Child care center ·
212 N TEXAS ST, Rio Grande City, TX 78582-3630 ·
License 1657082
Capacity 31. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool
Accepts subsidy
| Severity | Date | Standard / narrative | Corrected |
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| 3 | — |
746.1311(b) - Director Annual Training - Required 6 hours
Directors is missing the six clock hours of management training at the time of inspection. |
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| 3 | — |
746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
One caregiver observed supervising 11 children. . 12mo,15mo,2y,2y,2y,4y,4y,6y,10y,10y,11y. Operation was out of ratios based on number of children supervised for one caregiver when 12 or fewer children are in care. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Walls in the kitchen were observed with yellow residue. Doors leading to the classrooms and walls were observed discolored. Fans and walls were observed with dust and debris. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
One employee records observed to be missing 20 annual training hours. |
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| 1 | — |
746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
All the 3 staff are still missing the orientation and pre-service training statement signed and dated by the employees. |
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| 4 | — |
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Loose Fill surfacing observed for play structure that measured 4Ft of height for highest play surface on the structure. Surfacing measures 1inch in depth. |
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| 3 | — |
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Updated feeding instructions were not available for review. |
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| 3 | — |
746.1311(c) - Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
Training for the following topics regarding annual training on child maltreatment was not observed for director: (1)Factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect (2)Warning signs indicating a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect (3)Procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect (4)Community organizations that have training programs available to employees, children, and parents. Transportation training for director was also observed expired. |
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| 5 | — |
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
5 children observed in classroom unsupervised during nap time. CORRECTED when teacher entered classroom and was walking actively supervising. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Observed 3 caregivers supervising a group of children without previous experience and without the required 8 hours of pre-service before counted in the child/care ratio at the time of inspection. |
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| 4 | — |
746.605(1) - Required Admission Information - Name and Birthdate
One child record was not avialble for review, |
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| 5 | — |
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Infant observed in play yard with blanket around infant. CORRECTED when blanket was removed from infant. |
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| 5 | — |
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
2 out of 4 children's files were observed missing up to date immunizations. |
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| 4 | — |
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
School age room observed durring naptime. room was dark with no lights and windows covered. CORRECTED at inspection when a curtian was opened to let some natural light in and when the restroom light was turned on with the door open. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
One Infant observed unsupervised on highchiar in multipurpose room while caregiver assisted that other children in restrooms to wash hands. |
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| 3 | — |
746.1505(1) - Placement of Groups - Groups Kept Separate
Oberseved infant and toddler area with a removable wall mount division open and accesiible to acces between age groups. Children and caregivers observed to be walking back and forth through open space of room. |
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| 4 | — |
746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
Outdoor play structure was observed altered and only intended for residential use. |
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| 4 | — |
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Outdoor play structure with a platform of 5ft was observed with less then 1/2 an inch of surfacing. |
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| 4 | — |
746.2411(2)(I) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Label for Each Infant
Infant area observed, Play yard were not labeled with children names. |
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| 1 | — |
746.607 - Signed Admission Form
Record evaluated, a parent or guardian signature was missing in admission form. Admission date of 1/10/2022. |
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| 4 | — |
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Lights during nap time were off in classrooms. eyes needed adjusting when entering a lighted area into the dimmed light classroom. |
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| 1 | — |
746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
3 staff records were evaluated and all three did not have the orientation and pre-service training statement signed and dated by the employees. |
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| 4 | — |
746.4701(c) - Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure
Composite play structure observed with slides and swings |
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| 5 | — |
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Paint cans and cleaning products observed in cabinets accessible to children, 3 different cabinets did not have a secured lock in the. |
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| 2 | — |
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
One of the three files observed was missing child's admission date. |
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| 5 | — |
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Based on the investigation standard was found non-compliance. The child was able to exit the operation to the front of the operation inside the fenced area for about 1 minute without caregiver supervision. |
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| 3 | — |
746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
One caregiver was carring for 13 children in total 4 of those children were under 17 months of age. CORRECTED at inspection when two other caregivers came into operation to work. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Loose fill surfacing observed for slide, surfacing was less than the 6 inches required. When digging into the surfacing observed how the rocks have compressed and compacted making it a harder solid surface in the bottom. |
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| 3 | — |
746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
Observed 10 children in care of 1 caregiver with 6 children being 18-4yrs. |
