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Child, Inc. American Youth Works

Child care center · 1911 E BEN WHITE BLVD, Austin, TX 78741-7853 · License 1524881

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 75. InfantToddlerPre-Kindergarten

Violation history (184)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3— 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
A child had an expired EpiPen.		 —
4— 746.2403(6) - Infant Care Area - Not Used as a Passageway
An infant room is currently being used as a passageway for older children and their parents.		 —
3— 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The operation didn't have recent safety documentation for doing emergency drills and checking fire extinguishers and smoke detectors.		 —
5— 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A individual was present at the operation without an eligible background check. The individual left during the inspection.		 —
4— 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Staff member training records were observed to be missing five required training topics.		 —
3— 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
It was found when completing the inspection that the operation had not documented a fire drill documented since July 2021.		 —
4— 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
The diaper changing surface was not sanitized after a diaper change.		 —
1— 746.805(3) - Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours
The employee I was reviewing files with was not able to access most of the digital training records today.		 —
5— 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
I checked 8 child immunization records and 2 of them were not current on all required immunizations based on their ages.		 —
1— 746.805(3) - Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours
The employee I was reviewing files with was not able to access most of the digital training records today.		 —
5— 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was present at the operation who did not have a current eligible background check. The caregiver left during the inspection.		 —
1— 746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service trainingby trainer and employee
Two caregivers were missing a signed new employee orientation form.		 —
5— 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver was observed pulling children by the arm, indicating a lack of appropriate behavioral management techniques and self-control in the classroom.		 —
2— 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
A list of current employess was not observed to be posted.		 Yes
1— 746.1329(c)(2) - Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests
Four caregiver files were missing copies of their CPR and First Aid cards.		 —
4— 746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
A non-walking 10-month-old was found sleeping on a cot on the floor instead of in a designated individual crib.		 —
5— 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was present at the operation who did not have a current eligible background check. The caregiver left during the inspection.		 —
4— 746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Director's training hours were observed to be missing 7 of the required training topics.		 —
4— 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A 1 year old child did not have their hands washed after a diaper change.		 —
4— 746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
A caregiver pushed a child's head down on a cot as a method of discipline and guidance to encourage the child to sleep.		 —
3— 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
One staff file was missing documentation of orientation. Five staff files were missing notarized affidavits.		 —
5— 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The facility lacked an annual fire inspection; the most recent one was conducted in 2022.		 —
4— 746.4313(2) - Additional Requirements For Outdoor Activity Space Not Connected To Center - Written Plan for Supervision
The operation does not have a written plan showing how they supervise children traveling to and from the unattached outdoor activity space.		 —
4— 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A 1 year old child did not have their hands washed after a diaper change.		 —
1— 746.805(3) - Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours
The employee I was reviewing files with was not able to access most of the digital training records today.		 —
4— 746.2403(6) - Infant Care Area - Not Used as a Passageway
An infant room is currently being used as a passageway for older children and their parents.		 —
4— 746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
A non-walking 10-month-old was found sleeping on a cot on the floor instead of in a designated individual crib.		 —
1— 746.805(3) - Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours
The employee I was reviewing files with was not able to access most of the digital training records today.		 —
5— 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was present at the operation who did not have a current eligible background check. The caregiver left during the inspection.		 —
5— 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
I checked 8 child immunization records and 2 of them were not current on all required immunizations based on their ages.		 —
4— 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Staff member training records were observed to be missing five required training topics.		 —
5— 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The facility lacked an annual fire inspection; the most recent one was conducted in 2022.		 —
4— 746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Director's training hours were observed to be missing 7 of the required training topics.		 —
5— 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A individual was present at the operation without an eligible background check. The individual left during the inspection.		 —
3— 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
One staff file was missing documentation of orientation. Five staff files were missing notarized affidavits.		 —
4— 746.4313(2) - Additional Requirements For Outdoor Activity Space Not Connected To Center - Written Plan for Supervision
The operation does not have a written plan showing how they supervise children traveling to and from the unattached outdoor activity space.		 —
4— 746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
A caregiver pushed a child's head down on a cot as a method of discipline and guidance to encourage the child to sleep.		 —
3— 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The operation didn't have recent safety documentation for doing emergency drills and checking fire extinguishers and smoke detectors.		 —
3— 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
It was found when completing the inspection that the operation had not documented a fire drill documented since July 2021.		 —
5— 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was present at the operation who did not have a current eligible background check. The caregiver left during the inspection.		 —
4— 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
The diaper changing surface was not sanitized after a diaper change.		 —
1— 746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service trainingby trainer and employee
Two caregivers were missing a signed new employee orientation form.		 —
5— 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver was observed pulling children by the arm, indicating a lack of appropriate behavioral management techniques and self-control in the classroom.		 —
3— 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
A child had an expired EpiPen.		 —
1— 746.1329(c)(2) - Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests
Four caregiver files were missing copies of their CPR and First Aid cards.		 —
2— 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
A list of current employess was not observed to be posted.		 Yes
3— 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
One staff file was missing documentation of orientation. Five staff files were missing notarized affidavits.		 —
4— 746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
A caregiver pushed a child's head down on a cot as a method of discipline and guidance to encourage the child to sleep.		 —
5— 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was present at the operation who did not have a current eligible background check. The caregiver left during the inspection.		 —
3— 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
