Sonlight Dayschool
1500 W GRIFFIN PKWY STE ABC, Mission, TX 78572 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 50
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Diana Mancilla
- Phone
- (956) 580-9955
- Regulated since
- Jul 16, 2021
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1366946 · number 1714983
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | Staff background & training (1) |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | Staff background & training (1) |
| 2024 | 9 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (3), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2023 | 3 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2022 | 7 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Apr 14, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two out of five staff training records reviewed are missing certificates for the following trainings: -Hazardous Materials -Emergency Preparedness
HHSC 746.901(6) — Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-21. Correction verified 2026-04-16.
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Staff background & training
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May 2, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Four staff trainings records were reviewed. Some of the training certificates for three of files were not available for review, including trainings on the following topics: -Hazardous Materials -Administering Medications -Emergency Preparedness -Building and Physical Premises Safety
HHSC 746.803(b) — Required Records Storage - Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-05-09. Correction verified 2025-05-07.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver was missing 11 clock hours of annual training for training year 4/27/2023 - 4/26/2024.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-31. Correction verified 2024-05-30.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver was missing 7 clock hours of pre-service training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-31. Correction verified 2024-05-30.
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Staff background & training
The director did not have training in transportation safety.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-23. Correction verified 2024-05-30.
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Supervision & ratios
A caregiver was caring for six children of varying ages including infants. The children's ages were three 17 month old infants and three toddler aged children. The specified age of the children in the group was 17 months. According to the ratio chart a caregiver may care for a maximum of 5 children.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-22. Correction verified 2024-05-30.
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Supervision & ratios
The Childrens Products Certification form used for verifying that the opreration reviewed the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recall list was not current. The date on the form was 7/18/2022.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-24. Correction verified 2024-05-30.
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Safety & premises Serious
Most recent fire inspection provided was dated 03/14/2023 and a renewal inspection is due every twelve months.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-03. Correction verified 2024-06-03.
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Safety & premises
A fire drill was not practiced for the month of April 2024.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-24. Correction verified 2024-05-30.
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Safety & premises
1 of 6 children's records reviewed was missing the child's statement of the child s health from a health-care professional. 1 of 6 children's records reviewed was missing Name, address, and telephone number of another responsible individual (friend or relative) who should be contacted in an emergency when the parent cannot be reached. 1 of 6 children's records reviewed was missing the parents authorization to obtain emergency medical care and to transport the child for emergency medical treatment.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-31. Correction verified 2024-05-30.
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Records & paperwork
The children's sign in and out log was not maintained. Only one of 13 children in care was signed in. NOTE: This was CORRECTED during the inspection when all children in care were signed in.
HHSC 746.801(19) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-05-22.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 16, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One employee had an expired CPR/First Aid Certificate.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-19. Correction verified 2023-06-20.
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Supervision & ratios
One 11 month old infant was observed to be in care with a 4 year old.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-06. Correction verified 2023-06-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
An 11 month old was observed to be sleeping in a playpen with a blanket.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-06. Correction verified 2023-06-15.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 5, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 18, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A caregiver was observed caring for 5 infants in the infant room. The specified age of the children in the group was 0-11 months. According to the ratio chart the maximum number of children a caregiver may supervise is 4.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-18. Correction verified 2022-08-05.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The diaper changing mat in the infant room was observed torn.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-19. Correction verified 2022-07-18.
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Records & paperwork
The children's products certification form used as verification that the center has reviewed each of the recall notices issued by the CPSC and ensured that there are no unsafe products in the center was not current. The date documented on the form was 12/07/2020.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-19. Correction verified 2022-07-18.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver's record was not available for review during the inspection. A caregiver was missing 9 clock ours of annual training.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-29. Correction verified 2022-08-05.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 7, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 25, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A caregiver was caring for a total of 12 children of varying ages in the toddler room. The specified age of the children in the group was 2 years of age. According to the child/caregiver ratio chart the maximum number of children a caregiver may supervise is 11.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-25. Correction verified 2022-02-16.
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Safety & premises
An inflatable bounce house that was not in use was observed in the children's outdoor playground. The bounce house was not properly stored and presented a tripping hazard for children. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the inflatable bounce house was removed from the play ground and stored away.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-01-25.
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Safety & premises Serious
The center did not have a current annual fire inspection. The fire inspection report reviewed had a date of 12/2/2020.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-31. Correction verified 2022-01-31.
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Supervision & ratios
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