Child care center ·
923 N SAINT MARIE ST, Mission, TX 78572-4243 ·
License 1575437
Capacity 36. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool
Accepts subsidy
| Severity | Date | Standard / narrative | Corrected |
|---|
| 4 | — |
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The director and a caregiver were missing current training on Transportation Safety. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A 12 month old infant was observed asleep in a restrictive device (swing) for an undetermined amount of time. Note: This was addressed during the inspection and the infant was moved to a crib. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
A caregiver's training record was not available for review. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness plan reviewed did not include the following information: How children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments; The staff responsibility in a sheltering/lock-down emergency for the orderly movement of children to a designated location within the center where children should gather; and How children in attendance at the time of the emergency will be accounted for at the designated safe area or alternate shelter. How staff will continue to care for the children until each child has been released. The procedures on how the children will be reunified with their parents as the evacuation, relocation, or sheltering/lock-down is lifted. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Feeding instructions for two infant-age children not yet eating table food were not availablle for review at the time of inspection. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director was missing annual training for traning year 1/02/2023 -1/01/2024 in the following topics: (1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with 746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); (4) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction;and (5) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?). |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Last fire inspection was conducted on 04/01/2024. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
A caregiver caring for a group of children was unable to provide each child's age. The caregiver did not have information available in the room showing each child's age. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection when a list with each child's name and age was created and posted in the room. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Children's Products Certification form reviewed was not current. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Two medications for a child were not in the original container labeled with the child's information. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
A caregiver was missing annual training on the following topics: Emergency preparedness; and Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it was determined child/caregiver ratios were not met in toddler classroom. A caregiver was caring for 13 children of varying ages. The specified age of the children in the group was 2 years of age. According the child/caregiver ratio chart, the maximum number of children a caregiver may supervise is 11. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
There was no Food Allergy Emergency Plan available for a child with a known food allergy. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director was missing annual training on preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The door to the afterschool room was observed with peeling paint. This posed a safety hazard for children as the area where the peeling paint was located was within children's reach. A children's wooden toy shelf had a broken rod. This posed a safety hazard for children as the broken equipment had sharp edges accessible to children. Note: The broken piece from the cihildren's shelf was removed during the inspection. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
This week's written activity plans were not available for review at the time of inspection. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
There was no safety documentation avaiable for emergency drills, fire extinguishers checks, smoke detectors checks, and carbon monoxide checks for the month of Januray. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.1507(3) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Caregiver Skills/Needs of Children
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it was determined that the needs of the group of children were not considered when assigning a caregiver to the group. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
A group of children including a 20 month old child were observed watching television in the toddler room. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
A list of a child's food allergies was not posted in the classroom where the child is present or in the kitchen. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a list with the child's food allergies was created and posted in the room and kitchen. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Operational Policies were reviewed and are missing the following information: (18)(F) The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play; (20) Parent rights; and (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Up to date Menu was not posted / available for review at the time of inspection. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
A fire drill was not practiced monthly. The last fire drill practice was conducted in December 2022. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
A caregiver caring for a group of children did not have trianing in Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
A caregiver was missing annual training on the following topics: (1) Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (2) Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); and (3) Understanding early childhood brain development. (4) prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment; (5) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (6) Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with 746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); (7) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (8) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (9) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?). |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Operational policies were ammended and now include information regarding the outdoor play extreme weather criteria and parent's rights. However, the following informaton is missing: (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
2 of 6 children's records reviewed were missing the children's health statement. 1 of 6 children's records reviewed did not have a copy of the child's immunizations record available for review. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
The Food Allergy Emergency Plan for a child with a known food allergy was missing the heath care professional and parent signatures. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms, Parents names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers were not available in the transportation vehicle binders for 10 children being transported. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the required form were obtained and placed in the transportation binders. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director was missing the following annual training topics for training year 1/2/2020 - 1/01/2021: 1. Recognizing and preventing abusive head trauma. 2.Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations. 3. Administering medication |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3301(f) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking Water Available and Served
Drinking water was not available for children during the breakfast meal in the toddler classroom. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a container of drinking water with cups were made available in the toddler classroom. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Last fire drill and fire extinguisher / CO detector checks were documented on 09/20/2024. Per provider, last fire drill and checks were conducted on 11/25/2024 but not documented. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider documented the checks / drill from the month of November. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
2 of 6 children's records reviewed were missing the children's health statement. 1 of 6 children's records reviewed did not have a copy of the child's immunizations record available for review. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
