Sunnyside Learning Center

506 W 5TH ST, Los Fresnos, TX 78566 · Cameron County

14cited violations

3serious

10inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 36
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Nancy Maldonado
Phone: (956) 233-9881
Regulated since: Dec 11, 2015
HHSC IDs: Operation 1162202 · number 1552663
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Supervision & ratios 1
Discipline & child guidance 3
Safety & premises 1
Food & allergies 1
Staff background & training 4
Other 4

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2023	10	3	Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (3), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (3)
2022	2	0	Staff background & training (1), Other (1)
2021	2	0	Staff background & training (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Feb 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 4, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 18, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Discipline & child guidance
  Based on the information gained during the investigation, the operation failed to make a report to the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline after being notified of the caregiver's alleged actions.
  
  HHSC 746.201(5) — Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-May not delegate responsibility to report
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-22. Correction verified 2023-12-04.
- Discipline & child guidance Serious
  Based on the information gained during the investigation, a caregiver at the operation hit a toddler child in the face with the back of her hand.
  
  HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-22. Correction verified 2023-12-04.
- Discipline & child guidance Serious
  Based on the information gained during the investigation, the operation failed to notify the parent of a child who was allegedly hit in the face by a caregiver.
  
  HHSC 746.307(a) — Parental Communication - Notify Immediately about Allegation of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-22. Correction verified 2023-12-04.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 31, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Observed caregiver supervising 11 children while on their personal cell phone at the time of inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-31. Correction verified 2023-08-08.
- Staff background & training
  Five files reviewed and two were missing the topics of "Preventing and Responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction" and "Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials".
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-07. Correction verified 2023-08-08.
- Supervision & ratios
  Observed caregiver supervising 16 children between the ages of 8 months to 4 years old. There are more than 18 months difference between the youngest to the oldest child in the classroom.
  
  HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-31. Correction verified 2023-08-08.
- Other
  Activities were not followed as specified in lesson plan at the time of inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.2203(b) — Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-31. Correction verified 2023-08-08.
- Other
  Observed caregiver supervising a group of children between the ages of 8 months to 4 years old watching television in the toddler room.
  
  HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-31. Correction verified 2023-08-08.
- Food & allergies
  Menu posted was not current. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as updated menu was posted.
  
  HHSC 746.401(6) — Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-07-31.
- Safety & premises Serious
  Front and afterschool exit doors were locked at the time of inspection. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as both doors were unlocked at the time of inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.5209(c) — No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-07-31.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 9, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 24, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  A file reviewed is missing the training topics of: Emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, administering medications, preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-09. Correction verified 2022-08-30.
- Other
  The first aid kit is incomplete. There was tape missing. The antiseptic solution expired in 07/2020.
  
  HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-26. Correction verified 2022-08-26.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 8, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  3 staff files were evaluated and one is lacking 8 hours of the 24 hours of annual trainings at the time of inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-15. Correction verified 2021-10-12.
- Staff background & training
  Director is lacking 14 hours of the 30 hours of annual trainings.
  
  HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-15. Correction verified 2021-10-12.
HHSC inspection history

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Letter text

Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Sunnyside Learning Center, 506 W 5TH ST, Los Fresnos, TX 78566-3773 (operation ID 1162202, operation number 1552663), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
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If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.

Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.