Sonshine Ministries

Medium-high risk The center must have an annual sanitation (health) inspection.

State rule 746.3401(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Sanitation Inspection"

Inspector's note: The operation did not have a current health inspection at time of inspection.

Corrected Oct 9, 2026, verified by the state Oct 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Medication no longer used must be returned to the parent or disposed of.

State rule 746.3809 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Medication No Longer Used"

Inspector's note: During the inspection there were two expired epi-pens on site for children in care.

Corrected Sep 30, 2026, verified by the state Oct 22, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant

State rule 746.2427 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant"

Inspector's note: During the inspection an infant who could not roll over independently was observed in the crib face down.

Corrected Mar 9, 2026, verified by the state Mar 19, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: This was determined to be deficient due to a toddler being left alone and unsupervised in a classroom.

Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified by the state Apr 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The operation must report to the state any situation that places children at risk.

State rule 746.305(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Situation Placing Children at Risk"

Inspector's note: The operation failed to report the incident to CCR within the required timeframe.

Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified by the state Apr 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Parents must be told about a situation that placed their child at risk.

State rule 746.307(b)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk"

Inspector's note: The operation failed to notify the parent immediately of a non-routine situation that may have placed a child at risk for injury or harm.

Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified by the state Apr 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric first aid training (with rescue breathing and choking).

State rule 746.1315(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking."

Inspector's note: During the inspection two out of ten staff evaluated did not have current First Aid.

Corrected Mar 13, 2026, verified by the state Mar 19, 2026.

Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric CPR training.

State rule 746.1315(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR"

Inspector's note: During the inspection three out of ten staff evaluated did not have current CPR training.

Corrected Mar 13, 2026, verified by the state Mar 19, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk There must be enough light at nap time for caregivers to see each child.

State rule 746.2911 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Adequate Lighting During Naptime"

Inspector's note: During the walk through a classroom was observed with inadequate lighting to be able to properly supervise the children while sleeping. This was corrected during the inspection when staff turned on classroom lighting.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.

State rule 746.3701 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Areas Free From Hazards"

Inspector's note: During the inspection there was a tall bookshelf in a classroom that wobbled when touched and was not anchored. This was corrected at inspection when the operation removed the shelf from the classroom during the inspection.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

Medium-high risk Each child's file must hold all the admission information the state requires (such as contacts, medical authorization and permissions).

State rule 746.605(12)(C) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Prescribed Medications; Long Term Use"

Inspector's note: During the inspection the operation did not have a medication listed on a Food Emergency Plan.

Corrected Mar 13, 2026, verified by the state Mar 19, 2026.

Medium-high risk Immunization records, exceptions and exemptions must be current.

State rule 746.613(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current"

Inspector's note: Four out of ten children's records reviewed did not have current immunization records on file.

Corrected Mar 13, 2026, verified by the state Mar 19, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each employee's file must hold the personnel records the state requires (such as signed affidavits, dates of employment and proof of qualifications).

State rule 746.901(11) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training"

Inspector's note: During the inspection three out of ten staff did not have documentation they received an orientation.

Corrected Mar 13, 2026, verified by the state Mar 19, 2026.

High risk Each caregiver must know how many children they are responsible for.

State rule 746.1205(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for"

Inspector's note: Sole caregiver in two year old classroom reported having 11 children. Caregiver was present with 13 children.

Corrected Dec 19, 2025, verified by the state Dec 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

State rule 746.2417(2)(B) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes"

Inspector's note: Two infants were observed at time of inspection for over 15 minutes in restrictive devices.

Corrected Dec 19, 2025, verified by the state Dec 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers for the number and ages of children in the group (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1601 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children"

Inspector's note: Sole caregiver was observed with eight infants with a specified age of 17 months. Corrected when a second caregiver was added to the classroom.

Corrected Dec 19, 2025, verified by the state Dec 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The operation must comply with child-care laws and rules.

State rule 746.201(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Complying with Laws and Rules"

Inspector's note: During an inspection operation was observed not following a safety plan implemented by CCR and DFPS.

Corrected Dec 22, 2025, verified by the state Dec 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk There must be enough light at nap time for caregivers to see each child.

State rule 746.2911 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Adequate Lighting During Naptime"

Inspector's note: Three out of thirteen rooms were observed without adequate lighting during nap time at time of inspection.

Corrected Dec 19, 2025, verified by the state Dec 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: Sole caregiver for seven toddler children was observed sleeping during nap time.

Corrected Dec 9, 2025, verified by the state Dec 19, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The director must operate the center in compliance with the minimum standards.

State rule 746.1003(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance"

Inspector's note: During an investigation it was determined director was not ensuring overall operation compliance.

