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Kids Academy

Child care center · 5640 US HIGHWAY 77A N, Yoakum, TX 77995-2430 · License 1647904

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 135. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (360)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
The director had only 2 of 30 required hours of annual training completed. 2 of 5 caregivers had only 14 of 24 required hours completed. 1 of 5 caregivers had 15 of 24 required hours completed. 1 of 5 caregiver had 3 of 24 required hours completed
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
3 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Three out of ten staff files lacked child maltreatment training.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Three out of ten staff files lacked the required 24 hours of training. One caregiver lacked 24 hours. The second caregiver lacked 11 hours. The third caregiver lacked 6 hours.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Two out of ten children files lacked the address for the emergency contact.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity policy was lacking (A)(C)(D)(F)(G).
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Three out of ten staff files lack training in (1) Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome; (2) Preventing sudden infant death syndrome; and (3) Understanding early childhood brain development.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
The electrical outlets were not covered in the Pre-k room.
3 746.4509(a) - Lofts- Extension of Classroom
Stairs leading to the new classroom do not have rails.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when they released a child to someone they did not know and was not on the approved list to release.
4 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Parents were not notified that their children were placed at risk when a firearm was left in a diaper bag of a child by the child's parent.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Four rooms did not have the children mats labeled.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Operation allowed two people to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the persons eligibility.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Three electrical outlets were not covered in the toddler room. NOTE: this was corrected at the time of inspection.
Yes
4 746.4215(a) - Share Indoor Activity Space With Written Plan
The operation allowed another business to use licensed childcare space.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Three out of ten staff files lacked the training in the required 6 topics.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Four infant feeding instructions out of ten were not updated within 30 days.
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
The operation failed to report the change of licensed childcare space in the gym.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Two infants were observed in a bucket seat eating their AM snack not buckled in.
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a child was not signed out which resulted in the child being released to the wrong adult.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child roughly by the arm to place them in time out.
4 746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
The infant pack n plays had an added soft mattress. The added mattress did not come with the pack n plays. Note: This was corrected at inspection.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A caregiver was over of ratio by one child. The specified age for the group was three years old. A caregiver can have 15 children with the specified age of three years old. The caregiver was supervising 16 children .
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
An infant was sleeping with a sleep slack that did not allow a child arms to move freely.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
4 746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
In the two year old classroom diaper supplies were on the floor next to the toilet and accessible to the children. Note: this was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver moved the diaper changing supplies.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Operation allowed one person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the persons eligibility..
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The operation did not notify licensing when a firearm was found on the premises.
5 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
An infant was sleeping in a pack n play with a pacifier clip attached.
4 746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Provider did not report the outbreak of a communicable illness to Child Care Licensing within the required time frame.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a child received an injury while in care that required medical treatment. The operation did not report the injury to CCR.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
One child's record reviewed did not have the designated contact information complete on the admission form at the time of inspection.
3 746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
All classrooms observed did not have a posted activity plan.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Two out of ten staff training files lacked the required 24 hours of annual training.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One of six child files did not have an immunization record in file.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
In the school age room there is a hole in the wall. In the school age room the baseboards are missing. In the school age room there was clorox spray on the back of the toilet accessible to children. Cleaning supplies were under the sink accessible to children in the school age room. In the two year old room an electrical outlet was broken.
4 746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
The infant pack n plays had an added soft mattress. The added mattress did not come with the pack n plays. Note: This was corrected at inspection.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Seventeen infant feeding schedules were not updated for the month of May.
4 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Four out of ten staff files lacked current CPR and First Aid.
4 746.4217 - Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level
Second Floor classroom has not been approved by a State or Local Fire Marshall for use as a classroom.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room had 7 infants to one caregiver which put this room out ratio by 3 children. The 2 year old room had 18 children with the specified age of 2, to one caregiver. Note: The operation did correct this at inspection.
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
A classroom was out of ratio when two caregivers were responsible for a group of 23 children with a specified age group of two years of age. The child to caregiver ratio for this age group is 22 children to two caregivers, therefore the caregivers were out of ratio by one child.
5 746.4101 - Release of Children
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver released a child to someone who was not designated by the parents/guardians.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The Pre-k room had 19 children in care with one caregiver. The specified age was 3 years old in the classroom. Due to this reason the classroom was out of ratio. Note: The operation did correct this at inspection.
4 746.4217 - Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level
Second Floor classroom has not been approved by a State or Local Fire Marshall for use as a classroom.
3 746.4509(a) - Lofts- Extension of Classroom
Stairs leading to the new classroom do not have rails.
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
An infant was sleeping with a sleep slack that did not allow a child arms to move freely.
5 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
An infant was sleeping in a pack n play with a pacifier clip attached.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room had 7 infants to one caregiver which put this room out ratio by 3 children. The 2 year old room had 18 children with the specified age of 2, to one caregiver. Note: The operation did correct this at inspection.
3 746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
All classrooms observed did not have a posted activity plan.
5 746.4101 - Release of Children