There was no safety documentation avaiable for emergency drills, fire extinguishers checks, smoke detectors checks, and carbon monoxide checks for the month of Januray. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director was missing the following annual training topics for training year 1/2/2020 - 1/01/2021: 1. Recognizing and preventing abusive head trauma. 2.Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations. 3. Administering medication |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
A list of a child's food allergies was not posted in the classroom where the child is present or in the kitchen. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a list with the child's food allergies was created and posted in the room and kitchen. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
A caregiver caring for a group of children was unable to provide each child's age. The caregiver did not have information available in the room showing each child's age. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection when a list with each child's name and age was created and posted in the room. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Operational policies were ammended and now include information regarding the outdoor play extreme weather criteria and parent's rights. However, the following informaton is missing: (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it was determined child/caregiver ratios were not met in toddler classroom. A caregiver was caring for 13 children of varying ages. The specified age of the children in the group was 2 years of age. According the child/caregiver ratio chart, the maximum number of children a caregiver may supervise is 11. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.1507(3) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Caregiver Skills/Needs of Children
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it was determined that the needs of the group of children were not considered when assigning a caregiver to the group. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Two medications for a child were not in the original container labeled with the child's information. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The door to the afterschool room was observed with peeling paint. This posed a safety hazard for children as the area where the peeling paint was located was within children's reach. A children's wooden toy shelf had a broken rod. This posed a safety hazard for children as the broken equipment had sharp edges accessible to children. Note: The broken piece from the cihildren's shelf was removed during the inspection. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director was missing annual training for traning year 1/02/2023 -1/01/2024 in the following topics: (1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with 746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); (4) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction;and (5) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?). |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms, Parents names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers were not available in the transportation vehicle binders for 10 children being transported. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the required form were obtained and placed in the transportation binders. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
A caregiver was missing annual training on the following topics: (1) Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (2) Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); and (3) Understanding early childhood brain development. (4) prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment; (5) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (6) Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with 746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); (7) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (8) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (9) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?). |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
A group of children including a 20 month old child were observed watching television in the toddler room. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
This week's written activity plans were not available for review at the time of inspection. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A 12 month old infant was observed asleep in a restrictive device (swing) for an undetermined amount of time. Note: This was addressed during the inspection and the infant was moved to a crib. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Last fire inspection was conducted on 04/01/2024. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
A caregiver caring for a group of children did not have trianing in Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
There was no Food Allergy Emergency Plan available for a child with a known food allergy. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Feeding instructions for two infant-age children not yet eating table food were not availablle for review at the time of inspection. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Operational Policies were reviewed and are missing the following information: (18)(F) The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play; (20) Parent rights; and (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness plan reviewed did not include the following information: How children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments; The staff responsibility in a sheltering/lock-down emergency for the orderly movement of children to a designated location within the center where children should gather; and How children in attendance at the time of the emergency will be accounted for at the designated safe area or alternate shelter. How staff will continue to care for the children until each child has been released. The procedures on how the children will be reunified with their parents as the evacuation, relocation, or sheltering/lock-down is lifted. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
A caregiver's training record was not available for review. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Last fire drill and fire extinguisher / CO detector checks were documented on 09/20/2024. Per provider, last fire drill and checks were conducted on 11/25/2024 but not documented. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider documented the checks / drill from the month of November. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
A caregiver was missing annual training on the following topics: Emergency preparedness; and Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director was missing annual training on preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
A fire drill was not practiced monthly. The last fire drill practice was conducted in December 2022. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The director and a caregiver were missing current training on Transportation Safety. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Up to date Menu was not posted / available for review at the time of inspection. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3301(f) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking Water Available and Served
Drinking water was not available for children during the breakfast meal in the toddler classroom. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a container of drinking water with cups were made available in the toddler classroom. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
The Food Allergy Emergency Plan for a child with a known food allergy was missing the heath care professional and parent signatures. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Children's Products Certification form reviewed was not current. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
A group of children including a 20 month old child were observed watching television in the toddler room. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director was missing annual training for traning year 1/02/2023 -1/01/2024 in the following topics: (1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with 746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); (4) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction;and (5) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?). |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.1507(3) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Caregiver Skills/Needs of Children
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it was determined that the needs of the group of children were not considered when assigning a caregiver to the group. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
A fire drill was not practiced monthly. The last fire drill practice was conducted in December 2022. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
