The Sonshine Ark
1406 6TH ST, Floresville, TX 78114 · Wilson County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 128
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Melissa Recio
- Phone
- (830) 393-7646
- Regulated since
- Jun 30, 1992
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 123425 · number 411916
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 8 | 2 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1), Other (4) |
| 2024 | 11 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | Staff background & training (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
-
Sep 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Sep 15, 2026 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Sep 1, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Aug 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Aug 7, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
-
Supervision & ratios Serious
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.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-07. Correction verified 2026-08-21.
-
Other Serious
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.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-07. Correction verified 2026-08-21.
-
Supervision & ratios Serious
-
Aug 4, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
May 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Apr 23, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
-
Staff background & training
During the inspection, it was found that a staff member had a CPR certification that lacked the in-person portion of the course.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-07. Correction verified 2026-04-30.
-
Staff background & training
Two caregivers who were reported to be transporting children did not have a valid transportation training.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-24. Correction verified 2026-04-24.
-
Staff background & training
-
Apr 20, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
-
Other
Upon review of video footage, it was determined that a caregiver did not interact positively with a child in care.
HHSC 746.1203(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-07. Correction verified 2026-05-08.
-
Other
-
Nov 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Nov 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
-
Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.1801(a) — Child/Caregiver Ratio for Field Trips - Areas Open to General Public
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-18. Correction verified 2025-11-25.
-
Other
Three of the five enrolled infants did not have a current written feeding instruction form. Two of the three expired three months ago.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-21. Correction verified 2025-11-25.
-
Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a gas inspection conducted.
HHSC 746.5405 — Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-02. Correction verified 2025-12-01.
-
Supervision & ratios
-
May 22, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
-
Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-05-22.
-
Illness & medication
There were four expired medication in the medication cabinet. This was corrected when staff member dispose the expired medication.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-05-22.
-
Other
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.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-05-22.
-
Safety & premises
-
May 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Apr 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Apr 9, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
-
Other Serious
Caregiver was using inappropriate redirection practices such as pulling and grabbing a child.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-22. Correction verified 2025-05-09.
-
Other Serious
Caregiver used inappropriate and discouraging language to and around the children.
HHSC 746.2805(6) — Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-22. Correction verified 2025-05-09.
-
Other Serious
-
Sep 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Sep 3, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
-
Staff background & training
7 out of 10 staffs did not have the SIDS/Shaken baby training available for review at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-10. Correction verified 2024-09-17.
-
Staff background & training
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.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-10. Correction verified 2024-09-17.
-
Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-03. Correction verified 2024-09-17.
-
Other
Four classrooms did not have a written activity plan with designated dates and time frames of activities.
HHSC 746.2205(a)(1) — Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-10. Correction verified 2024-09-10.
-
Safety & premises
One infant was observed in the highchair without the safety straps. There was no safety straps in any of the highchairs.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-03. Correction verified 2024-09-17.
-
Safety & premises
The crib mattresses were recently replaced with new ones that do not specifically match the crib model numbers.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(1) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-16. Correction verified 2024-09-24.
-
Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-03.
-
Other
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.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-03.
-
Safety & premises
The documentation of fire drills were not available for review at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-10. Correction verified 2024-09-10.
-
Staff background & training
-
Apr 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Apr 18, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
-
Illness & medication
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.
HHSC 746.705 — Incident/Illness Report Form Signed
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-06-14. Correction verified 2024-07-03.
-
Illness & medication
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.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-14. Correction verified 2024-07-03.
-
Illness & medication
-
Dec 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Oct 23, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Sep 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
-
Supervision & ratios
In reviewing the operational policies, there is no updated information on the support of inclusive services.
HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-13. Correction verified 2023-10-03.
-
Other
The admission forms have not been updated to reflect changes made to minimum standards.
HHSC 746.609(a) — Update Admission Information - Procedure
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-10-13. Correction verified 2023-10-19.
-
Supervision & ratios
-
Nov 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Oct 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Sep 30, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
-
Staff background & training
There was no documentation available to show that training had been completed by any caregiver in the required topic of Administration of Medication.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-03. Correction verified 2022-10-03.
-
Cleanliness & sanitation
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.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-30. Correction verified 2022-10-19.
-
Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-14. Correction verified 2022-10-19.
-
Staff background & training
-
Nov 19, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Oct 19, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
-
Staff background & training
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.
HHSC 746.1301(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-19. Correction verified 2021-11-19.
-
Staff background & training
Get the full file
HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.
Email the request Printable letter (fax or mail)
- Send to
- HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions
Show the letter text
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.