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Walnut Creek Academy

Child care center · 1751 N WALNUT CREEK DR, Mansfield, TX 76063-2917 · License 1541786

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Capacity 539. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (288)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not demonstrate good competency by not assisting a child who needed help with soiled clothes after the child did not make it to the restroom on time.
4 746.3505(g) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled clothes sent home
A caregiver did not place a child's soiled clothes in a sealed plastic bag to be sent home. The caregiver did not notify the parent that the soiled clothes were in the child's backpack.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
It was determined that a child sustained an injury while in care that required medical treatment, and the operation failed to report the incident to Child Care Regulation.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver did not wash their hands between diapering.
4 746.3501(2) - Diaper Changing Steps- Cleanse Child with Individual Cloths
It was determined that a child was not properly cleaned during a diaper change.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient after the director failed to report to licensing that a child was left unattended in a classroom for at least five minutes.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A caregiver did not wash two children's hands after having their diaper changed.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient after a caregiver failed to account for the number of children she had in care causing a child to be left unattended in a classroom.
4 746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
An emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was not posted in one of the infant classrooms. (Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the diagram was posted.)
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Three groups were observed out of ratio during the inspection. In the Imagineers classroom, there was one caregiver with 12 children. The SAG group was 2 years. The group was over ratio by 1 child. (Note: A child was moved during the inspection.) In the Discoverers classroom, there was one caregiver with 13 children. The SAG group was 18 - 23 months. The group was over ratio by 4 children. (Note: A member of management came into the classroom during the inspection.) In the Creators classroom, there was one caregiver with 16 children. The SAG group was 3 years. The group was over ratio by 1 child. (Note: A caregiver was placed in the classroom.)
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the director did not ensure the center?s daily operation is administered in compliance with the minimum standards as the director failed to ensure ratios were being maintained and in compliance as required. The director also failed to ensure that procedures for transitioning children were being followed by operation staff.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
It was determined that the director failed to ensure that the center?s daily operation is administered in compliance with the minimum standards. The director did not ensure the pre-k class had a written activity plan for several weeks and the caregiver had to run the class without the required plan of activity. The director did not ensure the caregiver had a plan of structured activities for the children. The director also failed to ensure parents were being notified of incidents with their child.
4 746.401(10) - Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
A list of food allergies was not posted in the Discovery classroom. (Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the director posted the food allergies.)
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The tile flooring in two of the restrooms (Achievers & Adventurers) were in need of cleaning. The flooring is visibly stained and dirty. In the Adventurer's restroom, the foam insulation around the toilet water valve is accessible to a child to ingest. The caulking around the base of the toilet needs to be replaced as the caulking is cracked and has turned brown. The baseboards also need to be cleaned.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Infant feeding instructions were not updated in both infant classrooms.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
There were two electrical outlets in the Discovery classroom and one electrical outlet in the Achievers classroom that did not have child proof covers. (Note: This was corrected during the inspection when outlet covers were added).
Yes
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One child did not have a current immunization record on file.
4 746.401(4) - Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram
There were two classrooms that did not have the emergency evacuation and relocation diagram posted (2 year old & 3 year old). This was corrected during the inspection when the emergency diagrams were posted in each of the classrooms.
Yes
4 746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
The director and two staff members that transport children did not have current transportation safety training on file.
3 746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
It was determined that a parent was not notified at pick up time, of an injury the child had sustained that day.
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
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient after a child was left unattended in a classroom for five minutes.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not use good judgement when the caregiver failed to properly account for children. The caregiver did not follow the operations procedures for transitioning children which resulted in the caregiver leaving a child unattended.
4 746.1403(a)(2)(A) - Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pre-service training
One caregiver only had 16 of the required 24 clock hours of training available for review at the time of inspection for the previous training year (9/1/21 - 8/31/22).
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One employee had access to children in care prior to the operation receiving a background check result of eligible, eligible with conditions, or provisionally eligible. The caregiver was observed in the infant room.
3 746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
The most recent health inspection was not available for review at the time of inspection.
4 746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
It was determined that the permit holder failed to provide notification when the center director left their position.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
It was determined that caregivers have been using their cell phones while being in direct care of children.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the caregiver was over ratio. There were 47 children ages 4 - 12 years old with one caregiver.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation did not have a current health inspection on file. The last health inspection was completed 12/2022.
3 746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
It was determined that the written activity plan was not being followed by the caregiver.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A child's food allergy plan was not signed and dated by the parent.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Seven staff files lacked a notarized affidavit.
