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Floresville, TX 78114 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Sonshine Ark
- licensed capacity
- 128
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $171
- year first permitted
- 1992
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About
About The Sonshine Ark
The Sonshine Ark is a licensed child care center in Floresville, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 30, 1992, for up to 128 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 20 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 128 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 128 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Sonshine Ark has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wilson County has a median price of $171 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.
Infant
Center$171
Home daycare$154
Toddler
Center$160
Home daycare$148
Preschool
Center$156
Home daycare$146
School age
Center$149
Home daycare$139
State record
Inspection reports for The Sonshine Ark
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 128 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1992
- License number
- #411916
Summary
20 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 20 visits · 24 rules in all · 24 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 5
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Safety and hazards 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safe sleep 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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- Sep 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 7, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2026
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
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2026
- Aug 3, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- May 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 23, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“Two caregivers who were reported to be transporting children did not have a valid transportation training.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2026
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“During the inspection, it was found that a staff member had a CPR certification that lacked the in-person portion of the course.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2026
Apr 20, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
“Upon review of video footage, it was determined that a caregiver did not interact positively with a child in care.”
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2026
- Nov 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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Nov 18, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Three of the five enrolled infants did not have a current written feeding instruction form. Two of the three expired three months ago.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2025
746.5405 - Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection
“The operation did not have a gas inspection conducted.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2025
746.1801(a) - Child/Caregiver Ratio for Field Trips - Areas Open to General Public
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2025
May 22, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“There were four expired medication in the medication cabinet. This was corrected when staff member dispose the expired medication.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“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.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“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.”
Corrected during the visit
- May 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 9, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“Caregiver was using inappropriate redirection practices such as pulling and grabbing a child.”
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2025
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
“Caregiver used inappropriate and discouraging language to and around the children.”
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2025
- Sep 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 3, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2024
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“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”
Corrected during the visit
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“One infant was observed in the highchair without the safety straps. There was no safety straps in any of the highchairs.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2024
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“7 out of 10 staffs did not have the SIDS/Shaken baby training available for review at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2024
746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
“Four classrooms did not have a written activity plan with designated dates and time frames of activities.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2024
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“The documentation of fire drills were not available for review at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2024
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2024
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“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.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
“The crib mattresses were recently replaced with new ones that do not specifically match the crib model numbers.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2024
- Apr 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 18, 2024Visit2 rules cited
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2024
746.705 - Incident/Illness Report Form Signed
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2024
- Dec 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 28, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
“In reviewing the operational policies, there is no updated information on the support of inclusive services.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2023
746.609(a) - Update Admission Information - Procedure
“The admission forms have not been updated to reflect changes made to minimum standards.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2023
- Nov 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 30, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2022
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2022
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“There was no documentation available to show that training had been completed by any caregiver in the required topic of Administration of Medication.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2022
- Nov 19, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 19, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual 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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about The Sonshine Ark
Is The Sonshine Ark licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 30, 1992.
When was The Sonshine Ark last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 20 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Sonshine Ark had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 8 of 20 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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 The Sonshine Ark care for?
128, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Sonshine Ark accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Sonshine Ark's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Sonshine Ark cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (830) 393-7646 to ask.
What is The Sonshine Ark's phone number?
(830) 393-7646.
Where is The Sonshine Ark?
1406 6th St, Floresville, TX 78114. The nearest other daycare we list is Los Ninos, 0.2 miles away.