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Little Dreamer's Daycare Center

Child care center · 1008 MILL RUN RD, Athens, TX 75751-3508 · License 1548352

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 136. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (272)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
The loose fill under the swing is not maintained to 9 inches.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
One infant was not strapped in in a high chair table.
4 746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
During inspection, one caregiver was observed not having the necessary educational requirements.
3 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Four records were reviewed. Child # 2 and #3 need addresses for their healthcare provider.
3 746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
Four records were reviewed. Child #2 and Child #4 do not show the parents received the parent handbook (operational Policies).
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and it was determined that neglectful supervision occurred.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Of 5 records reviewed, staff #1, #2, and #3 do not have this training available.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Four records were reviewed. Child #2 and #4 do not have a health statement or parent health statement on file.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Based on a DFPS investigation, an incident that put a child at risk occurred on 10/20/21 and the operation did not notify licensing per minimum standards.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
The HASA was completed and the caregivers did not have the 6 required topics for training.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
A swing set is on the playground and required 6 inches of loose fill material is not installed.
3 746.1309(b) - Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
Five records were reviewed. Staff #1 needs one more hour in one of the required topic areas. Staff #3 needs two hours.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
A current gas leak inspection is not available.
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
During the inspection, a classroom was observed with a child's television program on that was not related to the daily activity. The caregiver stated she turns it on in the morning to start the day and wait for devotion time.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
While doing a walk through of the infant room, 1 child was in a restrictive device inside a crib and 2 infants under 12 months had blankets on them. This was corrected when the caregivers removed the restrictive device and the blankets from the crib while I was present.
Yes
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Of the 5 records reviewed all 5 staff are missing 1,5,6. The operation does not administer medication so #3 is not required.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on a DFPS investigation, an operation employee did not use good judgment when they exited the vehicle without following transportation protocol. As a result, a child was left unattended on the vehicle for over 20 minutes.
5 746.5625(c) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
Based on a DFPS investigation, it was founded that an employee did not properly utilize the installed electronic child safety alarm. The employee exited the vehicle to turn the alarm off, instead of walking through the vehicle to turn the alarm off.
2 746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
The operation did not provide training hours to review.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
During POA inspection, 6 records were reviewed. 4 records were not maintained.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Tiesha Carter is a designated perpetrator of neglectful supervision, case #48871715, date 12/4/21, with conditions. One condition is that Tiesha is unable to supervise children alone. On 4/14/22, Tiesha Carter was observed supervising two children alone during transition to a classroom.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Four records were reviewed. Child #2 and #4 do not have full info for emergency contact.
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
During inspection, 2 infant classrooms were observed to have infants in restrictive devices. A second walk through was conducted 30 minutes later and one class had the same 2 infants in the restrictive devices and the second class had the the same children in restrictive devices and one asleep in a restrictive device. This was corrected when the caregivers removed the infants from the devices.
Yes
3 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Of 5 records reviewed Staff #1, #2, and #3 are missing this training.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Two diaper changing pads were observed to have tears and could no longer be sanitized properly.
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The operation did not have the parent's rights information in the operational policy or an acknowledgment that the parents were given the information.
3 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
An incident report was not completed for a situation that placed a child at risk.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Of the 5 records reviewed all 5 staff are missing these required trainings.
3 746.401(11) - Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
During inspection it was observed the operation did not have a staff list or licensing inspection posted.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
During POA inspection, 6 records were reviewed and not maintained.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
The caregivers did not have 24 hours of annual training completed within the last 12 months.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
During inspection, two infant rooms were observed to have infant feeding sheets that had not been updated. This was discussed with the caregivers and the person in charge.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver had access to children before a background check was conducted.
5 746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
An employee parked and the left the daycare vehicle, without ensuring that each child was accounted for.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
A current gas leak inspection is not available.
4 746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
The loose fill under the swing is not maintained to 9 inches.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Tiesha Carter is a designated perpetrator of neglectful supervision, case #48871715, date 12/4/21, with conditions. One condition is that Tiesha is unable to supervise children alone. On 4/14/22, Tiesha Carter was observed supervising two children alone during transition to a classroom.
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
During the inspection, a classroom was observed with a child's television program on that was not related to the daily activity. The caregiver stated she turns it on in the morning to start the day and wait for devotion time.
5 746.5625(c) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
Based on a DFPS investigation, it was founded that an employee did not properly utilize the installed electronic child safety alarm. The employee exited the vehicle to turn the alarm off, instead of walking through the vehicle to turn the alarm off.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Based on a DFPS investigation, an incident that put a child at risk occurred on 10/20/21 and the operation did not notify licensing per minimum standards.
3 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Of 5 records reviewed Staff #1, #2, and #3 are missing this training.
3 746.1309(b) - Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
Five records were reviewed. Staff #1 needs one more hour in one of the required topic areas. Staff #3 needs two hours.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
While doing a walk through of the infant room, 1 child was in a restrictive device inside a crib and 2 infants under 12 months had blankets on them. This was corrected when the caregivers removed the restrictive device and the blankets from the crib while I was present.
Yes
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Four records were reviewed. Child #2 and #4 do not have full info for emergency contact.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and it was determined that neglectful supervision occurred.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
A swing set is on the playground and required 6 inches of loose fill material is not installed.
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The operation did not have the parent's rights information in the operational policy or an acknowledgment that the parents were given the information.
2 746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
