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Sunny Side Child Development Center

4104 N FM 493, Donna, TX 785374.9· 34 reviews
licensed capacity
87
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$144
year first permitted
2019
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About Sunny Side Child Development Center

Sunny Side Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Donna, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 16, 2019, for up to 87 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
87 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 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
SundayTodayNot 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 capacity87 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Sunny Side Child Development Center 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 Sunny Side Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
87 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2019
License number
#1686483
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 21, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2

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. Jul 21, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

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

      “Emergency drills for 2026 were not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2026

  2. Jul 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits

      “A designated exit door pathway was observed being block making it difficult to exit through that area.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2025

  3. Sep 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 21, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      “There was a group of pre-toddlers, all under 2 yrs of age, who had access to an ipad which had a video playing. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the video was turned off.)”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2022

  7. Dec 16, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “One out of the 5 children records did not have immunization records for review in file.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2021

  8. Oct 6, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 22, 2021VisitNo rules cited

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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FAQ

Questions about Sunny Side Child Development Center

Is Sunny Side Child Development Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 16, 2019.

When was Sunny Side Child Development Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 21, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sunny Side Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Sunny Side Child Development Center care for?

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

Does Sunny Side Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Sunny Side Child Development Center'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 Sunny Side Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 461-1062 to ask.

What is Sunny Side Child Development Center's phone number?

(956) 461-1062.

Where is Sunny Side Child Development Center?

4104 N FM 493, Donna, TX 78537.

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