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Lionheart Children's Academy -LABC

Child care center · 2912 LITTLE RD, Arlington, TX 76016-1725 · License 1544767

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Capacity 250. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (280)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This rule was evaluated with regard to an investigation and has been found to be in violation with the Minimum Standard Rules for Licensed Child Care Center based on interview with victim, parent, and caregivers.
3 746.2205(a)(4) - Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. The classroom had a period of inactivity for 19 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
A child was left unsupervised in a hallway for approximately 2 minutes.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. The operation did not report an incident that placed two children at risk within the required two calendar-day time frame.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This law was evaluated with regard to an investigation and has been found to be in violation with the Minimum Standard Rules for Licensed Child Care Centers based on observations made at the operation, review of records and supporting documentation, and interviews with parent and caregivers. By not checking the label, a caregiver was giving a wrong breastmilk bottle to a child.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver grabbed a child by the arm leaving a bruise.
5 746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
This rule was evaluated with regard to an investigation and has been found to be in violation with the Minimum Standard Rules for Licensed Child Care Center based on interview with victim, parent, and caregivers. Caregiver admitted that he said inappropriate word to a child.
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
A caregiver left a child on the playground unsupervised between 10-12 minutes.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This rule is being evaluated as part of an investigation and was found to be in deficient. A caregiver was not using good judgment while using her feet with shoe on to pat a child's back to get the child to sleep. Other two caregivers witnessed the action but did not say anything to the caregiver or report to the management.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Two hours of renew annual transportation safety training is needed for all drivers and director.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not use good judgment when yelling and hitting children's hand as type of discipline.
4 746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Children confirmed that a caregiver slapped kids' hand and yell at them when they are not listening.
5 745.509 - Licensed Operations Required Fees
The operation has unpaid fees associated with background checks.
4 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. The operation did not make the parents aware of an incident that placed their children at risk on the day it occurred, notifying them three days later.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver was observed grabbing a child by the clothing causing them to fall in attempt to redirect.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The assistant director did not make a good judgment by not provide a thorough orientation and/or provide enough information in order for a substitute caregiver to conduct the job efficiently. As result, the substitute caregiver unknowingly serves a child food that he/she allergic to.
5 746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
The caregiver did not demonstrate patience when relating to children in the classroom.
5 746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
It was determined by the Child Care Licensing Investigator that one caregiver did mention that she takes treats away from children such as bubblegum and candy as a form of discipline.
4 746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
A substitute caregiver served a child with food that he/she allergic to.
4 746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Orientation to the child-care center was not completed before having acessing to the children for a substitute caregiver.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. A caregiver and a member of management did not demonstrate good judgment when they did not notify the parent of an incident that took place 38 minutes prior to the parent arriving for a family event.
5 746.1203(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Minimum Standards
This rule is being evaluated as part of an investigation and was found to be in deficient. Three caregivers did not know it was considered a form of prohibited discipline when using one's foot to pat on a child's back to get the child to go to sleep.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. Two children were unsupervised for eight minutes when they left the classroom without the caregiver?s knowledge.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This law was evaluated with regard to an investigation and has been found to be in violation with the Minimum Standard Rules for Licensed Child Care Centers based on observations made at the operation, review of records and supporting documentation, and interviews with various caregivers. A caregiver was giving a wrong milk bottle to a non-verbal child.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not show proper self-control when redirecting a child.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
There was no Food Allergy Emergency Plan signed by parents and health care professional for a child who allergic to fish. The plan was signed and dated after the incident.
4 746.2901 - Supervised Naptime Daily
A caregiver was observed asleep at naptime.
3 746.4503(c) - Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
It was observed that the blue mats used for napping were not marked or colored so that the sleeping side can be distinguished from the floor side.
5 745.903(2) - Controlling Person - Submit Controlling Person Form to Licensing within two days after a person becomes a controlling person. See TAC 745.901
The operation has two known controlling person's who have not been updated including the director.
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 law was evaluated with regard to an investigation and has been found to be in violation with the Minimum Standard Rules for Licensed Child Care Centers based on observations made at the operation, review of records and supporting documentation, and interviews with caregivers and parents. A child was able to get out of the room without caregiver noticed.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Caregiver did not show good judgement by tugging/ arguing on/over a blanket with a child.
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
It was observed that children's blanket and sleeping pack are on the floor. Some of the blankets were touching each other.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
It was observed that blue mats in the classroom were not label with child's name or number system.
