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Little Apple Learning Center

Child care center · 701 E EDINBURG AVE SUITE G, Elsa, TX 78543 · License 1662612

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 62. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (232)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An employee was present at the operation and caring for children without prior background check eligibility notice.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Last fire drill, CO detector and fire extinguisher checks were conducted and documented on 1/10/2022.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Three out five employee records reviewed are missing the following required trainings hazardous materials, building safety, allergic reactions, medication administration communicable diseases, emergency preparedness, one hour of abuse and neglect, and one hour covering sids, shaken bay syndrome, early childhood brain development for their completed annual year.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was providing care for five children ages 14mo, 9mo, 5mo, 3mo and 2mo.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Three out of five staff training records reviewed are missing pediatric first aid and CPR training.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Last fire inspection was conducted on 8/12/2021.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A nine month of old child was observed asleep in play-yard with a blanket. A two month old child was observed asleep in a rocker with a blanket.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Three out of four staff training records reviewed have expired or are missing Pediatric First Aid / CPR Training.
3 746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Per Daily Schedule infant-age children participate in outdoor play. Infant children were not observed participacing in outdoor play during inspection.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
AC vent in the kitchen has build up dust, three baby roaches were observed on the kitchen cabinet and there is garbage in the play-ground. Two expired mayonnaises were observed in the kitchen.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Three out of six children's files reviewed are missing immuization records.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Three out of four staff files reviewed are missing information including: -Annual Training -Pre-Service Training
3 746.603(a)(10) - Children's Records - Specialized Medical Assistance from Health Care Professional
A child's file is missing a Health Care Statement.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Director was missing the following required trainings hazardous materials, building safety, emergency preparedness, allergic reactions, medication administration, and communicable diseases for the annual year 9/18/24-9/18/26.
3 746.2405(3) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib, Cot, or Bed for Each Walking Infant
There were 6 children present in the infant room and 5 play-yards set up in the room. Play-yards are labeled by numbers. Play-yard #1 was being used by a child not matching the list posted.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Emergency Preparedness Plan is missing lock down and severe weather procedures. Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagrams posted do not have the two exit routes required. Diagrams in the toddler and prek room are not posted within children's view.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One of our six children's files reviewed is missing immunization records.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
A caregiver does not have first aid training.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Play-yards in the infant room are labeled by numbers, however, the assignment list posted is blank. Children nap in solid colors mats, not all mats are labeled with the children's names or assigned numbers while some are labeled but have diferentiate names. There is not a system to differentiate the floor from the child side.
4 746.5305 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
Fire extinguishers are on the kitchen floor and not mounted.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Four out of the four files requested for review were not available at the time of inspection.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
There is a crawl and climb caterpillar in the playground. There is no surfacing surrounding the structure nor required use zone space.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Infant Feeding Instructions for four children not yet eating table food were not available for review.
5 746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
Fire Inspection Report dated 8/12/2021 requested for fire alarm to be tagged by Fire Protech. Most recent tag in panel box is dated 5/18/2021.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Three out of four staff files reviewed are missing information including: -Annual Training -Transportation Training -Hired Date -Statements regarding Personnel and Center Policies -Pre-Service Training -Affidavit
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
A caregiver file is missing proof of education.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Two infant age children were asleep in rockers. One of them was covered with a blanket.
4 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
One out of the five employee records reviewed does not have a current CPR/First Aid training, last one expired 8/2024.
4 746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
A caregiver is missing 15 annual training hours. A second caregiver is missing 13 annual training hours.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Last fire inspection was conducted on 8/12/2021.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Play-yards in the infant room are labeled by numbers, however, the assignment list posted is blank. Children nap in solid colors mats, not all mats are labeled with the children's names or assigned numbers while some are labeled but have diferentiate names. There is not a system to differentiate the floor from the child side.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Two infant age children were asleep in rockers. One of them was covered with a blanket.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A nine month of old child was observed asleep in play-yard with a blanket. A two month old child was observed asleep in a rocker with a blanket.
