The Sonshine Ark

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
  Inspector's note: Unlabeled medications were being stored in the medication cabinet. This was corrected at inspection when the medications were discarded. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  Inspector's note: An allergy action plan was not signed by the parent. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-18.
• Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  Inspector's note: A classroom had a movie playing during naptime This was corrected at inspection when the move was turned off. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-08-07.
• Critical 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: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-08-07.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  Inspector's note: Two caregivers who were reported to be transporting children did not have a valid transportation training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-04-24.
• Critical CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  Inspector's note: During the inspection, it was found that a staff member had a CPR certification that lacked the in-person portion of the course. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-05-07.

• Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
  Inspector's note: Upon review of video footage, it was determined that a caregiver did not interact positively with a child in care. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-05-07.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Inspector's note: Three of the five enrolled infants did not have a current written feeding instruction form. Two of the three expired three months ago. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-11-21.
• Critical Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection
  Inspector's note: The operation did not have a gas inspection conducted. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-12-02.
• Critical Child/Caregiver Ratio for Field Trips - Areas Open to General Public
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-11-18.

• Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Non-critical Medication No Longer Used
  Inspector's note: There were four expired medication in the medication cabinet. This was corrected when staff member dispose the expired medication. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
• Non-critical Children's Products- Annual Certification
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
  Inspector's note: Caregiver used inappropriate and discouraging language to and around the children. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-05-22.
• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Inspector's note: Caregiver was using inappropriate redirection practices such as pulling and grabbing a child. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-05-22.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-09-10.
• Critical Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  Inspector's note: 7 out of 10 staffs did not have the SIDS/Shaken baby training available for review at the time of inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-09-10.
• Critical Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  Inspector's note: 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 Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Non-critical Documentation of Drills
  Inspector's note: The documentation of fire drills were not available for review at the time of inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-09-10.
• Non-critical Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
  Inspector's note: Four classrooms did not have a written activity plan with designated dates and time frames of activities. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-09-10.
• Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-09-03.
• Critical Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  Inspector's note: One infant was observed in the highchair without the safety straps. There was no safety straps in any of the highchairs. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-09-03.
• Critical Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
  Inspector's note: The crib mattresses were recently replaced with new ones that do not specifically match the crib model numbers. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-09-16.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Incident/Illness Report Form Signed
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2024-06-14.
• Non-critical Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-06-14.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
  Inspector's note: In reviewing the operational policies, there is no updated information on the support of inclusive services. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-10-13.
• Non-critical Update Admission Information - Procedure
  Inspector's note: The admission forms have not been updated to reflect changes made to minimum standards. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2023-10-13.