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Texas HHSC records list 17 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated September 28, 2026.
The same records list 27 cited deficiencies dated April 18, 2024 to September 15, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 5 High, 13 Medium High, 8 Medium, 1 Low).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 7 corrected at inspection, 20 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 20 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 27 cited deficiencies for The Sonshine Ark in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (5 High, 13 Medium High, 8 Medium, 1 Low).
Records list 17 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-28.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 5 |
| Medium High | 13 |
| Medium | 8 |
| Medium Low | 0 |
| Low | 1 |
| Unknown | 0 |
HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.
2026-09-15 · 746.3805(b)(1) · Medium High
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Unlabeled medications were being stored in the medication cabinet. This was corrected at inspection when the medications were discarded.
Corrected at inspection
2026-09-15 · 746.2207(c)(4) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
A classroom had a movie playing during naptime This was corrected at inspection when the move was turned off.
Corrected at inspection
2026-09-15 · 746.3819 · Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
An allergy action plan was not signed by the parent.
Correction date recorded: 2026-09-18
2026-09-15 · 746.3819 · Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-18. Correction verified: 2026-09-18.
An allergy action plan was not signed by the parent.
2026-09-15 · 746.2207(c)(4) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-09-15. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A classroom had a movie playing during naptime This was corrected at inspection when the move was turned off.
2026-09-15 · 746.3805(b)(1) · Medium High
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-09-15. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Unlabeled medications were being stored in the medication cabinet. This was corrected at inspection when the medications were discarded.
2026-08-07 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-07. Correction verified: 2026-08-21.
On 7/23/2026 video footage from 7/23/26 was viewed and a teacher was observed feeding children at a table with one child in the back of the room playing. The teacher was observed to have her back to the child and did not turn around for 5 minutes. The teacher then walked to the sink behind the table and the child who was playing in the back ran to the table and attempted to take another child's food. That child pushed the other child away, causing them to flal to the floor. The angle of the camera did not catch the child on video, but it was unknown if the cihld was crying. The child was observed to have gotten up less than two minutes later, and the teacher's back was still to the children. On 8/1/2026 the director had a meeting with the staff where the issue of supervision was addressed. The caregiver did attend this meeting as per the sign in log. This was corrected before today's inspection. On 7/6/2026 a caregiver left children unattended for two minutes in a classroom while she went to the front to pick up a child.
2026-08-07 · 746.2417(2)(B) · High
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-07. Correction verified: 2026-08-21.
On 7/23/2026, video footage showed infants being removed from a table at 11:40 AM. Two infants were left in the bucket chairs from 11:40 AM-11:54 AM, seconds from 11:55 AM (15 minutes). The teachers were observed putting the other three children to sleep while the other two children sat there for nearly fifteen minutes until one teacher went to get them. The teachers did not bring all the children down during the same time frame. The children were observed still buckled in their seats.
2026-04-23 · 746.1316(a) · Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-24. Correction verified: 2026-04-24.
Two caregivers who were reported to be transporting children did not have a valid transportation training.
2026-04-23 · 746.1315(b)(1) · Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-07. Correction verified: 2026-04-30.
During the inspection, it was found that a staff member had a CPR certification that lacked the in-person portion of the course.
2026-04-20 · 746.1203(5) · Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-07. Correction verified: 2026-05-08.
Upon review of video footage, it was determined that a caregiver did not interact positively with a child in care.
2025-11-18 · 746.1801(a) · Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio for Field Trips - Areas Open to General Public
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-18. Correction verified: 2025-11-25.
During the inspection, it was observed a group of 20 children went on a field trip to the library with 3 caregivers. Field trips ratios indicate that 4 caregivers were required. This was corrected when they returned to the center.
2025-11-18 · 746.5405 · Medium High
Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-02. Correction verified: 2025-12-01.
The operation did not have a gas inspection conducted.
2025-11-18 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-21. Correction verified: 2025-11-25.
Three of the five enrolled infants did not have a current written feeding instruction form. Two of the three expired three months ago.
2025-05-22 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-05-22. Correction verified: Not recorded.
There is a 9 inch gap between the fence and the gate. This was corrected when staff member added bungee ropes around the gap to fill the gap.
2025-05-22 · 746.4135(b) · Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-05-22. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The Consumer Product Recall was last certified on 1/4/2023. This was corrected when staff member certified the consumer product recall as of 5/22/2025.
