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Giggles and Smiles Learning Center

Child care center · 2000 10TH ST, Floresville, TX 78114-2770 · License 1557279

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 147. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (332)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Caregiver did not know many children they were responsible for during nap time.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Two infant feeding schedules were expired at the time of inspection.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Two infant feeding schedules were expired at the time of inspection.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Infants were grouped with children of 18 month difference. This was corrected when the caregivers transitioned the children to their rooms.
4 746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
Two caregivers in the infant room were not certified in CPR and First Aid.
3 746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink
There was no soap or paper towels available in the boy's and girl's toddler restrooms. This was corrected at inspection when the soap and paper towels were stocked.
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
A caregiver stepped out of the classroom to answer the door leaving the children unsupervised.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Two infant caregivers did not have proof of training available to review in the required topics of Shaken Baby Syndrome, SIDS, and Safe Sleep.
4 746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
There was one television in the infant room that was not anchored or secured. There was one television in the after school room that was not anchored or secured. This was corrected at inspection when the director had the televisions removed from the classrooms.
Yes
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
The lightning in the classroom was insufficient to see the children's faces. This was corrected when the hallway light was turned on, allowing light to enter the classroom.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The pea gravel and the mulch around the fall zones of the play structure was not maintained at its proper depth.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver without a completed background check was observed to be in a classroom. **This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver left the premises.**
Yes
5 746.2427 - AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
At the time of inspection one infant with a wedge under the mattress without a sleep exception form on file. The wedge was removed.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There were a total of 7 children to one caregiver however the specified age group is17 months therefore caregiver was over ratio by 2 children. Note: This was corrected when another caregiver joined the classroom.
3 746.1615 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing
There were two caregiver caring for 6 infants and 31 children ages 18 months and up. This was corrected when caregivers transitioned their student to their individual classrooms.
5 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
One child's record was missing the required Emergency Care Authorization.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Two caregivers in the infant room were not certified in SIDS and Shaken Baby Training.
3 746.2505(4)(B) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Cleaned and Sanitized Between Each Use
Two sippy cups appeared to have some sort of bacteria (black dots) inside the cup.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Three employees were working in the center without a current background check and current FBI fingerprints.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on the observations made during the inspection, there were 6 children ages 12 to 18months old with one caregiver. There were 23 three and four year old children with one caregiver. This was corrected when a second caregiver arrived in the classroom. This was corrected when the classes were split and a second caregiver took the other class.
3 746.601(a) - Provide Access to Children's Records - During Hours of Operation
Based on the information gathered, the center director took all the children's records away from the center to keep them safe from another person in the center.
4 746.3501(2) - Diaper Changing Steps- Cleanse Child with Individual Cloths
The caregiver failed to ensure a used diaper wipe was discarded after use and accidentally left it in a child's clean diaper.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
At the time of inspection the caregvier in the 12 to 17 month old classroom had 6 children. This was corrected when the director took the oldest child to the next room.
4 746.2401(4) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Prompt Attention to Needs
The daily report for a 17-month-old shows the infant was changed once at 10:59 am on 7/9/2024 resulting in a severe rash. No other diaper changes were logged for the child that day.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One infant did not have a current feeding schedule at review. *Parent emailed the feeding schedule within an hour*
Yes
4 746.2405(4) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
Due to construction, the infant class temporarily moved to a room without a sink. This was corrected at inspection when the class relocated into a room with a sink.
Yes
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
At the time of inspection several staff in direct care of a group of children were using their cell phones.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The fire drill has not been completed since September. This was corrected when a fire drill was completed during the inspection.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A person with a pending eligibility status was observed in direct contact with children. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the building.
Yes
5 746.4601(3) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
There was a broken plastic portal in the outdoor climbing equipment which had a sharp hole in it that presented a hazard for entrapment. This was corrected at inspection when the broken portal was removed from the equipment.
Yes
4 746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
The caregiver did not wash her hands after wiping the child's nose. This was corrected when the caregiver was guided to wash her hands.
4 746.307(b)(1) - AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization
A child had a serious self-inflicted injury in a sensitive area of the body and parent was not notified immediately.
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
