Sonshine Ministries

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Texas Health and Human Services records list 40 cited deficiencies for Sonshine Ministries in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (15 High, 19 Medium High, 6 Medium).

Records list 17 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-21.

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

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Full citation history from HHSC (48)

• 2026-09-21 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High

  Annual Sanitation Inspection

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-10-09. Correction verified: Not recorded.

  The operation did not have a current health inspection at time of inspection.

• 2026-09-21 · 746.3809 · Medium

  Medication No Longer Used

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-30. Correction verified: Not recorded.

  During the inspection there were two expired epi-pens on site for children in care.

• 2026-03-09 · 746.2427 · High

  AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-09. Correction verified: 2026-03-19.

  During the inspection an infant who could not roll over independently was observed in the crib face down.

• 2026-03-05 · 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: 2026-04-01. Correction verified: 2026-04-14.

  This was determined to be deficient due to a toddler being left alone and unsupervised in a classroom.

• 2026-03-05 · 746.305(a)(6) · High

  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-01. Correction verified: 2026-04-14.

  The operation failed to report the incident to CCR within the required timeframe.

• 2026-03-05 · 746.307(b)(4) · High

  Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-01. Correction verified: 2026-04-14.

  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.

• 2026-02-23 · 746.2911 · Medium High

  Adequate Lighting During Naptime

  Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-02-23. Correction verified: Not recorded.

  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.

• 2026-02-23 · 746.613(b) · Medium High

  Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-13. Correction verified: 2026-03-19.

  Four out of ten children's records reviewed did not have current immunization records on file.

• 2026-02-23 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High

  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-13. Correction verified: 2026-03-19.

  During the inspection three out of ten staff evaluated did not have current CPR training.

• 2026-02-23 · 746.901(11) · Medium

  Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-13. Correction verified: 2026-03-19.

  During the inspection three out of ten staff did not have documentation they received an orientation.

• 2026-02-23 · 746.1315(a) · Medium High

  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-13. Correction verified: 2026-03-19.

  During the inspection two out of ten staff evaluated did not have current First Aid.

• 2026-02-23 · 746.605(12)(C) · Medium High

  Required Admission Information - Prescribed Medications; Long Term Use

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-13. Correction verified: 2026-03-19.

  During the inspection the operation did not have a medication listed on a Food Emergency Plan.

• 2026-02-23 · 746.3701 · Medium High

  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

  Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-02-23. Correction verified: Not recorded.

  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.

• 2025-12-19 · 746.2911 · Medium High

  Adequate Lighting During Naptime

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-19. Correction verified: 2025-12-22.

  Three out of thirteen rooms were observed without adequate lighting during nap time at time of inspection.

• 2025-12-19 · 746.1601 · Medium High

  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-19. Correction verified: 2025-12-22.

  Sole caregiver was observed with eight infants with a specified age of 17 months. Corrected when a second caregiver was added to the classroom.

• 2025-12-19 · 746.1205(a)(2) · High

  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-19. Correction verified: 2025-12-22.

  Sole caregiver in two year old classroom reported having 11 children. Caregiver was present with 13 children.

• 2025-12-19 · 746.2417(2)(B) · High

  Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-19. Correction verified: 2025-12-22.

  Two infants were observed at time of inspection for over 15 minutes in restrictive devices.

• 2025-12-19 · 746.201(9) · Medium High

  Complying with Laws and Rules

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-22. Correction verified: 2025-12-22.

  During an inspection operation was observed not following a safety plan implemented by CCR and DFPS.

• 2025-12-09 · 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: 2025-12-09. Correction verified: 2025-12-19.

  Sole caregiver for seven toddler children was observed sleeping during nap time.

• 2025-11-25 · 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: 2025-11-25. Correction verified: 2025-12-09.

  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.

• 2025-11-25 · 746.3417(4) · Medium High

  Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-13. Correction verified: 2026-02-23.

  During a investigation it was determined a classroom of children did not wash their hands after outdoor activities.

• 2025-11-25 · 746.1201(1) · High

  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-13. Correction verified: 2026-02-23.

  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.

• 2025-11-25 · 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: 2026-02-13. Correction verified: 2026-02-23.