2025-05-22 · 746.3809 · Medium
Medication No Longer Used
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-05-22. Correction verified: Not recorded.
There were four expired medication in the medication cabinet. This was corrected when staff member dispose the expired medication.
2025-04-09 · 746.2805(6) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-22. Correction verified: 2025-05-09.
Caregiver used inappropriate and discouraging language to and around the children.
2025-04-09 · 746.2805(3) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-22. Correction verified: 2025-05-09.
Caregiver was using inappropriate redirection practices such as pulling and grabbing a child.
2024-09-03 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-10. Correction verified: 2024-09-17.
10 out of 10 staff members did not have the Adminitration Medication, Food Allergy, and Hazardous Training training available for review at the time of inspection.
2024-09-03 · 746.5205(4) · Medium
Documentation of Drills
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-10. Correction verified: 2024-09-10.
The documentation of fire drills were not available for review at the time of inspection.
2024-09-03 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-09-03. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The child safety lock on the cabinet was broken, therefore the Lysol was accessible to the children in the toddler's room. During the inspection, the caregiver took action to address the issue by moving the Lysol to a top cabinet that is out of reach for the children
2024-09-03 · 746.3701(1) · Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-09-03. Correction verified: Not recorded.
There were two outlets uncovered in the 4-5 age group classroom. Caregiver placed two covers in the uncovered outlets therefore were corrected at inspection.
2024-09-03 · 746.1309(d) · Medium High
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-10. Correction verified: 2024-09-17.
7 out of 10 staffs did not have the SIDS/Shaken baby training available for review at the time of inspection.
2024-09-03 · 746.2205(a)(1) · Medium
Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-10. Correction verified: 2024-09-10.
Four classrooms did not have a written activity plan with designated dates and time frames of activities.
2024-09-03 · 746.2409(a)(1) · Medium High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-16. Correction verified: 2024-09-24.
The crib mattresses were recently replaced with new ones that do not specifically match the crib model numbers.
2024-09-03 · 746.2407 · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-03. Correction verified: 2024-09-17.
One infant was observed in the highchair without the safety straps. There was no safety straps in any of the highchairs.
2024-09-03 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-03. Correction verified: 2024-09-17.
There was one caregiver caring for 6 children in the infant room therefore the caregiver was out of ratio. The youngest infant is 6 months and the oldest 1 year old. This was corrected at inspection when the other caregiver entered the room.
2024-04-18 · 746.705 · Low
Incident/Illness Report Form Signed
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-14. Correction verified: 2024-07-03.
A child accidentally bit their tongue 04/17/24 and was taken to the hospital for evaluation. An incident report was filled out but not signed by the person in charge within the required 48 hours of the incident occurring.
2024-04-18 · 746.707 · Medium
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-14. Correction verified: 2024-07-03.
A child accidentally bit their tongue and they were taken to the emergency room to be evaluated on 04/17/24. The operation did obtain a parent signature on the incident report within the required 48 hours.
2023-09-28 · 746.609(a) · Low
Update Admission Information - Procedure
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-13. Correction verified: 2023-10-19.
The admission forms have not been updated to reflect changes made to minimum standards.
2023-09-28 · 746.501(a)(30) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-13. Correction verified: 2023-10-03.
In reviewing the operational policies, there is no updated information on the support of inclusive services.
2022-09-30 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-03. Correction verified: 2022-10-03.
There was no documentation available to show that training had been completed by any caregiver in the required topic of Administration of Medication.
2022-09-30 · 746.4907(a)(1) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-14. Correction verified: 2022-10-19.
The loose fill in all use zones of the outdoor play area measured less than the required six inch depth, and the ground beneath was exposed in several areas.
2022-09-30 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-30. Correction verified: 2022-10-19.
One caregiver in the infant class and one caregiver in the two year old class each failed to wash the hands of a child after diapering.
2021-10-19 · 746.1301(5)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-19. Correction verified: 2021-11-19.
One caregiver was lacking 24 hours towards the 20-21 annual training year. A second caregiver had completed 6 annual training hours towards the 20-21 training year and was lacking 18 hours. A third caregiver had completed 5 training hours towards the 20-21 annual training year and was lacking 19 hours. A fourth caregiver was lacking 24 hours towards the 20-21 annual training year.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=123425
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.