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Living Word Academy

Child care center · 13833 RICHMOND AVE, Houston, TX 77082-1712 · License 1671502

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 98. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (334)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The two children who are transported did not have emergency medical authorization in the vehicle. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the emergency medical authorization was added to the vehicle for both children.
Yes
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Proof of education was missing for one out of four staff files checked.
4 746.201(4) - Designating Director
Licensing has not received any paper work for the new designated director.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
There was no current first aid training on file for one out of four staff files checked.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
First aid and CPR training was missing for three out of four staff records checked.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
On the video obsered caregiver did not wash the hand of a child after diaper change.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Health statement was missing on two out of four files checked..
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The October 2021 fire drill was not documented. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the fire drill was documented.
Yes
5 745.247 - Franchise Tax Delinquent
We have observed that your Franchise tax is delinquent.
5 HRC42.054 - Required Fees
Our record is showing that background check fees for the amount of $2 has not been paid.
4 746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
The director was missing annual training in the required topics of Handling, Storing, and Disposing of Hazardous Materials, and Preventing Child Maltreatment.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
All Licensed childcare centers must annually report to CCR the number of employees who left employment the previous year by January 15. The deadline for entering the number of employees who left employment in 2023 is 1/15/2024. If you have not already you must log in to your childcare regulation account and report the number of employee that left your employment in 2023
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Caregiver did not use good judgement when she push a four year old who tried to pick up another child and put in arms way.
4 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Two out of two caregivers who have been employed for more than a year did not have the required 24 hours of annual training. One caregiver had 22 hours and the second caregiver had 10 hours. Both caregivers were missing annual training in the required topics of Handling, Storing, and Disposing of Hazardous Materials, Administering Medications, Preventing and Responding to Emergencies due to Food Allergies, Building and Premises Safety, Emergency Preparedness, Preventing Child Maltreatment, and SIDS/Shaken Baby.
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
Caregiver left seven children ages 19 months to five years unsupervised when she came to the door to open the door for licensing.
3 746.201(8) - Liability Insurance Maintained
Current liability insurance was not available during inspection.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Health statement was missing on file for one out of four records checked.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
There was not current CPR training on file for one out of four staff files checked.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Immunization record was missing on file for one out of four children files checke.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
One caregiver did not have current First Aid certification.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One caregiver did not have current CPR certification.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Caregiver observed in the video did not wash her hands after changing a child's diaper.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
One file checked did not have the acknowledgement that she received the policies, orientation and preservice trraining.
3 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Physician information was missing on file for one out of four children records checked.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Two out of ten children's records evaluated did not have up to date immunization records on file.
5 745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
A person with an ineligible background check was allowed to be present at the operation after notification had been sent.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Notarized affidavit was missing on file for two out of four records checked.
5 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Emergency Medical authorization information was missing on one out of four children files checked.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was in charge of 10 children ages 15 months to four years with the specified age of 15 months. Classroom was out of ratio by five children.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Immunization record is missing for one out four children records checked.
2 746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Date of hire was missing on file for two out of four staff files checked.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation has not completed a Children's Product Safety Annual Certification since 2019. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the director completed the Children's Product Safety Annual Certification.
Yes
4 746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
The caregiver in charge came in 30 minutes into the operation.
3 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Physician information was missing on file for one out of four children records checked.
2 746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Date of hire was missing on file for two out of four staff files checked.
3 746.201(8) - Liability Insurance Maintained
Current liability insurance was not available during inspection.
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Proof of education was missing for one out of four staff files checked.
5 745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
A person with an ineligible background check was allowed to be present at the operation after notification had been sent.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
There was not current CPR training on file for one out of four staff files checked.
4 746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
The director was missing annual training in the required topics of Handling, Storing, and Disposing of Hazardous Materials, and Preventing Child Maltreatment.
5 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Emergency Medical authorization information was missing on one out of four children files checked.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
On the video obsered caregiver did not wash the hand of a child after diaper change.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Immunization record is missing for one out four children records checked.
5 HRC42.054 - Required Fees
Our record is showing that background check fees for the amount of $2 has not been paid.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
One caregiver did not have current First Aid certification.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
There was no current first aid training on file for one out of four staff files checked.
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
Caregiver left seven children ages 19 months to five years unsupervised when she came to the door to open the door for licensing.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Caregiver did not use good judgement when she push a four year old who tried to pick up another child and put in arms way.
5 745.247 - Franchise Tax Delinquent
We have observed that your Franchise tax is delinquent.
4 746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
The caregiver in charge came in 30 minutes into the operation.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One caregiver did not have current CPR certification.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
First aid and CPR training was missing for three out of four staff records checked.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Health statement was missing on file for one out of four records checked.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
