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Cornerstone Kids Academy

Child care center · 2306 W FRANK AVE STE D, Lufkin, TX 75904-3599 · License 1659614

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Capacity 102. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (144)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Based on the information obtained through interviews and viewing video footage, the operation was combining children that had an 18 month age difference. It was see that children 3mo were combined with 7 year olds for at least 2 hours in the mornings.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
There was a classroom of children ages 20 months to 4 years old and they were watching a television show that was on the lesson plan. There was one child under the age of 2. Television is not permitted for children under the age of two. It was corrected at the time of the inspection by the caregiver turing the television off.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
In the 14-19 mo old room there were 8 children with one caregiver. The ratios are 1 teacher to 5 children for that age group. This was corrected during the inspection by the director having another teacher go into the room.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The Director did not have current transportation training. The Director is going to correct this by getting the transportation training done.
4 746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Based on the information obtained a caregiver did not use positive discipline when she was directing a child on laying his head down to sleep.
4 746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
Both caregivers in the infant room did not have the proper documentation stating they received safe sleep training.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
During the DFPS investigation inspection, speaking with staff and reviewing video footage three children under the age of 12 months were seen sleeping in cribs with blankets.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
There was not a fire extinguisher in the van. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by putting a fire extinguisher in the van.
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
This standard was evaluated regarding a report received and found to be deficient. Evidence received through interviews supports the fact that a caregiver did not properly supervise a child resulting in the child being left on the playground alone for 35 minutes.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
It was found during the DFPS investigation inspection that two infants were left two sleep in restrictive devices.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a current copy of a fire inspection. The last copy shows the fire inspection expired on 10/26/2023. The Director is going to correct this by getting the fire inspection.
4 746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
There was a nap mat that was blocking an entrance/exit to the room. The Owner corrected this at the time of the inspection by moving the nap mat.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on interviews and video footage, it was found that all of the children ages 3mo-7 yrs or older were being put in the infant room with one teacher and were out of ratio and it was also seen when a 2nd teacher came into the room, the room was still out of ratio.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
There were three trash cans with no lids in the operation that had trash in them that consisted of diapers, drinking cups that had been used and hand washing paper towels. The Director corrected this by getting new trash cans with lids.
Yes
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
The child that was swaddled did not have the proper documentation-the Sleep Exception Form that allowed the child to be swaddled when sleeping.
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
The playground check list had not been done in five days. The Director is going to correct this by making sure the playground checklist is done everyday.
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
The television was on in the school age room and it was not related to the activity list on the activity plans. It was corrected at the time of the inspection by the caregiver turing the television off.
Yes
4 746.1203(3)(C) - Janitorial duties
Caregivers admitted and were seen on video footage doing end of day janitorial duties while supervising children.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a current copy of a fire inspection. The last copy shows the fire inspection expired on 10/26/2023. The Director is going to correct this by getting the fire inspection.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
During the DFPS investigation inspection, speaking with staff and reviewing video footage three children under the age of 12 months were seen sleeping in cribs with blankets.
4 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Based on the information obtained through interviews and viewing video footage, the operation was combining children that had an 18 month age difference. It was see that children 3mo were combined with 7 year olds for at least 2 hours in the mornings.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The Director did not have current transportation training. The Director is going to correct this by getting the transportation training done.
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
The child that was swaddled did not have the proper documentation-the Sleep Exception Form that allowed the child to be swaddled when sleeping.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
There was a classroom of children ages 20 months to 4 years old and they were watching a television show that was on the lesson plan. There was one child under the age of 2. Television is not permitted for children under the age of two. It was corrected at the time of the inspection by the caregiver turing the television off.
Yes
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
There was not a fire extinguisher in the van. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by putting a fire extinguisher in the van.
Yes
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
It was found during the DFPS investigation inspection that two infants were left two sleep in restrictive devices.
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
The television was on in the school age room and it was not related to the activity list on the activity plans. It was corrected at the time of the inspection by the caregiver turing the television off.
Yes
4 746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Based on the information obtained a caregiver did not use positive discipline when she was directing a child on laying his head down to sleep.
4 746.1203(3)(C) - Janitorial duties
Caregivers admitted and were seen on video footage doing end of day janitorial duties while supervising children.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
There were three trash cans with no lids in the operation that had trash in them that consisted of diapers, drinking cups that had been used and hand washing paper towels. The Director corrected this by getting new trash cans with lids.
Yes
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
The playground check list had not been done in five days. The Director is going to correct this by making sure the playground checklist is done everyday.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
In the 14-19 mo old room there were 8 children with one caregiver. The ratios are 1 teacher to 5 children for that age group. This was corrected during the inspection by the director having another teacher go into the room.
4 746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
Both caregivers in the infant room did not have the proper documentation stating they received safe sleep training.
4 746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
