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Caring Hand Learning Center

Child care center · 260 COMMERCIAL DR, Harker Heights, TX 76548-2398 · License 1637846

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 265. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (208)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
One caregiver stated that they were responsible for 7 children. There were 6 children observed in the classroom.
3 746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License
One caregiver, responsible for transporting children, was unable to provide a current driver's license and there was not one on file. The caregiver will not transport children until a valid driver's license is obtained.
Yes
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
It was found that one caregiver did not have current transportation training and is frequently transporting children in the operation van.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
One plastic playground structure was observed to be in disrepair and cracks were covered with tape. The director stated that the equipment would be removed and children would not use the equipment.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
During a DFPS investigation operation staff were found to provide a parent of a child in care inaccurate information regarding an incident that occurred with their child.
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
It was found that one child gained access to the operation's outdoor playground by a propped open door. The child was found to be left unsupervised for about 2-3 minutes.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
1 staff did not have the required affidavit, background verification, CPR and First Aid, high school diploma. for review. A second staff did not have annual trainings.
3 746.401(1) - Posting Requirements - License
The parent board was missing the written activity plans for each age group, a list of the current employees, the emergency evacuation plan, and the most recent licensing inspection.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
1 staff did not have the required affidavit, background verification, CPR and First Aid, high school diploma. for review. A second staff did not have annual trainings.
4 746.1613(b) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio
During the follow-up inspection it was observed that there were 37 children in a combined nap room with an average age of 3 years old. Nap ratio was over by 7 children.
3 746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
A caregiver was observed in the classroom with 6 children bringing the classroom out of ratio by 1. This was corrected when the caregiver returned to the room.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the vans used to transport were not equipped with working electronic child safety alarms.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Based on the information gathered during the course of the investigation it was determined that the van driver did not verify which children on the route were being dropped off at the correct school location before leaving the premises. This was corrected by the driver going back to drop off location and routing the children in care to the correct school.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
It was found during this investigation, that one child was left outside on the playground unsupervised.
3 746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the operation was reducing number of caregivers during naptime for children that were under 18 months old. There was a combined nap room with children ranging from 13 months to 2 years old in a 1 caregiver to 16 children ratio.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the inspection one caregiver was in the care of 14 ages 10 months to 2 years old. This was corrected during the inspection by two caregivers arriving and splitting the classrooms.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Two caregivers were observed on personal cell phones while caring for children. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver put the device away.
4 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
The vehicles used for transportation did not have the required registration.
5 746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
During the walkthrough, I observed that one slide was broken in the middle, and there were rocks inside.
5 746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
A caregiver was observed allowing a child to go to the bathroom unsupervised. The caregiver then left the classroom leaving the children unsupervised.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined operation staff did not notify CCR about a child left alone on the playground.
4 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Three vehicles used for transportation was observed and does not have current registration stickers.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
It was found during the investigation that one child was present at the operation without enrollment information.
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 a DFPS investigation a child in care was observed to have been left alone on the playground for about 10 minutes.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
An incident placing a child at risk was not reported to Child Care Regulation as required.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
There must not be any peeling paint or separation of border which can cause a hazard.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
There must not be any peeling paint or separation of border which can cause a hazard.
4 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Three vehicles used for transportation was observed and does not have current registration stickers.
3 746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
A caregiver was observed in the classroom with 6 children bringing the classroom out of ratio by 1. This was corrected when the caregiver returned to the room.
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
It was found that one child gained access to the operation's outdoor playground by a propped open door. The child was found to be left unsupervised for about 2-3 minutes.
3 746.401(1) - Posting Requirements - License
The parent board was missing the written activity plans for each age group, a list of the current employees, the emergency evacuation plan, and the most recent licensing inspection.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
1 staff did not have the required affidavit, background verification, CPR and First Aid, high school diploma. for review. A second staff did not have annual trainings.
4 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
The vehicles used for transportation did not have the required registration.
4 746.1613(b) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio
During the follow-up inspection it was observed that there were 37 children in a combined nap room with an average age of 3 years old. Nap ratio was over by 7 children.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
It was found during this investigation, that one child was left outside on the playground unsupervised.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
It was found that one caregiver did not have current transportation training and is frequently transporting children in the operation van.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined operation staff did not notify CCR about a child left alone on the playground.
3 746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the operation was reducing number of caregivers during naptime for children that were under 18 months old. There was a combined nap room with children ranging from 13 months to 2 years old in a 1 caregiver to 16 children ratio.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
1 staff did not have the required affidavit, background verification, CPR and First Aid, high school diploma. for review. A second staff did not have annual trainings.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Two caregivers were observed on personal cell phones while caring for children. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver put the device away.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Based on the information gathered during the course of the investigation it was determined that the van driver did not verify which children on the route were being dropped off at the correct school location before leaving the premises. This was corrected by the driver going back to drop off location and routing the children in care to the correct school.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the vans used to transport were not equipped with working electronic child safety alarms.
5 746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
During the walkthrough, I observed that one slide was broken in the middle, and there were rocks inside.
5 746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
A caregiver was observed allowing a child to go to the bathroom unsupervised. The caregiver then left the classroom leaving the children unsupervised.
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 a DFPS investigation a child in care was observed to have been left alone on the playground for about 10 minutes.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
It was found during the investigation that one child was present at the operation without enrollment information.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
One plastic playground structure was observed to be in disrepair and cracks were covered with tape. The director stated that the equipment would be removed and children would not use the equipment.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
One caregiver stated that they were responsible for 7 children. There were 6 children observed in the classroom.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
An incident placing a child at risk was not reported to Child Care Regulation as required.
3 746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License
One caregiver, responsible for transporting children, was unable to provide a current driver's license and there was not one on file. The caregiver will not transport children until a valid driver's license is obtained.