It was found when completing the inspection that the operation had not documented a fire drill documented since July 2021.		 —
5— 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A individual was present at the operation without an eligible background check. The individual left during the inspection.		 —
1— 746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service trainingby trainer and employee
Two caregivers were missing a signed new employee orientation form.		 —
4— 746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Director's training hours were observed to be missing 7 of the required training topics.		 —
4— 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
The diaper changing surface was not sanitized after a diaper change.		 —
4— 746.2403(6) - Infant Care Area - Not Used as a Passageway
An infant room is currently being used as a passageway for older children and their parents.		 —
4— 746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
A non-walking 10-month-old was found sleeping on a cot on the floor instead of in a designated individual crib.		 —
5— 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver was observed pulling children by the arm, indicating a lack of appropriate behavioral management techniques and self-control in the classroom.		 —
5— 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was present at the operation who did not have a current eligible background check. The caregiver left during the inspection.		 —
5— 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
I checked 8 child immunization records and 2 of them were not current on all required immunizations based on their ages.		 —
1— 746.805(3) - Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours
The employee I was reviewing files with was not able to access most of the digital training records today.		 —
1— 746.805(3) - Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours
The employee I was reviewing files with was not able to access most of the digital training records today.		 —
3— 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
A child had an expired EpiPen.		 —
5— 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The facility lacked an annual fire inspection; the most recent one was conducted in 2022.		 —
4— 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A 1 year old child did not have their hands washed after a diaper change.		 —
4— 746.4313(2) - Additional Requirements For Outdoor Activity Space Not Connected To Center - Written Plan for Supervision
The operation does not have a written plan showing how they supervise children traveling to and from the unattached outdoor activity space.		 —
3— 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The operation didn't have recent safety documentation for doing emergency drills and checking fire extinguishers and smoke detectors.		 —
4— 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Staff member training records were observed to be missing five required training topics.		 —
2— 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
A list of current employess was not observed to be posted.		 Yes
1— 746.1329(c)(2) - Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests
Four caregiver files were missing copies of their CPR and First Aid cards.		 —
5— 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was present at the operation who did not have a current eligible background check. The caregiver left during the inspection.		 —
4— 746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
A caregiver pushed a child's head down on a cot as a method of discipline and guidance to encourage the child to sleep.		 —
3— 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
A child had an expired EpiPen.		 —
1— 746.1329(c)(2) - Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests
Four caregiver files were missing copies of their CPR and First Aid cards.		 —
4— 746.2403(6) - Infant Care Area - Not Used as a Passageway
An infant room is currently being used as a passageway for older children and their parents.		 —
4— 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Staff member training records were observed to be missing five required training topics.		 —
5— 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The facility lacked an annual fire inspection; the most recent one was conducted in 2022.		 —
5— 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver was observed pulling children by the arm, indicating a lack of appropriate behavioral management techniques and self-control in the classroom.		 —
1— 746.805(3) - Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours
The employee I was reviewing files with was not able to access most of the digital training records today.		 —
5— 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A individual was present at the operation without an eligible background check. The individual left during the inspection.		 —
2— 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
A list of current employess was not observed to be posted.		 Yes
1— 746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service trainingby trainer and employee
Two caregivers were missing a signed new employee orientation form.		 —
5— 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was present at the operation who did not have a current eligible background check. The caregiver left during the inspection.		 —
3— 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The operation didn't have recent safety documentation for doing emergency drills and checking fire extinguishers and smoke detectors.		 —
3— 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
One staff file was missing documentation of orientation. Five staff files were missing notarized affidavits.		 —
1— 746.805(3) - Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours
The employee I was reviewing files with was not able to access most of the digital training records today.		 —
5— 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
I checked 8 child immunization records and 2 of them were not current on all required immunizations based on their ages.		 —
3— 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
It was found when completing the inspection that the operation had not documented a fire drill documented since July 2021.		 —
4— 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A 1 year old child did not have their hands washed after a diaper change.		 —
4— 746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Director's training hours were observed to be missing 7 of the required training topics.		 —
4— 746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
A non-walking 10-month-old was found sleeping on a cot on the floor instead of in a designated individual crib.		 —
4— 746.4313(2) - Additional Requirements For Outdoor Activity Space Not Connected To Center - Written Plan for Supervision
The operation does not have a written plan showing how they supervise children traveling to and from the unattached outdoor activity space.		 —
4— 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
The diaper changing surface was not sanitized after a diaper change.		 —
5— 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A individual was present at the operation without an eligible background check. The individual left during the inspection.		 —
3— 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
A child had an expired EpiPen.		 —
3— 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
One staff file was missing documentation of orientation. Five staff files were missing notarized affidavits.		 —
5— 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
I checked 8 child immunization records and 2 of them were not current on all required immunizations based on their ages.		 —
4— 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
The diaper changing surface was not sanitized after a diaper change.		 —
4— 746.2403(6) - Infant Care Area - Not Used as a Passageway
An infant room is currently being used as a passageway for older children and their parents.		 —
3— 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The operation didn't have recent safety documentation for doing emergency drills and checking fire extinguishers and smoke detectors.		 —
4— 746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
A caregiver pushed a child's head down on a cot as a method of discipline and guidance to encourage the child to sleep.		 —

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

Inspections (96)

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

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