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The Sunshine Cottage Preschool & Development Center

Child care center · 402 LEWIS LN, Buda, TX 78610-2409 · License 1542223

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 139. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (144)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
During an investigation it was found that a caregiver used prohibited punishment when a child was grabbed and pulled.
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
The operation had a fire drill, and a child was left unsupervised in the classroom while the others evacuated.
3 746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
The weekly menu was has not been posted regularly for parents to review.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Of the 10 staff files reviewed, 5 had incomplete annual training hours.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The loose fill in the big playground at the main building B, was under the required 6 inches.
3 746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Activity plans were not posted and followed by caregivers during a period where the operation was short staffed.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Operation staff did not report to Child Care Regulation that they left a child unsupervised during a fire drill.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One caregiver was not on their people list. She was asked to leave while I was on campus. It was advised to run her background as soon as possible so she can come back to work once her background check is approved.
4 746.3419 - Handwashing Procedures
Caregivers stated that they were told to use baby wipes instead of handwashing while the sink was being repaired.
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Operation staff did not notify parents that a child was left unsupervised during a fire drill.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
It was found during the investigation a child was able to exit the operation and enter the parking lot. The caregiver chased after the child to retrieve them and left the rest of the class unsupervised.
5 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
A caregiver who did not have a background check ran was present and supervising children. The caregiver left during the inspection.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Two classes with children under 2 years old were watching screens during my walk through.
3 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
The operation did not provide an incident report to parents after their child was left unsupervised during a fire drill.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One caregiver was not on their people list. She left during my visit.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver who did not have a current eligible background check was present and supervising children. The caregiver left during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
One child did not have an updated immunization record.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The last signed product certificate was in 2021
Yes
3 746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
The weekly menu was has not been posted regularly for parents to review.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
One child did not have an updated immunization record.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Of the 10 staff files reviewed, 5 had incomplete annual training hours.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver who did not have a current eligible background check was present and supervising children. The caregiver left during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
The operation did not provide an incident report to parents after their child was left unsupervised during a fire drill.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Two classes with children under 2 years old were watching screens during my walk through.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The loose fill in the big playground at the main building B, was under the required 6 inches.
3 746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Activity plans were not posted and followed by caregivers during a period where the operation was short staffed.
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
The operation had a fire drill, and a child was left unsupervised in the classroom while the others evacuated.
5 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
A caregiver who did not have a background check ran was present and supervising children. The caregiver left during the inspection.
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Operation staff did not notify parents that a child was left unsupervised during a fire drill.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The last signed product certificate was in 2021
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One caregiver was not on their people list. She left during my visit.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Operation staff did not report to Child Care Regulation that they left a child unsupervised during a fire drill.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
It was found during the investigation a child was able to exit the operation and enter the parking lot. The caregiver chased after the child to retrieve them and left the rest of the class unsupervised.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One caregiver was not on their people list. She was asked to leave while I was on campus. It was advised to run her background as soon as possible so she can come back to work once her background check is approved.
4 746.3419 - Handwashing Procedures
Caregivers stated that they were told to use baby wipes instead of handwashing while the sink was being repaired.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
During an investigation it was found that a caregiver used prohibited punishment when a child was grabbed and pulled.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One caregiver was not on their people list. She was asked to leave while I was on campus. It was advised to run her background as soon as possible so she can come back to work once her background check is approved.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver who did not have a current eligible background check was present and supervising children. The caregiver left during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
The operation had a fire drill, and a child was left unsupervised in the classroom while the others evacuated.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The loose fill in the big playground at the main building B, was under the required 6 inches.
3 746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
The weekly menu was has not been posted regularly for parents to review.
5 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
A caregiver who did not have a background check ran was present and supervising children. The caregiver left during the inspection.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Operation staff did not report to Child Care Regulation that they left a child unsupervised during a fire drill.
3 746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Activity plans were not posted and followed by caregivers during a period where the operation was short staffed.
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Operation staff did not notify parents that a child was left unsupervised during a fire drill.
3 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
The operation did not provide an incident report to parents after their child was left unsupervised during a fire drill.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The last signed product certificate was in 2021
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One caregiver was not on their people list. She left during my visit.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Of the 10 staff files reviewed, 5 had incomplete annual training hours.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