Corrected Feb 13, 2026, verified by the state Feb 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when two caregivers failed to conduct name to face checks during a transition resulting in a child being left unattended outside for ten minutes.

Corrected Feb 13, 2026, verified by the state Feb 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: During a DFPS investigation it was determined a child was left unsupervised outside for 10 minutes.

Corrected Feb 13, 2026, verified by the state Feb 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Caregivers may not use personal phones or other electronic devices in ways that take their attention from the children.

State rule 746.1203(3)(D) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games"

Inspector's note: During an investigation it was determined caregivers were on personal cell phones while supervising children.

Corrected Feb 13, 2026, verified by the state Feb 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk There must be enough light at nap time for caregivers to see each child.

State rule 746.2911 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Adequate Lighting During Naptime"

Inspector's note: During a DFPS investigation it was determined the lighting in a nap room was not adequate at the time a child was left unsupervised.

Corrected Feb 13, 2026, verified by the state Feb 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Children must wash their hands after outdoor activities.

State rule 746.3417(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities"

Inspector's note: During a investigation it was determined a classroom of children did not wash their hands after outdoor activities.

Corrected Feb 13, 2026, verified by the state Feb 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Additional Requirements For Outdoor Activity Space Not Connected To Center - Written Plan for Supervision

State rule 746.4313(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Additional Requirements For Outdoor Activity Space Not Connected To Center - Written Plan for Supervision"

Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient as operation did not have a written plan for supervision for active play area not connected to center.

Corrected Feb 13, 2026, verified by the state Feb 25, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Hazards found on outdoor play equipment must be removed or repaired.

State rule 746.4751(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired"

Inspector's note: During an investigation it was determined a tricycle without protective handlebar covers was accessible to children. Equipment was observed in active play area with children on video.

Corrected Feb 13, 2026, verified by the state Feb 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Cribs must have a snug-fitting, firm, flat mattress made for the crib.

State rule 746.2409(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib"

Inspector's note: During an investigation inspection it was determined cribs in the infant classroom with children under 9 months old are stacking mattresses for use of sleep.

Corrected Nov 25, 2025, verified by the state Dec 9, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The director must operate the center in compliance with the minimum standards.

State rule 746.1003(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance"

Inspector's note: During an investigation it was determined the director is not ensuring that caregivers are conducting duties as stated under minimum standards, such as safe sleep and supervision.

Corrected Dec 18, 2025, verified by the state Dec 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: It was determined during an investigation caregiver did not use good judgment when pushing a child's head when walking past the child.

Corrected Dec 18, 2025, verified by the state Dec 19, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language"

Inspector's note: During an investigation it was determined caregiver used harsh language multiple times with children and used profane language in the classroom.

Corrected Dec 18, 2025, verified by the state Dec 19, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The operation must report to the state any situation that places children at risk.

State rule 746.305(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Situation Placing Children at Risk"

Inspector's note: During an investigation it was determined the director did not report to licensing when an allegation of inappropriate discipline was brought to their attention.

Corrected Dec 18, 2025, verified by the state Dec 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Crib Activities

State rule 746.2425 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Crib Activities"

Inspector's note: During an investigation an infant was observed in a crib awake for over 30 minutes while caregiver was rocking the crib. Caregiver was not observed picking child up during this time.

Corrected Dec 18, 2025, verified by the state Dec 19, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk If a person's background check came back ineligible, they must be removed from the operation immediately.

State rule 745.635(2) (licensing rules for every operation): "Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter"

Inspector's note: One caregiver with an ineligible background check was observed present with children at time of inspection. Caregiver was sent home at time of inspection.

Corrected Nov 19, 2025, verified by the state Nov 25, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Each infant's bottles and cups must be labelled with the child's name.

State rule 746.2419(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups"

Inspector's note: Four out of eighteen infant bottles at time of inspection were not labeled with first name and last initial. Corrected at inspection when labeled with infants names.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Medication must be given from its original container labelled with the child's name.

State rule 746.3805(b)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date"

Inspector's note: Two out of three children with food allergy emergency plans requiring medications had expired medications at time of inspection.

Corrected Apr 28, 2025, verified by the state Apr 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be reviewed and updated every 30 days.

State rule 746.2421(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days"

Inspector's note: Thirteen infant feeding instructions were not up to date at time of inspection.

Corrected Apr 28, 2025, verified by the state Apr 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each child's file must hold current immunization records.

State rule 746.603(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Immunizations"

Inspector's note: Six out of ten children's records did not have up to date immunization records available for review at time of inspection.

Corrected Apr 28, 2025, verified by the state Apr 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).