Sonlight Dayschool
Does Sonlight Dayschool have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 21 child-care citations for Sonlight Dayschool in MISSION, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 3 are recorded at the High level and 11 at Medium High, with the remainder at Medium, Medium Low, or Low. Each entry below reproduces the standard Texas cited and the state's own description of what was found.
These are licensing-record findings, not a judgment about any child or family. The dates shown are the dates Texas recorded a correction as verified — they are not inspection dates, and the record may lag the state's current file. This page reflects the published record as of its last update and is not a complete history; the authoritative source is Texas HHSC.
Texas HHSC recorded 3 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- High
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Most recent fire inspection provided was dated 03/14/2023 and a renewal inspection is due every twelve months.
- High
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
An 11 month old was observed to be sleeping in a playpen with a blanket.
- High
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The center did not have a current annual fire inspection. The fire inspection report reviewed had a date of 12/2/2020.
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- Medium High
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
A fire drill was not practiced for the month of April 2024.
- Medium High
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
- Medium High
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
A caregiver was missing 11 clock hours of annual training for training year 4/27/2023 - 4/26/2024.
- Medium High
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
A caregiver was missing 7 clock hours of pre-service training.
- Medium High
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The director did not have training in transportation safety.
- Medium High
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
One employee had an expired CPR/First Aid Certificate.
- Medium High
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
One 11 month old infant was observed to be in care with a 4 year old.
- Medium High
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
- Medium High
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat in the infant room was observed torn.
- Medium High
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
- Medium High
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
- Medium
746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
Two out of five staff training records reviewed are missing certificates for the following trainings: -Hazardous Materials -Emergency Preparedness
- Medium
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
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.
- Medium
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
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.
- Medium
746.801(19) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Tracking System
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.
- Medium
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
A caregiver's record was not available for review during the inspection. A caregiver was missing 9 clock ours of annual training.
- Medium
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
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.
- Medium Low
746.803(b) - Required Records Storage - Training Records
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
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Compiled from public Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Child-Care Licensing records. To flag a discrepancy, write to records@daycaredossier.com.