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver released a child to someone who was not designated by the parents/guardians.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Two infants were observed in a bucket seat eating their AM snack not buckled in.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The Pre-k room had 19 children in care with one caregiver. The specified age was 3 years old in the classroom. Due to this reason the classroom was out of ratio. Note: The operation did correct this at inspection.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child roughly by the arm to place them in time out.
3 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Three out of ten staff files lacked child maltreatment training.
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
A classroom was out of ratio when two caregivers were responsible for a group of 23 children with a specified age group of two years of age. The child to caregiver ratio for this age group is 22 children to two caregivers, therefore the caregivers were out of ratio by one child.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
In the school age room there is a hole in the wall. In the school age room the baseboards are missing. In the school age room there was clorox spray on the back of the toilet accessible to children. Cleaning supplies were under the sink accessible to children in the school age room. In the two year old room an electrical outlet was broken.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Three out of ten staff files lacked the required 24 hours of training. One caregiver lacked 24 hours. The second caregiver lacked 11 hours. The third caregiver lacked 6 hours.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
The electrical outlets were not covered in the Pre-k room.
4 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Parents were not notified that their children were placed at risk when a firearm was left in a diaper bag of a child by the child's parent.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Three electrical outlets were not covered in the toddler room. NOTE: this was corrected at the time of inspection.
Yes
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The operation did not notify licensing when a firearm was found on the premises.
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a child was not signed out which resulted in the child being released to the wrong adult.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Three out of ten staff files lacked the training in the required 6 topics.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Operation allowed two people to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the persons eligibility.
4 746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
The director had only 2 of 30 required hours of annual training completed. 2 of 5 caregivers had only 14 of 24 required hours completed. 1 of 5 caregivers had 15 of 24 required hours completed. 1 of 5 caregiver had 3 of 24 required hours completed
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Two out of ten staff training files lacked the required 24 hours of annual training.
4 746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
In the two year old classroom diaper supplies were on the floor next to the toilet and accessible to the children. Note: this was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver moved the diaper changing supplies.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Operation allowed one person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the persons eligibility..
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when they released a child to someone they did not know and was not on the approved list to release.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Four infant feeding instructions out of ten were not updated within 30 days.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
4 746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
The infant pack n plays had an added soft mattress. The added mattress did not come with the pack n plays. Note: This was corrected at inspection.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Four rooms did not have the children mats labeled.
4 746.4217 - Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level
Second Floor classroom has not been approved by a State or Local Fire Marshall for use as a classroom.
4 746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
The infant pack n plays had an added soft mattress. The added mattress did not come with the pack n plays. Note: This was corrected at inspection.
4 746.4217 - Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level
Second Floor classroom has not been approved by a State or Local Fire Marshall for use as a classroom.
4 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Four out of ten staff files lacked current CPR and First Aid.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Three out of ten staff files lack training in (1) Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome; (2) Preventing sudden infant death syndrome; and (3) Understanding early childhood brain development.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity policy was lacking (A)(C)(D)(F)(G).
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Two out of ten children files lacked the address for the emergency contact.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Seventeen infant feeding schedules were not updated for the month of May.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A caregiver was over of ratio by one child. The specified age for the group was three years old. A caregiver can have 15 children with the specified age of three years old. The caregiver was supervising 16 children .
4 746.4215(a) - Share Indoor Activity Space With Written Plan
The operation allowed another business to use licensed childcare space.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
One child's record reviewed did not have the designated contact information complete on the admission form at the time of inspection.
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
The operation failed to report the change of licensed childcare space in the gym.
4 746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Provider did not report the outbreak of a communicable illness to Child Care Licensing within the required time frame.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a child received an injury while in care that required medical treatment. The operation did not report the injury to CCR.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One of six child files did not have an immunization record in file.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
The electrical outlets were not covered in the Pre-k room.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Four infant feeding instructions out of ten were not updated within 30 days.
4 746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
The director had only 2 of 30 required hours of annual training completed. 2 of 5 caregivers had only 14 of 24 required hours completed. 1 of 5 caregivers had 15 of 24 required hours completed. 1 of 5 caregiver had 3 of 24 required hours completed
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
One child's record reviewed did not have the designated contact information complete on the admission form at the time of inspection.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Three out of ten staff files lacked the required 24 hours of training. One caregiver lacked 24 hours. The second caregiver lacked 11 hours. The third caregiver lacked 6 hours.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room had 7 infants to one caregiver which put this room out ratio by 3 children. The 2 year old room had 18 children with the specified age of 2, to one caregiver. Note: The operation did correct this at inspection.
4 746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
The infant pack n plays had an added soft mattress. The added mattress did not come with the pack n plays. Note: This was corrected at inspection.
4 746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Provider did not report the outbreak of a communicable illness to Child Care Licensing within the required time frame.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Four rooms did not have the children mats labeled.
5 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
An infant was sleeping in a pack n play with a pacifier clip attached.

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

Inspections (152)

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

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