Sunnyside Daycare

407 N SALINAS BLVD, Donna, TX 78537 · Hidalgo County

22cited violations

8serious

34inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 63
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Odalys Hernandez
Phone: (956) 377-5979
Regulated since: May 15, 2019
HHSC IDs: Operation 1318718 · number 1682654
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 2
Supervision & ratios 4
Safety & premises 8
Staff background & training 2
Other 6

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	2	0	Safety & premises (2)
2024	4	0	Other (4)
2023	4	2	Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2)
2022	2	2	Safety & premises (2)
2021	10	4	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4), Other (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Feb 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 11, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  An infant remained in his crib for an hour aproximately, exceding the 30 minute limit. Infant was not in distress. Please note: Caregiver removed child from crib.
  
  HHSC 746.2425 — Crib Activities
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-11. Correction verified 2026-02-24.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 11, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  An infant remained in his crib for an hour aproximately, exceding the 30 minute limit. Infant was not in distress. Please note: Caregiver removed child from crib.
  
  HHSC 746.2425 — Crib Activities
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-11. Correction verified 2026-02-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Aug 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Aug 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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May 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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May 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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May 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  A child less than 2 years old was observed watching a cartoon show on the television.
  
  HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-20. Correction verified 2024-05-29.
- Other
  A current Children's Products Certification Form 2885 was not available for review. Last product certification was last conducted on 11/01/2022.
  
  HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-22. Correction verified 2024-05-23.
HHSC inspection history
May 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  A child less than 2 years old was observed watching a cartoon show on the television.
  
  HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-20. Correction verified 2024-05-29.
- Other
  A current Children's Products Certification Form 2885 was not available for review. Last product certification was last conducted on 11/01/2022.
  
  HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-22. Correction verified 2024-05-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 19, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 19, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Oct 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Oct 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Oct 5, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  A caregiver without an active background check was present during inspection.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-05. Correction verified 2023-10-10.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 5, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  A caregiver without an active background check was present during inspection.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-05. Correction verified 2023-10-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jul 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jul 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jul 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jul 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Feb 21, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation failed to notify that the director was no longer employed as of February 10, 2023.
  
  HHSC 746.303(a)(4) — Report Change in Director
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-22. Correction verified 2023-02-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 21, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation failed to notify that the director was no longer employed as of February 10, 2023.
  
  HHSC 746.303(a)(4) — Report Change in Director
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-22. Correction verified 2023-02-21.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 27, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  There was a small pink riding car that was cracked on the backside and the front which posed shear point. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the director took the cart to the trash can.)
  
  HHSC 746.4601(7) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-27.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 27, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  There was a small pink riding car that was cracked on the backside and the front which posed shear point. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the director took the cart to the trash can.)
  
  HHSC 746.4601(7) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 25, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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May 25, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 24, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 24, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 20, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  11 month old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. Note: This was corrected during inspection as child was moved to playpen assigned.
  
  HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-20.
- Supervision & ratios
  Health inspection was last conducted on 10/9/20.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(c)(2) — Annual Sanitation Inspection- Inspection unavailable must maintain documentation at operation and make available to us
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-03. Correction verified 2021-12-21.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Trash cans in restrooms were observed without lid. Note: This was corrected during inspection as trash cans were removed.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-20.
- Safety & premises
  Fire inspection was last conducted on 10/9/20.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-03. Correction verified 2021-12-21.
- Safety & premises Serious
  Exit door on infant room was blocked. Note: This has been corrected during inspection as playpens were re-arranged allowing emergency exit to be used.
  
  HHSC 746.5209(c) — No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 20, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  11 month old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. Note: This was corrected during inspection as child was moved to playpen assigned.
  
  HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-20.
- Supervision & ratios
  Health inspection was last conducted on 10/9/20.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(c)(2) — Annual Sanitation Inspection- Inspection unavailable must maintain documentation at operation and make available to us
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-03. Correction verified 2021-12-21.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Trash cans in restrooms were observed without lid. Note: This was corrected during inspection as trash cans were removed.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-20.
- Safety & premises
  Fire inspection was last conducted on 10/9/20.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-03. Correction verified 2021-12-21.
- Safety & premises Serious
  Exit door on infant room was blocked. Note: This has been corrected during inspection as playpens were re-arranged allowing emergency exit to be used.
  
  HHSC 746.5209(c) — No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-20.
HHSC inspection history

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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 Daycare, 407 N SALINAS BLVD, Donna, TX 78537-2931 (operation ID 1318718, operation number 1682654), 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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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.