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Higher Learning Academy

Child care center · 435 FM 1092 SUITE Z-1, Stafford, TX 77477-3776 · License 1646787

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 40. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (312)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Sheets were not observed in the cribs to cover mattresses.
4 746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
The operation did not have proof of orientation or pre-service being obtained for a caregiver that began employment in April 2021.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
An 8 month old infant was observed asleep in a bouncer for several minutes.
3 746.4307 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
The fence play area only has one entrance/exit to the area.
4 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
The air conditioner in one of the vehicles was not properly working.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
An infant was in an infant car seat without the safety straps being buckled.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
One employee has a blank affidavit form in their personnel file upon review of five staff records.
5 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
One child did not have a signature for consent to obtain emergency medical care.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
A child was in a toddler seat that uses straps to keep them secure but straps were not present. This was corrected when straps were added to the seats and the ones without straps were removed.
Yes
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
3 caregivers did not obtain training in the required topics of 1309(e) during the most recently completed training year.
5 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
One child did not have in file information for emeregency medical care and to transport the child for emergency medical treatment.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
3 out of 4 children's files did not have completed emergency contact information on file.
5 746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
The deficiencies in the Fire Marshal inspection report from 9/24/2024 have not been corrected.
4 746.605(13)(C) - Required Admission Information - Prescribed Medications; Long Term Use
One out of 9 children did not available the health statement in file.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
One caregiver went outside leaving 1 caregiver to supervise 11 children in two spaces.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Good judgement was not used when the director transported children with stuff located in the back of the vehicle. The stuff could move forward and injure a child.
3 746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
Record of training hours from director and one caregiver were not available to review during the inspection.
4 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
The air conditioner in one of the behicles was not propperly working.
4 746.605(13)(C) - Required Admission Information - Prescribed Medications; Long Term Use
One out of 9 children did not available the health statement in file.
4 746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
The current Fire Marshal inspection report was not available during the inspection. Last inspection date 4/18/2023.
3 746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
Record of training hours from director and caregivers were not available to review during the inspection.
4 746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
The current Fire Marshal inspection report was not available during the inspection. Last inspection date 4/18/2023.
5 746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
The deficiencies in the Fire Marshal inspection report from 9/24/2024 have not been corrected.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Five children's files were reviewed. Two children do not have updated immunization records based on their current age.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Two electrical outlets in the infant room did not have covers.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
one out of nine children did not available vaccination records in file.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
One driver did not have current transportation training.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the employees who left employment in 2023, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The electronic child safety alarm in the vehicles was not working properly.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
One caregiver had online CPR training that did not meet minimum standard requirements.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
One staff did not have available to review the current CPR/First Aid training.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The electronic child safety alarm in the vehicles was not installed.
3 746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
Two children were observed walking around the classroom with sippy cups.
5 746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
The deficiencies in the Fire Marshal inspection report from 9/24/2024 have not been corrected.
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The operation has not provided parents with a copy of the parent's rights form 2987 as required.
5 746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
The deficiencies in the Fire Marshal inspection report from 9/24/2024 have not been corrected.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The following was observed: The play area was not ready for the children's use. There are items that must be removed and grass must be clean up. The tables in the classrooms were observed dusty. One play pen pad in the infant's room was observed dirty with stains.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
There is sufficient evidence to prove that 1 caregiver was responsible for supervising two groups of children on two different playgrounds that were separated by fences and a sidewalk.
4 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
The vehicle in use to transport the children was observed to have some torns floor and a ripped seat.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
An infant was in an infant car seat without the safety straps being buckled.
3 746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
Two children were observed walking around the classroom with sippy cups.
4 746.605(13)(C) - Required Admission Information - Prescribed Medications; Long Term Use
One out of 9 children did not available the health statement in file.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
3 caregivers did not obtain training in the required topics of 1309(e) during the most recently completed training year.
5 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
One child did not have in file information for emeregency medical care and to transport the child for emergency medical treatment.
4 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
The air conditioner in one of the vehicles was not properly working.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
An 8 month old infant was observed asleep in a bouncer for several minutes.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
One staff did not have available to review the current CPR/First Aid training.
4 746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
The current Fire Marshal inspection report was not available during the inspection. Last inspection date 4/18/2023.
4 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
The vehicle in use to transport the children was observed to have some torns floor and a ripped seat.
3 746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
Record of training hours from director and one caregiver were not available to review during the inspection.
