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St Paul Lutheran YKT Child Care Center/ The Learning Garden

Child care center · 234 N GOHMERT, Yorktown, TX 78164 · License 1523721

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 101. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (224)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 746.3319(a)(1) - Meal and Snack Service - Not Hurried
Based on information gathered, caregivers are hurrying children to eat during mealtimes and not allowing them to finish their meals.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extinguishers were last serviced February 2024.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Infants did not have the monthly feeding schedule complete and available for review at the time of inspection.
3 746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
The operational policies lacked information regarding the criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play. Note: This was corrected when the director added this to the policy.
Yes
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Based on information gathered, two children exited the building and were left unsupervised for approximately 1 minute 41 seconds.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Two infants were observed sleeping in the crib with blankets. Note: The blankets were removed when the inspector entered the room.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Two caregivers did not use good judgement when there was a delay with checking on a child who had fallen until the child turned around and they saw the child was bleeding. Their initial responses to the fall were inappropriate.
4 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
The operation failed to timely notify the parents of the children involved that their children exited the building unsupervised. This incident occurred around 11am and parents were not notified until pick up time (after 5pm).
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on video footage, a caregiver briefly stepped out of the classroom leaving the other caregiver over ratio by three children.
3 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
The operation failed to properly document a situation where a child was placed at risk due to ingesting feces.
3 746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
Infant Room and Prek Classroom did not have the current Activity Plan posted. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection with the currrent activity plan being posted in both classrooms.
Yes
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment when they threw children's food away prior to them being done eating, resulting in children being hungry and upset.
4 746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
Children were observed not having their hands washed after coming inside from outdoor play.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Two classrooms had cleaning supplies stored under the sink cabinet. Note: This was corrected when the cleaning supplies were moved out of the reach of the children.
Yes
4 746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
Based on information gathered, parents were not timely notified that two children contracted a communicable disease (salmonella).
3 746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
Based on information gathered, the director is not fulling her responsibilities and addressing concerns or seeking resolution when issues are being brought to her attention.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A small slide on the playground was broken. Note: The slide was removed during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
The operation failed to notify licensing within two days that a caregiver tested positive for COVID-19. This was corrected when it was reported to licensing.
Yes
4 746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Based on information gathered, the operation failed to notify Child Care Regulation that two children contracted Salmonella.
4 746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
One child was napping blocking an emergency exit. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection with the child being moved to another place.
Yes
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extinguishers were last serviced January 2022.
5 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
A caregiver left a toddler in a pac-n-play for at least 25 minutes as a form of discipline.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Based on information gathered, a caregiver kicked a child who was in time-out. Another caregiver has forcefully pulled children by their arm.
4 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
The operation failed to communicate to a parent in a timely manner that their child had consumed feces, placing the child at risk of serious health consequences due to the child not receiving medical evaluation.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on information gathered, caregivers are leaving the classroom when they are in ratio to visit with other staff in the office, which in result is leaving one caregiver with too many children.
5 746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
Based on information gathered, caregivers are calling or referring to some children by demeaning nicknames, therefore children are not being respected or accepted.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Caregiver purse was observed sitting on the ground accessible to the children posing a safety hazard. Electrical Cord in the Pre-K Classroom was observed not being secured to the wall posing a safety hazard.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver demonstrated poor judgment when she dragged a child by their arm several feet while they resisted instead of stopping and picking up the child correctly, resulting in a serious injury to the child's elbow.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Two infants were observed sleeping in the crib with blankets. Note: The blankets were removed when the inspector entered the room.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Infants did not have the monthly feeding schedule complete and available for review at the time of inspection.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A small slide on the playground was broken. Note: The slide was removed during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extinguishers were last serviced January 2022.
3 746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
The operational policies lacked information regarding the criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play. Note: This was corrected when the director added this to the policy.
Yes
3 746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