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 a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child was left unsupervised as a child wandered away from the playground and was found in an empty classroom.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The tile flooring is still visibly stained and dirty in one of the classrooms. The foam insulation around the toilet water valve is accessible to a child to ingest.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver with direct access to children was present at the operation before receiving notice from the Centralized Background Check Unit regarding the person's eligibility status. (Note: The person left the operation during the inspection.)
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
During the inspection, washable bibs were observed in the handwashing sink. Bibs are being washed in the hand washing sink.
4 746.3501(2) - Diaper Changing Steps- Cleanse Child with Individual Cloths
It was determined that a child was not properly cleaned during a diaper change.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation did not have a current health inspection on file. The last health inspection was completed 12/2022.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
It was determined that caregivers have been using their cell phones while being in direct care of children.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
It was determined that a child sustained an injury while in care that required medical treatment, and the operation failed to report the incident to Child Care Regulation.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the director did not ensure the center?s daily operation is administered in compliance with the minimum standards as the director failed to ensure ratios were being maintained and in compliance as required. The director also failed to ensure that procedures for transitioning children were being followed by operation staff.
4 746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
An emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was not posted in one of the infant classrooms. (Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the diagram was posted.)
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver with direct access to children was present at the operation before receiving notice from the Centralized Background Check Unit regarding the person's eligibility status. (Note: The person left the operation during the inspection.)
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 a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child was left unsupervised as a child wandered away from the playground and was found in an empty classroom.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One employee had access to children in care prior to the operation receiving a background check result of eligible, eligible with conditions, or provisionally eligible. The caregiver was observed in the infant room.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Three groups were observed out of ratio during the inspection. In the Imagineers classroom, there was one caregiver with 12 children. The SAG group was 2 years. The group was over ratio by 1 child. (Note: A child was moved during the inspection.) In the Discoverers classroom, there was one caregiver with 13 children. The SAG group was 18 - 23 months. The group was over ratio by 4 children. (Note: A member of management came into the classroom during the inspection.) In the Creators classroom, there was one caregiver with 16 children. The SAG group was 3 years. The group was over ratio by 1 child. (Note: A caregiver was placed in the classroom.)
4 746.1403(a)(2)(A) - Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pre-service training
One caregiver only had 16 of the required 24 clock hours of training available for review at the time of inspection for the previous training year (9/1/21 - 8/31/22).
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The tile flooring in two of the restrooms (Achievers & Adventurers) were in need of cleaning. The flooring is visibly stained and dirty. In the Adventurer's restroom, the foam insulation around the toilet water valve is accessible to a child to ingest. The caulking around the base of the toilet needs to be replaced as the caulking is cracked and has turned brown. The baseboards also need to be cleaned.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not demonstrate good competency by not assisting a child who needed help with soiled clothes after the child did not make it to the restroom on time.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A caregiver did not wash two children's hands after having their diaper changed.
4 746.401(10) - Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
A list of food allergies was not posted in the Discovery classroom. (Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the director posted the food allergies.)
Yes
4 746.401(4) - Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram
There were two classrooms that did not have the emergency evacuation and relocation diagram posted (2 year old & 3 year old). This was corrected during the inspection when the emergency diagrams were posted in each of the classrooms.
Yes
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
There were two electrical outlets in the Discovery classroom and one electrical outlet in the Achievers classroom that did not have child proof covers. (Note: This was corrected during the inspection when outlet covers were added).
Yes
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Infant feeding instructions were not updated in both infant classrooms.
4 746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
The director and two staff members that transport children did not have current transportation safety training on file.
3 746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
It was determined that a parent was not notified at pick up time, of an injury the child had sustained that day.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A child's food allergy plan was not signed and dated by the parent.
4 746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
It was determined that the permit holder failed to provide notification when the center director left their position.
3 746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
The most recent health inspection was not available for review at the time of inspection.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not use good judgement when the caregiver failed to properly account for children. The caregiver did not follow the operations procedures for transitioning children which resulted in the caregiver leaving a child unattended.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient after a caregiver failed to account for the number of children she had in care causing a child to be left unattended in a classroom.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient after the director failed to report to licensing that a child was left unattended in a classroom for at least five minutes.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The tile flooring is still visibly stained and dirty in one of the classrooms. The foam insulation around the toilet water valve is accessible to a child to ingest.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One child did not have a current immunization record on file.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
It was determined that the director failed to ensure that the center?s daily operation is administered in compliance with the minimum standards. The director did not ensure the pre-k class had a written activity plan for several weeks and the caregiver had to run the class without the required plan of activity. The director did not ensure the caregiver had a plan of structured activities for the children. The director also failed to ensure parents were being notified of incidents with their child.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Seven staff files lacked a notarized affidavit.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
