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Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center

Child care center · 5005 W INTERSTATE 40, Amarillo, TX 79106-4756 · License 206403

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 165. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (120)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Three classrooms did not have activity plans available for review at inspection.
5 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
An infant was observed sleeping with a bib on during an observation conducted by a DFPS investigator.
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Based on evidence obtained, the operation did not notify parents immediately of a situation that placed their child at risk when their child was left outside for approximately 10-15 minutes without a caregiver present. They notified the parents approximately 3 hours after the incident occurred where they should have been notified once the child was safe.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the staff were unaware of the on-going activities and lacked auditory and visual awareness of a child they were responsible for after the rest of the class was taken in from outside. The child was left alone, outside on the playground, for approximately 10-15 minutes. Additionally, the child was discovered by another church staff employee who made the operation aware that the child was missing and was outside unsupervised.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, an individual has been frequently and regularly present with direct access to children without an eligible background check notification.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A classroom was observed and a child did not have their hands washed after their diaper was changed.
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
A group of children were observed participating in screen time during nap/rest time during an observation conducted by a DFPS investigator.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on evidence obtained a caregiver was unable to see the ongoing activities of children, and a child had minor injuries due to another child.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
The food allergy plan for a child in care did not have the required doctor signature.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The annual product certificate was not updated.
Yes
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
DFPS investigates and determines that a staff member at the operation is found Reason to Believe for abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child in care.
4 746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Two staff did not have orientation in file as required for review.
5 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Children's files were reviewed and there were seven children that did not have the emergency medical authorization complete in file. Three children's files were missing information for the emergency contact listed and one child was missing phone numbers for the people of release provided by the parent. Three children's files did not have the required parent signature on the child admission form.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver grabbed a child and caused bruising.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver failed to use good judgment when she grasped a child by the upper arm when directly the child to a table and chair for re-direction that resulted in an injury that required medical treatment.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on evidence obtained a caregiver was unable to see the ongoing activities of children, and a child had minor injuries due to another child.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
DFPS investigates and determines that a staff member at the operation is found Reason to Believe for abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child in care.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
The food allergy plan for a child in care did not have the required doctor signature.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Three classrooms did not have activity plans available for review at inspection.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A classroom was observed and a child did not have their hands washed after their diaper was changed.
5 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
An infant was observed sleeping with a bib on during an observation conducted by a DFPS investigator.
4 746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Two staff did not have orientation in file as required for review.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, an individual has been frequently and regularly present with direct access to children without an eligible background check notification.
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Based on evidence obtained, the operation did not notify parents immediately of a situation that placed their child at risk when their child was left outside for approximately 10-15 minutes without a caregiver present. They notified the parents approximately 3 hours after the incident occurred where they should have been notified once the child was safe.
5 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Children's files were reviewed and there were seven children that did not have the emergency medical authorization complete in file. Three children's files were missing information for the emergency contact listed and one child was missing phone numbers for the people of release provided by the parent. Three children's files did not have the required parent signature on the child admission form.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the staff were unaware of the on-going activities and lacked auditory and visual awareness of a child they were responsible for after the rest of the class was taken in from outside. The child was left alone, outside on the playground, for approximately 10-15 minutes. Additionally, the child was discovered by another church staff employee who made the operation aware that the child was missing and was outside unsupervised.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver grabbed a child and caused bruising.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The annual product certificate was not updated.
Yes
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver failed to use good judgment when she grasped a child by the upper arm when directly the child to a table and chair for re-direction that resulted in an injury that required medical treatment.
