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The Learning Experience

Child care center · 3547 MCHARD RD, Pearland, TX 77581-3527 · License 1647613

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 218. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (344)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Health Sanitation Inspection was not available for review during Inspection.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
During walk-through it was observed a spray bottle of Bleach located on a shelf next children s cup. It was accessible to children. Note: the Director removed the spray bottle during inspection.
Yes
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A child in the older pre-k classroom did not wash their hands after toileting. Note: This was discussed and corrected during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.5607(a) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Must Use for Each Child in When Transporting and be Properly Installed
Based upon the information obtained there is sufficient evidence to support the operation was transporting children with no car seats.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Based on the DFPS investigation, the operation did not maintain supervision of a child who was left alone on the van for approximately 40 minutes.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
A caregiver did not know the number of children in the classroom during the inspection. The caregiver stated there were 18 children and there were only 17. Note: Discussed with the provider all caregivers must know how many children are in the class at all times.
4 746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
Based upon the information obtained, the operation did not use play equipment according to manufacturer's instructions.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based upon the findings from the DFPS Investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support neglectful supervision of a child in care has occurred at the operation.
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
While conducting walk-through I observed 3 classrooms where the children were not signed-in.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was observed in the pre-k classroom caring for children as they were using the restroom and preparing for naptime. Note: The caregiver left the operation during the inspection.
Yes
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
There were eight infants 12-18 months being supervised by one caregiver when the required ratio was five infants 12-18 months to one caregiver. This was corrected when the owner added another caregiver to the ratio.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director was missing required annual trainings.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
1 out of 3 children's files evaluated did not contain an updated immunization record. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the provider obtained the udpated shot record.
Yes
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
3 Infant feeding instructions had not been signed and dated within the last 30 days.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Based upon the information obtained, the operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of a child who required medical treatment by a Health-Care Professional within the required time frame.
4 746.5617(a)(3) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Information About Facility
The operation did not keep the information showing the facility name and phone number inside the vehicle.
5 746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
11 children were in the van upon arriving at the daycare center and only 10 children were showing on the transportation list. Note: The driver corrected this during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
Documentation of the most recent fire inspection report was not available for review upon request.
3 746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
Two children between the ages of two to three were observed walking while drinking from a bottle and a sippy cup.
Yes
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
In two classrooms, the diaper changing mats had multiple tears.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The operation failed to practice good judgment by allowing a child in care to disengage the emergency release button for the child safety alarm.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the inspection, an individual was observed with direct access to children and the operation has not obtained an eligibility notification back from CBCU stating the person could be present. Note: The individual left the facility during the inspection.
3 746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
A child's head was completely covered during the follow up inspection in the toddler room. Note: The provider corected this during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
I observed disinfectant wipes on the floor in the restroom which was accessible to children. Note: The provider removed the cleaning wipes during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
While conducting walk-through I observed 3 changing mats that were torn ,and cannot be properly cleared.
3 746.4503(c) - Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
During walk-through it was observed 2 children laying on incorrect color side for napping mats. They were sleeping on Floor side instead of the Sleeping side .
5 746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
Based upon the information obtained, there was sufficient evidence to support the operation did not maintain a transportation log showing the 3-year-old children that were being transported and it was not kept in the vehicle.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Based upon the information obtained, the operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of a child who obtained an injury that required medical treatment within the required time frame.
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 upon the information obtained, a caregiver did not maintain adequate supervision needed for an infant during water activities. As a result, the infant drank the sprinkler water.
5 746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
The emergency preparedness plan was not present in the parent provided operational policies. This was corrected when the director added the complete emergency preparedness plan to the operational policies.
Yes
4 746.1013(a)(1) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows in Charge
There was no caregiver designated in charge before the director arrived for the day.
Yes
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
While reviewing 6 staff files the following topics were missing : PREVENTION AND RESPONSE TO FOOD ALLERGIES, STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND BIO-CONTAMINANTS, EMERGENCY PREPARATION.
5 746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
Based on the DFPS investigation, a child was left unattended on a van by a caregiver.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Three out of ten children did not have current immunization records.
5 746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
A caregiver did not walk the van to account for all children accurately when exiting from the vehicle which resulted in a child being left on the van.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Based upon the findings from the DFPS Investigation, a person was allowed to transport children prior to completing the required 2 hours of Transportation Safety Training.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Two out of four caregivers were missing annual trainings.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A broken soap dispenser was observed in the Pre-School classroom and the light in the restroom was not turning on in the Pre-School 2 when the light switch was flipped on. Note: The operation corrected this during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation does not have a current fire inspection.
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
The sign in and out log for the pre-k classroom only had 5 children signed in when there were 19 children accounted for in the classroom. Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver signed the rest of the children in.
Yes
3 746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
The first aid kit in the vehicle used to transport children contained expired alcohol wipes.
5 746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
Based upon the DFPS Investigation, the director failed to ensure that proper training had been completed and did not ensure the driver was following policies.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
During an inspection at the center on May 8th, 2023 a fire inspection had not been conducted at the center since March 28th, 2022.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
1 out of 3 children's files evaluated did not contain an updated immunization record. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the provider obtained the udpated shot record.
Yes
3 746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
The first aid kit in the vehicle used to transport children contained expired alcohol wipes.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Based upon the findings from the DFPS Investigation, a person was allowed to transport children prior to completing the required 2 hours of Transportation Safety Training.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A broken soap dispenser was observed in the Pre-School classroom and the light in the restroom was not turning on in the Pre-School 2 when the light switch was flipped on. Note: The operation corrected this during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.5607(a) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Must Use for Each Child in When Transporting and be Properly Installed
Based upon the information obtained there is sufficient evidence to support the operation was transporting children with no car seats.
4 746.5617(a)(3) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Information About Facility