5 746.1201(5) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
A caregiver failed to report concerns of abuse to the department of family a protective service.
3 746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
A substitute caregiver hired by the operation did not comply with the minimum standards while working at the operation.
5 746.1201(5) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
A caregiver failed to report concerns of abuse to the department of family a protective service.
4 746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Orientation to the child-care center was not completed before having acessing to the children for a substitute caregiver.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. A caregiver and a member of management did not demonstrate good judgment when they did not notify the parent of an incident that took place 38 minutes prior to the parent arriving for a family event.
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
A caregiver left a child on the playground unsupervised between 10-12 minutes.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Two hours of renew annual transportation safety training is needed for all drivers and director.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This law was evaluated with regard to an investigation and has been found to be in violation with the Minimum Standard Rules for Licensed Child Care Centers based on observations made at the operation, review of records and supporting documentation, and interviews with parent and caregivers. By not checking the label, a caregiver was giving a wrong breastmilk bottle to a child.
5 746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
This rule was evaluated with regard to an investigation and has been found to be in violation with the Minimum Standard Rules for Licensed Child Care Center based on interview with victim, parent, and caregivers. Caregiver admitted that he said inappropriate word to a child.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver grabbed a child by the arm leaving a bruise.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This rule was evaluated with regard to an investigation and has been found to be in violation with the Minimum Standard Rules for Licensed Child Care Center based on interview with victim, parent, and caregivers.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The assistant director did not make a good judgment by not provide a thorough orientation and/or provide enough information in order for a substitute caregiver to conduct the job efficiently. As result, the substitute caregiver unknowingly serves a child food that he/she allergic to.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver was observed grabbing a child by the clothing causing them to fall in attempt to redirect.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not use good judgment when yelling and hitting children's hand as type of discipline.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. The operation did not report an incident that placed two children at risk within the required two calendar-day time frame.
5 746.1203(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Minimum Standards
This rule is being evaluated as part of an investigation and was found to be in deficient. Three caregivers did not know it was considered a form of prohibited discipline when using one's foot to pat on a child's back to get the child to go to sleep.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. Two children were unsupervised for eight minutes when they left the classroom without the caregiver?s knowledge.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Caregiver did not show good judgement by tugging/ arguing on/over a blanket with a child.
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 law was evaluated with regard to an investigation and has been found to be in violation with the Minimum Standard Rules for Licensed Child Care Centers based on observations made at the operation, review of records and supporting documentation, and interviews with caregivers and parents. A child was able to get out of the room without caregiver noticed.
4 746.2901 - Supervised Naptime Daily
A caregiver was observed asleep at naptime.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
It was observed that blue mats in the classroom were not label with child's name or number system.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
There was no Food Allergy Emergency Plan signed by parents and health care professional for a child who allergic to fish. The plan was signed and dated after the incident.
5 746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
It was determined by the Child Care Licensing Investigator that one caregiver did mention that she takes treats away from children such as bubblegum and candy as a form of discipline.
3 746.4503(c) - Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
It was observed that the blue mats used for napping were not marked or colored so that the sleeping side can be distinguished from the floor side.
4 746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Children confirmed that a caregiver slapped kids' hand and yell at them when they are not listening.
3 746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
A substitute caregiver hired by the operation did not comply with the minimum standards while working at the operation.
5 746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
The caregiver did not demonstrate patience when relating to children in the classroom.
5 745.509 - Licensed Operations Required Fees
The operation has unpaid fees associated with background checks.
5 745.903(2) - Controlling Person - Submit Controlling Person Form to Licensing within two days after a person becomes a controlling person. See TAC 745.901
The operation has two known controlling person's who have not been updated including the director.
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
A child was left unsupervised in a hallway for approximately 2 minutes.
4 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. The operation did not make the parents aware of an incident that placed their children at risk on the day it occurred, notifying them three days later.
3 746.2205(a)(4) - Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. The classroom had a period of inactivity for 19 minutes.
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
It was observed that children's blanket and sleeping pack are on the floor. Some of the blankets were touching each other.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This law was evaluated with regard to an investigation and has been found to be in violation with the Minimum Standard Rules for Licensed Child Care Centers based on observations made at the operation, review of records and supporting documentation, and interviews with various caregivers. A caregiver was giving a wrong milk bottle to a non-verbal child.
4 746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
