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Kids Under Construction

Child care center · 319 KAUFMAN ST S, Mount Vernon, TX 75457-2836 · License 407734

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Capacity 99. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (152)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The last gas inspection was observed completed 3/16/2023. You must have a gas inspection once every 2 years.
4 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
The operation only had documentation of fire drills, smoke detector checks, carbon monoxide detector checks completed in the following months of 2022: January, February, March, May, June, and August. You must conduct fire drills, smoke detector checks, and carbon monoxide detector checks monthly.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Loose fill surfacing is not being maintained at 6 inches around the play equipment on the playground containing the Grocery Store.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation has not reviewed the CPSC Recall list in over one year to verify that there are not recalled items in the center.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
One panel in the white fence is not secured and blows up when the wind blows. Additionally, there were some holes a few of the panels that has created sharp edges.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child's food allergy plan was not signed by the parent. One child's food allergy letter did not include the possible symptoms if exposed to a food on the list; the steps to take if the child has an allergic reaction; and the health care professional and parent signatures.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver who did not have a background check has been present at the operation assisting to care for children. This was corrected at inspection as the operation submitted the individuals background check request.
4 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
One side of fencing is missing around the a/c units outside in the playground area making the a/c units accessible to the children. Several electrical outlets were observed without child proof covers in one room used by the children.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
One portion of the fence has come detached and needs repaired. On the school age playground, construction netting was observed down in one area where it had been installed to prevent children's access to a large tree on the ground.
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. It was determined that a caregiver did not diaper an infant promptly as the child was not diapered for over 2 hours.
3 746.2907(a) - Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Per interviews conducted, it was determined that staff are not providing an alternative quite activity to non-sleeping children until the nap/rest time is over for the other children.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Per interviews conducted, it was determined that a caregiver failed to adequately supervise a group of children when the caregiver fell asleep in class during naptime. This caregiver is no longer employed by the operation.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that a staff member had hit a child on their arm as a form of discipline.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient a caregiver spanked a child as a method of discipline.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One infants feeding instruction form has not been reviewed or updated by the parent or health care professional since 5//2023. Infant feeding instructions must be reviewed and updated by a parent or health care professional every 30 days until the child starts eating table food.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
One caregiver lacked 0.5 hours of training to complete last years annual training. This was corrected at inspection as the a training completed for the current training year was used to complete last years annual training. One of the directors lacked 0.5 hours training to complete last years annual training. This was corrected at inspection as the a training completed for the current training year was used to complete last years annual training.
Yes
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Per interviews it was determined staff did not adequately supervise children on the playground as staff stood by each other visiting while the children were playing.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The operation's last gas inspection was observed 3/5/2021. You must have a gas inspection at least once every 2 years.
5 746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Per interviews conducted it was determined that in one classroom during naptime, children have gotten in trouble if they did not sleep meaning they are required to put their nap mat by the teacher and sleep or gotten their name written down on the board and not given a reward of candy or a sticker as a result.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Loose fill surfacing is not being maintained at 6 inches around the play equipment on the playground containing the Grocery Store.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that a staff member had hit a child on their arm as a form of discipline.
4 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
One side of fencing is missing around the a/c units outside in the playground area making the a/c units accessible to the children. Several electrical outlets were observed without child proof covers in one room used by the children.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The operation's last gas inspection was observed 3/5/2021. You must have a gas inspection at least once every 2 years.
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. It was determined that a caregiver did not diaper an infant promptly as the child was not diapered for over 2 hours.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
One caregiver lacked 0.5 hours of training to complete last years annual training. This was corrected at inspection as the a training completed for the current training year was used to complete last years annual training. One of the directors lacked 0.5 hours training to complete last years annual training. This was corrected at inspection as the a training completed for the current training year was used to complete last years annual training.
Yes
5 746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Per interviews conducted it was determined that in one classroom during naptime, children have gotten in trouble if they did not sleep meaning they are required to put their nap mat by the teacher and sleep or gotten their name written down on the board and not given a reward of candy or a sticker as a result.
3 746.2907(a) - Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Per interviews conducted, it was determined that staff are not providing an alternative quite activity to non-sleeping children until the nap/rest time is over for the other children.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
One portion of the fence has come detached and needs repaired. On the school age playground, construction netting was observed down in one area where it had been installed to prevent children's access to a large tree on the ground.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient a caregiver spanked a child as a method of discipline.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Per interviews conducted, it was determined that a caregiver failed to adequately supervise a group of children when the caregiver fell asleep in class during naptime. This caregiver is no longer employed by the operation.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Per interviews it was determined staff did not adequately supervise children on the playground as staff stood by each other visiting while the children were playing.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
One panel in the white fence is not secured and blows up when the wind blows. Additionally, there were some holes a few of the panels that has created sharp edges.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The last gas inspection was observed completed 3/16/2023. You must have a gas inspection once every 2 years.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One infants feeding instruction form has not been reviewed or updated by the parent or health care professional since 5//2023. Infant feeding instructions must be reviewed and updated by a parent or health care professional every 30 days until the child starts eating table food.
