Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.53
- Local median
- 1.08
Sonshine Ministries
10201 JERRY DUNN PKWY, Benbrook, TX 76126-4580
- Operation number:
- 825846
- 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:
- 204
- License effective:
- April 7, 2004
- Hours:
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 8172495614
- Email:
- info@benbrookpreschool.com
- Website:
- www.benbrookpreschool.com
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 32 available inspections for Sonshine Ministries from September 20, 2021 through June 24, 2026.
16 inspections recorded violations, with 49 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 9, 2026 and involved sleep safety.
That higher-concern topic showed up in seven inspections.
Four later inspections, from March 19, 2026 through June 24, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 32
- Recorded violations
- 49
- Higher-concern violations
- 43
- Repeated topics
- 9
16 in last 12 months
32 in last 12 months
30 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
32 total inspections vs 14 local median in 76126
Compared to 9 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 43%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 53%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 9
- Local average
- 2.22
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Sleep safety
Appeared across 7 inspections, with 10 recorded violations.
October 4, 2023November 24, 2025November 25, 2025December 19, 2025February 23, 2026March 9, 2026Supervision
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
October 2, 2023November 25, 2025December 9, 2025March 5, 2026Child guidance
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
October 1, 2023November 24, 2025November 25, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
April 14, 2025February 23, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
April 17, 2024February 23, 2026Hazardous access
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
October 4, 2023November 25, 2025February 23, 2026Licensing compliance
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
November 24, 2025November 25, 2025December 19, 2025Incident records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
November 24, 2025March 5, 2026Staff-to-child ratio
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 4, 2023December 19, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- During the inspection an infant who could not roll over independently was observed in the crib face down.
- Correction deadline
- March 9, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 19, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2427 - AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
- Official code
- 746.2427
Higher concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- The operation failed to report the incident to CCR within the required timeframe.
- Correction deadline
- April 1, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 14, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
- Official code
- 746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Parent rights
- Report finding
- The operation failed to notify the parent immediately of a non-routine situation that may have placed a child at risk for injury or harm.
- Correction deadline
- April 1, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 14, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
- Official code
- 746.307(b)(4)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- This was determined to be deficient due to a toddler being left alone and unsupervised in a classroom.
- Correction deadline
- April 1, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 14, 2026
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)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- During the inspection two out of ten staff evaluated did not have current First Aid.
- Correction deadline
- March 13, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 19, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
- Official code
- 746.1315(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- During the inspection three out of ten staff evaluated did not have current CPR training.
- Correction deadline
- March 13, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 19, 2026
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: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- During the inspection there was a tall bookshelf in a classroom that wobbled when touched and was not anchored. This was corrected at inspection when the operation removed the shelf from the classroom during the 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
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Four out of ten children's records reviewed did not have current immunization records on file.
- Correction deadline
- March 13, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 19, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
- Official code
- 746.613(b)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- During the walk through a classroom was observed with inadequate lighting to be able to properly supervise the children while sleeping. This was corrected during the inspection when staff turned on classroom lighting.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
- Official code
- 746.2911
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- During the inspection the operation did not have a medication listed on a Food Emergency Plan.
- Correction deadline
- March 13, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 19, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.605(12)(C) - Required Admission Information - Prescribed Medications; Long Term Use
- Official code
- 746.605(12)(C)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- During the inspection three out of ten staff did not have documentation they received an orientation.
- Correction deadline
- March 13, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 19, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.901(11) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
- Official code
- 746.901(11)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Sole caregiver in two year old classroom reported having 11 children. Caregiver was present with 13 children.
- Correction deadline
- December 19, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 22, 2025
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: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- Sole caregiver was observed with eight infants with a specified age of 17 months. Corrected when a second caregiver was added to the classroom.
- Correction deadline
- December 19, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 22, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
- Official code
- 746.1601
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Two infants were observed at time of inspection for over 15 minutes in restrictive devices.
- Correction deadline
- December 19, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 22, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
- Official code
- 746.2417(2)(B)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Three out of thirteen rooms were observed without adequate lighting during nap time at time of inspection.
- Correction deadline
- December 19, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 22, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
- Official code
- 746.2911
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- During an inspection operation was observed not following a safety plan implemented by CCR and DFPS.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 22, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
- Official code
- 746.201(9)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Sole caregiver for seven toddler children was observed sleeping during nap time.
- Correction deadline
- December 9, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 19, 2025
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)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- During an investigation inspection it was determined cribs in the infant classroom with children under 9 months old are stacking mattresses for use of sleep.
- Correction deadline
- November 25, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 9, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
- Official code
- 746.2409(a)(1)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- During a DFPS investigation it was determined the lighting in a nap room was not adequate at the time a child was left unsupervised.
- Correction deadline
- February 13, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 23, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
- Official code
- 746.2911
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient as operation did not have a written plan for supervision for active play area not connected to center.
