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Sunnyside Daycare

4 critical, 12 serious findings across 36 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Oct 5, 2023.

407 N Salinas Blvd, Donna, TX 78537 · (956) 377-5979

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsDonna licensed centers, n=21

Critical findings4 critical, 12 serious, 0 minor across 28 inspections and 8 investigations (36 visits). Most recent critical: Oct 5, 2023.

Critical4 vs median 0

38% of centers have at least one

Serious12 vs median 4

62% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2019Full Permit

Practical7a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 63

Texas HHSC operation #1682654 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careNot listed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careListed
Part-time careNot listed
Field tripsListed
Skill classesNot listed
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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

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2026
Feb 24, 2026 to Feb 24, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Feb 24, 2026 inspection
- Feb 24, 2026 inspection
- Feb 24, 2026 inspection
- Feb 24, 2026 inspection
Feb 11, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Crib Activities
  An infant remained in his crib for an hour aproximately, exceding the 30 minute limit. Infant was not in distress. Please note: Caregiver removed child from crib.
  Corrected Feb 11, 2026, verified Feb 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2425.
Feb 11, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Crib Activities
  An infant remained in his crib for an hour aproximately, exceding the 30 minute limit. Infant was not in distress. Please note: Caregiver removed child from crib.
  Corrected Feb 11, 2026, verified Feb 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2425.
Feb 11, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Crib Activities
  An infant remained in his crib for an hour aproximately, exceding the 30 minute limit. Infant was not in distress. Please note: Caregiver removed child from crib.
  Corrected Feb 11, 2026, verified Feb 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2425.
Feb 11, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Crib Activities
  An infant remained in his crib for an hour aproximately, exceding the 30 minute limit. Infant was not in distress. Please note: Caregiver removed child from crib.
  Corrected Feb 11, 2026, verified Feb 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2425.
2025
Mar 25, 2025 to Mar 25, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 25, 2025 inspection
- Mar 25, 2025 inspection
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- Mar 25, 2025 inspection
2024
May 29, 2024 to Aug 14, 20248 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 14, 2024 inspection
- Aug 14, 2024 inspection
- Aug 14, 2024 inspection
- Aug 14, 2024 inspection
- May 29, 2024 inspection
- May 29, 2024 inspection
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- May 29, 2024 inspection
May 20, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  A current Children's Products Certification Form 2885 was not available for review. Last product certification was last conducted on 11/01/2022.
  Corrected May 22, 2024, verified May 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  A child less than 2 years old was observed watching a cartoon show on the television.
  Corrected May 20, 2024, verified May 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
May 20, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  A current Children's Products Certification Form 2885 was not available for review. Last product certification was last conducted on 11/01/2022.
  Corrected May 22, 2024, verified May 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  A child less than 2 years old was observed watching a cartoon show on the television.
  Corrected May 20, 2024, verified May 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
May 20, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  A current Children's Products Certification Form 2885 was not available for review. Last product certification was last conducted on 11/01/2022.
  Corrected May 22, 2024, verified May 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  A child less than 2 years old was observed watching a cartoon show on the television.
  Corrected May 20, 2024, verified May 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
May 20, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  A child less than 2 years old was observed watching a cartoon show on the television.
  Corrected May 20, 2024, verified May 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  A current Children's Products Certification Form 2885 was not available for review. Last product certification was last conducted on 11/01/2022.
  Corrected May 22, 2024, verified May 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
Apr 19, 2024 to Apr 19, 20244 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Apr 19, 2024 complaint investigation
- Apr 19, 2024 complaint investigation
- Apr 19, 2024 complaint investigation
- Apr 19, 2024 complaint investigation
2023
Oct 10, 2023 to Oct 10, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 10, 2023 inspection
- Oct 10, 2023 inspection
- Oct 10, 2023 inspection
- Oct 10, 2023 inspection
Oct 5, 2023Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A caregiver without an active background check was present during inspection.
  Corrected Oct 5, 2023, verified Oct 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Oct 5, 2023Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A caregiver without an active background check was present during inspection.
  Corrected Oct 5, 2023, verified Oct 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Oct 5, 2023Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A caregiver without an active background check was present during inspection.
  Corrected Oct 5, 2023, verified Oct 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Oct 5, 2023Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A caregiver without an active background check was present during inspection.
  Corrected Oct 5, 2023, verified Oct 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.

