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Apple Bee Learning Center LLC

Child care center · 7519 ROCIO DR, Laredo, TX 78041-6580 · License 1628124

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 90. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (228)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.3415(9) - Employee Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
Observed infants and caregivers not wash their hands after outdoor play.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Surfacing on use zone of two slides over 20 inches tall located in the outdoor playground was under 2 inches in depth.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
There is one sink in the infants' room. Sink is being used for purposes other than washing hands.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Ten children's files were reviewed. Four files were missing immunization records.
5 746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Infants and toddlers were served mixed fruit, including whole grapes.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Three trash cans in restrooms used by children were observed to be uncovered. Garbage was accessible to children. Note: it was corrected during inspection.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A 5 month old infant was observed to be sleeping in a playpen with a blanket covering the waist and legs. Note: The blanket was removed immediately.
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
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, a child walked out of the operation and was left unsupervised.
3 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
Posted activity plans did not include the name of the class. It did not list specific daily activities. Outdoor activities were not listed.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Ten employee files were reviewed. Seven files were missing the cpr/first aid certificates.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There were 10 children under the care of one caregiver where the specified age group was 12-17 months old. The maximum amount of children one caregiver can have is five. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as a second caregiver was added to this classroom. Child/Caregiver ratio was met.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Three out of ten employee records evaluated did not have the following trainings: hazardous materials, allergic reactions, administering medication, emergency preparedness, building safety, and communicable diseases.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's products certification form was not available for review.
4 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
A caregiver was observed to be supervising children alone without a pediatric first aid with rescue breathing training.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The toilets were observed to be dirty and in need of maintenance.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Ten children's files were reviewed. Seven children's files were pending updated immunization records.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Operational polices did not include the following information: Promotion of indoor and outdoor activities; How the parent may access the minimum standards online; Instructions on how a parent may access the HHSC website; Center's emergency preparedness plan; and information on preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children.
5 746.3701(8) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
There were three buckets of water in the hallway outside of the classrooms. Buckets were unattended. Note: Buckets were removed from hallway during inspection.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There were 7 children under the care of one caregiver where the specified age group was 12-17 months old. The maximum amount of children one caregiver can have is five. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as a second caregiver was added to this classroom. Child/Caregiver ratio was met.
3 746.3301(g) - Nutrition and Food Service - No Beverages with Added Sugar
Sweet tea with added sugars was served during lunch on this day as per caregivers, a child, and observations made.
1 746.1317(a) - Training Criteria - Provided By
Annual training was provided by Director. Operation received an administrative penalty within the last two years.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Ten employee files were reviewed. Six files were pending background check request letter. One file was pending the education requirement and picture ID.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The toilets in the purple, orange, and green rooms were observed to be dirty and in need of maintenance. The garbage cans in the restrooms were observed to not have a lid making the garbage accessible to children.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A volunteer/employee was observed to be present at the operation without an active background check and eligibility status. The individual had been completing practicum hours at the operation on more than one occasion. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as director asked individual to leave the operation.
3 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
The written activity plans for five classes did not have the group name and date.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
One out of ten children records evaluated did not have an immunization record on file. Two out of ten children records evaluated did not have an updated immunization record on file.
3 746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Ten children's records were evaluated during inspection. Seven records were missing the health statement.
4 746.4901(b) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - height=depth
Use zone areas for climbing and bouncing equipment and slides do not have the required 6 feet of surfacing.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A volunteer/employee was observed to be present at the operation without an active background check and eligibility status. The individual had been completing practicum hours at the operation on more than one occasion. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as director asked individual to leave the operation.
1 746.1317(a) - Training Criteria - Provided By
Annual training was provided by Director. Operation received an administrative penalty within the last two years.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Operational polices did not include the following information: Promotion of indoor and outdoor activities; How the parent may access the minimum standards online; Instructions on how a parent may access the HHSC website; Center's emergency preparedness plan; and information on preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children.
3 746.3301(g) - Nutrition and Food Service - No Beverages with Added Sugar
Sweet tea with added sugars was served during lunch on this day as per caregivers, a child, and observations made.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Ten employee files were reviewed. Six files were pending background check request letter. One file was pending the education requirement and picture ID.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Surfacing on use zone of two slides over 20 inches tall located in the outdoor playground was under 2 inches in depth.
4 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
A caregiver was observed to be supervising children alone without a pediatric first aid with rescue breathing training.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The toilets were observed to be dirty and in need of maintenance.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The toilets in the purple, orange, and green rooms were observed to be dirty and in need of maintenance. The garbage cans in the restrooms were observed to not have a lid making the garbage accessible to children.
5 746.3701(8) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
There were three buckets of water in the hallway outside of the classrooms. Buckets were unattended. Note: Buckets were removed from hallway during inspection.
4 746.3415(9) - Employee Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
Observed infants and caregivers not wash their hands after outdoor play.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
One out of ten children records evaluated did not have an immunization record on file. Two out of ten children records evaluated did not have an updated immunization record on file.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Three trash cans in restrooms used by children were observed to be uncovered. Garbage was accessible to children. Note: it was corrected during inspection.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Ten employee files were reviewed. Seven files were missing the cpr/first aid certificates.
3 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
The written activity plans for five classes did not have the group name and date.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There were 7 children under the care of one caregiver where the specified age group was 12-17 months old. The maximum amount of children one caregiver can have is five. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as a second caregiver was added to this classroom. Child/Caregiver ratio was met.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Three out of ten employee records evaluated did not have the following trainings: hazardous materials, allergic reactions, administering medication, emergency preparedness, building safety, and communicable diseases.
3 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
Posted activity plans did not include the name of the class. It did not list specific daily activities. Outdoor activities were not listed.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Ten children's files were reviewed. Seven children's files were pending updated immunization records.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