There was a nap mat that was blocking an entrance/exit to the room. The Owner corrected this at the time of the inspection by moving the nap mat.
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
This standard was evaluated regarding a report received and found to be deficient. Evidence received through interviews supports the fact that a caregiver did not properly supervise a child resulting in the child being left on the playground alone for 35 minutes.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on interviews and video footage, it was found that all of the children ages 3mo-7 yrs or older were being put in the infant room with one teacher and were out of ratio and it was also seen when a 2nd teacher came into the room, the room was still out of ratio.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
There was a classroom of children ages 20 months to 4 years old and they were watching a television show that was on the lesson plan. There was one child under the age of 2. Television is not permitted for children under the age of two. It was corrected at the time of the inspection by the caregiver turing the television off.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a current copy of a fire inspection. The last copy shows the fire inspection expired on 10/26/2023. The Director is going to correct this by getting the fire inspection.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
There was not a fire extinguisher in the van. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by putting a fire extinguisher in the van.
Yes
4 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Based on the information obtained through interviews and viewing video footage, the operation was combining children that had an 18 month age difference. It was see that children 3mo were combined with 7 year olds for at least 2 hours in the mornings.
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
This standard was evaluated regarding a report received and found to be deficient. Evidence received through interviews supports the fact that a caregiver did not properly supervise a child resulting in the child being left on the playground alone for 35 minutes.
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
The television was on in the school age room and it was not related to the activity list on the activity plans. It was corrected at the time of the inspection by the caregiver turing the television off.
Yes
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
It was found during the DFPS investigation inspection that two infants were left two sleep in restrictive devices.
4 746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
Both caregivers in the infant room did not have the proper documentation stating they received safe sleep training.
4 746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Based on the information obtained a caregiver did not use positive discipline when she was directing a child on laying his head down to sleep.
4 746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
There was a nap mat that was blocking an entrance/exit to the room. The Owner corrected this at the time of the inspection by moving the nap mat.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
In the 14-19 mo old room there were 8 children with one caregiver. The ratios are 1 teacher to 5 children for that age group. This was corrected during the inspection by the director having another teacher go into the room.
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
The child that was swaddled did not have the proper documentation-the Sleep Exception Form that allowed the child to be swaddled when sleeping.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on interviews and video footage, it was found that all of the children ages 3mo-7 yrs or older were being put in the infant room with one teacher and were out of ratio and it was also seen when a 2nd teacher came into the room, the room was still out of ratio.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
During the DFPS investigation inspection, speaking with staff and reviewing video footage three children under the age of 12 months were seen sleeping in cribs with blankets.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The Director did not have current transportation training. The Director is going to correct this by getting the transportation training done.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
There were three trash cans with no lids in the operation that had trash in them that consisted of diapers, drinking cups that had been used and hand washing paper towels. The Director corrected this by getting new trash cans with lids.
Yes
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
The playground check list had not been done in five days. The Director is going to correct this by making sure the playground checklist is done everyday.
4 746.1203(3)(C) - Janitorial duties
Caregivers admitted and were seen on video footage doing end of day janitorial duties while supervising children.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The Director did not have current transportation training. The Director is going to correct this by getting the transportation training done.
4 746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
There was a nap mat that was blocking an entrance/exit to the room. The Owner corrected this at the time of the inspection by moving the nap mat.
Yes
4 746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
Both caregivers in the infant room did not have the proper documentation stating they received safe sleep training.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
In the 14-19 mo old room there were 8 children with one caregiver. The ratios are 1 teacher to 5 children for that age group. This was corrected during the inspection by the director having another teacher go into the room.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
During the DFPS investigation inspection, speaking with staff and reviewing video footage three children under the age of 12 months were seen sleeping in cribs with blankets.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on interviews and video footage, it was found that all of the children ages 3mo-7 yrs or older were being put in the infant room with one teacher and were out of ratio and it was also seen when a 2nd teacher came into the room, the room was still out of ratio.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a current copy of a fire inspection. The last copy shows the fire inspection expired on 10/26/2023. The Director is going to correct this by getting the fire inspection.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
There were three trash cans with no lids in the operation that had trash in them that consisted of diapers, drinking cups that had been used and hand washing paper towels. The Director corrected this by getting new trash cans with lids.
Yes
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
The playground check list had not been done in five days. The Director is going to correct this by making sure the playground checklist is done everyday.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
It was found during the DFPS investigation inspection that two infants were left two sleep in restrictive devices.
4 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Based on the information obtained through interviews and viewing video footage, the operation was combining children that had an 18 month age difference. It was see that children 3mo were combined with 7 year olds for at least 2 hours in the mornings.
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
The television was on in the school age room and it was not related to the activity list on the activity plans. It was corrected at the time of the inspection by the caregiver turing the television off.
Yes
4 746.1203(3)(C) - Janitorial duties
Caregivers admitted and were seen on video footage doing end of day janitorial duties while supervising children.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
