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Little Acorns Academy

Child care center · 921 CHERRY ST, Blanco, TX 78606-5462 · License 1512286

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 18. ToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (160)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Of the four children interviewed, three voiced concerns for yelling and seeing others being hit with a flyswatter. Also there were two parents and former care giver with concerns about yelling and the use of a fly swatter.
4 746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
The operation has not been conducting lock-down drills.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director was missing annual training on allergy emergencies and handling hazardous materials.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation didn't have a current fire inspection.
4 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
The fire inspection was dated 6/22/2023, and expired on 6/22/2024.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
The caregiver has not been fully supervising children at all time. Sometimes there is only one caregiver at the operation and some of the children are left unsupervised for short periods of time.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Of the four children interviewed, three voiced concerns for yelling and seeing others being hit with a flyswatter. Also there were two parents and former care giver with concerns about yelling and the use of a fly swatter.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
It was determined that the operation did not report a broken finger to Child Care Regulation as required.
5 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Of the 4 children files reviewed, 3 needed emergency authorization filled out.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
One caregiver had 20.5 hours of the needed 24 hours for her last completed training year 2023-2024
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
A piece of playground equipment is broken and has rough edges that could be hazardous for children.
1 746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
A caregiver did not have signed documentation of completing orientation.
4 746.3417(6) - Children Handwashing After Feeding or Touching Animals
The children were finishing up their lunch when I got to the location. As they finished up, they were directed to get their napmats and lay down for nap.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
It was found during the inspection the last fire inspection was conducted in 2021.
3 746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
The activity plans were not dated.
3 746.2207(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
It was found that the operation uses screen time more than one hour day and that the content shown is not always related to the planned activities that meet educational goals.
3 746.4135(c) - Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
The operation has not done an annual certification in writing that they have reviewed each of the recalled notices issued by the consumer product safety commission and that they assure there are no unsafe products in the center.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
A caregiver has been using her cell phone while caring for children.
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
While most of the children at Little Acorns are potty trained, there were 2 parents and me with concerns for prompt diaper changes.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation didn't have a current fire inspection.
1 746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
A caregiver did not have signed documentation of completing orientation.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
5 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Of the 4 children files reviewed, 3 needed emergency authorization filled out.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
It was determined that the operation did not report a broken finger to Child Care Regulation as required.
3 746.2207(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
It was found that the operation uses screen time more than one hour day and that the content shown is not always related to the planned activities that meet educational goals.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
A piece of playground equipment is broken and has rough edges that could be hazardous for children.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
It was found during the inspection the last fire inspection was conducted in 2021.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director was missing annual training on allergy emergencies and handling hazardous materials.
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
While most of the children at Little Acorns are potty trained, there were 2 parents and me with concerns for prompt diaper changes.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
One caregiver had 20.5 hours of the needed 24 hours for her last completed training year 2023-2024
3 746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
The activity plans were not dated.
4 746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
The operation has not been conducting lock-down drills.
4 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
The fire inspection was dated 6/22/2023, and expired on 6/22/2024.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
The caregiver has not been fully supervising children at all time. Sometimes there is only one caregiver at the operation and some of the children are left unsupervised for short periods of time.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
A caregiver has been using her cell phone while caring for children.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Of the four children interviewed, three voiced concerns for yelling and seeing others being hit with a flyswatter. Also there were two parents and former care giver with concerns about yelling and the use of a fly swatter.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Of the four children interviewed, three voiced concerns for yelling and seeing others being hit with a flyswatter. Also there were two parents and former care giver with concerns about yelling and the use of a fly swatter.
3 746.4135(c) - Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
The operation has not done an annual certification in writing that they have reviewed each of the recalled notices issued by the consumer product safety commission and that they assure there are no unsafe products in the center.
4 746.3417(6) - Children Handwashing After Feeding or Touching Animals
The children were finishing up their lunch when I got to the location. As they finished up, they were directed to get their napmats and lay down for nap.
1 746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
A caregiver did not have signed documentation of completing orientation.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
It was found during the inspection the last fire inspection was conducted in 2021.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
It was determined that the operation did not report a broken finger to Child Care Regulation as required.
3 746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
The activity plans were not dated.
4 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
The fire inspection was dated 6/22/2023, and expired on 6/22/2024.
5 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Of the 4 children files reviewed, 3 needed emergency authorization filled out.
3 746.2207(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
It was found that the operation uses screen time more than one hour day and that the content shown is not always related to the planned activities that meet educational goals.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
A piece of playground equipment is broken and has rough edges that could be hazardous for children.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Of the four children interviewed, three voiced concerns for yelling and seeing others being hit with a flyswatter. Also there were two parents and former care giver with concerns about yelling and the use of a fly swatter.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation didn't have a current fire inspection.
3 746.4135(c) - Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