There is one sink in the infants' room. Sink is being used for purposes other than washing hands.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's products certification form was not available for review.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There were 10 children under the care of one caregiver where the specified age group was 12-17 months old. The maximum amount of children one caregiver can have is five. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as a second caregiver was added to this classroom. Child/Caregiver ratio was met.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Ten children's files were reviewed. Four files were missing immunization records.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A 5 month old infant was observed to be sleeping in a playpen with a blanket covering the waist and legs. Note: The blanket was removed immediately.
4 746.4901(b) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - height=depth
Use zone areas for climbing and bouncing equipment and slides do not have the required 6 feet of surfacing.
3 746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Ten children's records were evaluated during inspection. Seven records were missing the health statement.
5 746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Infants and toddlers were served mixed fruit, including whole grapes.
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
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, a child walked out of the operation and was left unsupervised.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Ten children's files were reviewed. Four files were missing immunization records.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The toilets were observed to be dirty and in need of maintenance.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's products certification form was not available for review.
3 746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Ten children's records were evaluated during inspection. Seven records were missing the health statement.
3 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
The written activity plans for five classes did not have the group name and date.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There were 7 children under the care of one caregiver where the specified age group was 12-17 months old. The maximum amount of children one caregiver can have is five. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as a second caregiver was added to this classroom. Child/Caregiver ratio was met.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A 5 month old infant was observed to be sleeping in a playpen with a blanket covering the waist and legs. Note: The blanket was removed immediately.
4 746.3415(9) - Employee Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
Observed infants and caregivers not wash their hands after outdoor play.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Ten employee files were reviewed. Seven files were missing the cpr/first aid certificates.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Operational polices did not include the following information: Promotion of indoor and outdoor activities; How the parent may access the minimum standards online; Instructions on how a parent may access the HHSC website; Center's emergency preparedness plan; and information on preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There were 10 children under the care of one caregiver where the specified age group was 12-17 months old. The maximum amount of children one caregiver can have is five. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as a second caregiver was added to this classroom. Child/Caregiver ratio was met.
3 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
Posted activity plans did not include the name of the class. It did not list specific daily activities. Outdoor activities were not listed.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The toilets in the purple, orange, and green rooms were observed to be dirty and in need of maintenance. The garbage cans in the restrooms were observed to not have a lid making the garbage accessible to children.
1 746.1317(a) - Training Criteria - Provided By
Annual training was provided by Director. Operation received an administrative penalty within the last two years.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Surfacing on use zone of two slides over 20 inches tall located in the outdoor playground was under 2 inches in depth.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Three trash cans in restrooms used by children were observed to be uncovered. Garbage was accessible to children. Note: it was corrected during inspection.
5 746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Infants and toddlers were served mixed fruit, including whole grapes.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
One out of ten children records evaluated did not have an immunization record on file. Two out of ten children records evaluated did not have an updated immunization record on file.
4 746.4901(b) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - height=depth
Use zone areas for climbing and bouncing equipment and slides do not have the required 6 feet of surfacing.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Ten employee files were reviewed. Six files were pending background check request letter. One file was pending the education requirement and picture ID.
5 746.3701(8) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
There were three buckets of water in the hallway outside of the classrooms. Buckets were unattended. Note: Buckets were removed from hallway during inspection.
4 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
A caregiver was observed to be supervising children alone without a pediatric first aid with rescue breathing training.
3 746.3301(g) - Nutrition and Food Service - No Beverages with Added Sugar
Sweet tea with added sugars was served during lunch on this day as per caregivers, a child, and observations made.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A volunteer/employee was observed to be present at the operation without an active background check and eligibility status. The individual had been completing practicum hours at the operation on more than one occasion. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as director asked individual to leave the operation.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Three out of ten employee records evaluated did not have the following trainings: hazardous materials, allergic reactions, administering medication, emergency preparedness, building safety, and communicable diseases.
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
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, a child walked out of the operation and was left unsupervised.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
There is one sink in the infants' room. Sink is being used for purposes other than washing hands.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Ten children's files were reviewed. Seven children's files were pending updated immunization records.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The toilets were observed to be dirty and in need of maintenance.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Ten employee files were reviewed. Seven files were missing the cpr/first aid certificates.
1 746.1317(a) - Training Criteria - Provided By
Annual training was provided by Director. Operation received an administrative penalty within the last two years.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
One out of ten children records evaluated did not have an immunization record on file. Two out of ten children records evaluated did not have an updated immunization record on file.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Ten children's files were reviewed. Seven children's files were pending updated immunization records.
3 746.3301(g) - Nutrition and Food Service - No Beverages with Added Sugar
Sweet tea with added sugars was served during lunch on this day as per caregivers, a child, and observations made.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The toilets in the purple, orange, and green rooms were observed to be dirty and in need of maintenance. The garbage cans in the restrooms were observed to not have a lid making the garbage accessible to children.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A 5 month old infant was observed to be sleeping in a playpen with a blanket covering the waist and legs. Note: The blanket was removed immediately.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Surfacing on use zone of two slides over 20 inches tall located in the outdoor playground was under 2 inches in depth.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Three trash cans in restrooms used by children were observed to be uncovered. Garbage was accessible to children. Note: it was corrected during inspection.
3 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
The written activity plans for five classes did not have the group name and date.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Ten employee files were reviewed. Six files were pending background check request letter. One file was pending the education requirement and picture ID.
4 746.4901(b) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - height=depth
Use zone areas for climbing and bouncing equipment and slides do not have the required 6 feet of surfacing.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
There is one sink in the infants' room. Sink is being used for purposes other than washing hands.
5 746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Infants and toddlers were served mixed fruit, including whole grapes.
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
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, a child walked out of the operation and was left unsupervised.

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

Inspections (92)

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

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