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Official code
746.3415(4)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Children's hand were not washed after diapering.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
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Higher concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
There was a lack of documentation on an enrollment form stating that additional accommodations were needed.
Correction deadline
May 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 15, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(12)(B)(i) - Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications
Official code
746.605(12)(B)(i)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
May 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 15, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
Official code
746.1205(a)(5)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
July 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The operation's floors, walls, vents, equipment, and playground need maintenance and cleaning.
Correction deadline
April 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 30, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
March 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 27, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Electrical oulet covers missing in the gym area, toddler room, and primary two classroom.
Correction deadline
March 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 27, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
746.3701(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Playgrounds' loose fill wood chips measures between one and three inches in depth. The required depth is six inches.
Correction deadline
March 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 27, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Official code
746.4907(d)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Caregiver who transports children has not completed two hours of annual transportation safety training. Last training completed on 5/6/2022.
Correction deadline
March 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 27, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Official code
746.1316(a)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
July 28, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 31, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
March 30, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
Official code
746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
March 30, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
March 30, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
March 30, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
Official code
746.1003(3)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
March 30, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)
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Medium concern: Medication
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Official code
746.3809
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
January 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
Official code
746.3313(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The carbon monoxide detector is not being tested every month.
Correction deadline
January 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Official code
746.5537(a)(2)
Medium concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
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
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
Official code
746.1507(1)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
July 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 5, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
Official code
746.1201(2)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The health inspection expired on 11/5/2021.
Correction deadline
January 7, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 30, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
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Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
The daycare was notified on 8/30/2021 that a child in care tested positive for COVID-19. A timely report was not made to Licensing.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 9, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Official code
746.305(a)(4)