There were forty-two children to one caregiver during nap time. Note this was corrected when the twelve children that were awake were transitioned to another room to be supervised by a caregiver.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A classroom had 11 children between 10 months - 22 months with one caregiver during naptime. The specified age group was 12-17 months with the caregiver being over ratio by 5 children.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
At the time of inspection there were not any current activity plans posted.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Outlet in the 18-24 month classroom was uncovered. This was corrected when the director covered the outlets.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A classroom had 11 children between 10 months - 22 months with one caregiver during naptime. The specified age group was 12-17 months with the caregiver being over ratio by 5 children.
4 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Children were eating cheerios directly from the table. This was corrected when caregiver threw away the cheerios and provided new cheerios on top of a napkin.
Yes
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
The children were restricted in the highchair for 19 minutes. This was corrected when the caregivers removed the children from the highchairs.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Children were not fastened with the safety straps on the high chairs. This was corrected when the caregiver strapped the children with the safety straps.
5 746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
A ball play item on the play structure had several broken balls. Corrected at inspection: The balls were taken off.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver without a completed background check was observed to be in a classroom. **This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver left the premises.**
Yes
4 746.307(b)(1) - AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization
A child had a serious self-inflicted injury in a sensitive area of the body and parent was not notified immediately.
3 746.2505(4)(B) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Cleaned and Sanitized Between Each Use
Two sippy cups appeared to have some sort of bacteria (black dots) inside the cup.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Three employees were working in the center without a current background check and current FBI fingerprints.
4 746.2405(4) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
Due to construction, the infant class temporarily moved to a room without a sink. This was corrected at inspection when the class relocated into a room with a sink.
Yes
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Two infant feeding schedules were expired at the time of inspection.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Two infant feeding schedules were expired at the time of inspection.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A person with a pending eligibility status was observed in direct contact with children. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the building.
Yes
5 746.4601(3) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
There was a broken plastic portal in the outdoor climbing equipment which had a sharp hole in it that presented a hazard for entrapment. This was corrected at inspection when the broken portal was removed from the equipment.
Yes
3 746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink
There was no soap or paper towels available in the boy's and girl's toddler restrooms. This was corrected at inspection when the soap and paper towels were stocked.
Yes
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
At the time of inspection there were not any current activity plans posted.
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
The children were restricted in the highchair for 19 minutes. This was corrected when the caregivers removed the children from the highchairs.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Outlet in the 18-24 month classroom was uncovered. This was corrected when the director covered the outlets.
Yes
4 746.2401(4) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Prompt Attention to Needs
The daily report for a 17-month-old shows the infant was changed once at 10:59 am on 7/9/2024 resulting in a severe rash. No other diaper changes were logged for the child that day.
5 746.2427 - AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
At the time of inspection one infant with a wedge under the mattress without a sleep exception form on file. The wedge was removed.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
At the time of inspection several staff in direct care of a group of children were using their cell phones.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One infant did not have a current feeding schedule at review. *Parent emailed the feeding schedule within an hour*
Yes
5 746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
A ball play item on the play structure had several broken balls. Corrected at inspection: The balls were taken off.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A classroom had 11 children between 10 months - 22 months with one caregiver during naptime. The specified age group was 12-17 months with the caregiver being over ratio by 5 children.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Children were not fastened with the safety straps on the high chairs. This was corrected when the caregiver strapped the children with the safety straps.
5 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
One child's record was missing the required Emergency Care Authorization.
4 746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
There was one television in the infant room that was not anchored or secured. There was one television in the after school room that was not anchored or secured. This was corrected at inspection when the director had the televisions removed from the classrooms.
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
A caregiver stepped out of the classroom to answer the door leaving the children unsupervised.
4 746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
The caregiver did not wash her hands after wiping the child's nose. This was corrected when the caregiver was guided to wash her hands.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Two caregivers in the infant room were not certified in SIDS and Shaken Baby Training.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on the observations made during the inspection, there were 6 children ages 12 to 18months old with one caregiver. There were 23 three and four year old children with one caregiver. This was corrected when a second caregiver arrived in the classroom. This was corrected when the classes were split and a second caregiver took the other class.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Infants were grouped with children of 18 month difference. This was corrected when the caregivers transitioned the children to their rooms.