4 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
The operation only had documentation of fire drills, smoke detector checks, carbon monoxide detector checks completed in the following months of 2022: January, February, March, May, June, and August. You must conduct fire drills, smoke detector checks, and carbon monoxide detector checks monthly.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child's food allergy plan was not signed by the parent. One child's food allergy letter did not include the possible symptoms if exposed to a food on the list; the steps to take if the child has an allergic reaction; and the health care professional and parent signatures.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation has not reviewed the CPSC Recall list in over one year to verify that there are not recalled items in the center.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver who did not have a background check has been present at the operation assisting to care for children. This was corrected at inspection as the operation submitted the individuals background check request.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Per interviews it was determined staff did not adequately supervise children on the playground as staff stood by each other visiting while the children were playing.
5 746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Per interviews conducted it was determined that in one classroom during naptime, children have gotten in trouble if they did not sleep meaning they are required to put their nap mat by the teacher and sleep or gotten their name written down on the board and not given a reward of candy or a sticker as a result.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child's food allergy plan was not signed by the parent. One child's food allergy letter did not include the possible symptoms if exposed to a food on the list; the steps to take if the child has an allergic reaction; and the health care professional and parent signatures.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
One portion of the fence has come detached and needs repaired. On the school age playground, construction netting was observed down in one area where it had been installed to prevent children's access to a large tree on the ground.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient a caregiver spanked a child as a method of discipline.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
One panel in the white fence is not secured and blows up when the wind blows. Additionally, there were some holes a few of the panels that has created sharp edges.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver who did not have a background check has been present at the operation assisting to care for children. This was corrected at inspection as the operation submitted the individuals background check request.
3 746.2907(a) - Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Per interviews conducted, it was determined that staff are not providing an alternative quite activity to non-sleeping children until the nap/rest time is over for the other children.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Per interviews conducted, it was determined that a caregiver failed to adequately supervise a group of children when the caregiver fell asleep in class during naptime. This caregiver is no longer employed by the operation.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
One caregiver lacked 0.5 hours of training to complete last years annual training. This was corrected at inspection as the a training completed for the current training year was used to complete last years annual training. One of the directors lacked 0.5 hours training to complete last years annual training. This was corrected at inspection as the a training completed for the current training year was used to complete last years annual training.
Yes
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation has not reviewed the CPSC Recall list in over one year to verify that there are not recalled items in the center.
4 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
The operation only had documentation of fire drills, smoke detector checks, carbon monoxide detector checks completed in the following months of 2022: January, February, March, May, June, and August. You must conduct fire drills, smoke detector checks, and carbon monoxide detector checks monthly.
4 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
One side of fencing is missing around the a/c units outside in the playground area making the a/c units accessible to the children. Several electrical outlets were observed without child proof covers in one room used by the children.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One infants feeding instruction form has not been reviewed or updated by the parent or health care professional since 5//2023. Infant feeding instructions must be reviewed and updated by a parent or health care professional every 30 days until the child starts eating table food.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Loose fill surfacing is not being maintained at 6 inches around the play equipment on the playground containing the Grocery Store.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that a staff member had hit a child on their arm as a form of discipline.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The last gas inspection was observed completed 3/16/2023. You must have a gas inspection once every 2 years.
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. It was determined that a caregiver did not diaper an infant promptly as the child was not diapered for over 2 hours.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The operation's last gas inspection was observed 3/5/2021. You must have a gas inspection at least once every 2 years.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The last gas inspection was observed completed 3/16/2023. You must have a gas inspection once every 2 years.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that a staff member had hit a child on their arm as a form of discipline.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver who did not have a background check has been present at the operation assisting to care for children. This was corrected at inspection as the operation submitted the individuals background check request.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation has not reviewed the CPSC Recall list in over one year to verify that there are not recalled items in the center.
4 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
The operation only had documentation of fire drills, smoke detector checks, carbon monoxide detector checks completed in the following months of 2022: January, February, March, May, June, and August. You must conduct fire drills, smoke detector checks, and carbon monoxide detector checks monthly.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The operation's last gas inspection was observed 3/5/2021. You must have a gas inspection at least once every 2 years.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child's food allergy plan was not signed by the parent. One child's food allergy letter did not include the possible symptoms if exposed to a food on the list; the steps to take if the child has an allergic reaction; and the health care professional and parent signatures.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Per interviews conducted, it was determined that a caregiver failed to adequately supervise a group of children when the caregiver fell asleep in class during naptime. This caregiver is no longer employed by the operation.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient a caregiver spanked a child as a method of discipline.
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. It was determined that a caregiver did not diaper an infant promptly as the child was not diapered for over 2 hours.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Loose fill surfacing is not being maintained at 6 inches around the play equipment on the playground containing the Grocery Store.