One file checked did not have the acknowledgement that she received the policies, orientation and preservice trraining.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The October 2021 fire drill was not documented. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the fire drill was documented.
Yes
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Two out of ten children's records evaluated did not have up to date immunization records on file.
4 746.201(4) - Designating Director
Licensing has not received any paper work for the new designated director.
4 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Two out of two caregivers who have been employed for more than a year did not have the required 24 hours of annual training. One caregiver had 22 hours and the second caregiver had 10 hours. Both caregivers were missing annual training in the required topics of Handling, Storing, and Disposing of Hazardous Materials, Administering Medications, Preventing and Responding to Emergencies due to Food Allergies, Building and Premises Safety, Emergency Preparedness, Preventing Child Maltreatment, and SIDS/Shaken Baby.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation has not completed a Children's Product Safety Annual Certification since 2019. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the director completed the Children's Product Safety Annual Certification.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Health statement was missing on two out of four files checked..
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
All Licensed childcare centers must annually report to CCR the number of employees who left employment the previous year by January 15. The deadline for entering the number of employees who left employment in 2023 is 1/15/2024. If you have not already you must log in to your childcare regulation account and report the number of employee that left your employment in 2023
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was in charge of 10 children ages 15 months to four years with the specified age of 15 months. Classroom was out of ratio by five children.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Notarized affidavit was missing on file for two out of four records checked.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The two children who are transported did not have emergency medical authorization in the vehicle. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the emergency medical authorization was added to the vehicle for both children.
Yes
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Caregiver observed in the video did not wash her hands after changing a child's diaper.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Immunization record was missing on file for one out of four children files checke.
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
Caregiver left seven children ages 19 months to five years unsupervised when she came to the door to open the door for licensing.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
First aid and CPR training was missing for three out of four staff records checked.
5 HRC42.054 - Required Fees
Our record is showing that background check fees for the amount of $2 has not been paid.
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Proof of education was missing for one out of four staff files checked.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The October 2021 fire drill was not documented. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the fire drill was documented.
Yes
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One caregiver did not have current CPR certification.
3 746.201(8) - Liability Insurance Maintained
Current liability insurance was not available during inspection.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The two children who are transported did not have emergency medical authorization in the vehicle. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the emergency medical authorization was added to the vehicle for both children.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Immunization record was missing on file for one out of four children files checke.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
All Licensed childcare centers must annually report to CCR the number of employees who left employment the previous year by January 15. The deadline for entering the number of employees who left employment in 2023 is 1/15/2024. If you have not already you must log in to your childcare regulation account and report the number of employee that left your employment in 2023
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Caregiver did not use good judgement when she push a four year old who tried to pick up another child and put in arms way.
3 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Physician information was missing on file for one out of four children records checked.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Health statement was missing on file for one out of four records checked.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
One caregiver did not have current First Aid certification.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
On the video obsered caregiver did not wash the hand of a child after diaper change.
5 745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
A person with an ineligible background check was allowed to be present at the operation after notification had been sent.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Caregiver observed in the video did not wash her hands after changing a child's diaper.
5 745.247 - Franchise Tax Delinquent
We have observed that your Franchise tax is delinquent.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Health statement was missing on two out of four files checked..
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
There was not current CPR training on file for one out of four staff files checked.
5 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Emergency Medical authorization information was missing on one out of four children files checked.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Notarized affidavit was missing on file for two out of four records checked.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Two out of ten children's records evaluated did not have up to date immunization records on file.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
There was no current first aid training on file for one out of four staff files checked.
4 746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
The director was missing annual training in the required topics of Handling, Storing, and Disposing of Hazardous Materials, and Preventing Child Maltreatment.
4 746.201(4) - Designating Director
Licensing has not received any paper work for the new designated director.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation has not completed a Children's Product Safety Annual Certification since 2019. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the director completed the Children's Product Safety Annual Certification.
Yes
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
One file checked did not have the acknowledgement that she received the policies, orientation and preservice trraining.
4 746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
The caregiver in charge came in 30 minutes into the operation.
2 746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Date of hire was missing on file for two out of four staff files checked.
4 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Two out of two caregivers who have been employed for more than a year did not have the required 24 hours of annual training. One caregiver had 22 hours and the second caregiver had 10 hours. Both caregivers were missing annual training in the required topics of Handling, Storing, and Disposing of Hazardous Materials, Administering Medications, Preventing and Responding to Emergencies due to Food Allergies, Building and Premises Safety, Emergency Preparedness, Preventing Child Maltreatment, and SIDS/Shaken Baby.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Immunization record is missing for one out four children records checked.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was in charge of 10 children ages 15 months to four years with the specified age of 15 months. Classroom was out of ratio by five children.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
One caregiver did not have current First Aid certification.

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

Inspections (77)

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

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