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St Jerome Early Childhood CTR

Child care center · 8825 KEMPWOOD DR, Houston, TX 77080-4101 · License 403990

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 153. InfantToddlerPre-Kindergarten

Violation history (184)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Seven of the reviewed children files did not have a complete emergency contact address.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A caregiver was providing care for 12 two year olds. This was corrected when an additional caregiver arrived in the classroom.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Two caregivers one in the infant class and one in the toddler class observed providing direct care to the infants in these classrooms prior to receiving eligibility status.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
One caregiver did not have current First Aid/CPR training.
4 746.4813(c) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap
The space between the seesaw and a rotating equipment is 7ft. The use zone between the equipment overlaps.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Two children did not have their food allergy emergency plan on file.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
A caregiver stated she had 10 children, when I counted they were 11 children in care the caregiver was unaware of how many children she had during nap time.
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
In the toddler classroom it was dark when I walked in the classroom where it was hard to see the children. Corrected: When the caregiver open the blinds in the classroom.
Yes
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The operation did not have how they would evacuate or relocate children under the age of 24 months in their emergency preparedness plan. Corrected: When the director wrote in in the emergency preparedness plan.
Yes
3 746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
The operations written operational policies did not address the following required topics: Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity. A classroom that enables a mother to breastfeed her child. Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children. Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. Parents may visit the child-care center at any time during hours of operation. A child -care center is a gang-free zone.
4 746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
The caregiver was unsure of the ages of the children she had in care.
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
In the infant classroom the specified age group is 0-11 months, the operation had 12 infants in the classroom two over the ratio size.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The toddler one class had 6 children in the group with one caregiver SAG 12-17 month of. The ratio for this class is one to five.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A three month old infant was sleeping in a bouncer. Corrected: When the caregiver took the infant out the bouncer.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
The caregiver used harsh punishment when she forcefully sitting the child down in a chair.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection that was available for review expired on 11/21/2022.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
A reviewed infant feeding instruction was last updated on 1.30.26. This form was corrected during the inspection when the parent updated the infant feeding instruction.
Yes
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
There was no documentation showing that the smoke detector had been tested.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
In two of the toddler classrooms the diaper changing mat had several tares in the middle of the changing mats. NOTE: Corrected at inspection when the two changing mats were replaced.
Yes
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A large hole that posed a tripping hazard was located on the playground area. This was corrected when the director covered the hole.
Yes
4 746.5537(a)(3) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
The testing of the carbon monoxide detector was not documented.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The caregiver didn't show good judgment when she yanked a child out of his seat and dragged him across the room.
4 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The testing of the fire extinguisher was not documented.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A large hole that posed a tripping hazard was located on the playground area. This was corrected when the director covered the hole.
Yes
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Two children did not have their food allergy emergency plan on file.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The caregiver didn't show good judgment when she yanked a child out of his seat and dragged him across the room.
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
In the infant classroom the specified age group is 0-11 months, the operation had 12 infants in the classroom two over the ratio size.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
The caregiver used harsh punishment when she forcefully sitting the child down in a chair.
4 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The testing of the fire extinguisher was not documented.
4 746.4813(c) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap
The space between the seesaw and a rotating equipment is 7ft. The use zone between the equipment overlaps.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
In two of the toddler classrooms the diaper changing mat had several tares in the middle of the changing mats. NOTE: Corrected at inspection when the two changing mats were replaced.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection that was available for review expired on 11/21/2022.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A caregiver was providing care for 12 two year olds. This was corrected when an additional caregiver arrived in the classroom.
3 746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
The operations written operational policies did not address the following required topics: Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity. A classroom that enables a mother to breastfeed her child. Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children. Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. Parents may visit the child-care center at any time during hours of operation. A child -care center is a gang-free zone.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The operation did not have how they would evacuate or relocate children under the age of 24 months in their emergency preparedness plan. Corrected: When the director wrote in in the emergency preparedness plan.
Yes
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
A reviewed infant feeding instruction was last updated on 1.30.26. This form was corrected during the inspection when the parent updated the infant feeding instruction.
Yes
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A three month old infant was sleeping in a bouncer. Corrected: When the caregiver took the infant out the bouncer.
4 746.5537(a)(3) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
The testing of the carbon monoxide detector was not documented.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Seven of the reviewed children files did not have a complete emergency contact address.
4 746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
The caregiver was unsure of the ages of the children she had in care.
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
In the toddler classroom it was dark when I walked in the classroom where it was hard to see the children. Corrected: When the caregiver open the blinds in the classroom.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The toddler one class had 6 children in the group with one caregiver SAG 12-17 month of. The ratio for this class is one to five.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
A caregiver stated she had 10 children, when I counted they were 11 children in care the caregiver was unaware of how many children she had during nap time.
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
There was no documentation showing that the smoke detector had been tested.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
One caregiver did not have current First Aid/CPR training.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Two caregivers one in the infant class and one in the toddler class observed providing direct care to the infants in these classrooms prior to receiving eligibility status.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The caregiver didn't show good judgment when she yanked a child out of his seat and dragged him across the room.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection that was available for review expired on 11/21/2022.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
The caregiver used harsh punishment when she forcefully sitting the child down in a chair.
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
There was no documentation showing that the smoke detector had been tested.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Seven of the reviewed children files did not have a complete emergency contact address.
