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| Severity | Date | Standard / narrative | Corrected |
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| 4 | — |
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
35 children were observed to be in care. Based on the sign-in logs made available, only 32 children were signed in |
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| 3 | — |
746.601(c) - Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing
Caregiver in charge was not able to produce a childs record upon request. |
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| 4 | — |
746.631(b) - Caregivers Have Access to Tracking System
One child present in the infant room was not signed in on the attendance log. Also, four children present from the toddler classroom were not signed in on the attendance log. Note: The Director signed the children in on the Brightwheel app. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
In the 12m to 16m classroom, an electrical outlet cover was missing from the outlet and accessible to the children. Note: The caregiver placed a cover into the outlet when prompted to do so. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Health statement was missing on file for two records checked. |
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| 4 | — |
746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
There was not adequate walk space in between cots during naptime in the 3y to 5y old classroom. Note: The caregiver arranged the cots to provide walk space during the inspection. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
The caregiver in the school age classroom (5y to 13y) and a caregiver in the 2 year old classroom did not know the correct number of children in their care. |
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| 4 | — |
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
During the follow-up inspection, observed the sheets inside all the iinfant cribs that are loose fitted and does not have a snug fit. |
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| 4 | — |
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
The Pre K 2 classroom was observed to have mutiple cots blocking the exit door during naptime. There was also not an adequate amount of walk space between each cot; pictures were taken. |
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| 1 | — |
746.1329(c)(2) - Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests
2 staff were observed to have a photocopied certificate for CPR/1st aid. Neither caregiver was able to provide a copy of the original certificate upon request. |
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| 2 | — |
746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Records for staff was re-reviewed, all staff still did not have the date of hire indicated on their file. |
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| 5 | — |
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
During the follow-up inspection, 2 caregivers in the toddler classroom did not know the correct number of children in their care. |
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| 5 | — |
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
The operation's current director was designated in April of 2021 and has not maintained director responsibilities. The current director has been observed in the classrooms caring for children during inspections conducted to the operation. |
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| 3 | — |
746.1319(b) - Block certification training include hours and topics
Doucmentation for one caregiver showed 25 hours of training was completed in one day while children were being cared for. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There were still some dips on the playground creating tripping hazards. The turf was still observed to be lifting. Concrete poured under the lifted turf was observed to prevent the turf from lying flat. |
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| 3 | — |
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Two children in the 18m to 23m classroom were observed sitting in table chairs without the safety straps fastened. Note: The caregiver removed the children from the table chairs when correction was addressed. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
The Plan of Action Binder Checklist was not completed during the inspection for review. |
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| 5 | — |
746.3001(3) - Field Trips - Written List of Children
Based on the log provided for children taken on a field trip, one child was not checked in at multiple times throughout the field trip. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Observed the use of an electrical fan in the 2 year old classroom that was not mounted and accessible to the children. Note: The Director removed the electrical fan from the room during the inspection. |
Yes |
| 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 information obtained during the investigation, the caregiver failed to maintain adequate supervision of the children in their care, including required physical proximity and visual awareness. Documentation reviewed indicates the caregiver left a group of children unsupervised on multiple occasions. Information obtained from staff further indicates that weekend staff are permitted to leave children unsupervised in order to complete other duties. Documentation obtained also verified the caregiver failed to provide an adequate level of supervision for a child in their care with special needs. |
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| 5 | — |
746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
Based on the information obtained, the operation exceeded their capacity multiple days between 3/2/2026 and 3/5/2026. |
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| 5 | — |
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
A caregiver responsible for the 4y-6y group did not know the number of children present. There were a total of 7 children present. The caregiver stated there were 8 children present. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1203(10) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
Based on information obtained during the investigation, the caregiver responsible for the child at the time of injury failed to inform the incoming caregiver that an incident had occurred involving the child. According to the caregiver, they did not witness the incident and did not believe the information was important to communicate during the transition. |
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| 5 | — |
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
A caregiver responsible for the 4y-6y age group left the classroom and the children they were responsible for unsupervised. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the classroom exceeded ratio. There was one caregiver present with 6 children ages 12mo-2yrs old. The specified age group was 12-17 months. The caregiver was over ratio by one. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Transportation training for the director was not observed in the file or made available for review. NOTE: The last documented training certificate available in the file was dated 2022. |
