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Little Thinkers of West Oaks, LLC

Child care center · 2933 WESTHOLLOW DR, Houston, TX 77082-1823 · License 1638123

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 100. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (400)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Emergency medical authorization information was missing on file for one out of five files checked.
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
A group of 2yrs old was observed to be watching Frozen during nap time.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
I did not observe any current annual sanitation inspection. The one on file had expired since 8/13/2022.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
All Licensed childcare centers must annually report to CCR the number of employees who left employment the previous year by January 15. The deadline for entering the number of employees who left employment in 2023 is 1/15/2024. If you have not already you must log in to your childcare regulation account and report the number of employee that left your employment in 2023
5 746.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information
Release information was missing on one out of five files checked.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of a child being dragged by the arm by a caregiver.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Three children seated at the highchair table did not have their safety straps on. This was corrected when director replaced all the safety straps for proper use and convinience.
Yes
4 746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
There is no acknowledgement that one caregiver received orientation or preservice training.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
A copy of immunization for one child was not on record.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Four infant feeding sheet were not up dated.
2 746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Date of admission was missing on one one file out of four files checked. This was corrected during inspection.
Yes
4 746.3505(a) - Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
A caregiver was observed changing 2 diapers. The caregiver wore a glove one one hand. The caregiver did not remove the glove after either diaper change and did not wash their hands in between the diaper changes.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation has not received their annual fire inspection. Last dated inspection was 12/26/2023.
5 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
There was no Emergency medical authorization on file for one out of four files checked.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Immunization record was missing on file for one out of six records checked.
2 746.901(6)(B) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's personnel policies
One caregiver did not have the acknowledgement that she received any center policies on file.
4 746.3001(1) - Field Trips - Signed Permission
Based on the investigation conducted by DFPS and the follow up conducted by Licensing representative nothing was posted to notify parent of the field trip to director's home and the operation did not receive any signed permission from parents who went on this field trip.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
First aid and CPR training was missing on file for one staff. This was corrected during inspection.
Yes
5 746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
Multiple shelves were observed to be used to create a separate area for your youngest infants. The shelves blocked to only path to the door.
3 746.203(1) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Have Coverage of at Least $300,000 For Each Occurrence of Negligence
I did not observe any current liability insurance.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on DFPS investigation there is enough evidence to validate that a caregiver humiliated a child when a six-year-old child was not treated with respect due to being placed in a highchair for discipline.
5 746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Based on DFPS investigation there is enough evidence to validate that a six-year-old child was placed in a highchair as a form of discipline.
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Diploma was missing on file for one out of four staff files checked.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Health statement was missing on file for one out of six records checked.
2 746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Date of employment was missing on file for one out of four staff files checked.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One caregiver had two out of twenty four hours of annually training. This caregiver was hired 6/28/2021. Another caregiver hired 3/1/21 also did not have any training hours for the period of 3/1/2021 to 3/1/2022.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Director was missing first aid and Cpr training. She said she has it but could not find at the moment.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
I did not observe any transportation training for the director of this operation.
4 746.3003 - Field Trips - Notification to Parents
Notification of field trip was not posted in a prominent place were parents and others may view it. This notice must remain posted until all children on the field trip have returned to the daycare.
3 746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
A 2yr old was observed to be sleeping with a training cup.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
6 infants between 8mo-11mo were observed with 1 caregiver. The caregiver was over ratio by 2.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Upon arrival, an 11 month old was observed to be sleep with several toys in the cdrib. NOTE: The child was asleep for the duration of the inspection. The toys were observed in the crib for 15 mintues before being removed by the caregiver.
3 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Physician information and Emergency medical authorization information was missing on file for one out of six records checked.
4 746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
A caregiver did not wash the hands of two infants after a diaper change.
2 746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Date of admission was missing on one out of five files checked. This was corrected during inspection.
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 7yr old child was observed to be unservised in a kitchen/cafeteria area. The child was observed climbing on a sink to plug something into an outlet located behind the refrigerator.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
First and CPR training was missing on file for one out of four staff files checked.
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
One of the classrooms was not observed to have adequate lighting during naptime. The number of children present could not be seen. NOTE: Corrected at inspection. A light in the hallway was turned on to provide more lighting in the classroom.
Yes
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Crinbs in the infant room were not observed to have snug fitted sheets.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Three out of four staff files checked did not have any notarized affidavit. Two were corrected during inspection.
3 746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
One caregiver was missing photo identification on file.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Notarized affidavit was missing on file for two out of four files checked.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on DFPS investigation there is enough evidence to validate that a caregiver did not intervene to keep one child from hitting another child.
5 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
An 11 month old infant was observed to be sleep in a ctib with a pacificer clipped to them. A 12 month old was observed to be sleeping with a stuffed animal.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
There was no documentation of monthly fire drill for the month of November, the last fire drill documented was in October and we are now in December.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation has not received their annual fire inspection. Last dated inspection was 12/26/2023.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
One child did not wash his hands after toileting. This was corrected when caregiver washed his hands.
Yes
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
A group of children was observed to be watching Paw Patrol on tv. The show was not related to an activity.
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Proof of education was missing on file for one out of four staff files checked.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