3 746.2907(a) - Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Per interviews conducted, it was determined that staff are not providing an alternative quite activity to non-sleeping children until the nap/rest time is over for the other children.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Per interviews it was determined staff did not adequately supervise children on the playground as staff stood by each other visiting while the children were playing.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
One portion of the fence has come detached and needs repaired. On the school age playground, construction netting was observed down in one area where it had been installed to prevent children's access to a large tree on the ground.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
One panel in the white fence is not secured and blows up when the wind blows. Additionally, there were some holes a few of the panels that has created sharp edges.
4 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
One side of fencing is missing around the a/c units outside in the playground area making the a/c units accessible to the children. Several electrical outlets were observed without child proof covers in one room used by the children.
5 746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Per interviews conducted it was determined that in one classroom during naptime, children have gotten in trouble if they did not sleep meaning they are required to put their nap mat by the teacher and sleep or gotten their name written down on the board and not given a reward of candy or a sticker as a result.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
One caregiver lacked 0.5 hours of training to complete last years annual training. This was corrected at inspection as the a training completed for the current training year was used to complete last years annual training. One of the directors lacked 0.5 hours training to complete last years annual training. This was corrected at inspection as the a training completed for the current training year was used to complete last years annual training.
Yes
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One infants feeding instruction form has not been reviewed or updated by the parent or health care professional since 5//2023. Infant feeding instructions must be reviewed and updated by a parent or health care professional every 30 days until the child starts eating table food.
4 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
One side of fencing is missing around the a/c units outside in the playground area making the a/c units accessible to the children. Several electrical outlets were observed without child proof covers in one room used by the children.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
One portion of the fence has come detached and needs repaired. On the school age playground, construction netting was observed down in one area where it had been installed to prevent children's access to a large tree on the ground.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient a caregiver spanked a child as a method of discipline.
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. It was determined that a caregiver did not diaper an infant promptly as the child was not diapered for over 2 hours.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One infants feeding instruction form has not been reviewed or updated by the parent or health care professional since 5//2023. Infant feeding instructions must be reviewed and updated by a parent or health care professional every 30 days until the child starts eating table food.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Loose fill surfacing is not being maintained at 6 inches around the play equipment on the playground containing the Grocery Store.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child's food allergy plan was not signed by the parent. One child's food allergy letter did not include the possible symptoms if exposed to a food on the list; the steps to take if the child has an allergic reaction; and the health care professional and parent signatures.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation has not reviewed the CPSC Recall list in over one year to verify that there are not recalled items in the center.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
One caregiver lacked 0.5 hours of training to complete last years annual training. This was corrected at inspection as the a training completed for the current training year was used to complete last years annual training. One of the directors lacked 0.5 hours training to complete last years annual training. This was corrected at inspection as the a training completed for the current training year was used to complete last years annual training.
Yes
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that a staff member had hit a child on their arm as a form of discipline.
5 746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Per interviews conducted it was determined that in one classroom during naptime, children have gotten in trouble if they did not sleep meaning they are required to put their nap mat by the teacher and sleep or gotten their name written down on the board and not given a reward of candy or a sticker as a result.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver who did not have a background check has been present at the operation assisting to care for children. This was corrected at inspection as the operation submitted the individuals background check request.
3 746.2907(a) - Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Per interviews conducted, it was determined that staff are not providing an alternative quite activity to non-sleeping children until the nap/rest time is over for the other children.
4 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
The operation only had documentation of fire drills, smoke detector checks, carbon monoxide detector checks completed in the following months of 2022: January, February, March, May, June, and August. You must conduct fire drills, smoke detector checks, and carbon monoxide detector checks monthly.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Per interviews conducted, it was determined that a caregiver failed to adequately supervise a group of children when the caregiver fell asleep in class during naptime. This caregiver is no longer employed by the operation.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
One panel in the white fence is not secured and blows up when the wind blows. Additionally, there were some holes a few of the panels that has created sharp edges.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Per interviews it was determined staff did not adequately supervise children on the playground as staff stood by each other visiting while the children were playing.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The operation's last gas inspection was observed 3/5/2021. You must have a gas inspection at least once every 2 years.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The last gas inspection was observed completed 3/16/2023. You must have a gas inspection once every 2 years.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
One panel in the white fence is not secured and blows up when the wind blows. Additionally, there were some holes a few of the panels that has created sharp edges.
3 746.2907(a) - Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Per interviews conducted, it was determined that staff are not providing an alternative quite activity to non-sleeping children until the nap/rest time is over for the other children.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Per interviews it was determined staff did not adequately supervise children on the playground as staff stood by each other visiting while the children were playing.
4 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
One side of fencing is missing around the a/c units outside in the playground area making the a/c units accessible to the children. Several electrical outlets were observed without child proof covers in one room used by the children.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The operation's last gas inspection was observed 3/5/2021. You must have a gas inspection at least once every 2 years.

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

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

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