Based on information gathered, the director is not fulling her responsibilities and addressing concerns or seeking resolution when issues are being brought to her attention.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extinguishers were last serviced February 2024.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Caregiver purse was observed sitting on the ground accessible to the children posing a safety hazard. Electrical Cord in the Pre-K Classroom was observed not being secured to the wall posing a safety hazard.
4 746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
Based on information gathered, parents were not timely notified that two children contracted a communicable disease (salmonella).
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver demonstrated poor judgment when she dragged a child by their arm several feet while they resisted instead of stopping and picking up the child correctly, resulting in a serious injury to the child's elbow.
3 746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
Infant Room and Prek Classroom did not have the current Activity Plan posted. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection with the currrent activity plan being posted in both classrooms.
Yes
5 746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
Based on information gathered, caregivers are calling or referring to some children by demeaning nicknames, therefore children are not being respected or accepted.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on video footage, a caregiver briefly stepped out of the classroom leaving the other caregiver over ratio by three children.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Based on information gathered, a caregiver kicked a child who was in time-out. Another caregiver has forcefully pulled children by their arm.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on information gathered, caregivers are leaving the classroom when they are in ratio to visit with other staff in the office, which in result is leaving one caregiver with too many children.
4 746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Based on information gathered, the operation failed to notify Child Care Regulation that two children contracted Salmonella.
3 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
The operation failed to properly document a situation where a child was placed at risk due to ingesting feces.
4 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
The operation failed to timely notify the parents of the children involved that their children exited the building unsupervised. This incident occurred around 11am and parents were not notified until pick up time (after 5pm).
3 746.3319(a)(1) - Meal and Snack Service - Not Hurried
Based on information gathered, caregivers are hurrying children to eat during mealtimes and not allowing them to finish their meals.
4 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
The operation failed to communicate to a parent in a timely manner that their child had consumed feces, placing the child at risk of serious health consequences due to the child not receiving medical evaluation.
5 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
A caregiver left a toddler in a pac-n-play for at least 25 minutes as a form of discipline.
4 746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
The operation failed to notify licensing within two days that a caregiver tested positive for COVID-19. This was corrected when it was reported to licensing.
Yes
4 746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
One child was napping blocking an emergency exit. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection with the child being moved to another place.
Yes
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Based on information gathered, two children exited the building and were left unsupervised for approximately 1 minute 41 seconds.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Two classrooms had cleaning supplies stored under the sink cabinet. Note: This was corrected when the cleaning supplies were moved out of the reach of the children.
Yes
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Two caregivers did not use good judgement when there was a delay with checking on a child who had fallen until the child turned around and they saw the child was bleeding. Their initial responses to the fall were inappropriate.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment when they threw children's food away prior to them being done eating, resulting in children being hungry and upset.
4 746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
Children were observed not having their hands washed after coming inside from outdoor play.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Infants did not have the monthly feeding schedule complete and available for review at the time of inspection.
3 746.3319(a)(1) - Meal and Snack Service - Not Hurried
Based on information gathered, caregivers are hurrying children to eat during mealtimes and not allowing them to finish their meals.
3 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
The operation failed to properly document a situation where a child was placed at risk due to ingesting feces.
5 746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
Based on information gathered, caregivers are calling or referring to some children by demeaning nicknames, therefore children are not being respected or accepted.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extinguishers were last serviced February 2024.
3 746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
Infant Room and Prek Classroom did not have the current Activity Plan posted. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection with the currrent activity plan being posted in both classrooms.
Yes
4 746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
One child was napping blocking an emergency exit. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection with the child being moved to another place.
Yes
5 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
A caregiver left a toddler in a pac-n-play for at least 25 minutes as a form of discipline.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Two infants were observed sleeping in the crib with blankets. Note: The blankets were removed when the inspector entered the room.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Caregiver purse was observed sitting on the ground accessible to the children posing a safety hazard. Electrical Cord in the Pre-K Classroom was observed not being secured to the wall posing a safety hazard.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Two caregivers did not use good judgement when there was a delay with checking on a child who had fallen until the child turned around and they saw the child was bleeding. Their initial responses to the fall were inappropriate.