There was no health statement on file for one out of three files check.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
All Licensed childcare centers must annually report to CCR the number of employees who left employment the previous year by January 15. The deadline for entering the number of employees who left employment in 2023 is 1/15/2024. If you have not already you must log in to your childcare regulation account and report the number of employee that left your employment in 2023
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
First and CPR training was missing on file for one out of four staff files checked.
5 746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Based on DFPS investigation there is enough evidence to validate that a six-year-old child was placed in a highchair as a form of discipline.
4 746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
A caregiver did not wash the hands of two infants after a diaper change.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on DFPS investigation there is enough evidence to validate that a caregiver humiliated a child when a six-year-old child was not treated with respect due to being placed in a highchair for discipline.
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Diploma was missing on file for one out of four staff files checked.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Upon arrival, an 11 month old was observed to be sleep with several toys in the cdrib. NOTE: The child was asleep for the duration of the inspection. The toys were observed in the crib for 15 mintues before being removed by the caregiver.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation has not received their annual fire inspection. Last dated inspection was 12/26/2023.
4 746.3003 - Field Trips - Notification to Parents
Notification of field trip was not posted in a prominent place were parents and others may view it. This notice must remain posted until all children on the field trip have returned to the daycare.
5 746.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information
Release information was missing on one out of five files checked.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
There was no health statement on file for one out of three files check.
3 746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
A 2yr old was observed to be sleeping with a training cup.
3 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Physician information and Emergency medical authorization information was missing on file for one out of six records checked.
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Crinbs in the infant room were not observed to have snug fitted sheets.
4 746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
There is no acknowledgement that one caregiver received orientation or preservice training.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on DFPS investigation there is enough evidence to validate that a caregiver did not intervene to keep one child from hitting another child.
3 746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
One caregiver was missing photo identification on file.
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
A group of 2yrs old was observed to be watching Frozen during nap time.
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
A group of children was observed to be watching Paw Patrol on tv. The show was not related to an activity.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
One child did not wash his hands after toileting. This was corrected when caregiver washed his hands.
Yes
5 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
An 11 month old infant was observed to be sleep in a ctib with a pacificer clipped to them. A 12 month old was observed to be sleeping with a stuffed animal.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of a child being dragged by the arm by a caregiver.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
There was no documentation of monthly fire drill for the month of November, the last fire drill documented was in October and we are now in December.
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 7yr old child was observed to be unservised in a kitchen/cafeteria area. The child was observed climbing on a sink to plug something into an outlet located behind the refrigerator.
2 746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Date of admission was missing on one out of five files checked. This was corrected during inspection.
Yes
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Director was missing first aid and Cpr training. She said she has it but could not find at the moment.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
I did not observe any transportation training for the director of this operation.
2 746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Date of employment was missing on file for one out of four staff files checked.
4 746.3505(a) - Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
A caregiver was observed changing 2 diapers. The caregiver wore a glove one one hand. The caregiver did not remove the glove after either diaper change and did not wash their hands in between the diaper changes.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Immunization record was missing on file for one out of six records checked.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
A copy of immunization for one child was not on record.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation has not received their annual fire inspection. Last dated inspection was 12/26/2023.
3 746.203(1) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Have Coverage of at Least $300,000 For Each Occurrence of Negligence
I did not observe any current liability insurance.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
6 infants between 8mo-11mo were observed with 1 caregiver. The caregiver was over ratio by 2.
5 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Emergency medical authorization information was missing on file for one out of five files checked.
5 746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
Multiple shelves were observed to be used to create a separate area for your youngest infants. The shelves blocked to only path to the door.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
First aid and CPR training was missing on file for one staff. This was corrected during inspection.
Yes
2 746.901(6)(B) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's personnel policies
One caregiver did not have the acknowledgement that she received any center policies on file.
4 746.3001(1) - Field Trips - Signed Permission
Based on the investigation conducted by DFPS and the follow up conducted by Licensing representative nothing was posted to notify parent of the field trip to director's home and the operation did not receive any signed permission from parents who went on this field trip.
2 746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Date of admission was missing on one one file out of four files checked. This was corrected during inspection.
Yes
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One caregiver had two out of twenty four hours of annually training. This caregiver was hired 6/28/2021. Another caregiver hired 3/1/21 also did not have any training hours for the period of 3/1/2021 to 3/1/2022.
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Proof of education was missing on file for one out of four staff files checked.
5 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
There was no Emergency medical authorization on file for one out of four files checked.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Three children seated at the highchair table did not have their safety straps on. This was corrected when director replaced all the safety straps for proper use and convinience.
Yes
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Four infant feeding sheet were not up dated.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Three out of four staff files checked did not have any notarized affidavit. Two were corrected during inspection.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
I did not observe any current annual sanitation inspection. The one on file had expired since 8/13/2022.
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
One of the classrooms was not observed to have adequate lighting during naptime. The number of children present could not be seen. NOTE: Corrected at inspection. A light in the hallway was turned on to provide more lighting in the classroom.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Health statement was missing on file for one out of six records checked.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Notarized affidavit was missing on file for two out of four files checked.

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

Inspections (88)

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

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