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My Children's Choice Academy

Child care center · 3100 HILLCROFT ST, Houston, TX 77057-5880 · License 1643406

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 48. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (320)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
First-aid kit was observed to be missing antiseptic, tweezers, gloves, and a thermometer. Note: corrected at inspection missing items were placed in the first-aid kit.
Yes
4 746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
2 recalled boppies were seen in the infant room. Note: Children's product certification was observed to be completed and up to date
4 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
There were no infant daily report sheets available to review.
3 746.2605(3) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Enough Available to Prevent Competition
The pre-k room was not observed to have enough toys to prevent competing.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
2 children with diagnosed food allergies did not have a plan on file.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Fire extinguisher was not observed to be secured in the van.
4 746.631(b) - Caregivers Have Access to Tracking System
There were 9 children in the infant room, but 8 were signed in. There were 13 children in the 2 year old room and none of the children were signed in. There were 18 children in the 2-4 year old room, but only 13 were signed in. Note: This was corrected by the caregivers during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Caregiver failed to wash hands after diapering 2 children.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Director is missing HASA topics in annual training. 1. SIDS 2. Medication Administration 3. Discipline and guidance
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
1 caregiver was observed with 6 infants 8mo-17mos old. The specified age group was 12-17mo. The caregiver was over ratio by 1
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
The infant feeding instructions for 6 infants in care have never been updated.
4 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
I observed children not washing their hands before snack time.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
An electrical outlet in the toddler room was missing an outlet cover. This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
4 746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
Children in the 2's classroom were observed running around and crawling under the table.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
I observed children under the age of 2 watching tv. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by turning the tv off.
Yes
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
An 3m, 7m, 10m, and 11m was observed with a blanket in their crib. The 11m old was also observed drinking a bottle in their crib.
5 745.621(a)(3) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you contract with someone who requires a background check
There was a person without a background check from an outside agency providing services to a 3 year child. Note: The background check rules were discussed with the director and the provider left immediately.
Yes
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Director and caregiver that transports children did not have the required transportation training.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
3 infants were observed in feeding chairs that did not have the safety straps attached.
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
11 month old was observed to be asleep in a bouncer for approximately 5 minutes, caregivers pointed towards the child and walked passed them several times before removing the child and placing them in a crib.
3 746.2605(1)(B) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Interest Centers Used Independently
The pre-k room was observed not having intrest areas for the children.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Director did not have hazardous materials or food allergy response training.
4 746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Two caregivers without documentation of previous experience did not have 24hr of pre-service training available for review.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was observed with 9 children and SAG 0-11m.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Caregiver failed to wash the hands of 2 infants after diapering.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
An infant was observed sitting in a chair unstrapped.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Two classrooms were observed not having a number chart to match the numbers labeled on the cots. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection with a chart made to match the numbers on the cots.
Yes
4 746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
The driver for the facility did not have current transportation training available for licensing to review.
3 746.2505(3) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children
The toddler room was seen with toys out of reach of the children.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
The caregiver left the classroom and opened the door for the inspector.
Yes
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
One caregiver in the infant room did not have the required SIDS training.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
There were several rooms that had chipped paint on the walls.
4 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Seatbelt in the back passenger side of the van was stuck and could not be used.
4 746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
One medication for a child enrolled was not properly labeled with the child's name and date of entry into the facility. This was corrected during the inspection and withdrawn from medication box and given back to parent.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Toddler room was seen with a peeling baseboard. The bottom of the wired fence has sharp edges poking out and is in reach of the children.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
3 children did not have immunization records for licensing to view.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Several classrooms had chipped paint on the walls.
5 746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
The operation's capacity is 48 .There were 56 children in care during the inspection.
4 746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
It is determined during an investigation, children were observed to be out of control.
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
3 out 4 staff files reviewed did not have copy of education available for licensing to review.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
The infant feeding instructions for 6 infants in care have never been updated.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was observed with 9 children and SAG 0-11m.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
An electrical outlet in the toddler room was missing an outlet cover. This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
4 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
I observed children not washing their hands before snack time.
4 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Seatbelt in the back passenger side of the van was stuck and could not be used.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Caregiver failed to wash the hands of 2 infants after diapering.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Fire extinguisher was not observed to be secured in the van.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
1 caregiver was observed with 6 infants 8mo-17mos old. The specified age group was 12-17mo. The caregiver was over ratio by 1
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Director and caregiver that transports children did not have the required transportation training.
4 746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
Children in the 2's classroom were observed running around and crawling under the table.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
2 children with diagnosed food allergies did not have a plan on file.
3 746.2605(1)(B) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Interest Centers Used Independently