4 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
One out of the five employee records reviewed does not have a current CPR/First Aid training, last one expired 8/2024.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Three out of four staff files reviewed are missing information including: -Annual Training -Pre-Service Training
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Four out of the four files requested for review were not available at the time of inspection.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Infant Feeding Instructions for four children not yet eating table food were not available for review.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
AC vent in the kitchen has build up dust, three baby roaches were observed on the kitchen cabinet and there is garbage in the play-ground. Two expired mayonnaises were observed in the kitchen.
3 746.2405(3) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib, Cot, or Bed for Each Walking Infant
There were 6 children present in the infant room and 5 play-yards set up in the room. Play-yards are labeled by numbers. Play-yard #1 was being used by a child not matching the list posted.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Three out of four staff files reviewed are missing information including: -Annual Training -Transportation Training -Hired Date -Statements regarding Personnel and Center Policies -Pre-Service Training -Affidavit
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Emergency Preparedness Plan is missing lock down and severe weather procedures. Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagrams posted do not have the two exit routes required. Diagrams in the toddler and prek room are not posted within children's view.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Last fire drill, CO detector and fire extinguisher checks were conducted and documented on 1/10/2022.
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
A caregiver file is missing proof of education.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Three out of five staff training records reviewed are missing pediatric first aid and CPR training.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was providing care for five children ages 14mo, 9mo, 5mo, 3mo and 2mo.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Director was missing the following required trainings hazardous materials, building safety, emergency preparedness, allergic reactions, medication administration, and communicable diseases for the annual year 9/18/24-9/18/26.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One of our six children's files reviewed is missing immunization records.
3 746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Per Daily Schedule infant-age children participate in outdoor play. Infant children were not observed participacing in outdoor play during inspection.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Three out of four staff training records reviewed have expired or are missing Pediatric First Aid / CPR Training.
3 746.603(a)(10) - Children's Records - Specialized Medical Assistance from Health Care Professional
A child's file is missing a Health Care Statement.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An employee was present at the operation and caring for children without prior background check eligibility notice.
4 746.5305 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
Fire extinguishers are on the kitchen floor and not mounted.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
A caregiver does not have first aid training.
4 746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
A caregiver is missing 15 annual training hours. A second caregiver is missing 13 annual training hours.
5 746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
Fire Inspection Report dated 8/12/2021 requested for fire alarm to be tagged by Fire Protech. Most recent tag in panel box is dated 5/18/2021.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Three out five employee records reviewed are missing the following required trainings hazardous materials, building safety, allergic reactions, medication administration communicable diseases, emergency preparedness, one hour of abuse and neglect, and one hour covering sids, shaken bay syndrome, early childhood brain development for their completed annual year.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
There is a crawl and climb caterpillar in the playground. There is no surfacing surrounding the structure nor required use zone space.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Three out of six children's files reviewed are missing immuization records.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Four out of the four files requested for review were not available at the time of inspection.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Three out of four staff files reviewed are missing information including: -Annual Training -Pre-Service Training
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Two infant age children were asleep in rockers. One of them was covered with a blanket.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
A caregiver does not have first aid training.
4 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
One out of the five employee records reviewed does not have a current CPR/First Aid training, last one expired 8/2024.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Three out of four staff files reviewed are missing information including: -Annual Training -Transportation Training -Hired Date -Statements regarding Personnel and Center Policies -Pre-Service Training -Affidavit
4 746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
A caregiver is missing 15 annual training hours. A second caregiver is missing 13 annual training hours.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Last fire drill, CO detector and fire extinguisher checks were conducted and documented on 1/10/2022.
3 746.2405(3) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib, Cot, or Bed for Each Walking Infant
There were 6 children present in the infant room and 5 play-yards set up in the room. Play-yards are labeled by numbers. Play-yard #1 was being used by a child not matching the list posted.
4 746.5305 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
