The Sonshine Ark

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 128 children
• Accepts child care assistance
• School-age care
• Before-school care
• Meals provided
• After-school care
• Snacks provided
• Part-time care
• Transportation to and from school
• Field trips

Location and nearby daycares

Licensing and inspection record

Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.

Permit

On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026

Operation number

411916

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

June 1992

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

19 inspections on record, most recent Aug 7, 2026. 10 of 22 visits and reports cited a standard. 3 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

• Aug 7, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• May 8, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Apr 23, 2026Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.1315(b)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    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.

    Corrected May 7, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1316(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    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.

    Corrected Apr 24, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Apr 20, 2026Self-reported incident1 standard cited

  • 746.1203(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    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.

    Corrected May 7, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Nov 25, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Nov 18, 2025Inspection3 standards cited

  • 746.1801(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    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.

    Corrected Nov 18, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2421(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    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.

    Corrected Nov 21, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.5405Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection

    The operation did not have a gas inspection conducted.

    Corrected Dec 2, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• May 22, 2025Inspection3 standards cited

  • 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    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.

    Corrected May 22, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.4135(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    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.

    Corrected May 22, 2025, at the inspection

  • 746.3809Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Medication No Longer Used

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

    Corrected May 22, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

• May 9, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Apr 14, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Apr 9, 2025Self-reported incident2 standards cited

  • 746.2805(6)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language

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

    Corrected May 22, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2805(3)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

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

    Corrected May 22, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Sep 17, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Sep 3, 2024Inspection9 standards cited

  • 746.2407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    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.

    Corrected Sep 3, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3701(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    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.

    Corrected Sep 3, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1309(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    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.

    Corrected Sep 10, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    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.

    Corrected Sep 3, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1309(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    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.

    Corrected Sep 10, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2205(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates

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

    Corrected Sep 10, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2409(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    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.

    Corrected Sep 16, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3407(12)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    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

    Corrected Sep 3, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.5205(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Documentation of Drills

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

    Corrected Sep 10, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• Apr 23, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Apr 18, 2024Self-reported incident2 standards cited

  • 746.707Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    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.

    Corrected Jun 14, 2024

  • 746.705Texas HHSC risk level: Low

    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.

    Corrected Jun 14, 2024 · Technical assistance given

Cited standards by risk level

• Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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