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Handprints Child Care 10 LLC dba Handprints Academy

Child care center · 3401 W STAN SCHLUETER LOOP, Killeen, TX 76549-5677 · License 1593089

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Poor

Capacity 176. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (500)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Cribs were observed with loose fitted sheets.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
During the inspection it was found that the operation did not have a fire extinguisher or first aid kit in one of the vehicles used to transport children in care. This was corrected at inspection when a fire extinguisher and first aid kit was placed in the vehicle.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An employee with a pending background check was counted in ratio and has assess to children. This was corrected when the caregiver was removed from the classroom to complete training hours.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Two classrooms were observed out of ratio. The toddler room was out of ratio by 1 child, while one caregiver was on break. In the three-year-old classroom, one caregiver was caring for 18 children during naptime, bringing the room out of ratio by 3 children. Another incident was observed when a caregiver stepped out of the room, leaving one caregiver with 22 children.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Children's records were evaluated and the following items were missing: health statements, parent signatures, allergy statements for children with diagnosed allergies, and immunizations.
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
5 cribs was observed with loose fitted sheets. Two of the cribs had children asleep in them. The mattresses did not fit the crib base per manufacturing instructions.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
In the two-year-old classroom, outlets were observed uncovered and accessible to children.
3 746.603(a)(1) - Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement
The enrollment agreement was missing parent signatures, shot records, and dates of admission on 5 of the 6 records evaluated.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have an up to date fire inspection.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
During the inspection it was found that 1 out of the 9 children records reviewed did not have immunization records.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
During the inspection it was found that the fire drill had only been done for the month of September and November.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A child was observed asleep in a restrictive device. The child was removed from the device and placed on the floor. Another child was observed sleeping face down on the stomach.
5 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
An infant was observed asleep in a restrictive device.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
A staff was allowed to be present at the operation, with an ineligible background.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Out of ten personnel records read, one caregiver did not have up to date first aid and CPR certification.
4 746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
During the inspection a caregiver was observed changing a diaper but did not wash the child's hands.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The operation had not practiced or documented fire, or disaster drills.
2 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
6 employees did not have the required preemployment affidavit forms.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation did not have an up to date health inspection.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Outside, there was a broken fence, a water slide tied to the swing set to be used as a swinging rope, and some broken play equipment.
5 745.673 - If a subject of background check at your operation is under investigation for abuse or neglect you must notify Licensing immediately
The operation was notified by mail, that a caregiver was the subject of an investigation by DFPS. The operation allowed the caregiver to remain employed, while having access to children.
3 746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
During the inspection, first aid supplies was observed. The kit was missing supplies and had items that were expired.
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
During the inspection a caregiver was observed leaving children in a classroom. The caregiver returned to the room.
5 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
The first aid kit in the transportation vehicle was missing scissors, tweezers and a thermometer. The items were added to the kit, Bringing the kit into compliance.
Yes
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
From the investigation it was found that the area accessible to children was not free from hazards.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Staff providing transportation, did not have transportation training, medication, or responding to medical emergencies due to food or allergic reaction. This was corrected when the caregiver took the required transportation training.
3 746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
Required documents for activity plans, menus, emergency phone numbers, evacuation plan and diagram, employee list, and emergency telephone numbers were missing.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was present and caring for children who did not have a cleared background check.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
From interviews completed during the investigation it was found that cleaning supplies was not inaccessible to children.
3 746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
From interviews and completion of an investigation it was found that the operation did not notify the parent of less serious injuries when the parent picks the child up from the child-care center.
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
From interviews for the investigation it was found that the operation was not properly using hazardous materials such as cleaning supplies.
4 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Food was observed being prepped on a bare table instead of a sanitary surface.
3 746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
A classroom was observed to have 16 children, bringing the room out of ratio by 5 children.
3 746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
During the inspection, two classrooms were observed out of ratio. One classroom was observed with 6 children. The age group is 0-11 months old, bringing the room of ratio by 2. This was corrected during the inspection, when a second caregiver was placed in the room. The second classroom had 24 children, with one caregiver. The age group for the room is 3 years old. The age group for the room is 15. The room was out of ratio by 9 children.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
From the interviews and completion of an investigation it was found that the caregiver did demonstrate use of good judgement.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The toddler classroom had 12 kids total (18-23 months) with one caregiver. There were 15 preschool children (4 years) with one caregiver but then 9 school age children arrived increasing the total number of kids to 24 with a specified age of 4 years. That classroom is not in ratio once school-age children arrive. This was corrected at inspection as another caregiver went into the toddler classroom and the director went into the school age classroom.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
An employee with conditions was providing care for children unsupervised.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment. The caregiver was observed wiping a table with a dirty cloth and then wiping the face of a child with the same towel.
5 746.2427(a) - AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
A child was observed laying face down in the crib. The child was turned face up on the back.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Staff did not follow the regulations in accordance with the minimum standards. A caregiver was observed, by a staff member, wiping the face of a child with a towel used to clean a table. That caregiver was not reprimanded for her actions.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
From interviews completed during the investigation it was found that a caregiver did not use good judgment during sanitization process.
3 746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
A classroom was observed to have 5 children and 1 caregiver, bringing the room out of ratio by 1 child. This was corrected when another caregiver was placed in the room.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Out of ten children's records read, eight children did not have signed health statements by a health care professional in their first 12 months of enrollment.
5 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
An infant was observed asleep in a restrictive device.
3 746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
The operation has failed to provide parents with incident reports for less serious and serious injuries.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Fire and disaster drills had not been conducted and documented.
3 746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
One classroom were out of ratio. One room was observed with 17 3-year-olds, bringing the room out of ratio by 2 children. This was corrected when another caregiver was added to the room.
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
The school-age classroom had a total of 45 children exceeding the maximum group size for children ages 4 years and up.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