Fire extinguishers are on the kitchen floor and not mounted.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Three out of six children's files reviewed are missing immuization records.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A nine month of old child was observed asleep in play-yard with a blanket. A two month old child was observed asleep in a rocker with a blanket.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Infant Feeding Instructions for four children not yet eating table food were not available for review.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An employee was present at the operation and caring for children without prior background check eligibility notice.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
AC vent in the kitchen has build up dust, three baby roaches were observed on the kitchen cabinet and there is garbage in the play-ground. Two expired mayonnaises were observed in the kitchen.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was providing care for five children ages 14mo, 9mo, 5mo, 3mo and 2mo.
3 746.603(a)(10) - Children's Records - Specialized Medical Assistance from Health Care Professional
A child's file is missing a Health Care Statement.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One of our six children's files reviewed is missing immunization records.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Play-yards in the infant room are labeled by numbers, however, the assignment list posted is blank. Children nap in solid colors mats, not all mats are labeled with the children's names or assigned numbers while some are labeled but have diferentiate names. There is not a system to differentiate the floor from the child side.
5 746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
Fire Inspection Report dated 8/12/2021 requested for fire alarm to be tagged by Fire Protech. Most recent tag in panel box is dated 5/18/2021.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Last fire inspection was conducted on 8/12/2021.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Three out of four staff training records reviewed have expired or are missing Pediatric First Aid / CPR Training.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Three out five employee records reviewed are missing the following required trainings hazardous materials, building safety, allergic reactions, medication administration communicable diseases, emergency preparedness, one hour of abuse and neglect, and one hour covering sids, shaken bay syndrome, early childhood brain development for their completed annual year.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Three out of five staff training records reviewed are missing pediatric first aid and CPR training.
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
A caregiver file is missing proof of education.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
There is a crawl and climb caterpillar in the playground. There is no surfacing surrounding the structure nor required use zone space.
3 746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Per Daily Schedule infant-age children participate in outdoor play. Infant children were not observed participacing in outdoor play during inspection.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Emergency Preparedness Plan is missing lock down and severe weather procedures. Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagrams posted do not have the two exit routes required. Diagrams in the toddler and prek room are not posted within children's view.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Director was missing the following required trainings hazardous materials, building safety, emergency preparedness, allergic reactions, medication administration, and communicable diseases for the annual year 9/18/24-9/18/26.
4 746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
A caregiver is missing 15 annual training hours. A second caregiver is missing 13 annual training hours.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Four out of the four files requested for review were not available at the time of inspection.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Three out of four staff files reviewed are missing information including: -Annual Training -Pre-Service Training
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A nine month of old child was observed asleep in play-yard with a blanket. A two month old child was observed asleep in a rocker with a blanket.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Three out of five staff training records reviewed are missing pediatric first aid and CPR training.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
A caregiver does not have first aid training.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Three out of four staff files reviewed are missing information including: -Annual Training -Transportation Training -Hired Date -Statements regarding Personnel and Center Policies -Pre-Service Training -Affidavit
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Three out of six children's files reviewed are missing immuization records.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Play-yards in the infant room are labeled by numbers, however, the assignment list posted is blank. Children nap in solid colors mats, not all mats are labeled with the children's names or assigned numbers while some are labeled but have diferentiate names. There is not a system to differentiate the floor from the child side.
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
A caregiver file is missing proof of education.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
AC vent in the kitchen has build up dust, three baby roaches were observed on the kitchen cabinet and there is garbage in the play-ground. Two expired mayonnaises were observed in the kitchen.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Emergency Preparedness Plan is missing lock down and severe weather procedures. Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagrams posted do not have the two exit routes required. Diagrams in the toddler and prek room are not posted within children's view.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
There is a crawl and climb caterpillar in the playground. There is no surfacing surrounding the structure nor required use zone space.

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

Inspections (56)

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

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