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Sonlight Dayschool

1500 W Griffin Pkwy Ste Abc, Mission, TX 78572 · Hidalgo County
Accepts child care subsidies

Sonlight Dayschool is a licensed child care center in Mission, TX, licensed for up to 50 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2021. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 21 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (6 of 21). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 10% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #47 of 61 centers in Mission and better than 11% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 11%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #47 of 61 centers in Mission
3High risk
11Medium High risk
6Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
21 citations from 12 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 14, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Apr 14, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 2, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 2, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 23, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 22, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 16, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 6, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 5, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 18, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJul 7, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 16, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 25, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications6
Building & playground safety6
Staff ratios4
Records & paperwork3
Sleep safety1
Health & medication1

Citations, newest first

MediumApr 14, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Personnel Records -Training Hours §746.901(6)
Two out of five staff training records reviewed are missing certificates for the following trainings: -Hazardous Materials -Emergency Preparedness
Correction verified Apr 16, 2026
Medium LowMay 2, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Records Storage - Training Records §746.803(b)
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
Correction verified May 7, 2025
Medium HighMay 22, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training §746.1301(a)(2)(A)
A caregiver was missing 7 clock hours of pre-service training.
Correction verified May 30, 2024
Medium HighMay 22, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
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.
Correction verified May 30, 2024
MediumMay 22, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
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.
Correction verified May 30, 2024
Medium HighMay 22, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
The director did not have training in transportation safety.
Correction verified May 30, 2024
MediumMay 22, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
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.
Correction verified May 30, 2024
Medium HighMay 22, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation §746.1301(a)(1)(A)
A caregiver was missing 11 clock hours of annual training for training year 4/27/2023 - 4/26/2024.
Correction verified May 30, 2024
Medium HighMay 22, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
A fire drill was not practiced for the month of April 2024.
Correction verified May 30, 2024
HighMay 22, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
Most recent fire inspection provided was dated 03/14/2023 and a renewal inspection is due every twelve months.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2024
MediumMay 22, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Tracking System §746.801(19)
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
Medium HighJun 6, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
One employee had an expired CPR/First Aid Certificate.
Correction verified Jun 20, 2023
HighJun 6, 2023InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
An 11 month old was observed to be sleeping in a playpen with a blanket.
Correction verified Jun 15, 2023
Medium HighJun 6, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
One 11 month old infant was observed to be in care with a 4 year old.
Correction verified Jun 15, 2023
Medium HighJul 18, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
The diaper changing mat in the infant room was observed torn.
Correction verified Jul 18, 2022
Medium HighJul 18, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
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.
Correction verified Aug 5, 2022
MediumJul 18, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
A caregiver's record was not available for review during the inspection. A caregiver was missing 9 clock ours of annual training.
Correction verified Aug 5, 2022
MediumJul 18, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
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.
Correction verified Jul 18, 2022
HighJan 25, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The center did not have a current annual fire inspection. The fire inspection report reviewed had a date of 12/2/2020.
Correction verified Jan 31, 2022
Medium HighJan 25, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
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.
Correction verified Feb 16, 2022
Medium HighJan 25, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
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

About this center

Licensed capacity50 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJul 16, 2021
DirectorDiana Mancilla
Phone9565809955
State operation #1714983

Common questions

Does Sonlight Dayschool take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Sonlight Dayschool’s hours?

7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Sonlight Dayschool accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Sonlight Dayschool had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 22, 2024: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Sonlight Dayschool compare with other daycares in Mission?

It is tied for #47 of 61 centers in Mission by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 11% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Sonlight Dayschool last inspected?

Apr 14, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1714983 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.