The operation was not following the background check of an employee left in charge of the operation.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The changing pad in the infant classroom contained a hole.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Staff was allowed to be present at the operation, with an pending background.
4 746.3503(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
The diaper changing pad had tears in the surface. This was corrected when the pad was removed and replaced with an new one.
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 group of children were left unsupervised during the rest period.
5 745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
An ineligible caregiver was allowed to be present at the operation and have access to children in care.
3 746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
A classroom was observed to have 5 children and 1 caregiver, bringing the room out of ratio by 1 child. A second classroom was observed during nap time ratios, where a child was observed under the age group. This was corrected when a second classroom combined and the child was moved to another classroom bringing the room into compliance with 10 children and two caregivers.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The school-age classroom had 45 children (ages 2-10 years) with one caregiver. The toddler classroom (specified age 18-23 months) had 12 children with one caregiver. The two year old classroom had 13 children (ages 2-2.5 years) with one caregiver.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
There were two caregivers present and directly working with children without cleared background checks.
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
During the inspection it was found that the infant cribs did not contain fitted sheets.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
During the walk through, a child was observed asleep in a restrictive device. This was corrected when the child was removed and placed in a crib.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
A caregiver was left in charge of the operation but has a condition on their background check.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
During the inspection it was found that the written feeding instructions have not been reviewed and updated every 30 days.
3 746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
The two classrooms were observed out of ratio by one child each. This was corrected when two children were moved to other classrooms, bringing both rooms into compliance.
3 746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
The one classrooms were observed out of ratio. One classroom was observed to have 5 children, bringing the room out of ratio by 1 child. This was corrected when a second caregiver entered the room.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver with a pending background was present at the operation, counted in the classroom and had access to children. The caregiver was removed from the operation and replaced with another caregiver.
Yes
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
During the inspection, the operation failed to follow CBCU guidelines for employees. One staff was observed alone and providing care for children. This was corrected when another employee came in to work. The employee did not have conditions.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The changing pad in the infant classroom contained a hole.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Outside, there was a broken fence, a water slide tied to the swing set to be used as a swinging rope, and some broken play equipment.
5 746.2427(a) - AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
A child was observed laying face down in the crib. The child was turned face up on the back.
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
From interviews for the investigation it was found that the operation was not properly using hazardous materials such as cleaning supplies.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
There were two caregivers present and directly working with children without cleared background checks.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
A staff was allowed to be present at the operation, with an ineligible background.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Staff did not follow the regulations in accordance with the minimum standards. A caregiver was observed, by a staff member, wiping the face of a child with a towel used to clean a table. That caregiver was not reprimanded for her actions.
5 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
An infant was observed asleep in a restrictive device.
3 746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
The one classrooms were observed out of ratio. One classroom was observed to have 5 children, bringing the room out of ratio by 1 child. This was corrected when a second caregiver entered the room.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Out of ten personnel records read, one caregiver did not have up to date first aid and CPR certification.
4 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Food was observed being prepped on a bare table instead of a sanitary surface.
3 746.603(a)(1) - Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement
The enrollment agreement was missing parent signatures, shot records, and dates of admission on 5 of the 6 records evaluated.
2 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
6 employees did not have the required preemployment affidavit forms.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
A caregiver was left in charge of the operation but has a condition on their background check.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A child was observed asleep in a restrictive device. The child was removed from the device and placed on the floor. Another child was observed sleeping face down on the stomach.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Out of ten children's records read, eight children did not have signed health statements by a health care professional in their first 12 months of enrollment.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
During the inspection it was found that the operation did not have a fire extinguisher or first aid kit in one of the vehicles used to transport children in care. This was corrected at inspection when a fire extinguisher and first aid kit was placed in the vehicle.
Yes
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
The school-age classroom had a total of 45 children exceeding the maximum group size for children ages 4 years and up.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Fire and disaster drills had not been conducted and documented.
5 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
An infant was observed asleep in a restrictive device.
3 746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
A classroom was observed to have 16 children, bringing the room out of ratio by 5 children.
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
During the inspection a caregiver was observed leaving children in a classroom. The caregiver returned to the room.
3 746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
The two classrooms were observed out of ratio by one child each. This was corrected when two children were moved to other classrooms, bringing both rooms into compliance.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
During the inspection, the operation failed to follow CBCU guidelines for employees. One staff was observed alone and providing care for children. This was corrected when another employee came in to work. The employee did not have conditions.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
During the inspection it was found that the written feeding instructions have not been reviewed and updated every 30 days.
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Cribs were observed with loose fitted sheets.
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
During the inspection it was found that the infant cribs did not contain fitted sheets.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
The operation was not following the background check of an employee left in charge of the operation.
4 746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
During the inspection a caregiver was observed changing a diaper but did not wash the child's hands.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The operation had not practiced or documented fire, or disaster drills.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Children's records were evaluated and the following items were missing: health statements, parent signatures, allergy statements for children with diagnosed allergies, and immunizations.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Staff providing transportation, did not have transportation training, medication, or responding to medical emergencies due to food or allergic reaction. This was corrected when the caregiver took the required transportation training.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
In the two-year-old classroom, outlets were observed uncovered and accessible to children.
3 746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
From interviews and completion of an investigation it was found that the operation did not notify the parent of less serious injuries when the parent picks the child up from the child-care center.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The toddler classroom had 12 kids total (18-23 months) with one caregiver. There were 15 preschool children (4 years) with one caregiver but then 9 school age children arrived increasing the total number of kids to 24 with a specified age of 4 years. That classroom is not in ratio once school-age children arrive. This was corrected at inspection as another caregiver went into the toddler classroom and the director went into the school age classroom.

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

Inspections (237)

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

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