4 746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
The operation did not have proof of orientation or pre-service being obtained for a caregiver that began employment in April 2021.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
One caregiver went outside leaving 1 caregiver to supervise 11 children in two spaces.
5 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
One child did not have a signature for consent to obtain emergency medical care.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the employees who left employment in 2023, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
one out of nine children did not available vaccination records in file.
4 746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
The current Fire Marshal inspection report was not available during the inspection. Last inspection date 4/18/2023.
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The operation has not provided parents with a copy of the parent's rights form 2987 as required.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The electronic child safety alarm in the vehicles was not working properly.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The following was observed: The play area was not ready for the children's use. There are items that must be removed and grass must be clean up. The tables in the classrooms were observed dusty. One play pen pad in the infant's room was observed dirty with stains.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
3 out of 4 children's files did not have completed emergency contact information on file.
3 746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
Record of training hours from director and caregivers were not available to review during the inspection.
5 746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
The deficiencies in the Fire Marshal inspection report from 9/24/2024 have not been corrected.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Two electrical outlets in the infant room did not have covers.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
There is sufficient evidence to prove that 1 caregiver was responsible for supervising two groups of children on two different playgrounds that were separated by fences and a sidewalk.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Good judgement was not used when the director transported children with stuff located in the back of the vehicle. The stuff could move forward and injure a child.
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Sheets were not observed in the cribs to cover mattresses.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
One driver did not have current transportation training.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The electronic child safety alarm in the vehicles was not installed.
4 746.605(13)(C) - Required Admission Information - Prescribed Medications; Long Term Use
One out of 9 children did not available the health statement in file.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Five children's files were reviewed. Two children do not have updated immunization records based on their current age.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
One caregiver had online CPR training that did not meet minimum standard requirements.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
A child was in a toddler seat that uses straps to keep them secure but straps were not present. This was corrected when straps were added to the seats and the ones without straps were removed.
Yes
5 746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
The deficiencies in the Fire Marshal inspection report from 9/24/2024 have not been corrected.
5 746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
The deficiencies in the Fire Marshal inspection report from 9/24/2024 have not been corrected.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
One employee has a blank affidavit form in their personnel file upon review of five staff records.
5 746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
The deficiencies in the Fire Marshal inspection report from 9/24/2024 have not been corrected.
4 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
The air conditioner in one of the behicles was not propperly working.
3 746.4307 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
The fence play area only has one entrance/exit to the area.
5 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
One child did not have a signature for consent to obtain emergency medical care.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
A child was in a toddler seat that uses straps to keep them secure but straps were not present. This was corrected when straps were added to the seats and the ones without straps were removed.
Yes
3 746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
Two children were observed walking around the classroom with sippy cups.
4 746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
The current Fire Marshal inspection report was not available during the inspection. Last inspection date 4/18/2023.
3 746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
Record of training hours from director and caregivers were not available to review during the inspection.
3 746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
Record of training hours from director and one caregiver were not available to review during the inspection.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
An infant was in an infant car seat without the safety straps being buckled.
4 746.605(13)(C) - Required Admission Information - Prescribed Medications; Long Term Use
One out of 9 children did not available the health statement in file.
5 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
One child did not have in file information for emeregency medical care and to transport the child for emergency medical treatment.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
one out of nine children did not available vaccination records in file.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
One employee has a blank affidavit form in their personnel file upon review of five staff records.
5 746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
The deficiencies in the Fire Marshal inspection report from 9/24/2024 have not been corrected.
5 746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
The deficiencies in the Fire Marshal inspection report from 9/24/2024 have not been corrected.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The electronic child safety alarm in the vehicles was not working properly.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Two electrical outlets in the infant room did not have covers.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
3 out of 4 children's files did not have completed emergency contact information on file.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
One caregiver had online CPR training that did not meet minimum standard requirements.
3 746.4307 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
The fence play area only has one entrance/exit to the area.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
One caregiver went outside leaving 1 caregiver to supervise 11 children in two spaces.
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Sheets were not observed in the cribs to cover mattresses.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The electronic child safety alarm in the vehicles was not installed.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The following was observed: The play area was not ready for the children's use. There are items that must be removed and grass must be clean up. The tables in the classrooms were observed dusty. One play pen pad in the infant's room was observed dirty with stains.

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

Inspections (128)

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

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