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Sonlight Dayschool

1500 W Griffin Pkwy Ste ABC, Mission, TX 78572
licensed capacity
50
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$144
year first permitted
2021

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About Sonlight Dayschool

Sonlight Dayschool is a licensed child care center in Mission, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 16, 2021, for up to 50 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
50 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity50 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Sonlight Dayschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hidalgo County has a median price of $144 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Hidalgo County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$144
Home daycare$131

Toddler

Center$136
Home daycare$126

Preschool

Center$133
Home daycare$124

School age

Center$126
Home daycare$120

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Sonlight Dayschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
50 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2021
License number
#1714983
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 14, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Apr 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      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”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2026

  2. May 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium Low risk

      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”

      The state verified the correction on May 7, 2025

  3. Jan 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 22, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on May 30, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

      “The director did not have training in transportation safety.”

      The state verified the correction on May 30, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on May 30, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      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.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “A fire drill was not practiced for the month of April 2024.”

      The state verified the correction on May 30, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on May 30, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on May 30, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on May 30, 2024

  7. Jun 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 6, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2023

  9. Aug 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 18, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

      “The diaper changing mat in the infant room was observed torn.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2022

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2022

Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Jul 7, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  2. Feb 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 25, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      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.”

      Corrected during the visit

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Sonlight Dayschool

Is Sonlight Dayschool licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 16, 2021.

When was Sonlight Dayschool last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 14, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sonlight Dayschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 11 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Sonlight Dayschool care for?

50, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Sonlight Dayschool accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Sonlight Dayschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Sonlight Dayschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 580-9955 to ask.

What is Sonlight Dayschool's phone number?

(956) 580-9955.

Where is Sonlight Dayschool?

1500 W Griffin Pkwy Ste ABC, Mission, TX 78572. The nearest other daycare we list is The Little Club Development Center, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).