The pre-k room was observed not having intrest areas for the children.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
An infant was observed sitting in a chair unstrapped.
4 746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
One medication for a child enrolled was not properly labeled with the child's name and date of entry into the facility. This was corrected during the inspection and withdrawn from medication box and given back to parent.
Yes
5 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
First-aid kit was observed to be missing antiseptic, tweezers, gloves, and a thermometer. Note: corrected at inspection missing items were placed in the first-aid kit.
Yes
4 746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
It is determined during an investigation, children were observed to be out of control.
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
11 month old was observed to be asleep in a bouncer for approximately 5 minutes, caregivers pointed towards the child and walked passed them several times before removing the child and placing them in a crib.
3 746.2605(3) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Enough Available to Prevent Competition
The pre-k room was not observed to have enough toys to prevent competing.
5 746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
The operation's capacity is 48 .There were 56 children in care during the inspection.
5 745.621(a)(3) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you contract with someone who requires a background check
There was a person without a background check from an outside agency providing services to a 3 year child. Note: The background check rules were discussed with the director and the provider left immediately.
Yes
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
An 3m, 7m, 10m, and 11m was observed with a blanket in their crib. The 11m old was also observed drinking a bottle in their crib.
3 746.2505(3) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children
The toddler room was seen with toys out of reach of the children.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Director did not have hazardous materials or food allergy response training.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
I observed children under the age of 2 watching tv. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by turning the tv off.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Several classrooms had chipped paint on the walls.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Caregiver failed to wash hands after diapering 2 children.
4 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
There were no infant daily report sheets available to review.
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
3 out 4 staff files reviewed did not have copy of education available for licensing to review.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
There were several rooms that had chipped paint on the walls.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
The caregiver left the classroom and opened the door for the inspector.
Yes
4 746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
The driver for the facility did not have current transportation training available for licensing to review.
4 746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Two caregivers without documentation of previous experience did not have 24hr of pre-service training available for review.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Two classrooms were observed not having a number chart to match the numbers labeled on the cots. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection with a chart made to match the numbers on the cots.
Yes
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
3 infants were observed in feeding chairs that did not have the safety straps attached.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
3 children did not have immunization records for licensing to view.
4 746.631(b) - Caregivers Have Access to Tracking System
There were 9 children in the infant room, but 8 were signed in. There were 13 children in the 2 year old room and none of the children were signed in. There were 18 children in the 2-4 year old room, but only 13 were signed in. Note: This was corrected by the caregivers during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Toddler room was seen with a peeling baseboard. The bottom of the wired fence has sharp edges poking out and is in reach of the children.
4 746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
2 recalled boppies were seen in the infant room. Note: Children's product certification was observed to be completed and up to date
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Director is missing HASA topics in annual training. 1. SIDS 2. Medication Administration 3. Discipline and guidance
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
One caregiver in the infant room did not have the required SIDS training.
5 746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
The operation's capacity is 48 .There were 56 children in care during the inspection.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was observed with 9 children and SAG 0-11m.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Caregiver failed to wash the hands of 2 infants after diapering.
4 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Seatbelt in the back passenger side of the van was stuck and could not be used.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
There were several rooms that had chipped paint on the walls.
4 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
I observed children not washing their hands before snack time.
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
11 month old was observed to be asleep in a bouncer for approximately 5 minutes, caregivers pointed towards the child and walked passed them several times before removing the child and placing them in a crib.
5 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
First-aid kit was observed to be missing antiseptic, tweezers, gloves, and a thermometer. Note: corrected at inspection missing items were placed in the first-aid kit.
Yes
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
The caregiver left the classroom and opened the door for the inspector.
Yes
4 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
There were no infant daily report sheets available to review.
4 746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
Children in the 2's classroom were observed running around and crawling under the table.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
1 caregiver was observed with 6 infants 8mo-17mos old. The specified age group was 12-17mo. The caregiver was over ratio by 1
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
One caregiver in the infant room did not have the required SIDS training.
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
3 out 4 staff files reviewed did not have copy of education available for licensing to review.
4 746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
One medication for a child enrolled was not properly labeled with the child's name and date of entry into the facility. This was corrected during the inspection and withdrawn from medication box and given back to parent.
Yes
4 746.631(b) - Caregivers Have Access to Tracking System
There were 9 children in the infant room, but 8 were signed in. There were 13 children in the 2 year old room and none of the children were signed in. There were 18 children in the 2-4 year old room, but only 13 were signed in. Note: This was corrected by the caregivers during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.2605(3) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Enough Available to Prevent Competition
The pre-k room was not observed to have enough toys to prevent competing.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
3 children did not have immunization records for licensing to view.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
2 children with diagnosed food allergies did not have a plan on file.
4 746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
It is determined during an investigation, children were observed to be out of control.

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

Inspections (104)

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

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