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Sunnyside Childcare & Academy LLC

207 Lowe Dr, Del Rio, TX 78840 · Val Verde County
Accepts child care subsidies

Sunnyside Childcare & Academy LLC is a licensed child care center in Del Rio, TX, licensed for up to 93 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 15 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 15 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (5 of 15). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 60% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 12 centers in Del Rio and better than 33% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 33%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#5 of 12 centers in Del Rio
3High risk
8Medium High risk
3Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
15 citations from 15 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 29, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 29, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 4, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 17, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundNov 13, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 29, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 21, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 16, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 7, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 28, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 15, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 11, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 27, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 16, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 3, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundNov 20, 2023 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety5
Other standards3
Staff ratios2
Food & feeding1
Sleep safety1
Supervision1
Health & medication1
Training & qualifications1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighAug 17, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
A 16 month child(infant) was in same classroom as 36 month child.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2026
Medium HighOct 7, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures §746.5202(1)
The center did not how they will transfer children under 24 months in their emergency preparedness plan.
Correction verified Oct 9, 2024
Medium HighOct 7, 2024InspectionOther standards
Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released §746.5202(4)
The center did not have how they will continue to care for children in their emergency preparedness plan.
Correction verified Oct 9, 2024
MediumAug 28, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Parent Provided Meals/Snacks - Statement on Enrollment Agreement §746.3309(a)
One child did not have a statement on file that parent would provide meals for child.
Correction verified Sep 2, 2024
HighApr 15, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Smoke Detectors Testing §746.5319
The smoke detectors were not documented that they were tested monthly. The director stated they were not tested monthly. This was corrected at inspection when director tested smoke detectors.
Corrected during the visit
MediumApr 15, 2024InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
A child under 24 months was observed to be watching a screen with cartoons on it. This was corrected at inspection once the caregiver put tablet away.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighFeb 27, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Adequate Lighting During Naptime §746.2911
In the toddler classroom the the lights were turned off and no suplemental lighting was observed during naptime. Licensing could not see 1 foot in front when opening door. This was corrected at inspection when caregiver turned on a lamp.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighFeb 27, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
The caregiver in infant classroom was caring for 5 children when licensing conducted a walkthrough. The specified age group was 10 months.
Correction verified Mar 11, 2024
MediumJan 3, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist §746.4751(b)
Two tricycles that were being used had missing foot pedals and had metal rods exposed.
Corrected during the visit
HighJan 3, 2024InspectionOther standards
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers §746.2401(6)
Loose screws were observed on the window pain in infant class room which is approximately 2 feet off the ground.
Corrected during the visit
HighJan 3, 2024InspectionSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
A child was observed to be climbing internal fence while caregiver was on other side of playground. Licensing had to notify caregiver to remove child from fence.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 3, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
A fence leading to outdoor equipment was latched on to a broken water drain and was easily opened.
Corrected during the visit
Medium LowJan 3, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Immunizations-Immunization record must include the child's name and birth date §746.623(1)(A)
Three of the eight children were missing immunization records in their files.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 3, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months §746.1305(b)
Caregiver in infant classroom did not have pre service training on SIDS and shaken baby syndrome.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 20, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care §746.801(11)
The fire inspection form was not available for review.
Correction verified Nov 27, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity93 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceNov 1, 2024
DirectorArlene Cabrera
Phone8307754505
State operation #1788483

Common questions

Does Sunnyside Childcare & Academy LLC take infants?

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

What are Sunnyside Childcare & Academy LLC’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Sunnyside Childcare & Academy LLC accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Sunnyside Childcare & Academy LLC cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Sunnyside Childcare & Academy LLC for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Middle Rio Grande area, which includes Del Rio, is $32.20 a day for infants, $31.20 a day for toddlers and $30.20 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Sunnyside Childcare & Academy LLC had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 15, 2024: “Smoke Detectors Testing.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Sunnyside Childcare & Academy LLC compare with other daycares in Del Rio?

It is #5 of 12 centers in Del Rio by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 33% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Sunnyside Childcare & Academy LLC last inspected?

Sep 29, 2026. No violations were found 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 1788483 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.