The Sonshine Ark

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.”

Rule 746.3805(b)(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 15, 2026.

Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

“An allergy action plan was not signed by the parent.”

Rule 746.3819. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 18, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 18, 2026.

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.”

Rule 746.2207(c)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 15, 2026.

Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 7, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 21, 2026.

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

“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.”

Rule 746.2417(2)(B). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 7, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 21, 2026.

CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

“During the inspection, it was found that a staff member had a CPR certification that lacked the in-person portion of the course.”

Rule 746.1315(b)(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 7, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 30, 2026.

Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

“Two caregivers who were reported to be transporting children did not have a valid transportation training.”

Rule 746.1316(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 24, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 24, 2026.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children

“Upon review of video footage, it was determined that a caregiver did not interact positively with a child in care.”

Rule 746.1203(5). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 7, 2026. Correction verified: May 8, 2026.

Child/Caregiver Ratio for Field Trips - Areas Open to General Public

“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.”

Rule 746.1801(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 18, 2025. Correction verified: Nov 25, 2025.

Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection

“The operation did not have a gas inspection conducted.”

Rule 746.5405. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 2, 2025. Correction verified: Dec 1, 2025.

Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

“Three of the five enrolled infants did not have a current written feeding instruction form. Two of the three expired three months ago.”

Rule 746.2421(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 21, 2025. Correction verified: Nov 25, 2025.

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

“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.”

Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 22, 2025.

Medication No Longer Used

“There were four expired medication in the medication cabinet. This was corrected when staff member dispose the expired medication.”

Rule 746.3809. Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 22, 2025.

Children’s Products- Annual Certification

“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.”

Rule 746.4135(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 22, 2025.

Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

“Caregiver was using inappropriate redirection practices such as pulling and grabbing a child.”

Rule 746.2805(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 22, 2025. Correction verified: May 9, 2025.

Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language

“Caregiver used inappropriate and discouraging language to and around the children.”

Rule 746.2805(6). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 22, 2025. Correction verified: May 9, 2025.

Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

“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”

Rule 746.3407(12). High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 3, 2024.

Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

“7 out of 10 staffs did not have the SIDS/Shaken baby training available for review at the time of inspection.”

Rule 746.1309(d). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 10, 2024. Correction verified: Sep 17, 2024.

Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

“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.”

Rule 746.1601. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 3, 2024. Correction verified: Sep 17, 2024.

Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

“One infant was observed in the highchair without the safety straps. There was no safety straps in any of the highchairs.”

Rule 746.2407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 3, 2024. Correction verified: Sep 17, 2024.

Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib

“The crib mattresses were recently replaced with new ones that do not specifically match the crib model numbers.”

Rule 746.2409(a)(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 16, 2024. Correction verified: Sep 24, 2024.

Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

“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.”

Rule 746.3701(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 3, 2024.

Documented Annual Training- Required Content

“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.”

Rule 746.1309(e). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 10, 2024. Correction verified: Sep 17, 2024.

Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates

“Four classrooms did not have a written activity plan with designated dates and time frames of activities.”

Rule 746.2205(a)(1). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 10, 2024. Correction verified: Sep 10, 2024.

Documentation of Drills

“The documentation of fire drills were not available for review at the time of inspection.”

Rule 746.5205(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 10, 2024. Correction verified: Sep 10, 2024.

Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

“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.”

Rule 746.707. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 14, 2024. Correction verified: Jul 3, 2024.

Incident/Illness Report Form Signed

“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.”

Rule 746.705. Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 14, 2024. Correction verified: Jul 3, 2024.