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
In the infant classroom the specified age group is 0-11 months, the operation had 12 infants in the classroom two over the ratio size.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
One caregiver did not have current First Aid/CPR training.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
In two of the toddler classrooms the diaper changing mat had several tares in the middle of the changing mats. NOTE: Corrected at inspection when the two changing mats were replaced.
Yes
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Two children did not have their food allergy emergency plan on file.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The toddler one class had 6 children in the group with one caregiver SAG 12-17 month of. The ratio for this class is one to five.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
A reviewed infant feeding instruction was last updated on 1.30.26. This form was corrected during the inspection when the parent updated the infant feeding instruction.
Yes
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The operation did not have how they would evacuate or relocate children under the age of 24 months in their emergency preparedness plan. Corrected: When the director wrote in in the emergency preparedness plan.
Yes
4 746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
The caregiver was unsure of the ages of the children she had in care.
4 746.5537(a)(3) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
The testing of the carbon monoxide detector was not documented.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A three month old infant was sleeping in a bouncer. Corrected: When the caregiver took the infant out the bouncer.
4 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The testing of the fire extinguisher was not documented.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Two caregivers one in the infant class and one in the toddler class observed providing direct care to the infants in these classrooms prior to receiving eligibility status.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
A caregiver stated she had 10 children, when I counted they were 11 children in care the caregiver was unaware of how many children she had during nap time.
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
In the toddler classroom it was dark when I walked in the classroom where it was hard to see the children. Corrected: When the caregiver open the blinds in the classroom.
Yes
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A large hole that posed a tripping hazard was located on the playground area. This was corrected when the director covered the hole.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A caregiver was providing care for 12 two year olds. This was corrected when an additional caregiver arrived in the classroom.
3 746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
The operations written operational policies did not address the following required topics: Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity. A classroom that enables a mother to breastfeed her child. Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children. Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. Parents may visit the child-care center at any time during hours of operation. A child -care center is a gang-free zone.
4 746.4813(c) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap
The space between the seesaw and a rotating equipment is 7ft. The use zone between the equipment overlaps.
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
There was no documentation showing that the smoke detector had been tested.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The toddler one class had 6 children in the group with one caregiver SAG 12-17 month of. The ratio for this class is one to five.
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
There was no documentation showing that the smoke detector had been tested.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
A reviewed infant feeding instruction was last updated on 1.30.26. This form was corrected during the inspection when the parent updated the infant feeding instruction.
Yes
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Seven of the reviewed children files did not have a complete emergency contact address.
3 746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
The operations written operational policies did not address the following required topics: Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity. A classroom that enables a mother to breastfeed her child. Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children. Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. Parents may visit the child-care center at any time during hours of operation. A child -care center is a gang-free zone.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A large hole that posed a tripping hazard was located on the playground area. This was corrected when the director covered the hole.
Yes
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The caregiver didn't show good judgment when she yanked a child out of his seat and dragged him across the room.
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
In the toddler classroom it was dark when I walked in the classroom where it was hard to see the children. Corrected: When the caregiver open the blinds in the classroom.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A caregiver was providing care for 12 two year olds. This was corrected when an additional caregiver arrived in the classroom.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Two caregivers one in the infant class and one in the toddler class observed providing direct care to the infants in these classrooms prior to receiving eligibility status.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection that was available for review expired on 11/21/2022.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A three month old infant was sleeping in a bouncer. Corrected: When the caregiver took the infant out the bouncer.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
One caregiver did not have current First Aid/CPR training.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Two children did not have their food allergy emergency plan on file.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The operation did not have how they would evacuate or relocate children under the age of 24 months in their emergency preparedness plan. Corrected: When the director wrote in in the emergency preparedness plan.
Yes
4 746.4813(c) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap
The space between the seesaw and a rotating equipment is 7ft. The use zone between the equipment overlaps.
4 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The testing of the fire extinguisher was not documented.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
In two of the toddler classrooms the diaper changing mat had several tares in the middle of the changing mats. NOTE: Corrected at inspection when the two changing mats were replaced.
Yes
4 746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
The caregiver was unsure of the ages of the children she had in care.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
The caregiver used harsh punishment when she forcefully sitting the child down in a chair.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
A caregiver stated she had 10 children, when I counted they were 11 children in care the caregiver was unaware of how many children she had during nap time.
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
In the infant classroom the specified age group is 0-11 months, the operation had 12 infants in the classroom two over the ratio size.
4 746.5537(a)(3) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
The testing of the carbon monoxide detector was not documented.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A three month old infant was sleeping in a bouncer. Corrected: When the caregiver took the infant out the bouncer.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
In two of the toddler classrooms the diaper changing mat had several tares in the middle of the changing mats. NOTE: Corrected at inspection when the two changing mats were replaced.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A caregiver was providing care for 12 two year olds. This was corrected when an additional caregiver arrived in the classroom.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Two children did not have their food allergy emergency plan on file.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
A caregiver stated she had 10 children, when I counted they were 11 children in care the caregiver was unaware of how many children she had during nap time.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The toddler one class had 6 children in the group with one caregiver SAG 12-17 month of. The ratio for this class is one to five.
4 746.5537(a)(3) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
The testing of the carbon monoxide detector was not documented.

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

Inspections (88)

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

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