  During a DFPS investigation it was determined a child was left unsupervised outside for 10 minutes.

• 2025-11-25 · 746.4313(2) · Medium High

  Additional Requirements For Outdoor Activity Space Not Connected To Center - Written Plan for Supervision

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-13. Correction verified: 2026-02-25.

  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.

• 2025-11-25 · 746.1203(3)(D) · Medium High

  Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-13. Correction verified: 2026-02-23.

  During an investigation it was determined caregivers were on personal cell phones while supervising children.

• 2025-11-25 · 746.2911 · Medium High

  Adequate Lighting During Naptime

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-13. Correction verified: 2026-02-23.

  During a DFPS investigation it was determined the lighting in a nap room was not adequate at the time a child was left unsupervised.

• 2025-11-25 · 746.1003(1) · High

  Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-13. Correction verified: 2026-02-23.

  During an investigation it was determined director was not ensuring overall operation compliance.

• 2025-11-25 · 746.4751(c) · Medium High

  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-13. Correction verified: 2026-02-23.

  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.

• 2025-11-24 · 746.1003(1) · High

  Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-18. Correction verified: 2025-12-22.

  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.

• 2025-11-24 · 746.305(a)(6) · High

  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-18. Correction verified: 2025-12-22.

  During an investigation it was determined the director did not report to licensing when an allegation of inappropriate discipline was brought to their attention.

• 2025-11-24 · 746.1201(1) · High

  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-18. Correction verified: 2025-12-19.

  It was determined during an investigation caregiver did not use good judgment when pushing a child's head when walking past the child.

• 2025-11-24 · 746.2805(6) · High

  Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-18. Correction verified: 2025-12-19.

  During an investigation it was determined caregiver used harsh language multiple times with children and used profane language in the classroom.

• 2025-11-24 · 746.2425 · Medium

  Crib Activities

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-18. Correction verified: 2025-12-19.

  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.

• 2025-11-19 · 745.635(2) · High

  AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-19. Correction verified: 2025-11-25.

  One caregiver with an ineligible background check was observed present with children at time of inspection. Caregiver was sent home at time of inspection.

• 2025-04-14 · 746.2419(6) · Medium High

  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

  Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-04-14. Correction verified: Not recorded.

  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.

• 2025-04-14 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium

  Children's Records - Immunizations

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-28. Correction verified: 2025-04-29.

  Six out of ten children's records did not have up to date immunization records available for review at time of inspection.

• 2025-04-14 · 746.3805(b)(1) · Medium High

  Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-28. Correction verified: 2025-04-29.

  Two out of three children with food allergy emergency plans requiring medications had expired medications at time of inspection.

• 2025-04-14 · 746.2421(b) · Medium

  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-28. Correction verified: 2025-04-29.

  Thirteen infant feeding instructions were not up to date at time of inspection.

• 2024-04-17 · 746.1309(c) · Medium

  Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-24. Correction verified: 2024-04-23.

  There staff members did not current SIDS, Shaken Baby and Brain Development.

• 2024-04-17 · 746.3819 · Medium High

  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-19. Correction verified: 2024-04-23.

  One child's allergy plan was not signed by the parent.

• 2023-10-04 · 746.3701(1) · Medium High

  Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

  Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-10-04. Correction verified: Not recorded.

  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.

• 2023-10-04 · 746.1601 · Medium High

  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-04. Correction verified: 2023-10-31.

  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.

• 2023-10-04 · 746.2409(a)(2) · Medium High

  Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-04. Correction verified: 2023-10-31.

  While doing the walk through at the operation I observed two infants sleeping on sheets that were not tight fitting.

• 2023-10-04 · 746.2426(a)(2) · High

  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

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-04. Correction verified: 2023-10-31.

  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.

• 2023-10-02 · 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: 2023-10-30. Correction verified: 2023-10-31.

  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.

• 2023-10-02 · 746.1205(a)(1) · High

  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-30. Correction verified: 2023-10-31.

  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.

• 2023-10-01 · 746.1201(1) · High

  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-07. Correction verified: 2023-11-14.

  This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when a caregiver pulled a child by the arm.

• 2023-06-16 · 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: Yes. Correction date: 2023-06-16. Correction verified: Not recorded.

  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.