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Ivy Kids @ Birnham Woods

Child care center · 28813 BIRNHAM WOODS DR, Spring, TX 77386-7115 · License 1667718

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Poor

Capacity 333. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (232)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
I did not observe documentation that a caregiver gad completed orientation and received the center's operational policies. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.201(5) - Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation
The operation did not report the suspected abuse of a child to HHSC - Child Care Regulation. The operation was aware of the incident where a caregiver placed a bib over the face of the infant.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
During a recent A/N investigation, it was determined that a caregiver placed a bib over the face of a crying infant.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
During an A/N investigation conducted by DFPS, it was determined that a 21 month old toddler left the playground through a gate that was not properly secured and was found in the parking lot of the operation. It was determined that the gate was not checked by the caregivers upon entering the playground with the group of children. It was also determined that the caregivers were sitting and could not see all areas of the playground. It was also determined that the caregivers did not account for the children in their group and were not aware that the child was no longer with the group.
3 746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
During the investigation, video footage showed that a caregiver forced a child to sleep.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Interviews were conducted and operation procedures were evaluated. It was determined that a preschool child was left alone on the playground when the class transitioned back inside to the classroom.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
I did not observe documentation that the in-person portion for CPR was completed.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
I observed a caregiver supervising 16 three and four yr. old children. The median age of the group was 3 years and the required child/caregiver ratio for three year olds is 1 caregiver with 15 children. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
During the walk-through inspection, a caregiver stated that there were 40 children in the group, but when I counted, there were only 35.
5 746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
During an A/N investigation, it was determined that a caregiver became frustrated with an infant child and used profane language.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Caregivers were interviewed and procedures were evaluated. It was determined that an infant child was left in the building during a fire drill due to caregivers not verifying the children in the group before exiting the building. During the inspection today, I asked a caregiver how many children in her room and she said 15 children but there were 16 children in the group.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Based on information received from DFPS a caregiver did not wash their hands after changing several diapers.
3 746.2207(c)(5) - Screen Time Activities - Does not include Advertising or Violence
During the inspection, three children were observed playing a video game that involved violence and a weapon.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Interviews were conducted and the operation's emergency procedures were evaluated. It was determined that a 6 month old infant was left in the classroom without adult supervision during a fire drill.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
During the inspection, in one classroom, a caregiver stated there were 27 children in the class, the other caregiver stated there were 26 children in the class, however 24 children were present.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Based on information received from DFPS several children did not wash their hands after a caregiver changed their diapers.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
When asked how many children were in the group, a caregiver for school-age children didn't know the correct number.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Interviews were conducted and procedures were evaluated. It was determined that a preschool-age child was left alone in a classroom when a caregiver did not follow the operation's procedure for transitioning children.
3 746.3313(2) - Daily Menus - May Rotate if Keep Record of Dates Menus Used
The menu stated the children were having animal crackers and carrots for snack but the children were served pretzels and carrots for snack. Note: The substitution was noted during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
In the Bridge classroom there was a child size couch that was torn and as a result could not be properly sanitized. Also the peel material from the couch posed a hazard to the children. Note: The couch was removed during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Two children's files did not have the updated immunization records.
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
A child was left alone unsupervised in a classroom when the class transitioned from the classroom to the cafe for lunch. The child was alone for approximately seven minutes.
5 746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
Based on the findings of a DFPS investigation, a caregiver did not intervene when necessary to ensure the safety of children in the classroom.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Interviews were conducted and procedures were evaluated. It was determined that the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation an incident involving a 4 yr. old running out of the classroom and the operation.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on video footage observed during the investigation, it was found that a caregiver grabbed the arm of a child while in care.
5 746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
Interviews were conducted and surveillance tape was reviewed. It was determined that a caregiver placed two 3 yr. old children in the restroom during naptime as a disciplinary measure. NOTE: The caregiver was terminated.
Yes
4 746.3805(b)(3) - Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date
I observed a bottle of children's Benadryl that expired in October of 2022. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
During the investigation, video footage showed that a caregiver did not hold and comfort a crying infant.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on video footage observed during the investigation, it was found that a caregiver yelled at a child.
5 746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
During an A/N investigation, it was determined that a caregiver became frustrated with an infant child and used profane language.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Caregivers were interviewed and procedures were evaluated. It was determined that an infant child was left in the building during a fire drill due to caregivers not verifying the children in the group before exiting the building. During the inspection today, I asked a caregiver how many children in her room and she said 15 children but there were 16 children in the group.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