The operation did not provide training hours to review.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Of 5 records reviewed, staff #1, #2, and #3 do not have this training available.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Of the 5 records reviewed all 5 staff are missing these required trainings.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Two diaper changing pads were observed to have tears and could no longer be sanitized properly.
3 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Four records were reviewed. Child # 2 and #3 need addresses for their healthcare provider.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
One infant was not strapped in in a high chair table.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on a DFPS investigation, an operation employee did not use good judgment when they exited the vehicle without following transportation protocol. As a result, a child was left unattended on the vehicle for over 20 minutes.
3 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
An incident report was not completed for a situation that placed a child at risk.
3 746.401(11) - Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
During inspection it was observed the operation did not have a staff list or licensing inspection posted.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
During POA inspection, 6 records were reviewed. 4 records were not maintained.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
The HASA was completed and the caregivers did not have the 6 required topics for training.
5 746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
An employee parked and the left the daycare vehicle, without ensuring that each child was accounted for.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver had access to children before a background check was conducted.
3 746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
Four records were reviewed. Child #2 and Child #4 do not show the parents received the parent handbook (operational Policies).
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
During inspection, 2 infant classrooms were observed to have infants in restrictive devices. A second walk through was conducted 30 minutes later and one class had the same 2 infants in the restrictive devices and the second class had the the same children in restrictive devices and one asleep in a restrictive device. This was corrected when the caregivers removed the infants from the devices.
Yes
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
During POA inspection, 6 records were reviewed and not maintained.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Of the 5 records reviewed all 5 staff are missing 1,5,6. The operation does not administer medication so #3 is not required.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Four records were reviewed. Child #2 and #4 do not have a health statement or parent health statement on file.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
During inspection, two infant rooms were observed to have infant feeding sheets that had not been updated. This was discussed with the caregivers and the person in charge.
4 746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
During inspection, one caregiver was observed not having the necessary educational requirements.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
The caregivers did not have 24 hours of annual training completed within the last 12 months.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
During POA inspection, 6 records were reviewed. 4 records were not maintained.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on a DFPS investigation, an operation employee did not use good judgment when they exited the vehicle without following transportation protocol. As a result, a child was left unattended on the vehicle for over 20 minutes.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
A swing set is on the playground and required 6 inches of loose fill material is not installed.
5 746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
An employee parked and the left the daycare vehicle, without ensuring that each child was accounted for.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
One infant was not strapped in in a high chair table.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
While doing a walk through of the infant room, 1 child was in a restrictive device inside a crib and 2 infants under 12 months had blankets on them. This was corrected when the caregivers removed the restrictive device and the blankets from the crib while I was present.
Yes
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Four records were reviewed. Child #2 and #4 do not have full info for emergency contact.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver had access to children before a background check was conducted.
3 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Four records were reviewed. Child # 2 and #3 need addresses for their healthcare provider.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
The HASA was completed and the caregivers did not have the 6 required topics for training.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Tiesha Carter is a designated perpetrator of neglectful supervision, case #48871715, date 12/4/21, with conditions. One condition is that Tiesha is unable to supervise children alone. On 4/14/22, Tiesha Carter was observed supervising two children alone during transition to a classroom.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
The caregivers did not have 24 hours of annual training completed within the last 12 months.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
A current gas leak inspection is not available.
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
During inspection, 2 infant classrooms were observed to have infants in restrictive devices. A second walk through was conducted 30 minutes later and one class had the same 2 infants in the restrictive devices and the second class had the the same children in restrictive devices and one asleep in a restrictive device. This was corrected when the caregivers removed the infants from the devices.
Yes
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
During POA inspection, 6 records were reviewed and not maintained.
4 746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
During inspection, one caregiver was observed not having the necessary educational requirements.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Based on a DFPS investigation, an incident that put a child at risk occurred on 10/20/21 and the operation did not notify licensing per minimum standards.
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The operation did not have the parent's rights information in the operational policy or an acknowledgment that the parents were given the information.
3 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
An incident report was not completed for a situation that placed a child at risk.
3 746.1309(b) - Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
Five records were reviewed. Staff #1 needs one more hour in one of the required topic areas. Staff #3 needs two hours.
3 746.401(11) - Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
During inspection it was observed the operation did not have a staff list or licensing inspection posted.
2 746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
The operation did not provide training hours to review.
3 746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
Four records were reviewed. Child #2 and Child #4 do not show the parents received the parent handbook (operational Policies).
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Of the 5 records reviewed all 5 staff are missing 1,5,6. The operation does not administer medication so #3 is not required.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
During inspection, two infant rooms were observed to have infant feeding sheets that had not been updated. This was discussed with the caregivers and the person in charge.
4 746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
The loose fill under the swing is not maintained to 9 inches.
3 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Of 5 records reviewed Staff #1, #2, and #3 are missing this training.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Two diaper changing pads were observed to have tears and could no longer be sanitized properly.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and it was determined that neglectful supervision occurred.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Of 5 records reviewed, staff #1, #2, and #3 do not have this training available.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Of the 5 records reviewed all 5 staff are missing these required trainings.
5 746.5625(c) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
Based on a DFPS investigation, it was founded that an employee did not properly utilize the installed electronic child safety alarm. The employee exited the vehicle to turn the alarm off, instead of walking through the vehicle to turn the alarm off.

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

Inspections (72)

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

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