2 of 6 children's records reviewed were missing the children's health statement. 1 of 6 children's records reviewed did not have a copy of the child's immunizations record available for review. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Last fire drill and fire extinguisher / CO detector checks were documented on 09/20/2024. Per provider, last fire drill and checks were conducted on 11/25/2024 but not documented. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider documented the checks / drill from the month of November. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director was missing annual training on preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Children's Products Certification form reviewed was not current. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A 12 month old infant was observed asleep in a restrictive device (swing) for an undetermined amount of time. Note: This was addressed during the inspection and the infant was moved to a crib. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The door to the afterschool room was observed with peeling paint. This posed a safety hazard for children as the area where the peeling paint was located was within children's reach. A children's wooden toy shelf had a broken rod. This posed a safety hazard for children as the broken equipment had sharp edges accessible to children. Note: The broken piece from the cihildren's shelf was removed during the inspection. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness plan reviewed did not include the following information: How children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments; The staff responsibility in a sheltering/lock-down emergency for the orderly movement of children to a designated location within the center where children should gather; and How children in attendance at the time of the emergency will be accounted for at the designated safe area or alternate shelter. How staff will continue to care for the children until each child has been released. The procedures on how the children will be reunified with their parents as the evacuation, relocation, or sheltering/lock-down is lifted. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
The Food Allergy Emergency Plan for a child with a known food allergy was missing the heath care professional and parent signatures. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Two medications for a child were not in the original container labeled with the child's information. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The director and a caregiver were missing current training on Transportation Safety. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Feeding instructions for two infant-age children not yet eating table food were not availablle for review at the time of inspection. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
A caregiver's training record was not available for review. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms, Parents names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers were not available in the transportation vehicle binders for 10 children being transported. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the required form were obtained and placed in the transportation binders. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
A caregiver was missing annual training on the following topics: (1) Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (2) Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); and (3) Understanding early childhood brain development. (4) prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment; (5) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (6) Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with 746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); (7) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (8) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (9) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?). |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it was determined child/caregiver ratios were not met in toddler classroom. A caregiver was caring for 13 children of varying ages. The specified age of the children in the group was 2 years of age. According the child/caregiver ratio chart, the maximum number of children a caregiver may supervise is 11. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Operational Policies were reviewed and are missing the following information: (18)(F) The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play; (20) Parent rights; and (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
There was no safety documentation avaiable for emergency drills, fire extinguishers checks, smoke detectors checks, and carbon monoxide checks for the month of Januray. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
A caregiver caring for a group of children was unable to provide each child's age. The caregiver did not have information available in the room showing each child's age. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection when a list with each child's name and age was created and posted in the room. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
A list of a child's food allergies was not posted in the classroom where the child is present or in the kitchen. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a list with the child's food allergies was created and posted in the room and kitchen. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3301(f) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking Water Available and Served
Drinking water was not available for children during the breakfast meal in the toddler classroom. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a container of drinking water with cups were made available in the toddler classroom. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Operational policies were ammended and now include information regarding the outdoor play extreme weather criteria and parent's rights. However, the following informaton is missing: (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
This week's written activity plans were not available for review at the time of inspection. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
A caregiver was missing annual training on the following topics: Emergency preparedness; and Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Last fire inspection was conducted on 04/01/2024. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Up to date Menu was not posted / available for review at the time of inspection. |
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746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director was missing the following annual training topics for training year 1/2/2020 - 1/01/2021: 1. Recognizing and preventing abusive head trauma. 2.Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations. 3. Administering medication |
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746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
There was no Food Allergy Emergency Plan available for a child with a known food allergy. |
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746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
A caregiver caring for a group of children did not have trianing in Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing. |
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746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
A fire drill was not practiced monthly. The last fire drill practice was conducted in December 2022. |
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746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The door to the afterschool room was observed with peeling paint. This posed a safety hazard for children as the area where the peeling paint was located was within children's reach. A children's wooden toy shelf had a broken rod. This posed a safety hazard for children as the broken equipment had sharp edges accessible to children. Note: The broken piece from the cihildren's shelf was removed during the inspection. |
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746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
A caregiver was missing annual training on the following topics: (1) Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (2) Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); and (3) Understanding early childhood brain development. (4) prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment; (5) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (6) Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with 746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); (7) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (8) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (9) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?). |
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746.1507(3) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Caregiver Skills/Needs of Children
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it was determined that the needs of the group of children were not considered when assigning a caregiver to the group. |
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