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
A group of children were observed participating in screen time during nap/rest time during an observation conducted by a DFPS investigator.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A classroom was observed and a child did not have their hands washed after their diaper was changed.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the staff were unaware of the on-going activities and lacked auditory and visual awareness of a child they were responsible for after the rest of the class was taken in from outside. The child was left alone, outside on the playground, for approximately 10-15 minutes. Additionally, the child was discovered by another church staff employee who made the operation aware that the child was missing and was outside unsupervised.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, an individual has been frequently and regularly present with direct access to children without an eligible background check notification.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver failed to use good judgment when she grasped a child by the upper arm when directly the child to a table and chair for re-direction that resulted in an injury that required medical treatment.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
DFPS investigates and determines that a staff member at the operation is found Reason to Believe for abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child in care.
5 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Children's files were reviewed and there were seven children that did not have the emergency medical authorization complete in file. Three children's files were missing information for the emergency contact listed and one child was missing phone numbers for the people of release provided by the parent. Three children's files did not have the required parent signature on the child admission form.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The annual product certificate was not updated.
Yes
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Three classrooms did not have activity plans available for review at inspection.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on evidence obtained a caregiver was unable to see the ongoing activities of children, and a child had minor injuries due to another child.
5 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
An infant was observed sleeping with a bib on during an observation conducted by a DFPS investigator.
4 746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Two staff did not have orientation in file as required for review.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver grabbed a child and caused bruising.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
The food allergy plan for a child in care did not have the required doctor signature.
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Based on evidence obtained, the operation did not notify parents immediately of a situation that placed their child at risk when their child was left outside for approximately 10-15 minutes without a caregiver present. They notified the parents approximately 3 hours after the incident occurred where they should have been notified once the child was safe.
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
A group of children were observed participating in screen time during nap/rest time during an observation conducted by a DFPS investigator.
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
A group of children were observed participating in screen time during nap/rest time during an observation conducted by a DFPS investigator.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, an individual has been frequently and regularly present with direct access to children without an eligible background check notification.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver grabbed a child and caused bruising.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
The food allergy plan for a child in care did not have the required doctor signature.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the staff were unaware of the on-going activities and lacked auditory and visual awareness of a child they were responsible for after the rest of the class was taken in from outside. The child was left alone, outside on the playground, for approximately 10-15 minutes. Additionally, the child was discovered by another church staff employee who made the operation aware that the child was missing and was outside unsupervised.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
DFPS investigates and determines that a staff member at the operation is found Reason to Believe for abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child in care.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A classroom was observed and a child did not have their hands washed after their diaper was changed.
5 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Children's files were reviewed and there were seven children that did not have the emergency medical authorization complete in file. Three children's files were missing information for the emergency contact listed and one child was missing phone numbers for the people of release provided by the parent. Three children's files did not have the required parent signature on the child admission form.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver failed to use good judgment when she grasped a child by the upper arm when directly the child to a table and chair for re-direction that resulted in an injury that required medical treatment.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Three classrooms did not have activity plans available for review at inspection.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on evidence obtained a caregiver was unable to see the ongoing activities of children, and a child had minor injuries due to another child.
4 746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Two staff did not have orientation in file as required for review.
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Based on evidence obtained, the operation did not notify parents immediately of a situation that placed their child at risk when their child was left outside for approximately 10-15 minutes without a caregiver present. They notified the parents approximately 3 hours after the incident occurred where they should have been notified once the child was safe.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The annual product certificate was not updated.
Yes
5 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
An infant was observed sleeping with a bib on during an observation conducted by a DFPS investigator.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
DFPS investigates and determines that a staff member at the operation is found Reason to Believe for abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child in care.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The annual product certificate was not updated.
Yes
4 746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Two staff did not have orientation in file as required for review.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver failed to use good judgment when she grasped a child by the upper arm when directly the child to a table and chair for re-direction that resulted in an injury that required medical treatment.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
The food allergy plan for a child in care did not have the required doctor signature.
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Based on evidence obtained, the operation did not notify parents immediately of a situation that placed their child at risk when their child was left outside for approximately 10-15 minutes without a caregiver present. They notified the parents approximately 3 hours after the incident occurred where they should have been notified once the child was safe.