4 746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
Based on information gathered, parents were not timely notified that two children contracted a communicable disease (salmonella).
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Based on information gathered, a caregiver kicked a child who was in time-out. Another caregiver has forcefully pulled children by their arm.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver demonstrated poor judgment when she dragged a child by their arm several feet while they resisted instead of stopping and picking up the child correctly, resulting in a serious injury to the child's elbow.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A small slide on the playground was broken. Note: The slide was removed during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Based on information gathered, two children exited the building and were left unsupervised for approximately 1 minute 41 seconds.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on video footage, a caregiver briefly stepped out of the classroom leaving the other caregiver over ratio by three children.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Two classrooms had cleaning supplies stored under the sink cabinet. Note: This was corrected when the cleaning supplies were moved out of the reach of the children.
Yes
4 746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
The operation failed to notify licensing within two days that a caregiver tested positive for COVID-19. This was corrected when it was reported to licensing.
Yes
4 746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Based on information gathered, the operation failed to notify Child Care Regulation that two children contracted Salmonella.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on information gathered, caregivers are leaving the classroom when they are in ratio to visit with other staff in the office, which in result is leaving one caregiver with too many children.
4 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
The operation failed to timely notify the parents of the children involved that their children exited the building unsupervised. This incident occurred around 11am and parents were not notified until pick up time (after 5pm).
4 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
The operation failed to communicate to a parent in a timely manner that their child had consumed feces, placing the child at risk of serious health consequences due to the child not receiving medical evaluation.
4 746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
Children were observed not having their hands washed after coming inside from outdoor play.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extinguishers were last serviced January 2022.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment when they threw children's food away prior to them being done eating, resulting in children being hungry and upset.
3 746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
Based on information gathered, the director is not fulling her responsibilities and addressing concerns or seeking resolution when issues are being brought to her attention.
3 746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
The operational policies lacked information regarding the criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play. Note: This was corrected when the director added this to the policy.
Yes
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Based on information gathered, a caregiver kicked a child who was in time-out. Another caregiver has forcefully pulled children by their arm.
4 746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
Based on information gathered, parents were not timely notified that two children contracted a communicable disease (salmonella).
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extinguishers were last serviced February 2024.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Two caregivers did not use good judgement when there was a delay with checking on a child who had fallen until the child turned around and they saw the child was bleeding. Their initial responses to the fall were inappropriate.
5 746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
Based on information gathered, caregivers are calling or referring to some children by demeaning nicknames, therefore children are not being respected or accepted.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extinguishers were last serviced January 2022.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Based on information gathered, two children exited the building and were left unsupervised for approximately 1 minute 41 seconds.
4 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
The operation failed to timely notify the parents of the children involved that their children exited the building unsupervised. This incident occurred around 11am and parents were not notified until pick up time (after 5pm).
4 746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
One child was napping blocking an emergency exit. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection with the child being moved to another place.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on information gathered, caregivers are leaving the classroom when they are in ratio to visit with other staff in the office, which in result is leaving one caregiver with too many children.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Caregiver purse was observed sitting on the ground accessible to the children posing a safety hazard. Electrical Cord in the Pre-K Classroom was observed not being secured to the wall posing a safety hazard.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on video footage, a caregiver briefly stepped out of the classroom leaving the other caregiver over ratio by three children.
3 746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
Based on information gathered, the director is not fulling her responsibilities and addressing concerns or seeking resolution when issues are being brought to her attention.
5 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
A caregiver left a toddler in a pac-n-play for at least 25 minutes as a form of discipline.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Two classrooms had cleaning supplies stored under the sink cabinet. Note: This was corrected when the cleaning supplies were moved out of the reach of the children.
Yes
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Infants did not have the monthly feeding schedule complete and available for review at the time of inspection.

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

Inspections (112)

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

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