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| 5 | — |
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the caregiver failed to use appropriate judgment by allowing children to play and climb on a stack of nap mats, which resulted in a child being injured while in care. |
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| 4 | — |
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Observed an infant bottle that was not labeled with the child's name. Note: The infant bottle was labeled with the child's name during the inspection. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.2201(a) - Planned Activities Designed to Meet Individual Needs
Planned activities were not provided for one school aged child with special needs. The Owner brought the child into the office and the child was observed playing games on a Nintendo Switch until the other school age children arrived at the operation. Note: The Owner brought the child outdoor to play with other children when addressed. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver in the 17m-2yr. old classroom did not wash their hands after changing the child's diaper. |
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| 4 | — |
746.2505(1) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate
Based on information obtained during the investigation, there was not enough seating in the classroom resulting in one child being left on the floor during a meal time to wait for an available seat. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
One caregivers received CPR training online with no hands-on training or assessment. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the caregiver used a personal cell phone for browsing social media, while supervising children in care. |
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| 5 | — |
745.621(b)(1)(A) - AP Renewal background checks submitted -No later than 5 yrs from date last submitted subjects initial or renewal fingerprint-based criminal hist check
The operation failed to submit a renewal for a staff member who is currently employed background check no later than 5 yrs from the date last submitted. The background check was last submitted on 1/31/2017. |
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| 3 | — |
746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
The activity schedule was not posted in the infant and toddler classroom. Note: Corrected during inspection. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3407(4) - Sanitize Sleeping Equipment
Several nap mats in use in the pre-k classroom were observed to be torn and could not be properly sanitized. |
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| 5 | — |
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A person was present at the operation and caring for the school age children (5y to 13y) without an initial background check on file. Note: The Director prompted the person to leave the operation during the inspection. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3419 - Handwashing Procedures
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, handwashing procedures were not followed when transitioning from play to mealtime and after a child played with garbage. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
An electrical outlet cover is missing from the electrical outlet in the 17m-2yr. old classroom. Note: Correction was made during the inspection. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A child with a diagnosed food allergy that requires an epipen does not have a food allergy emergency plan on file at the operation. |
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| 3 | — |
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Based on the information from the DFPS investigation, an incident report was not created for an incident that could have placed a child at risk for harm. According to staff, an incident report was not created because the child was not injured. |
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| 3 | — |
746.601(c) - Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing
The paper sigin in/out logs for children in care 3/2-3/5 was not made available for review uon request |
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| 5 | — |
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Three month old was observed to be sleeping in a baby swing. |
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| 4 | — |
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
There is not a recent fire inspection report on file. The last fire inspection was conducted on 1/11/2021. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A caregiver in the 17m-2yr. old classroom did not wash a child hands after changing the child's diaper. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Several dips were observed in the unitary surfacing used on the playgroud creating tripping hazards. The turf was also observed to be lifting. A half eatten apple was observed on the playground and in the corner near the door, there was a pile of beans and rice. There was a small active ant bed on the playground. |
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| 5 | — |
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
The transportation van does not have a child safety alarm installed. The van is currently being used to transport children to and from school. |
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| 5 | — |
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A infant was observed to be asleep with a toy, bib and bottle inside their crib; pictures were taken. This standard was corrected at inspection. This standard was corrected at inspection. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
During the follow-up inspection, observed the sheets inside all the infant cribs that are loose fitted and does not have a snug fit. |
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| 5 | — |
746.2909(5) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -All Children Supervised
A child was observed unsupervised during nap time in the preschool classroom. The child was the only child in this classroom sleeping. The caregiver was observed sitting in the door way of two classrooms (preschool and pre-k) while supervising the group of children in these classrooms. There were a total of 15 children between the ages of 2yr and 5yr old observed. |
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| 5 | — |
746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
The caregiver in the infant room used a blanket to prop a bottle for the child to eat. Note: A photo was taken. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3407(4) - Sanitize Sleeping Equipment