Yes
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
During a DFPS investigation operation staff were found to provide a parent of a child in care inaccurate information regarding an incident that occurred with their child.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the inspection one caregiver was in the care of 14 ages 10 months to 2 years old. This was corrected during the inspection by two caregivers arriving and splitting the classrooms.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
There must not be any peeling paint or separation of border which can cause a hazard.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
It was found during the investigation that one child was present at the operation without enrollment information.
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 a DFPS investigation a child in care was observed to have been left alone on the playground for about 10 minutes.
5 746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
A caregiver was observed allowing a child to go to the bathroom unsupervised. The caregiver then left the classroom leaving the children unsupervised.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Based on the information gathered during the course of the investigation it was determined that the van driver did not verify which children on the route were being dropped off at the correct school location before leaving the premises. This was corrected by the driver going back to drop off location and routing the children in care to the correct school.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
One plastic playground structure was observed to be in disrepair and cracks were covered with tape. The director stated that the equipment would be removed and children would not use the equipment.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
It was found during this investigation, that one child was left outside on the playground unsupervised.
4 746.1613(b) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio
During the follow-up inspection it was observed that there were 37 children in a combined nap room with an average age of 3 years old. Nap ratio was over by 7 children.
4 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Three vehicles used for transportation was observed and does not have current registration stickers.
4 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
The vehicles used for transportation did not have the required registration.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
During a DFPS investigation operation staff were found to provide a parent of a child in care inaccurate information regarding an incident that occurred with their child.
3 746.401(1) - Posting Requirements - License
The parent board was missing the written activity plans for each age group, a list of the current employees, the emergency evacuation plan, and the most recent licensing inspection.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined operation staff did not notify CCR about a child left alone on the playground.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Two caregivers were observed on personal cell phones while caring for children. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver put the device away.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
1 staff did not have the required affidavit, background verification, CPR and First Aid, high school diploma. for review. A second staff did not have annual trainings.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the inspection one caregiver was in the care of 14 ages 10 months to 2 years old. This was corrected during the inspection by two caregivers arriving and splitting the classrooms.
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
It was found that one child gained access to the operation's outdoor playground by a propped open door. The child was found to be left unsupervised for about 2-3 minutes.
3 746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the operation was reducing number of caregivers during naptime for children that were under 18 months old. There was a combined nap room with children ranging from 13 months to 2 years old in a 1 caregiver to 16 children ratio.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
One caregiver stated that they were responsible for 7 children. There were 6 children observed in the classroom.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
It was found that one caregiver did not have current transportation training and is frequently transporting children in the operation van.
3 746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
A caregiver was observed in the classroom with 6 children bringing the classroom out of ratio by 1. This was corrected when the caregiver returned to the room.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
1 staff did not have the required affidavit, background verification, CPR and First Aid, high school diploma. for review. A second staff did not have annual trainings.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the vans used to transport were not equipped with working electronic child safety alarms.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
An incident placing a child at risk was not reported to Child Care Regulation as required.
5 746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
During the walkthrough, I observed that one slide was broken in the middle, and there were rocks inside.
3 746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License
One caregiver, responsible for transporting children, was unable to provide a current driver's license and there was not one on file. The caregiver will not transport children until a valid driver's license is obtained.
Yes
3 746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
A caregiver was observed in the classroom with 6 children bringing the classroom out of ratio by 1. This was corrected when the caregiver returned to the room.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
It was found during this investigation, that one child was left outside on the playground unsupervised.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
1 staff did not have the required affidavit, background verification, CPR and First Aid, high school diploma. for review. A second staff did not have annual trainings.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
It was found during the investigation that one child was present at the operation without enrollment information.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
It was found that one caregiver did not have current transportation training and is frequently transporting children in the operation van.
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 a DFPS investigation a child in care was observed to have been left alone on the playground for about 10 minutes.
4 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
The vehicles used for transportation did not have the required registration.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
There must not be any peeling paint or separation of border which can cause a hazard.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Based on the information gathered during the course of the investigation it was determined that the van driver did not verify which children on the route were being dropped off at the correct school location before leaving the premises. This was corrected by the driver going back to drop off location and routing the children in care to the correct school.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined operation staff did not notify CCR about a child left alone on the playground.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
1 staff did not have the required affidavit, background verification, CPR and First Aid, high school diploma. for review. A second staff did not have annual trainings.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the vans used to transport were not equipped with working electronic child safety alarms.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Two caregivers were observed on personal cell phones while caring for children. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver put the device away.
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
It was found that one child gained access to the operation's outdoor playground by a propped open door. The child was found to be left unsupervised for about 2-3 minutes.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
One plastic playground structure was observed to be in disrepair and cracks were covered with tape. The director stated that the equipment would be removed and children would not use the equipment.
3 746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License
One caregiver, responsible for transporting children, was unable to provide a current driver's license and there was not one on file. The caregiver will not transport children until a valid driver's license is obtained.
Yes
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
One caregiver stated that they were responsible for 7 children. There were 6 children observed in the classroom.
3 746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the operation was reducing number of caregivers during naptime for children that were under 18 months old. There was a combined nap room with children ranging from 13 months to 2 years old in a 1 caregiver to 16 children ratio.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the inspection one caregiver was in the care of 14 ages 10 months to 2 years old. This was corrected during the inspection by two caregivers arriving and splitting the classrooms.
5 746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
During the walkthrough, I observed that one slide was broken in the middle, and there were rocks inside.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
During a DFPS investigation operation staff were found to provide a parent of a child in care inaccurate information regarding an incident that occurred with their child.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
An incident placing a child at risk was not reported to Child Care Regulation as required.

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

Inspections (112)

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

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