Texas records · WILSON County · FLORESVILLE
The Sonshine Ark
Licensed Center in FLORESVILLE, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued June 30, 1992
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 1406 6TH ST, FLORESVILLE, TX 78114 2366
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- June 30, 1992
- Operation number
- 411916
- Licensed capacity
- 128 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 22 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 4 |
| Assessments on record | 0 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 3,606 |
| Citations recorded | 32 |
| Record covers | November 19, 2021 – September 28, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 5 |
| Medium High | 15 |
| Medium | 10 |
| Low | 2 |
Visits and findings, newest first
A classroom had a movie playing during naptime This was corrected at inspection when the move was turned off.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Unlabeled medications were being stored in the medication cabinet. This was corrected at inspection when the medications were discarded.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
An allergy action plan was not signed by the parent.
Correction verified by the state on September 18, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on August 21, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on August 21, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the inspection, it was found that a staff member had a CPR certification that lacked the in-person portion of the course.
Correction verified by the state on April 30, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Two caregivers who were reported to be transporting children did not have a valid transportation training.
Correction verified by the state on April 24, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Upon review of video footage, it was determined that a caregiver did not interact positively with a child in care.
Correction verified by the state on May 8, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation did not have a gas inspection conducted.
Correction verified by the state on December 1, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Three of the five enrolled infants did not have a current written feeding instruction form. Two of the three expired three months ago.
Correction verified by the state on November 25, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on November 25, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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 at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
There were four expired medication in the medication cabinet. This was corrected when staff member dispose the expired medication.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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 at the time of inspection.
Caregiver used inappropriate and discouraging language to and around the children.
Correction verified by the state on May 9, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Caregiver was using inappropriate redirection practices such as pulling and grabbing a child.
Correction verified by the state on May 9, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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 at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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 at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Four classrooms did not have a written activity plan with designated dates and time frames of activities.
Correction verified by the state on September 10, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on September 17, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
7 out of 10 staffs did not have the SIDS/Shaken baby training available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction verified by the state on September 17, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The documentation of fire drills were not available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction verified by the state on September 10, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One infant was observed in the highchair without the safety straps. There was no safety straps in any of the highchairs.
Correction verified by the state on September 17, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The crib mattresses were recently replaced with new ones that do not specifically match the crib model numbers.
Correction verified by the state on September 24, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on September 17, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on July 3, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on July 3, 2024.
The admission forms have not been updated to reflect changes made to minimum standards.
Correction verified by the state on October 19, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
In reviewing the operational policies, there is no updated information on the support of inclusive services.
Correction verified by the state on October 3, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on October 19, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
There was no documentation available to show that training had been completed by any caregiver in the required topic of Administration of Medication.
Correction verified by the state on October 3, 2022.
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.
Correction verified by the state on October 19, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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