During the walk-through inspection, a caregiver stated that there were 40 children in the group, but when I counted, there were only 35.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Interviews were conducted and procedures were evaluated. It was determined that the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation an incident involving a 4 yr. old running out of the classroom and the operation.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
In the Bridge classroom there was a child size couch that was torn and as a result could not be properly sanitized. Also the peel material from the couch posed a hazard to the children. Note: The couch was removed during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on video footage observed during the investigation, it was found that a caregiver grabbed the arm of a child while in care.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Based on information received from DFPS a caregiver did not wash their hands after changing several diapers.
3 746.3313(2) - Daily Menus - May Rotate if Keep Record of Dates Menus Used
The menu stated the children were having animal crackers and carrots for snack but the children were served pretzels and carrots for snack. Note: The substitution was noted during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
During a recent A/N investigation, it was determined that a caregiver placed a bib over the face of a crying infant.
5 746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
Interviews were conducted and surveillance tape was reviewed. It was determined that a caregiver placed two 3 yr. old children in the restroom during naptime as a disciplinary measure. NOTE: The caregiver was terminated.
Yes
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Two children's files did not have the updated immunization records.
5 746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
Based on the findings of a DFPS investigation, a caregiver did not intervene when necessary to ensure the safety of children in the classroom.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
During the inspection, in one classroom, a caregiver stated there were 27 children in the class, the other caregiver stated there were 26 children in the class, however 24 children were present.
3 746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
I did not observe documentation that a caregiver gad completed orientation and received the center's operational policies. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
I did not observe documentation that the in-person portion for CPR was completed.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Interviews were conducted and the operation's emergency procedures were evaluated. It was determined that a 6 month old infant was left in the classroom without adult supervision during a fire drill.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
I observed a caregiver supervising 16 three and four yr. old children. The median age of the group was 3 years and the required child/caregiver ratio for three year olds is 1 caregiver with 15 children. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
During an A/N investigation conducted by DFPS, it was determined that a 21 month old toddler left the playground through a gate that was not properly secured and was found in the parking lot of the operation. It was determined that the gate was not checked by the caregivers upon entering the playground with the group of children. It was also determined that the caregivers were sitting and could not see all areas of the playground. It was also determined that the caregivers did not account for the children in their group and were not aware that the child was no longer with the group.
4 746.3805(b)(3) - Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date
I observed a bottle of children's Benadryl that expired in October of 2022. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
When asked how many children were in the group, a caregiver for school-age children didn't know the correct number.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Interviews were conducted and procedures were evaluated. It was determined that a preschool-age child was left alone in a classroom when a caregiver did not follow the operation's procedure for transitioning children.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Interviews were conducted and operation procedures were evaluated. It was determined that a preschool child was left alone on the playground when the class transitioned back inside to the classroom.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Based on information received from DFPS several children did not wash their hands after a caregiver changed their diapers.
3 746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
During the investigation, video footage showed that a caregiver forced a child to sleep.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on video footage observed during the investigation, it was found that a caregiver yelled at a child.
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
A child was left alone unsupervised in a classroom when the class transitioned from the classroom to the cafe for lunch. The child was alone for approximately seven minutes.
3 746.2207(c)(5) - Screen Time Activities - Does not include Advertising or Violence
During the inspection, three children were observed playing a video game that involved violence and a weapon.
4 746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
During the investigation, video footage showed that a caregiver did not hold and comfort a crying infant.
4 746.201(5) - Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation
The operation did not report the suspected abuse of a child to HHSC - Child Care Regulation. The operation was aware of the incident where a caregiver placed a bib over the face of the infant.
4 746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
During the investigation, video footage showed that a caregiver did not hold and comfort a crying infant.
5 746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
Based on the findings of a DFPS investigation, a caregiver did not intervene when necessary to ensure the safety of children in the classroom.
3 746.3313(2) - Daily Menus - May Rotate if Keep Record of Dates Menus Used
The menu stated the children were having animal crackers and carrots for snack but the children were served pretzels and carrots for snack. Note: The substitution was noted during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
I did not observe documentation that a caregiver gad completed orientation and received the center's operational policies. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Based on information received from DFPS several children did not wash their hands after a caregiver changed their diapers.
4 746.3805(b)(3) - Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date
I observed a bottle of children's Benadryl that expired in October of 2022. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on video footage observed during the investigation, it was found that a caregiver grabbed the arm of a child while in care.
3 746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
During the investigation, video footage showed that a caregiver forced a child to sleep.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
During a recent A/N investigation, it was determined that a caregiver placed a bib over the face of a crying infant.
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
A child was left alone unsupervised in a classroom when the class transitioned from the classroom to the cafe for lunch. The child was alone for approximately seven minutes.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Two children's files did not have the updated immunization records.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