One child did not have an updated immunization record.
4 746.3419 - Handwashing Procedures
Caregivers stated that they were told to use baby wipes instead of handwashing while the sink was being repaired.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
It was found during the investigation a child was able to exit the operation and enter the parking lot. The caregiver chased after the child to retrieve them and left the rest of the class unsupervised.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Two classes with children under 2 years old were watching screens during my walk through.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
During an investigation it was found that a caregiver used prohibited punishment when a child was grabbed and pulled.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One caregiver was not on their people list. She left during my visit.
4 746.3419 - Handwashing Procedures
Caregivers stated that they were told to use baby wipes instead of handwashing while the sink was being repaired.
3 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
The operation did not provide an incident report to parents after their child was left unsupervised during a fire drill.
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
The operation had a fire drill, and a child was left unsupervised in the classroom while the others evacuated.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One caregiver was not on their people list. She was asked to leave while I was on campus. It was advised to run her background as soon as possible so she can come back to work once her background check is approved.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
One child did not have an updated immunization record.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Of the 10 staff files reviewed, 5 had incomplete annual training hours.
5 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
A caregiver who did not have a background check ran was present and supervising children. The caregiver left during the inspection.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Operation staff did not report to Child Care Regulation that they left a child unsupervised during a fire drill.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Two classes with children under 2 years old were watching screens during my walk through.
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Operation staff did not notify parents that a child was left unsupervised during a fire drill.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver who did not have a current eligible background check was present and supervising children. The caregiver left during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
During an investigation it was found that a caregiver used prohibited punishment when a child was grabbed and pulled.
3 746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Activity plans were not posted and followed by caregivers during a period where the operation was short staffed.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The loose fill in the big playground at the main building B, was under the required 6 inches.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
It was found during the investigation a child was able to exit the operation and enter the parking lot. The caregiver chased after the child to retrieve them and left the rest of the class unsupervised.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The last signed product certificate was in 2021
Yes
3 746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
The weekly menu was has not been posted regularly for parents to review.
3 746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Activity plans were not posted and followed by caregivers during a period where the operation was short staffed.
3 746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
The weekly menu was has not been posted regularly for parents to review.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One caregiver was not on their people list. She left during my visit.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The last signed product certificate was in 2021
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One caregiver was not on their people list. She was asked to leave while I was on campus. It was advised to run her background as soon as possible so she can come back to work once her background check is approved.
3 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
The operation did not provide an incident report to parents after their child was left unsupervised during a fire drill.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Of the 10 staff files reviewed, 5 had incomplete annual training hours.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Two classes with children under 2 years old were watching screens during my walk through.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
One child did not have an updated immunization record.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
It was found during the investigation a child was able to exit the operation and enter the parking lot. The caregiver chased after the child to retrieve them and left the rest of the class unsupervised.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver who did not have a current eligible background check was present and supervising children. The caregiver left during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
The operation had a fire drill, and a child was left unsupervised in the classroom while the others evacuated.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
During an investigation it was found that a caregiver used prohibited punishment when a child was grabbed and pulled.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The loose fill in the big playground at the main building B, was under the required 6 inches.
4 746.3419 - Handwashing Procedures
Caregivers stated that they were told to use baby wipes instead of handwashing while the sink was being repaired.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Operation staff did not report to Child Care Regulation that they left a child unsupervised during a fire drill.
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Operation staff did not notify parents that a child was left unsupervised during a fire drill.
5 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
A caregiver who did not have a background check ran was present and supervising children. The caregiver left during the inspection.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Two classes with children under 2 years old were watching screens during my walk through.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The last signed product certificate was in 2021
Yes
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The loose fill in the big playground at the main building B, was under the required 6 inches.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One caregiver was not on their people list. She left during my visit.
3 746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Activity plans were not posted and followed by caregivers during a period where the operation was short staffed.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
During an investigation it was found that a caregiver used prohibited punishment when a child was grabbed and pulled.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
One child did not have an updated immunization record.
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Operation staff did not notify parents that a child was left unsupervised during a fire drill.
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
The operation had a fire drill, and a child was left unsupervised in the classroom while the others evacuated.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Operation staff did not report to Child Care Regulation that they left a child unsupervised during a fire drill.

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

Inspections (104)

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

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