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1st Thing 1st Child Development and Learning Center, LLC

Child care center · 410 E CHURCH AVE, Killeen, TX 76541-4845 · License 1523696

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 38. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (192)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that there were cleaning supplies left out on low counters, accessible to children.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the playground slides did not have 6 inches of loose fill around the play structure or at the bottom of the slide.
3 746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the caregivers were not following the daily scheduled outdoor time, as the children were not having two oppurtunities daily to play outside, even when the weather permitted. During the inspection the weather was 75 degrees with no chance of rain in the forecast and none of the children played outdoors during their scheduled time.
4 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
A caregiver did not have documentation of annual training for the previous year.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that a caregiver did not provide an incident report to the parent.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
A transportation vehicle that was purchased in 2016, that seats 8, did not have a child safety alarm installed.
4 746.2405(5) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Sufficient Number of Toys
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the 5 infants in the infant room only had 2 small toys accessible for their use.
4 746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that there were 4 TVs at the operation sitting on shelves, none of which were anchored or secured to the shelf they were sitting on.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During a DFPS investigation, it was found that the caregiver was on the phone while a child was being bitten by another child.
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the daily grounds safety checklist had not been completed since May 2021.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that a child used the bathroom and did not wash their hands afterwards.
4 746.2807 - Employees Discipline Own Children
During the DFPS investigation, it was found a caregiver grabbed and struck their own child that was in care of the operation.
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
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that children were unsupervised in the classroom when the caregiver walked away from the classroom.
5 746.4601(5) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored
The shelf in the pre-k classroom is not secured to the floor or wall, creating a tipping hazard.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that the director knew about the situation and spoke with the CCR supervisor, who instructed to file a report, but the report was never made.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that a child was grabbed and yelled at by a caregiver in an inappropriate manner.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that the caregiver did not have pre-service training.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
There was a caregiver, who had worked at the operation since Sept 2022, who's CPR and first aid training expired on 06/30/2024.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
There was 1 person that had an expired CPR Certification. The certification expired on 8/13/2022.
2 746.401(8) - Posting Requirements - Telephone Numbers
The operation did not have the following postings posted: *Current Employee List *Parent Notification Poster *Keeping Children Safe Poster The Director posted the required postings during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
During the DFPS investigation, it was found a caregiver placed a 2-year-old child in a restrictive device for more than 10 minutes.
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
The garage outside and slide stairs have sharp edges that are accessible to children.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Three infant feeding instructions have not been updated since August 2022.
3 746.1303(3) - Orientation-Policy on prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
Two caregivers did not have documentation of orientation on file for review.
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
During the follow-up inspection it was found that the daily grounds safety checklist was still not being completed in full each day. This was recited and a blank form was emailed to operation to use moving forward.
4 746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
During the follow-up inspection the televisions were re-cited when they were not anchored to prevent tipping. They were all removed during the inspection and cannot be present back at the operation until they are mounted or anchored.
Yes
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
There was a 4 month old sleeping in a crib, on a boppy pillow, covered by a blanket.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
During the monitoring inspection infants were observed to be seated in high chairs without the straps buckled and fastened around the child.
5 746.4601(5) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored
The shelf in the pre-k classroom is not secured to the floor or wall, creating a tipping hazard.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Three infant feeding instructions have not been updated since August 2022.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that there were cleaning supplies left out on low counters, accessible to children.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that a caregiver did not provide an incident report to the parent.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that the caregiver did not have pre-service training.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
There was a caregiver, who had worked at the operation since Sept 2022, who's CPR and first aid training expired on 06/30/2024.
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
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that children were unsupervised in the classroom when the caregiver walked away from the classroom.
3 746.1303(3) - Orientation-Policy on prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
Two caregivers did not have documentation of orientation on file for review.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that the director knew about the situation and spoke with the CCR supervisor, who instructed to file a report, but the report was never made.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that a child used the bathroom and did not wash their hands afterwards.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
A transportation vehicle that was purchased in 2016, that seats 8, did not have a child safety alarm installed.
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the daily grounds safety checklist had not been completed since May 2021.
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
The garage outside and slide stairs have sharp edges that are accessible to children.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the playground slides did not have 6 inches of loose fill around the play structure or at the bottom of the slide.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that a child was grabbed and yelled at by a caregiver in an inappropriate manner.
5 746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
During the DFPS investigation, it was found a caregiver placed a 2-year-old child in a restrictive device for more than 10 minutes.
4 746.2807 - Employees Discipline Own Children
During the DFPS investigation, it was found a caregiver grabbed and struck their own child that was in care of the operation.
3 746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the caregivers were not following the daily scheduled outdoor time, as the children were not having two oppurtunities daily to play outside, even when the weather permitted. During the inspection the weather was 75 degrees with no chance of rain in the forecast and none of the children played outdoors during their scheduled time.
4 746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that there were 4 TVs at the operation sitting on shelves, none of which were anchored or secured to the shelf they were sitting on.
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
During the follow-up inspection it was found that the daily grounds safety checklist was still not being completed in full each day. This was recited and a blank form was emailed to operation to use moving forward.
4 746.2405(5) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Sufficient Number of Toys
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the 5 infants in the infant room only had 2 small toys accessible for their use.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
There was 1 person that had an expired CPR Certification. The certification expired on 8/13/2022.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
