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The Sonshine Ark

Child care center · 1406 6TH ST, Floresville, TX 78114-2366 · License 411916

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 128. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (224)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.1315(b)(1) - 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.
3 746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
In reviewing the operational policies, there is no updated information on the support of inclusive services.
4 746.2407 - 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.
4 746.5405 - Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection
The operation did not have a gas inspection conducted.
4 746.1203(5) - 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.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
There was no documentation available to show that training had been completed by any caregiver in the required topic of Administration of Medication.
1 746.609(a) - Update Admission Information - Procedure
The admission forms have not been updated to reflect changes made to minimum standards.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Caregiver was using inappropriate redirection practices such as pulling and grabbing a child.
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
Caregiver used inappropriate and discouraging language to and around the children.
4 746.1601 - 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.
4 746.1309(d) - 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.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The documentation of fire drills were not available for review at the time of inspection.
3 746.2421(b) - 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.
1 746.705 - 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.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
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.
4 746.3407 - 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.
Yes
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
There were four expired medication in the medication cabinet. This was corrected when staff member dispose the expired medication.
Yes
4 746.3701(1) - 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.
Yes
5 746.3407(12) - 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
Yes
3 746.707 - 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.
4 746.1801(a) - 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.
3 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
Four classrooms did not have a written activity plan with designated dates and time frames of activities.
4 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
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.
4 746.2409(a)(1) - 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.
3 746.1309(e) - 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.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
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.
4 746.1316(a) - 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.
3 746.4135(b) - 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.
Yes
4 746.1801(a) - 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.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
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.
4 746.1601 - 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.
3 746.4135(b) - 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.
Yes
3 746.1309(e) - 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.
4 746.1203(5) - 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.
4 746.1309(d) - 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.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
There were four expired medication in the medication cabinet. This was corrected when staff member dispose the expired medication.
Yes
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
Caregiver used inappropriate and discouraging language to and around the children.
3 746.707 - 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.
1 746.705 - 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.
4 746.2407 - 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.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
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.
4 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
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.
3 746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
In reviewing the operational policies, there is no updated information on the support of inclusive services.
4 746.1316(a) - 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.
3 746.2421(b) - 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.
1 746.609(a) - Update Admission Information - Procedure
The admission forms have not been updated to reflect changes made to minimum standards.
3 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
Four classrooms did not have a written activity plan with designated dates and time frames of activities.
4 746.5405 - Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection
The operation did not have a gas inspection conducted.
4 746.2409(a)(1) - 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.
5 746.3407(12) - 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
Yes
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Caregiver was using inappropriate redirection practices such as pulling and grabbing a child.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
There was no documentation available to show that training had been completed by any caregiver in the required topic of Administration of Medication.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - 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.
4 746.3701(1) - 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.
Yes
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The documentation of fire drills were not available for review at the time of inspection.
4 746.3407 - 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.
Yes
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
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.
4 746.2409(a)(1) - 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.
3 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
Four classrooms did not have a written activity plan with designated dates and time frames of activities.
1 746.609(a) - Update Admission Information - Procedure
The admission forms have not been updated to reflect changes made to minimum standards.
3 746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
In reviewing the operational policies, there is no updated information on the support of inclusive services.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - 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.
4 746.1309(d) - 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.
5 746.3407(12) - 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
Yes
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
There were four expired medication in the medication cabinet. This was corrected when staff member dispose the expired medication.
Yes
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
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.
3 746.4135(b) - 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.
Yes
3 746.707 - 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.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The documentation of fire drills were not available for review at the time of inspection.
4 746.1316(a) - 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.
4 746.1801(a) - 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.
3 746.1309(e) - 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.
3 746.2421(b) - 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.
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
Caregiver used inappropriate and discouraging language to and around the children.
4 746.5405 - Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection
The operation did not have a gas inspection conducted.
4 746.3701(1) - 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.
Yes
1 746.705 - 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.
4 746.1601 - 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.
4 746.3407 - 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.
Yes
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
There was no documentation available to show that training had been completed by any caregiver in the required topic of Administration of Medication.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Caregiver was using inappropriate redirection practices such as pulling and grabbing a child.
4 746.1203(5) - 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.
4 746.2407 - 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.
4 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
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.
4 746.2407 - 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.
3 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
Four classrooms did not have a written activity plan with designated dates and time frames of activities.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
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.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The documentation of fire drills were not available for review at the time of inspection.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
There were four expired medication in the medication cabinet. This was corrected when staff member dispose the expired medication.
Yes
4 746.2409(a)(1) - 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.
3 746.707 - 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.
4 746.1316(a) - 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.
4 746.3407 - 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.
Yes
3 746.1309(e) - 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.
4 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
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.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
There was no documentation available to show that training had been completed by any caregiver in the required topic of Administration of Medication.
3 746.2421(b) - 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.
4 746.3701(1) - 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.
Yes
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
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.
1 746.705 - 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.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (80)

80 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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