4 746.3501(2) - Diaper Changing Steps- Cleanse Child with Individual Cloths
The caregiver failed to ensure a used diaper wipe was discarded after use and accidentally left it in a child's clean diaper.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Two infant caregivers did not have proof of training available to review in the required topics of Shaken Baby Syndrome, SIDS, and Safe Sleep.
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
The lightning in the classroom was insufficient to see the children's faces. This was corrected when the hallway light was turned on, allowing light to enter the classroom.
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
There were forty-two children to one caregiver during nap time. Note this was corrected when the twelve children that were awake were transitioned to another room to be supervised by a caregiver.
4 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Children were eating cheerios directly from the table. This was corrected when caregiver threw away the cheerios and provided new cheerios on top of a napkin.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Caregiver did not know many children they were responsible for during nap time.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The fire drill has not been completed since September. This was corrected when a fire drill was completed during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
At the time of inspection the caregvier in the 12 to 17 month old classroom had 6 children. This was corrected when the director took the oldest child to the next room.
3 746.601(a) - Provide Access to Children's Records - During Hours of Operation
Based on the information gathered, the center director took all the children's records away from the center to keep them safe from another person in the center.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The pea gravel and the mulch around the fall zones of the play structure was not maintained at its proper depth.
3 746.1615 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing
There were two caregiver caring for 6 infants and 31 children ages 18 months and up. This was corrected when caregivers transitioned their student to their individual classrooms.
4 746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
Two caregivers in the infant room were not certified in CPR and First Aid.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A classroom had 11 children between 10 months - 22 months with one caregiver during naptime. The specified age group was 12-17 months with the caregiver being over ratio by 5 children.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There were a total of 7 children to one caregiver however the specified age group is17 months therefore caregiver was over ratio by 2 children. Note: This was corrected when another caregiver joined the classroom.
5 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
One child's record was missing the required Emergency Care Authorization.
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
There were forty-two children to one caregiver during nap time. Note this was corrected when the twelve children that were awake were transitioned to another room to be supervised by a caregiver.
4 746.307(b)(1) - AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization
A child had a serious self-inflicted injury in a sensitive area of the body and parent was not notified immediately.
4 746.3501(2) - Diaper Changing Steps- Cleanse Child with Individual Cloths
The caregiver failed to ensure a used diaper wipe was discarded after use and accidentally left it in a child's clean diaper.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Infants were grouped with children of 18 month difference. This was corrected when the caregivers transitioned the children to their rooms.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The pea gravel and the mulch around the fall zones of the play structure was not maintained at its proper depth.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There were a total of 7 children to one caregiver however the specified age group is17 months therefore caregiver was over ratio by 2 children. Note: This was corrected when another caregiver joined the classroom.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver without a completed background check was observed to be in a classroom. **This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver left the premises.**
Yes
4 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Children were eating cheerios directly from the table. This was corrected when caregiver threw away the cheerios and provided new cheerios on top of a napkin.
Yes
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
At the time of inspection there were not any current activity plans posted.
4 746.2401(4) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Prompt Attention to Needs
The daily report for a 17-month-old shows the infant was changed once at 10:59 am on 7/9/2024 resulting in a severe rash. No other diaper changes were logged for the child that day.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Two infant feeding schedules were expired at the time of inspection.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
At the time of inspection the caregvier in the 12 to 17 month old classroom had 6 children. This was corrected when the director took the oldest child to the next room.
5 746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
A ball play item on the play structure had several broken balls. Corrected at inspection: The balls were taken off.
Yes
3 746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink
There was no soap or paper towels available in the boy's and girl's toddler restrooms. This was corrected at inspection when the soap and paper towels were stocked.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A classroom had 11 children between 10 months - 22 months with one caregiver during naptime. The specified age group was 12-17 months with the caregiver being over ratio by 5 children.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Children were not fastened with the safety straps on the high chairs. This was corrected when the caregiver strapped the children with the safety straps.
3 746.1615 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing
There were two caregiver caring for 6 infants and 31 children ages 18 months and up. This was corrected when caregivers transitioned their student to their individual classrooms.

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

Inspections (156)

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

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