There was a 4 month old sleeping in a crib, on a boppy pillow, covered by a blanket.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During a DFPS investigation, it was found that the caregiver was on the phone while a child was being bitten by another child.
4 746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
During the follow-up inspection the televisions were re-cited when they were not anchored to prevent tipping. They were all removed during the inspection and cannot be present back at the operation until they are mounted or anchored.
Yes
2 746.401(8) - Posting Requirements - Telephone Numbers
The operation did not have the following postings posted: *Current Employee List *Parent Notification Poster *Keeping Children Safe Poster The Director posted the required postings during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
During the monitoring inspection infants were observed to be seated in high chairs without the straps buckled and fastened around the child.
4 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
A caregiver did not have documentation of annual training for the previous year.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that the director knew about the situation and spoke with the CCR supervisor, who instructed to file a report, but the report was never made.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that there were cleaning supplies left out on low counters, accessible to children.
5 746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
During the DFPS investigation, it was found a caregiver placed a 2-year-old child in a restrictive device for more than 10 minutes.
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
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that children were unsupervised in the classroom when the caregiver walked away from the classroom.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
During the monitoring inspection infants were observed to be seated in high chairs without the straps buckled and fastened around the child.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that the caregiver did not have pre-service training.
4 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
A caregiver did not have documentation of annual training for the previous year.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
There was a caregiver, who had worked at the operation since Sept 2022, who's CPR and first aid training expired on 06/30/2024.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that a child was grabbed and yelled at by a caregiver in an inappropriate manner.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that a caregiver did not provide an incident report to the parent.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
There was a 4 month old sleeping in a crib, on a boppy pillow, covered by a blanket.
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
During the follow-up inspection it was found that the daily grounds safety checklist was still not being completed in full each day. This was recited and a blank form was emailed to operation to use moving forward.
4 746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that there were 4 TVs at the operation sitting on shelves, none of which were anchored or secured to the shelf they were sitting on.
3 746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the caregivers were not following the daily scheduled outdoor time, as the children were not having two oppurtunities daily to play outside, even when the weather permitted. During the inspection the weather was 75 degrees with no chance of rain in the forecast and none of the children played outdoors during their scheduled time.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the playground slides did not have 6 inches of loose fill around the play structure or at the bottom of the slide.
4 746.2405(5) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Sufficient Number of Toys
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the 5 infants in the infant room only had 2 small toys accessible for their use.
5 746.4601(5) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored
The shelf in the pre-k classroom is not secured to the floor or wall, creating a tipping hazard.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
A transportation vehicle that was purchased in 2016, that seats 8, did not have a child safety alarm installed.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that a child used the bathroom and did not wash their hands afterwards.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
There was 1 person that had an expired CPR Certification. The certification expired on 8/13/2022.
2 746.401(8) - Posting Requirements - Telephone Numbers
The operation did not have the following postings posted: *Current Employee List *Parent Notification Poster *Keeping Children Safe Poster The Director posted the required postings during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the daily grounds safety checklist had not been completed since May 2021.
4 746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
During the follow-up inspection the televisions were re-cited when they were not anchored to prevent tipping. They were all removed during the inspection and cannot be present back at the operation until they are mounted or anchored.
Yes
3 746.1303(3) - Orientation-Policy on prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
Two caregivers did not have documentation of orientation on file for review.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Three infant feeding instructions have not been updated since August 2022.
4 746.2807 - Employees Discipline Own Children
During the DFPS investigation, it was found a caregiver grabbed and struck their own child that was in care of the operation.
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
The garage outside and slide stairs have sharp edges that are accessible to children.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During a DFPS investigation, it was found that the caregiver was on the phone while a child was being bitten by another child.
4 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
A caregiver did not have documentation of annual training for the previous year.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that the caregiver did not have pre-service training.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Three infant feeding instructions have not been updated since August 2022.
3 746.1303(3) - Orientation-Policy on prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
Two caregivers did not have documentation of orientation on file for review.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that there were cleaning supplies left out on low counters, accessible to children.
4 746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that there were 4 TVs at the operation sitting on shelves, none of which were anchored or secured to the shelf they were sitting on.
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
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that children were unsupervised in the classroom when the caregiver walked away from the classroom.
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
The garage outside and slide stairs have sharp edges that are accessible to children.
3 746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the caregivers were not following the daily scheduled outdoor time, as the children were not having two oppurtunities daily to play outside, even when the weather permitted. During the inspection the weather was 75 degrees with no chance of rain in the forecast and none of the children played outdoors during their scheduled time.
2 746.401(8) - Posting Requirements - Telephone Numbers
The operation did not have the following postings posted: *Current Employee List *Parent Notification Poster *Keeping Children Safe Poster The Director posted the required postings during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that the director knew about the situation and spoke with the CCR supervisor, who instructed to file a report, but the report was never made.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that a child was grabbed and yelled at by a caregiver in an inappropriate manner.
5 746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
During the DFPS investigation, it was found a caregiver placed a 2-year-old child in a restrictive device for more than 10 minutes.
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
During the follow-up inspection it was found that the daily grounds safety checklist was still not being completed in full each day. This was recited and a blank form was emailed to operation to use moving forward.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that a caregiver did not provide an incident report to the parent.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the playground slides did not have 6 inches of loose fill around the play structure or at the bottom of the slide.

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

Inspections (36)

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

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