3 nap mats in use in the pre-k classroom were observed to be torn and could not be properly sanitized. |
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| 3 | — |
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Four infants who is not ready for table food does not have updated infant feeding instruction sheets. |
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| 4 | — |
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
A infant was observed to be placed in a bouncer without safety straps fastened; pictures were taken. |
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| 4 | — |
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
There was not adequate lighting in the infant room during naptime. The light was off where the following was observed: a child napping, a child sitting in a swing, and the caregiver feeding a child. The lighting in the area where another child was playing was on but did not provide enough lighting for the entire room. Note: The caregiver turned on the light in the classroom during the inspection. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Observed a 9 month old holding the caregiver's cellphone and engaging in screen time. Note: The caregiver removed the cellphone from the child when prompted to do so. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
A caregiver in the schoolers classroom (age 5y to 13y) did not know the ages of the children they are responsible for. |
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| 4 | — |
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
During the follow-up inspection, an infant was observed in a bouncer without safety straps fastened |
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| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the follow-up inspection, the infant room was observed to have one caregiver responsible for 5 children aged 0-11 months old. |
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| 3 | — |
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
A staff record reviewed what missing proof of education, such as a high school diploma. |
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| 4 | — |
746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
The napping equipment in the toddler and pre-k classroom did not have sufficient walk space in between each cot. Note: The napping equipment was rearranged to create sufficient walk space between each cot during the inspection. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.2907(a) - Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children
Based on the information from the DFPS investigation, children who do not want to sleep are required to remain quiet on their mat. An alternative activity is not provided. |
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| 3 | — |
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Feeding instructions for a 6mo old not yet on table food was last updated 3/4/24 |
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| 4 | — |
746.307(b)(1) - AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the operation failed to immediately notify the parent of an incident that resulted in the child requiring medical treatment. |
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| 3 | — |
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Child's file was reviewed during the inspection has still not created an incident report for a child was placed at risk |
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| 4 | — |
746.3003 - Field Trips - Notification to Parents
The operation notified parents on 3/8 at 3:43pm that there would be a field trip on 3/9. The notice did not include when children would return. Additional field trips planned for 3/10 and 3/13 did not include departure time or return time. A posted notice of the field trip was not posted until after CCR arrived and children departed for field trip. Information on the posting contradicts the information on the permission slip. The permission slip states the field trip is from 9:30 to 4:30. The posting stated it is from 10am-4pm. Children were observed leaving the operation at 10:30am. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1013(c) - Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
Operation has failed to ensure staff are not aware of the careigver in charge. All staff identified one person as the caregiver in charge, the person denied being in charged when asked by CCR. |
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| 3 | — |
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Feeding instructions for a 6mo old not yet on table food was last updated 3/4/24 |
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| 5 | — |
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation has not received an inspection from the Fire Marshal. Last inspection was dated 3/30/2023 |
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| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Four children records reviewed were missing the following information on their admission forms: -Authorization for medical attention -Special needs acknowledgment -Address for emergency contact person -School information for a school age child |
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| 4 | — |
746.3415(13) - Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the caregiver failed to wash their hands after removing gloves following a diaper change. |
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| 4 | — |
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
47 children were in care including those away from the operation on a field trip. Based on the sign-in logs made available, only 34 children were signed in |
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| 4 | — |
746.4805(d) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap
A support beam for a pavilion was observed to be overlapping a slide exit. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The center director does not have 2 hours of transportation training. The center director transports the children to and from school. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Pre school 1 and Pre school 2 classrooms were observed to have missing plug outlets. These classrooms are for ages 4 and under; pictures were taken. |
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| 5 | — |
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A child observed in the infant room under the age of 12 months was observed sleeping in a crib with a bib around their neck. Note: The caregiver removed the bib from around the child's neck during the inspection. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the caregiver failed to sanitize the diaper changing area following a diaper change. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the caregiver failed to wash a child's hands after completing a diaper change. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There were still some dips were observed in the loose-fill surfacing used on the playground creating tripping hazards. The turf was still observed to be lifting. There was disposable cups, napkins and a bottle of water on the playground. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