I observed a caregiver supervising 16 three and four yr. old children. The median age of the group was 3 years and the required child/caregiver ratio for three year olds is 1 caregiver with 15 children. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
During the inspection, in one classroom, a caregiver stated there were 27 children in the class, the other caregiver stated there were 26 children in the class, however 24 children were present.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Interviews were conducted and the operation's emergency procedures were evaluated. It was determined that a 6 month old infant was left in the classroom without adult supervision during a fire drill.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
In the Bridge classroom there was a child size couch that was torn and as a result could not be properly sanitized. Also the peel material from the couch posed a hazard to the children. Note: The couch was removed during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on video footage observed during the investigation, it was found that a caregiver yelled at a child.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
I did not observe documentation that the in-person portion for CPR was completed.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Interviews were conducted and procedures were evaluated. It was determined that the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation an incident involving a 4 yr. old running out of the classroom and the operation.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
During the walk-through inspection, a caregiver stated that there were 40 children in the group, but when I counted, there were only 35.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Interviews were conducted and operation procedures were evaluated. It was determined that a preschool child was left alone on the playground when the class transitioned back inside to the classroom.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Based on information received from DFPS a caregiver did not wash their hands after changing several diapers.
5 746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
Interviews were conducted and surveillance tape was reviewed. It was determined that a caregiver placed two 3 yr. old children in the restroom during naptime as a disciplinary measure. NOTE: The caregiver was terminated.
Yes
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Interviews were conducted and procedures were evaluated. It was determined that a preschool-age child was left alone in a classroom when a caregiver did not follow the operation's procedure for transitioning children.
5 746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
During an A/N investigation, it was determined that a caregiver became frustrated with an infant child and used profane language.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
When asked how many children were in the group, a caregiver for school-age children didn't know the correct number.
4 746.201(5) - Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation
The operation did not report the suspected abuse of a child to HHSC - Child Care Regulation. The operation was aware of the incident where a caregiver placed a bib over the face of the infant.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Caregivers were interviewed and procedures were evaluated. It was determined that an infant child was left in the building during a fire drill due to caregivers not verifying the children in the group before exiting the building. During the inspection today, I asked a caregiver how many children in her room and she said 15 children but there were 16 children in the group.
3 746.2207(c)(5) - Screen Time Activities - Does not include Advertising or Violence
During the inspection, three children were observed playing a video game that involved violence and a weapon.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
During an A/N investigation conducted by DFPS, it was determined that a 21 month old toddler left the playground through a gate that was not properly secured and was found in the parking lot of the operation. It was determined that the gate was not checked by the caregivers upon entering the playground with the group of children. It was also determined that the caregivers were sitting and could not see all areas of the playground. It was also determined that the caregivers did not account for the children in their group and were not aware that the child was no longer with the group.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
When asked how many children were in the group, a caregiver for school-age children didn't know the correct number.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on video footage observed during the investigation, it was found that a caregiver grabbed the arm of a child while in care.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
I did not observe documentation that the in-person portion for CPR was completed.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
During the walk-through inspection, a caregiver stated that there were 40 children in the group, but when I counted, there were only 35.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Interviews were conducted and operation procedures were evaluated. It was determined that a preschool child was left alone on the playground when the class transitioned back inside to the classroom.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
During the inspection, in one classroom, a caregiver stated there were 27 children in the class, the other caregiver stated there were 26 children in the class, however 24 children were present.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Interviews were conducted and the operation's emergency procedures were evaluated. It was determined that a 6 month old infant was left in the classroom without adult supervision during a fire drill.
4 746.3805(b)(3) - Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date
I observed a bottle of children's Benadryl that expired in October of 2022. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Interviews were conducted and procedures were evaluated. It was determined that a preschool-age child was left alone in a classroom when a caregiver did not follow the operation's procedure for transitioning children.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
During a recent A/N investigation, it was determined that a caregiver placed a bib over the face of a crying infant.
3 746.3313(2) - Daily Menus - May Rotate if Keep Record of Dates Menus Used
The menu stated the children were having animal crackers and carrots for snack but the children were served pretzels and carrots for snack. Note: The substitution was noted during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Interviews were conducted and procedures were evaluated. It was determined that the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation an incident involving a 4 yr. old running out of the classroom and the operation.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Caregivers were interviewed and procedures were evaluated. It was determined that an infant child was left in the building during a fire drill due to caregivers not verifying the children in the group before exiting the building. During the inspection today, I asked a caregiver how many children in her room and she said 15 children but there were 16 children in the group.

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

Inspections (144)

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

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