The operation did not keep the information showing the facility name and phone number inside the vehicle.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Health Sanitation Inspection was not available for review during Inspection.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was observed in the pre-k classroom caring for children as they were using the restroom and preparing for naptime. Note: The caregiver left the operation during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Three out of ten children did not have current immunization records.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the inspection, an individual was observed with direct access to children and the operation has not obtained an eligibility notification back from CBCU stating the person could be present. Note: The individual left the facility during the inspection.
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
While conducting walk-through I observed 3 classrooms where the children were not signed-in.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
While conducting walk-through I observed 3 changing mats that were torn ,and cannot be properly cleared.
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
There were eight infants 12-18 months being supervised by one caregiver when the required ratio was five infants 12-18 months to one caregiver. This was corrected when the owner added another caregiver to the ratio.
5 746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
11 children were in the van upon arriving at the daycare center and only 10 children were showing on the transportation list. Note: The driver corrected this during the 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
Based upon the information obtained, a caregiver did not maintain adequate supervision needed for an infant during water activities. As a result, the infant drank the sprinkler water.
3 746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
Two children between the ages of two to three were observed walking while drinking from a bottle and a sippy cup.
Yes
4 746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
Documentation of the most recent fire inspection report was not available for review upon request.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
I observed disinfectant wipes on the floor in the restroom which was accessible to children. Note: The provider removed the cleaning wipes during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
While reviewing 6 staff files the following topics were missing : PREVENTION AND RESPONSE TO FOOD ALLERGIES, STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND BIO-CONTAMINANTS, EMERGENCY PREPARATION.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
During walk-through it was observed a spray bottle of Bleach located on a shelf next children s cup. It was accessible to children. Note: the Director removed the spray bottle during inspection.
Yes
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based upon the findings from the DFPS Investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support neglectful supervision of a child in care has occurred at the operation.
5 746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
The emergency preparedness plan was not present in the parent provided operational policies. This was corrected when the director added the complete emergency preparedness plan to the operational policies.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation does not have a current fire inspection.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director was missing required annual trainings.
5 746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
Based on the DFPS investigation, a child was left unattended on a van by a caregiver.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
In two classrooms, the diaper changing mats had multiple tears.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Two out of four caregivers were missing annual trainings.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Based upon the information obtained, the operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of a child who required medical treatment by a Health-Care Professional within the required time frame.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The operation failed to practice good judgment by allowing a child in care to disengage the emergency release button for the child safety alarm.
4 746.1013(a)(1) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows in Charge
There was no caregiver designated in charge before the director arrived for the day.
Yes
3 746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
A child's head was completely covered during the follow up inspection in the toddler room. Note: The provider corected this during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
A caregiver did not know the number of children in the classroom during the inspection. The caregiver stated there were 18 children and there were only 17. Note: Discussed with the provider all caregivers must know how many children are in the class at all times.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
3 Infant feeding instructions had not been signed and dated within the last 30 days.
5 746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
Based upon the information obtained, there was sufficient evidence to support the operation did not maintain a transportation log showing the 3-year-old children that were being transported and it was not kept in the vehicle.
4 746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
Based upon the information obtained, the operation did not use play equipment according to manufacturer's instructions.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
During an inspection at the center on May 8th, 2023 a fire inspection had not been conducted at the center since March 28th, 2022.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A child in the older pre-k classroom did not wash their hands after toileting. Note: This was discussed and corrected during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
Based upon the DFPS Investigation, the director failed to ensure that proper training had been completed and did not ensure the driver was following policies.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Based upon the information obtained, the operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of a child who obtained an injury that required medical treatment within the required time frame.
3 746.4503(c) - Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
During walk-through it was observed 2 children laying on incorrect color side for napping mats. They were sleeping on Floor side instead of the Sleeping side .
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Based on the DFPS investigation, the operation did not maintain supervision of a child who was left alone on the van for approximately 40 minutes.
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
The sign in and out log for the pre-k classroom only had 5 children signed in when there were 19 children accounted for in the classroom. Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver signed the rest of the children in.
Yes
5 746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
A caregiver did not walk the van to account for all children accurately when exiting from the vehicle which resulted in a child being left on the van.
5 746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
Based upon the DFPS Investigation, the director failed to ensure that proper training had been completed and did not ensure the driver was following policies.
3 746.4503(c) - Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
During walk-through it was observed 2 children laying on incorrect color side for napping mats. They were sleeping on Floor side instead of the Sleeping side .
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based upon the findings from the DFPS Investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support neglectful supervision of a child in care has occurred at the operation.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Based upon the information obtained, the operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of a child who required medical treatment by a Health-Care Professional within the required time frame.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director was missing required annual trainings.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
While conducting walk-through I observed 3 changing mats that were torn ,and cannot be properly cleared.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
In two classrooms, the diaper changing mats had multiple tears.
3 746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
A child's head was completely covered during the follow up inspection in the toddler room. Note: The provider corected this during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.5617(a)(3) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Information About Facility
The operation did not keep the information showing the facility name and phone number inside the vehicle.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was observed in the pre-k classroom caring for children as they were using the restroom and preparing for naptime. Note: The caregiver left the operation during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Two out of four caregivers were missing annual trainings.
5 746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
11 children were in the van upon arriving at the daycare center and only 10 children were showing on the transportation list. Note: The driver corrected this during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
I observed disinfectant wipes on the floor in the restroom which was accessible to children. Note: The provider removed the cleaning wipes during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
A caregiver did not walk the van to account for all children accurately when exiting from the vehicle which resulted in a child being left on the van.

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

Inspections (104)

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

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