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Jul 10, 2023 to Sep 7, 202312 inspections
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- Sep 7, 2023 inspection
- Sep 7, 2023 inspection
- Sep 7, 2023 inspection
- Sep 7, 2023 inspection
- Jul 18, 2023 inspection
- Jul 18, 2023 inspection
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- Jul 18, 2023 inspection
- Jul 10, 2023 inspection
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- Jul 10, 2023 inspection
Feb 21, 2023Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Change in Director
  The operation failed to notify that the director was no longer employed as of February 10, 2023.
  Corrected Feb 22, 2023, verified Feb 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(a)(4).
Feb 21, 2023Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Change in Director
  The operation failed to notify that the director was no longer employed as of February 10, 2023.
  Corrected Feb 22, 2023, verified Feb 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(a)(4).
Feb 21, 2023Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Change in Director
  The operation failed to notify that the director was no longer employed as of February 10, 2023.
  Corrected Feb 22, 2023, verified Feb 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(a)(4).
Feb 21, 2023Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Change in Director
  The operation failed to notify that the director was no longer employed as of February 10, 2023.
  Corrected Feb 22, 2023, verified Feb 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(a)(4).
2022
Oct 27, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
  There was a small pink riding car that was cracked on the backside and the front which posed shear point. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the director took the cart to the trash can.)
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4601(7).
Oct 27, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
  There was a small pink riding car that was cracked on the backside and the front which posed shear point. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the director took the cart to the trash can.)
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4601(7).
Oct 27, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
  There was a small pink riding car that was cracked on the backside and the front which posed shear point. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the director took the cart to the trash can.)
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4601(7).
Oct 27, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
  There was a small pink riding car that was cracked on the backside and the front which posed shear point. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the director took the cart to the trash can.)
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4601(7).
May 24, 2022 to May 25, 20224 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- May 25, 2022 inspection
- May 25, 2022 inspection
- May 25, 2022 inspection
- May 25, 2022 inspection
- May 24, 2022 complaint investigation
- May 24, 2022 complaint investigation
- May 24, 2022 complaint investigation
- May 24, 2022 complaint investigation
2021
Dec 20, 2021Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
  Exit door on infant room was blocked. Note: This has been corrected during inspection as playpens were re-arranged allowing emergency exit to be used.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.5209(c).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  11 month old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. Note: This was corrected during inspection as child was moved to playpen assigned.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2426.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  Trash cans in restrooms were observed without lid. Note: This was corrected during inspection as trash cans were removed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3407(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection- Inspection unavailable must maintain documentation at operation and make available to us
  Health inspection was last conducted on 10/9/20.
  Corrected Jan 3, 2022, verified Dec 21, 2021. Standard 746.3401(c)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  Fire inspection was last conducted on 10/9/20.
  Corrected Jan 3, 2022, verified Dec 21, 2021. Standard 746.5101(b).
Dec 20, 2021Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
  Exit door on infant room was blocked. Note: This has been corrected during inspection as playpens were re-arranged allowing emergency exit to be used.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.5209(c).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  11 month old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. Note: This was corrected during inspection as child was moved to playpen assigned.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2426.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection- Inspection unavailable must maintain documentation at operation and make available to us
  Health inspection was last conducted on 10/9/20.
  Corrected Jan 3, 2022, verified Dec 21, 2021. Standard 746.3401(c)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  Fire inspection was last conducted on 10/9/20.
  Corrected Jan 3, 2022, verified Dec 21, 2021. Standard 746.5101(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  Trash cans in restrooms were observed without lid. Note: This was corrected during inspection as trash cans were removed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3407(8).
Dec 20, 2021Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  11 month old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. Note: This was corrected during inspection as child was moved to playpen assigned.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2426.
- CriticalTexas: High
  No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
  Exit door on infant room was blocked. Note: This has been corrected during inspection as playpens were re-arranged allowing emergency exit to be used.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.5209(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection- Inspection unavailable must maintain documentation at operation and make available to us
  Health inspection was last conducted on 10/9/20.
  Corrected Jan 3, 2022, verified Dec 21, 2021. Standard 746.3401(c)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  Trash cans in restrooms were observed without lid. Note: This was corrected during inspection as trash cans were removed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3407(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  Fire inspection was last conducted on 10/9/20.
  Corrected Jan 3, 2022, verified Dec 21, 2021. Standard 746.5101(b).
Dec 20, 2021Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
  Exit door on infant room was blocked. Note: This has been corrected during inspection as playpens were re-arranged allowing emergency exit to be used.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.5209(c).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  11 month old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. Note: This was corrected during inspection as child was moved to playpen assigned.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2426.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  Fire inspection was last conducted on 10/9/20.
  Corrected Jan 3, 2022, verified Dec 21, 2021. Standard 746.5101(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection- Inspection unavailable must maintain documentation at operation and make available to us
  Health inspection was last conducted on 10/9/20.
  Corrected Jan 3, 2022, verified Dec 21, 2021. Standard 746.3401(c)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  Trash cans in restrooms were observed without lid. Note: This was corrected during inspection as trash cans were removed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3407(8).

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