There was a classroom of children ages 20 months to 4 years old and they were watching a television show that was on the lesson plan. There was one child under the age of 2. Television is not permitted for children under the age of two. It was corrected at the time of the inspection by the caregiver turing the television off.
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
This standard was evaluated regarding a report received and found to be deficient. Evidence received through interviews supports the fact that a caregiver did not properly supervise a child resulting in the child being left on the playground alone for 35 minutes.
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
The child that was swaddled did not have the proper documentation-the Sleep Exception Form that allowed the child to be swaddled when sleeping.
4 746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Based on the information obtained a caregiver did not use positive discipline when she was directing a child on laying his head down to sleep.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
There was not a fire extinguisher in the van. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by putting a fire extinguisher in the van.
Yes
4 746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Based on the information obtained a caregiver did not use positive discipline when she was directing a child on laying his head down to sleep.
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
The playground check list had not been done in five days. The Director is going to correct this by making sure the playground checklist is done everyday.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
During the DFPS investigation inspection, speaking with staff and reviewing video footage three children under the age of 12 months were seen sleeping in cribs with blankets.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
In the 14-19 mo old room there were 8 children with one caregiver. The ratios are 1 teacher to 5 children for that age group. This was corrected during the inspection by the director having another teacher go into the room.
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
This standard was evaluated regarding a report received and found to be deficient. Evidence received through interviews supports the fact that a caregiver did not properly supervise a child resulting in the child being left on the playground alone for 35 minutes.
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
The child that was swaddled did not have the proper documentation-the Sleep Exception Form that allowed the child to be swaddled when sleeping.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
There was not a fire extinguisher in the van. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by putting a fire extinguisher in the van.
Yes
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
The television was on in the school age room and it was not related to the activity list on the activity plans. It was corrected at the time of the inspection by the caregiver turing the television off.
Yes
4 746.1203(3)(C) - Janitorial duties
Caregivers admitted and were seen on video footage doing end of day janitorial duties while supervising children.
4 746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
Both caregivers in the infant room did not have the proper documentation stating they received safe sleep training.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The Director did not have current transportation training. The Director is going to correct this by getting the transportation training done.
4 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Based on the information obtained through interviews and viewing video footage, the operation was combining children that had an 18 month age difference. It was see that children 3mo were combined with 7 year olds for at least 2 hours in the mornings.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on interviews and video footage, it was found that all of the children ages 3mo-7 yrs or older were being put in the infant room with one teacher and were out of ratio and it was also seen when a 2nd teacher came into the room, the room was still out of ratio.
4 746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
There was a nap mat that was blocking an entrance/exit to the room. The Owner corrected this at the time of the inspection by moving the nap mat.
Yes
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
There were three trash cans with no lids in the operation that had trash in them that consisted of diapers, drinking cups that had been used and hand washing paper towels. The Director corrected this by getting new trash cans with lids.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a current copy of a fire inspection. The last copy shows the fire inspection expired on 10/26/2023. The Director is going to correct this by getting the fire inspection.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
It was found during the DFPS investigation inspection that two infants were left two sleep in restrictive devices.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
There was a classroom of children ages 20 months to 4 years old and they were watching a television show that was on the lesson plan. There was one child under the age of 2. Television is not permitted for children under the age of two. It was corrected at the time of the inspection by the caregiver turing the television off.
Yes
4 746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
There was a nap mat that was blocking an entrance/exit to the room. The Owner corrected this at the time of the inspection by moving the nap mat.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on interviews and video footage, it was found that all of the children ages 3mo-7 yrs or older were being put in the infant room with one teacher and were out of ratio and it was also seen when a 2nd teacher came into the room, the room was still out of ratio.
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
This standard was evaluated regarding a report received and found to be deficient. Evidence received through interviews supports the fact that a caregiver did not properly supervise a child resulting in the child being left on the playground alone for 35 minutes.
4 746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Based on the information obtained a caregiver did not use positive discipline when she was directing a child on laying his head down to sleep.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
In the 14-19 mo old room there were 8 children with one caregiver. The ratios are 1 teacher to 5 children for that age group. This was corrected during the inspection by the director having another teacher go into the room.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
There was a classroom of children ages 20 months to 4 years old and they were watching a television show that was on the lesson plan. There was one child under the age of 2. Television is not permitted for children under the age of two. It was corrected at the time of the inspection by the caregiver turing the television off.
Yes
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
There was not a fire extinguisher in the van. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by putting a fire extinguisher in the van.
Yes
4 746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
Both caregivers in the infant room did not have the proper documentation stating they received safe sleep training.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The Director did not have current transportation training. The Director is going to correct this by getting the transportation training done.
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
The child that was swaddled did not have the proper documentation-the Sleep Exception Form that allowed the child to be swaddled when sleeping.

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

Inspections (80)

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

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