The operation has not done an annual certification in writing that they have reviewed each of the recalled notices issued by the consumer product safety commission and that they assure there are no unsafe products in the center.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
One caregiver had 20.5 hours of the needed 24 hours for her last completed training year 2023-2024
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
The caregiver has not been fully supervising children at all time. Sometimes there is only one caregiver at the operation and some of the children are left unsupervised for short periods of time.
4 746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
The operation has not been conducting lock-down drills.
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
While most of the children at Little Acorns are potty trained, there were 2 parents and me with concerns for prompt diaper changes.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director was missing annual training on allergy emergencies and handling hazardous materials.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
A caregiver has been using her cell phone while caring for children.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Of the four children interviewed, three voiced concerns for yelling and seeing others being hit with a flyswatter. Also there were two parents and former care giver with concerns about yelling and the use of a fly swatter.
4 746.3417(6) - Children Handwashing After Feeding or Touching Animals
The children were finishing up their lunch when I got to the location. As they finished up, they were directed to get their napmats and lay down for nap.
5 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Of the 4 children files reviewed, 3 needed emergency authorization filled out.
3 746.2207(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
It was found that the operation uses screen time more than one hour day and that the content shown is not always related to the planned activities that meet educational goals.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
One caregiver had 20.5 hours of the needed 24 hours for her last completed training year 2023-2024
4 746.3417(6) - Children Handwashing After Feeding or Touching Animals
The children were finishing up their lunch when I got to the location. As they finished up, they were directed to get their napmats and lay down for nap.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
3 746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
The activity plans were not dated.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
The caregiver has not been fully supervising children at all time. Sometimes there is only one caregiver at the operation and some of the children are left unsupervised for short periods of time.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
It was determined that the operation did not report a broken finger to Child Care Regulation as required.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
A caregiver has been using her cell phone while caring for children.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director was missing annual training on allergy emergencies and handling hazardous materials.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Of the four children interviewed, three voiced concerns for yelling and seeing others being hit with a flyswatter. Also there were two parents and former care giver with concerns about yelling and the use of a fly swatter.
1 746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
A caregiver did not have signed documentation of completing orientation.
4 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
The fire inspection was dated 6/22/2023, and expired on 6/22/2024.
4 746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
The operation has not been conducting lock-down drills.
3 746.4135(c) - Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
The operation has not done an annual certification in writing that they have reviewed each of the recalled notices issued by the consumer product safety commission and that they assure there are no unsafe products in the center.
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
While most of the children at Little Acorns are potty trained, there were 2 parents and me with concerns for prompt diaper changes.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
A piece of playground equipment is broken and has rough edges that could be hazardous for children.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
It was found during the inspection the last fire inspection was conducted in 2021.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Of the four children interviewed, three voiced concerns for yelling and seeing others being hit with a flyswatter. Also there were two parents and former care giver with concerns about yelling and the use of a fly swatter.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation didn't have a current fire inspection.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
A caregiver has been using her cell phone while caring for children.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
It was determined that the operation did not report a broken finger to Child Care Regulation as required.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director was missing annual training on allergy emergencies and handling hazardous materials.
4 746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
The operation has not been conducting lock-down drills.
3 746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
The activity plans were not dated.
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
While most of the children at Little Acorns are potty trained, there were 2 parents and me with concerns for prompt diaper changes.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
It was found during the inspection the last fire inspection was conducted in 2021.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
The caregiver has not been fully supervising children at all time. Sometimes there is only one caregiver at the operation and some of the children are left unsupervised for short periods of time.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Of the four children interviewed, three voiced concerns for yelling and seeing others being hit with a flyswatter. Also there were two parents and former care giver with concerns about yelling and the use of a fly swatter.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation didn't have a current fire inspection.
1 746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
A caregiver did not have signed documentation of completing orientation.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
One caregiver had 20.5 hours of the needed 24 hours for her last completed training year 2023-2024
3 746.2207(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
It was found that the operation uses screen time more than one hour day and that the content shown is not always related to the planned activities that meet educational goals.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Of the four children interviewed, three voiced concerns for yelling and seeing others being hit with a flyswatter. Also there were two parents and former care giver with concerns about yelling and the use of a fly swatter.
5 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Of the 4 children files reviewed, 3 needed emergency authorization filled out.
4 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
The fire inspection was dated 6/22/2023, and expired on 6/22/2024.
4 746.3417(6) - Children Handwashing After Feeding or Touching Animals
The children were finishing up their lunch when I got to the location. As they finished up, they were directed to get their napmats and lay down for nap.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
A piece of playground equipment is broken and has rough edges that could be hazardous for children.
3 746.4135(c) - Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
The operation has not done an annual certification in writing that they have reviewed each of the recalled notices issued by the consumer product safety commission and that they assure there are no unsafe products in the center.

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

Inspections (88)

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

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