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| 3 | — |
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Director missing hours for Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations.Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?). |
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| 2 | — |
746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
One of the three files reviewed did not have an employee start date. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Caregiver observed during diaper change, child's hand were not washed after change. CORRECTED at inspection when instructed caregiver regarding the diapering changing instruction that are available for review on wall and caregiver took child to sink to have their hands washed. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
One employee records observed to be missing 20 annual training hours. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
Observed 2 caregivers supervising 9 children ages 12 months, 12 months, 12 months, 2 years old, 2 years old, 4 years old, 4 years old, and 5 years old taking a nap; however, there was no additional staff present in the building. |
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| 5 | — |
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Two individuals with pending background checks were in operation in contact with children. |
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| 5 | — |
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Annual fire inspection was not current. Last inspection conducted on 5/29/2020. |
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| 5 | — |
746.2909(5) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -All Children Supervised
One caregiver supervising three different rooms for nap time. One room had 2 infants, second room had 5 children and third room toward back of building has 4 children. |
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| 5 | — |
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information gathered during the investigation caregiver did not exercise self-control as a child was disciplined in front of the whole class humiliating the child. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
A total of 21 children were counted in nap time ratio, but divided into two separate classroom areas with 2 caregivers for naptime. One classroom was left unsupervised by caregiver. CORRECTED at inspection when caregiver was actively supervising the clasroom. |
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| 5 | — |
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was determined caregiver poured a bottled water down a child back as a form of punishment. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Director's transportation training is not current. Expired on 5/11/2020. |
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| 5 | — |
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Updated annual fire inspection was not avialble, Last inspection dated 5/4/23. |
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| 2 | — |
746.623(1)(A) - Immunizations-Immunization record must include the child's name and birth date
One child records reviewed missing immunization record in file. |
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| 3 | — |
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Record evaulauted no Highschool diploma or GED in file. |
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| 4 | — |
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Playground Structure observed, structure higher that five feet did not have requiered depth of loose fill surfacing, depth was less than 2 inches. |
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| 4 | — |
746.4701(c) - Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure
Composite play structure observed with slides and swings |
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| 5 | — |
746.2909(5) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -All Children Supervised
One caregiver supervising three different rooms for nap time. One room had 2 infants, second room had 5 children and third room toward back of building has 4 children. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
One Infant observed unsupervised on highchiar in multipurpose room while caregiver assisted that other children in restrooms to wash hands. |
— |
| 5 | — |
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Two individuals with pending background checks were in operation in contact with children. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
Observed 2 caregivers supervising 9 children ages 12 months, 12 months, 12 months, 2 years old, 2 years old, 4 years old, 4 years old, and 5 years old taking a nap; however, there was no additional staff present in the building. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Caregiver observed during diaper change, child's hand were not washed after change. CORRECTED at inspection when instructed caregiver regarding the diapering changing instruction that are available for review on wall and caregiver took child to sink to have their hands washed. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Director missing hours for Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations.Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?). |
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| 3 | — |
746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
One caregiver observed supervising 11 children. . 12mo,15mo,2y,2y,2y,4y,4y,6y,10y,10y,11y. Operation was out of ratios based on number of children supervised for one caregiver when 12 or fewer children are in care. |
— |
| 2 | — |
746.623(1)(A) - Immunizations-Immunization record must include the child's name and birth date
One child records reviewed missing immunization record in file. |
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| 3 | — |
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Record evaulauted no Highschool diploma or GED in file. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
School age room observed durring naptime. room was dark with no lights and windows covered. CORRECTED at inspection when a curtian was opened to let some natural light in and when the restroom light was turned on with the door open. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Annual fire inspection was not current. Last inspection conducted on 5/29/2020. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.1311(b) - Director Annual Training - Required 6 hours
Directors is missing the six clock hours of management training at the time of inspection. |
— |
| 1 | — |
746.607 - Signed Admission Form
Record evaluated, a parent or guardian signature was missing in admission form. Admission date of 1/10/2022. |
— |
| 2 | — |
746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
One of the three files reviewed did not have an employee start date. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.605(1) - Required Admission Information - Name and Birthdate
One child record was not avialble for review, |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
One caregiver was carring for 13 children in total 4 of those children were under 17 months of age. CORRECTED at inspection when two other caregivers came into operation to work. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