During the inspection, washable bibs were observed in the handwashing sink. Bibs are being washed in the hand washing sink.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the caregiver was over ratio. There were 47 children ages 4 - 12 years old with one caregiver.
3 746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
It was determined that the written activity plan was not being followed by the caregiver.
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
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient after a child was left unattended in a classroom for five minutes.
4 746.3505(g) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled clothes sent home
A caregiver did not place a child's soiled clothes in a sealed plastic bag to be sent home. The caregiver did not notify the parent that the soiled clothes were in the child's backpack.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver did not wash their hands between diapering.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient after the director failed to report to licensing that a child was left unattended in a classroom for at least five minutes.
4 746.3501(2) - Diaper Changing Steps- Cleanse Child with Individual Cloths
It was determined that a child was not properly cleaned during a diaper change.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Three groups were observed out of ratio during the inspection. In the Imagineers classroom, there was one caregiver with 12 children. The SAG group was 2 years. The group was over ratio by 1 child. (Note: A child was moved during the inspection.) In the Discoverers classroom, there was one caregiver with 13 children. The SAG group was 18 - 23 months. The group was over ratio by 4 children. (Note: A member of management came into the classroom during the inspection.) In the Creators classroom, there was one caregiver with 16 children. The SAG group was 3 years. The group was over ratio by 1 child. (Note: A caregiver was placed 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 with direct access to children was present at the operation before receiving notice from the Centralized Background Check Unit regarding the person's eligibility status. (Note: The person left the operation during the inspection.)
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One employee had access to children in care prior to the operation receiving a background check result of eligible, eligible with conditions, or provisionally eligible. The caregiver was observed in the infant room.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation did not have a current health inspection on file. The last health inspection was completed 12/2022.
4 746.401(10) - Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
A list of food allergies was not posted in the Discovery classroom. (Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the director posted the food allergies.)
Yes
3 746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
The most recent health inspection was not available for review at the time of inspection.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
It was determined that a child sustained an injury while in care that required medical treatment, and the operation failed to report the incident to Child Care Regulation.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Seven staff files lacked a notarized affidavit.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver did not wash their hands between diapering.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The tile flooring in two of the restrooms (Achievers & Adventurers) were in need of cleaning. The flooring is visibly stained and dirty. In the Adventurer's restroom, the foam insulation around the toilet water valve is accessible to a child to ingest. The caulking around the base of the toilet needs to be replaced as the caulking is cracked and has turned brown. The baseboards also need to be cleaned.
3 746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
It was determined that a parent was not notified at pick up time, of an injury the child had sustained that day.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
There were two electrical outlets in the Discovery classroom and one electrical outlet in the Achievers classroom that did not have child proof covers. (Note: This was corrected during the inspection when outlet covers were added).
Yes
4 746.1403(a)(2)(A) - Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pre-service training
One caregiver only had 16 of the required 24 clock hours of training available for review at the time of inspection for the previous training year (9/1/21 - 8/31/22).
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
It was determined that caregivers have been using their cell phones while being in direct care of children.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The tile flooring is still visibly stained and dirty in one of the classrooms. The foam insulation around the toilet water valve is accessible to a child to ingest.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient after a caregiver failed to account for the number of children she had in care causing a child to be left unattended in a classroom.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not demonstrate good competency by not assisting a child who needed help with soiled clothes after the child did not make it to the restroom on time.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
It was determined that the director failed to ensure that the center?s daily operation is administered in compliance with the minimum standards. The director did not ensure the pre-k class had a written activity plan for several weeks and the caregiver had to run the class without the required plan of activity. The director did not ensure the caregiver had a plan of structured activities for the children. The director also failed to ensure parents were being notified of incidents with their child.
4 746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
It was determined that the permit holder failed to provide notification when the center director left their position.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Infant feeding instructions were not updated in both infant classrooms.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the director did not ensure the center?s daily operation is administered in compliance with the minimum standards as the director failed to ensure ratios were being maintained and in compliance as required. The director also failed to ensure that procedures for transitioning children were being followed by operation staff.
4 746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
The director and two staff members that transport children did not have current transportation safety training on file.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
During the inspection, washable bibs were observed in the handwashing sink. Bibs are being washed in the hand washing sink.
3 746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
It was determined that the written activity plan was not being followed by the caregiver.
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 a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child was left unsupervised as a child wandered away from the playground and was found in an empty classroom.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the caregiver was over ratio. There were 47 children ages 4 - 12 years old with one caregiver.

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

Inspections (120)

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

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