5 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Children's files were reviewed and there were seven children that did not have the emergency medical authorization complete in file. Three children's files were missing information for the emergency contact listed and one child was missing phone numbers for the people of release provided by the parent. Three children's files did not have the required parent signature on the child admission form.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Three classrooms did not have activity plans available for review at inspection.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the staff were unaware of the on-going activities and lacked auditory and visual awareness of a child they were responsible for after the rest of the class was taken in from outside. The child was left alone, outside on the playground, for approximately 10-15 minutes. Additionally, the child was discovered by another church staff employee who made the operation aware that the child was missing and was outside unsupervised.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A classroom was observed and a child did not have their hands washed after their diaper was changed.
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
A group of children were observed participating in screen time during nap/rest time during an observation conducted by a DFPS investigator.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, an individual has been frequently and regularly present with direct access to children without an eligible background check notification.
5 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
An infant was observed sleeping with a bib on during an observation conducted by a DFPS investigator.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver grabbed a child and caused bruising.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on evidence obtained a caregiver was unable to see the ongoing activities of children, and a child had minor injuries due to another child.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Three classrooms did not have activity plans available for review at inspection.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
DFPS investigates and determines that a staff member at the operation is found Reason to Believe for abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child in care.
5 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
An infant was observed sleeping with a bib on during an observation conducted by a DFPS investigator.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
The food allergy plan for a child in care did not have the required doctor signature.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, an individual has been frequently and regularly present with direct access to children without an eligible background check notification.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver failed to use good judgment when she grasped a child by the upper arm when directly the child to a table and chair for re-direction that resulted in an injury that required medical treatment.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the staff were unaware of the on-going activities and lacked auditory and visual awareness of a child they were responsible for after the rest of the class was taken in from outside. The child was left alone, outside on the playground, for approximately 10-15 minutes. Additionally, the child was discovered by another church staff employee who made the operation aware that the child was missing and was outside unsupervised.
4 746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Two staff did not have orientation in file as required for review.
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Based on evidence obtained, the operation did not notify parents immediately of a situation that placed their child at risk when their child was left outside for approximately 10-15 minutes without a caregiver present. They notified the parents approximately 3 hours after the incident occurred where they should have been notified once the child was safe.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A classroom was observed and a child did not have their hands washed after their diaper was changed.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on evidence obtained a caregiver was unable to see the ongoing activities of children, and a child had minor injuries due to another child.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The annual product certificate was not updated.
Yes
5 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Children's files were reviewed and there were seven children that did not have the emergency medical authorization complete in file. Three children's files were missing information for the emergency contact listed and one child was missing phone numbers for the people of release provided by the parent. Three children's files did not have the required parent signature on the child admission form.
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
A group of children were observed participating in screen time during nap/rest time during an observation conducted by a DFPS investigator.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver grabbed a child and caused bruising.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Three classrooms did not have activity plans available for review at inspection.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The annual product certificate was not updated.
Yes
5 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Children's files were reviewed and there were seven children that did not have the emergency medical authorization complete in file. Three children's files were missing information for the emergency contact listed and one child was missing phone numbers for the people of release provided by the parent. Three children's files did not have the required parent signature on the child admission form.
5 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
An infant was observed sleeping with a bib on during an observation conducted by a DFPS investigator.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on evidence obtained a caregiver was unable to see the ongoing activities of children, and a child had minor injuries due to another child.
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Based on evidence obtained, the operation did not notify parents immediately of a situation that placed their child at risk when their child was left outside for approximately 10-15 minutes without a caregiver present. They notified the parents approximately 3 hours after the incident occurred where they should have been notified once the child was safe.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
The food allergy plan for a child in care did not have the required doctor signature.
4 746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Two staff did not have orientation in file as required for review.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
DFPS investigates and determines that a staff member at the operation is found Reason to Believe for abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child in care.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A classroom was observed and a child did not have their hands washed after their diaper was changed.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (72)

72 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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