One employee records observed to be missing 20 annual training hours. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Playground Structure observed, structure higher that five feet did not have requiered depth of loose fill surfacing, depth was less than 2 inches. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Observed 3 caregivers supervising a group of children without previous experience and without the required 8 hours of pre-service before counted in the child/care ratio at the time of inspection. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Based on the investigation standard was found non-compliance. The child was able to exit the operation to the front of the operation inside the fenced area for about 1 minute without caregiver supervision. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Paint cans and cleaning products observed in cabinets accessible to children, 3 different cabinets did not have a secured lock in the. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Outdoor play structure with a platform of 5ft was observed with less then 1/2 an inch of surfacing. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Loose Fill surfacing observed for play structure that measured 4Ft of height for highest play surface on the structure. Surfacing measures 1inch in depth. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Infant observed in play yard with blanket around infant. CORRECTED when blanket was removed from infant. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was determined caregiver poured a bottled water down a child back as a form of punishment. |
— |
| 2 | — |
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
One of the three files observed was missing child's admission date. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Lights during nap time were off in classrooms. eyes needed adjusting when entering a lighted area into the dimmed light classroom. |
— |
| 1 | — |
746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
3 staff records were evaluated and all three did not have the orientation and pre-service training statement signed and dated by the employees. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
Observed 10 children in care of 1 caregiver with 6 children being 18-4yrs. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
Outdoor play structure was observed altered and only intended for residential use. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
5 children observed in classroom unsupervised during nap time. CORRECTED when teacher entered classroom and was walking actively supervising. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Updated feeding instructions were not available for review. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Updated annual fire inspection was not avialble, Last inspection dated 5/4/23. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Director's transportation training is not current. Expired on 5/11/2020. |
— |
| 1 | — |
746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
All the 3 staff are still missing the orientation and pre-service training statement signed and dated by the employees. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Loose fill surfacing observed for slide, surfacing was less than the 6 inches required. When digging into the surfacing observed how the rocks have compressed and compacted making it a harder solid surface in the bottom. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information gathered during the investigation caregiver did not exercise self-control as a child was disciplined in front of the whole class humiliating the child. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.1505(1) - Placement of Groups - Groups Kept Separate
Oberseved infant and toddler area with a removable wall mount division open and accesiible to acces between age groups. Children and caregivers observed to be walking back and forth through open space of room. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.1311(c) - Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
Training for the following topics regarding annual training on child maltreatment was not observed for director: (1)Factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect (2)Warning signs indicating a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect (3)Procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect (4)Community organizations that have training programs available to employees, children, and parents. Transportation training for director was also observed expired. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Walls in the kitchen were observed with yellow residue. Doors leading to the classrooms and walls were observed discolored. Fans and walls were observed with dust and debris. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
One employee records observed to be missing 20 annual training hours. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2411(2)(I) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Label for Each Infant
Infant area observed, Play yard were not labeled with children names. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
2 out of 4 children's files were observed missing up to date immunizations. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
A total of 21 children were counted in nap time ratio, but divided into two separate classroom areas with 2 caregivers for naptime. One classroom was left unsupervised by caregiver. CORRECTED at inspection when caregiver was actively supervising the clasroom. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
One employee records observed to be missing 20 annual training hours. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
2 out of 4 children's files were observed missing up to date immunizations. |
— |
| 1 | — |
746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
All the 3 staff are still missing the orientation and pre-service training statement signed and dated by the employees. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Walls in the kitchen were observed with yellow residue. Doors leading to the classrooms and walls were observed discolored. Fans and walls were observed with dust and debris. |
— |
| 2 | — |
746.623(1)(A) - Immunizations-Immunization record must include the child's name and birth date
One child records reviewed missing immunization record in file. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information gathered during the investigation caregiver did not exercise self-control as a child was disciplined in front of the whole class humiliating the child. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
One Infant observed unsupervised on highchiar in multipurpose room while caregiver assisted that other children in restrooms to wash hands. |
— |
| 1 | — |
746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
3 staff records were evaluated and all three did not have the orientation and pre-service training statement signed and dated by the employees. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
5 children observed in classroom unsupervised during nap time. CORRECTED when teacher entered classroom and was walking actively supervising. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
Observed 2 caregivers supervising 9 children ages 12 months, 12 months, 12 months, 2 years old, 2 years old, 4 years old, 4 years old, and 5 years old taking a nap; however, there was no additional staff present in the building. |
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