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The Sonshine Ark

1406 6TH ST, Floresville, TX 78114-2366

Operation number:
411916
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Wilson
Capacity:
128
License effective:
June 30, 1992
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8303937646
Email:
SSADirector@dojoy.org
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 22 available inspections for The Sonshine Ark from October 19, 2021 through August 7, 2026.

10 inspections recorded violations, with 28 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 23, 2026 and involved staff training.

That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.

Two later inspections, from May 8, 2026 through August 7, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
22

6 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
28

6 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
17

5 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
5

Last 36 months

Local comparison

22 total inspections vs 8 local median in 78114

Compared to 11 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.27
Local median
1.17

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
36%
Local median
35%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
45%
Local median
55%

Repeated topics

This provider
5
Local average
1.36

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
During the inspection, it was found that a staff member had a CPR certification that lacked the in-person portion of the course.
Correction deadline
May 7, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 30, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Official code
746.1315(b)(1)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Two caregivers who were reported to be transporting children did not have a valid transportation training.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 24, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Official code
746.1316(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Upon review of video footage, it was determined that a caregiver did not interact positively with a child in care.
Correction deadline
May 7, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 8, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
Official code
746.1203(5)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
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 deadline
November 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 25, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1801(a) - Child/Caregiver Ratio for Field Trips - Areas Open to General Public
Official code
746.1801(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Three of the five enrolled infants did not have a current written feeding instruction form. Two of the three expired three months ago.
Correction deadline
November 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 25, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have a gas inspection conducted.
Correction deadline
December 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 1, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5405 - Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection
Official code
746.5405
View official report
Medium concern: Medication
Report finding
There were four expired medication in the medication cabinet. This was corrected when staff member dispose the expired medication.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Official code
746.3809
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Caregiver was using inappropriate redirection practices such as pulling and grabbing a child.
Correction deadline
May 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 9, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Caregiver used inappropriate and discouraging language to and around the children.
Correction deadline
May 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 9, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
Official code
746.2805(6)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One infant was observed in the highchair without the safety straps. There was no safety straps in any of the highchairs.
Correction deadline
September 3, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Official code
746.2407
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
The crib mattresses were recently replaced with new ones that do not specifically match the crib model numbers.
Correction deadline
September 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
Official code
746.2409(a)(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The documentation of fire drills were not available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 10, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
746.5205(4)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
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 deadline
September 3, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Four classrooms did not have a written activity plan with designated dates and time frames of activities.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 10, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
Official code
746.2205(a)(1)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
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
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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 deadline
September 10, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
746.3701(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
7 out of 10 staffs did not have the SIDS/Shaken baby training available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
September 10, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Official code
746.1309(d)
View official report
Low concern: Incident records
Report finding
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 deadline
June 14, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 3, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.705 - Incident/Illness Report Form Signed
Official code
746.705
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
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 deadline
June 14, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 3, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Official code
746.707
View official report
Low concern: Other violations
Report finding
The admission forms have not been updated to reflect changes made to minimum standards.
Correction deadline
October 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 19, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.609(a) - Update Admission Information - Procedure
Official code
746.609(a)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
In reviewing the operational policies, there is no updated information on the support of inclusive services.
Correction deadline
October 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Official code
746.501(a)(30)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
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 deadline
September 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 19, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
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 deadline
October 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 19, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
There was no documentation available to show that training had been completed by any caregiver in the required topic of Administration of Medication.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 19, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(5)(A)