A diaper change was observed.The caregiver did not wash their hands or the infants hands until prompted. |
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| 5 | — |
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Emergency Medical Authorization was missing on file for three files checked. |
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| 4 | — |
746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
A "BOPPY" newborn lounger recalled on 9/23/2021 was observed in the infant room. |
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| 4 | — |
746.401(10) - Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
The food allergy list posted did not have a child's name listed on it that has a diagnosed food allergy. Note: The child with a diagnosed food allergy name was added to the posted food allergy list during the inspection. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3407(4) - Sanitize Sleeping Equipment
Several nap mats in use in the pre-k classroom were observed to be torn and could not be properly sanitized. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room was observed to have one caregiver responsible for 5 children aged 0-11 months old. The specified age group of the children was 10 months old. Note: After this deficiency was brought to the attention of the Owner, another caregiver was instructed to go into the classroom so that child/caregiver ratio can be maintained. |
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| 3 | — |
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Physicians information was missing on file for three files checked. |
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| 4 | — |
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
It was determined the operation has not been testing the carbon monoxide detector but was documenting that the detector was tested. Note: The carbon monoxide detector was tested during the inspection and is working properly. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One caregiver hired 10/2023 had not completed 24 hours of training for the 2024-2025 training year. Only 18.5 hours were observed to be completed and available for review. One caregiver hire 11/2024 only had 10 hours of training for the 2024-2025 training year. |
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| 2 | — |
746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
8 records for staff were reviewed inclduding the director, 7 did not have the date of hire listed in their file |
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| 5 | — |
745.8641 - Requirements during evaluation or probation
The probation letter was not posted during the inspection. Also, the ratio check was not completed in the infant classroom. Also, a personnel records evaluation checklist for a new hire employee was not made available for review during the inspection. Also, the Director has not completed a monthly observation of a caregiver to ensure compliance with Minimum Standards discussed the previous month. Note: The probation letter was posted during the inspection. The ratio check was completed during the inspection. The personnel checklist was completed and made available for review during the inspection. |
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| 3 | — |
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Two of three children records evaluated were lacking the following from their admission forms: (3)Date of the child s admission to the child-care center; (6)Address of another responsible individual (friend or relative) who should be contacted in an emergency when the parent cannot be reached |
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| 5 | — |
745.8311(b) - Waiver/Variance - Comply w/ each condition while in effect
There is a variance in effect related to the outdoor play equipment. The conditions are not being followed. The operation has not installed a protective barrier around a beam in the use zone of a slide NOTE: The temporary barrier made of pool noodles and zip ties used prior to the variances approval was still observed on the beam. Several noodles were observed to have been picked apart and were missing pieces. |
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| 5 | — |
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A potential caregiver was observed at the operation caring for 8 children between the ages of 19m and 2 years old with a pending background check status. The potential caregiver was left alone in the classroom to provide care to the children. Another caregiver was observed walking into this classroom at the same time inspector entered to assist. |
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| 5 | — |
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Based on the information from the DFPS investigation, there was a non-routine situation that could have placed a child at risk for harm when the caregiver used their body to restrict the child?s movements. The operation became aware of the incident on 8/20 failed to notify Child Care Regulation of this incident within the required 48hr time frame. |
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| 4 | — |
746.201(4) - Designating Director
Operation does not have a qualified director in place. Operation has not had a qualified director since 7/30/2024 |
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| 4 | — |
746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
The operation failed to follow their suspension/expulsion policy when disenrolling a child. Updated termination policy states parents would be provided 1 week written notice. The operation did not follow their own policy regarding termination of care and did not have documentation to support parent was provided with the updated handbook |
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| 4 | — |
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
1 child was observed to be asleep inside a bouncer with their bottle. Another child was observed to be asleep in their crib with their bottle; pictures were taken. This standard was corrected at inspection. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
The sheets inside the infants cribs were obsevered to be loose fitted; pictures were taken. |
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| 2 | — |
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Date of admission was missing on file for two children and this was corrected during inspection. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
A child age 10 years old was observed laying on the floor in a classroom. The child was observed not supervised and the child was observed playing on their cellphone. Note: The child was placed in a classroom with a teacher so supervision can be maintained. |
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