- Correction deadline
- February 13, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 25, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4313(2) - Additional Requirements For Outdoor Activity Space Not Connected To Center - Written Plan for Supervision
- Official code
- 746.4313(2)
Higher concern: Environmental health
- Report finding
- During a investigation it was determined a classroom of children did not wash their hands after outdoor activities.
- Correction deadline
- February 13, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 23, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
- Official code
- 746.3417(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when two caregivers failed to conduct name to face checks during a transition resulting in a child being left unattended outside for ten minutes.
- Correction deadline
- February 13, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 23, 2026
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 an investigation it was determined director was not ensuring overall operation compliance.
- Correction deadline
- February 13, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 23, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
- Official code
- 746.1003(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- During an investigation it was determined caregivers were on personal cell phones while supervising children.
- Correction deadline
- February 13, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 23, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
- Official code
- 746.1203(3)(D)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- During a DFPS investigation it was determined a child was left unsupervised outside for 10 minutes.
- Correction deadline
- February 13, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 23, 2026
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)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- During an investigation it was determined a tricycle without protective handlebar covers was accessible to children. Equipment was observed in active play area with children on video.
- Correction deadline
- February 13, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 23, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
- Official code
- 746.4751(c)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- During an investigation an infant was observed in a crib awake for over 30 minutes while caregiver was rocking the crib. Caregiver was not observed picking child up during this time.
- Correction deadline
- December 18, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 19, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2425 - Crib Activities
- Official code
- 746.2425
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- During an investigation it was determined caregiver used harsh language multiple times with children and used profane language in the classroom.
- Correction deadline
- December 18, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 19, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
- Official code
- 746.2805(6)
Higher concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- During an investigation it was determined the director did not report to licensing when an allegation of inappropriate discipline was brought to their attention.
- Correction deadline
- December 18, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 22, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
- Official code
- 746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- It was determined during an investigation caregiver did not use good judgment when pushing a child's head when walking past the child.
- Correction deadline
- December 18, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 19, 2025
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 an investigation it was determined the director is not ensuring that caregivers are conducting duties as stated under minimum standards, such as safe sleep and supervision.
- Correction deadline
- December 18, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 22, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
- Official code
- 746.1003(1)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- One caregiver with an ineligible background check was observed present with children at time of inspection. Caregiver was sent home at time of inspection.
- Correction deadline
- November 19, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 25, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
- Official code
- 745.635(2)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Six out of ten children's records did not have up to date immunization records available for review at time of inspection.
- Correction deadline
- April 28, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 29, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
- Official code
- 746.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Thirteen infant feeding instructions were not up to date at time of inspection.
- Correction deadline
- April 28, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 29, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
- Official code
- 746.2421(b)
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Four out of eighteen infant bottles at time of inspection were not labeled with first name and last initial. Corrected at inspection when labeled with infants names.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
- Official code
- 746.2419(6)
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Two out of three children with food allergy emergency plans requiring medications had expired medications at time of inspection.
- Correction deadline
- April 28, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 29, 2025
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)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- One child's allergy plan was not signed by the parent.
- Correction deadline
- April 19, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 23, 2024
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
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- There staff members did not current SIDS, Shaken Baby and Brain Development.
- Correction deadline
- April 24, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 23, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
- Official code
- 746.1309(c)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- While doing the walk through at the operation I observed two infants sleeping on sheets that were not tight fitting.
- Correction deadline
- October 4, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 31, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
- Official code
- 746.2409(a)(2)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- While doing the walk through we went into an infant room there was 1 caregiver with 5 infants the children were 8m, 9m, 9m 10m and 12 month. The allowed ratio for that age group is 4 children to 1 caregiver.
- Correction deadline
- October 4, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 31, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
- Official code
- 746.1601
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- While doing my walk through I noticed in 4 different rooms there was outlet plugs that were not covered. In all 4 rooms the kids were under 4 years of age.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
- Official code
- 746.3701(1)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- While doing my walk through I observed a baby sleeping in the swing. I asked the caregivers how long she had been asleep they said 30 minuets.
- Correction deadline
- October 4, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 31, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
- Official code
- 746.2426(a)(2)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when a caregiver failed to conduct name to face checks during a transition resulting in a child being left unattended for an extended period of time.
- Correction deadline
- October 30, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 31, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
- Official code
- 746.1205(a)(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when a child was left outside unsupervised for an extended period of time.
- Correction deadline
- October 30, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 31, 2023
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)
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when a caregiver pulled a child by the arm.
- Correction deadline
- November 7, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 14, 2023
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: Supervision
- Report finding
- Three caregivers on the playground were sitting together in one area with their backs turned to the children in care and not providing proper supervision.
- 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)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Two children did not have current immunization records.
- Correction deadline
- September 24, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 29, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
- Official code
- 746.613(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- One staff member did not have proof of eduation requirements.
- Correction deadline
- September 25, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 24, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
- Official code
- 746.901(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- One chlid did not have the section for Emergency Medical Authorization section completed.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 24, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
- Official code
- 746.605(12)