A substitute caregiver served a child with food that he/she allergic to.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not show proper self-control when redirecting a child.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This rule is being evaluated as part of an investigation and was found to be in deficient. A caregiver was not using good judgment while using her feet with shoe on to pat a child's back to get the child to sleep. Other two caregivers witnessed the action but did not say anything to the caregiver or report to the management.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. A caregiver and a member of management did not demonstrate good judgment when they did not notify the parent of an incident that took place 38 minutes prior to the parent arriving for a family event.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This rule is being evaluated as part of an investigation and was found to be in deficient. A caregiver was not using good judgment while using her feet with shoe on to pat a child's back to get the child to sleep. Other two caregivers witnessed the action but did not say anything to the caregiver or report to the management.
5 746.1203(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Minimum Standards
This rule is being evaluated as part of an investigation and was found to be in deficient. Three caregivers did not know it was considered a form of prohibited discipline when using one's foot to pat on a child's back to get the child to go to sleep.
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
A caregiver left a child on the playground unsupervised between 10-12 minutes.
5 746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
It was determined by the Child Care Licensing Investigator that one caregiver did mention that she takes treats away from children such as bubblegum and candy as a form of discipline.
5 746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
The caregiver did not demonstrate patience when relating to children in the classroom.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This law was evaluated with regard to an investigation and has been found to be in violation with the Minimum Standard Rules for Licensed Child Care Centers based on observations made at the operation, review of records and supporting documentation, and interviews with various caregivers. A caregiver was giving a wrong milk bottle to a non-verbal child.
3 746.4503(c) - Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
It was observed that the blue mats used for napping were not marked or colored so that the sleeping side can be distinguished from the floor side.
5 746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
This rule was evaluated with regard to an investigation and has been found to be in violation with the Minimum Standard Rules for Licensed Child Care Center based on interview with victim, parent, and caregivers. Caregiver admitted that he said inappropriate word to a child.
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 law was evaluated with regard to an investigation and has been found to be in violation with the Minimum Standard Rules for Licensed Child Care Centers based on observations made at the operation, review of records and supporting documentation, and interviews with caregivers and parents. A child was able to get out of the room without caregiver noticed.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Caregiver did not show good judgement by tugging/ arguing on/over a blanket with a child.
4 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. The operation did not make the parents aware of an incident that placed their children at risk on the day it occurred, notifying them three days later.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Two hours of renew annual transportation safety training is needed for all drivers and director.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver was observed grabbing a child by the clothing causing them to fall in attempt to redirect.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver grabbed a child by the arm leaving a bruise.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. Two children were unsupervised for eight minutes when they left the classroom without the caregiver?s knowledge.
5 746.1201(5) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
A caregiver failed to report concerns of abuse to the department of family a protective service.
3 746.2205(a)(4) - Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. The classroom had a period of inactivity for 19 minutes.
4 746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Orientation to the child-care center was not completed before having acessing to the children for a substitute caregiver.
4 746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Children confirmed that a caregiver slapped kids' hand and yell at them when they are not listening.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The assistant director did not make a good judgment by not provide a thorough orientation and/or provide enough information in order for a substitute caregiver to conduct the job efficiently. As result, the substitute caregiver unknowingly serves a child food that he/she allergic to.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
It was observed that blue mats in the classroom were not label with child's name or number system.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This law was evaluated with regard to an investigation and has been found to be in violation with the Minimum Standard Rules for Licensed Child Care Centers based on observations made at the operation, review of records and supporting documentation, and interviews with parent and caregivers. By not checking the label, a caregiver was giving a wrong breastmilk bottle to a child.
5 745.509 - Licensed Operations Required Fees
The operation has unpaid fees associated with background checks.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. The operation did not report an incident that placed two children at risk within the required two calendar-day time frame.
4 746.2901 - Supervised Naptime Daily
A caregiver was observed asleep at naptime.
5 745.903(2) - Controlling Person - Submit Controlling Person Form to Licensing within two days after a person becomes a controlling person. See TAC 745.901
The operation has two known controlling person's who have not been updated including the director.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
There was no Food Allergy Emergency Plan signed by parents and health care professional for a child who allergic to fish. The plan was signed and dated after the incident.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This rule was evaluated with regard to an investigation and has been found to be in violation with the Minimum Standard Rules for Licensed Child Care Center based on interview with victim, parent, and caregivers.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not use good judgment when yelling and hitting children's hand as type of discipline.

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

Inspections (176)

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

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