Capacity 68. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool
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| Severity | Date | Standard / narrative | Corrected |
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| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The toddler classroom that had chipped shelving had it replaced and the broken tiles covered to prevent injury. The ants on the playground has been treated and eliminated the ants. Cigarettes' butts were still present on the playground. These were removed at inspection. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
The toddler classroom was observed with the children engaging in afternoon snack but they did not have their hands washed prior to snack time. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3407(1) - Toys and Equipment to be Sanitized Set Aside
Two classrooms were observed at inspection with children placing toys in their mouths and the toys were not placed aside. These same toys were then observed being placed in another child's mouth. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407(1) - Toys and Equipment to be Sanitized Set Aside
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, toys are not being put side for sanitizing after a child has placed the toy in their mouth. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
A caregiver did not timely intervene on the playground when a child's safety was at risk. The plastic kitchen was pushed over onto the ground on top of a child and additional children were sitting on the child through the openings of the kitchen. Additional children sitting on top of the kitchen and pushing each other. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
Water was not observed being served after outdoor activities or during snack time. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver grabbed a child off a shelf by the arm and onto the ground as the manner in which to remove the child from a low-level shelf in the classroom. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2205(a)(4) - Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
The waiting period between the children coming in from outside and being seated for lunch was over a 30 minute period with books. The staff did attempt to sing songs prior to the books but the children immediately lost interest without the option of a different activity. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
Multiple children were observed being placed in time out for 5-15 minutes when the ages of the children were 2 and 3 years of age. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3301(f) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking Water Available and Served
Water was not offered or served after coming inside from being outside for active play. Additionally water was not served during lunch time. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver added another child to a classroom and placing it over ratio. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
A frame for a canopy on the toddler playground has two broken pipe pieces that are suspended and only attached to one end. One piece is suspended at a 45 degree angle pointing to the ground. The canopy frame requires immediate repair to prevent the broken pieces from coming completely detached and falling into the outdoor space. The piece that was at a 45 degree angle was repaired at inspection and the other piece will require a taller ladder to reach for repair. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2803(4)(A) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Praise and Encouragement
A caregiver was observed at inspection communicating with a child that required re-direction and positive guidance. The caregiver told the child, "you want to listen or do you want to be a baby." This statement does not encourage positive statement to the child. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3503(c)(3) - Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Caregiver Must Face Child and Be Within Arm's Length of Child
A caregiver was observed at inspection leaving a child on an above ground diaper changing surface in the classroom bathroom. The caregiver walked away and into the classroom to discipline other children in care. |
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| 5 | — |
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
An infant was observed at inspection asleep in a restrictive device. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver used a harsh tone when yelling at children in care when attempting to get children to listen to instruction. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The child safety alarm installed in each of the vehicles used for transportation is not disabling when the button is triggered in the back of the vehicle after it is checked. The alarm system requires maintenance. |
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| 4 | — |
746.4607(b)(1) - Maximum Height - Under Age 2
Children under the age of 2 are limited to equipment no higher than 32 inches as the highest designated platform but the children under the age of 2 were observed playing on equipment higher than five feet in height. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Diaper changing was observed at inspection and the caregiver did not wash hands in between any of the diaper changing changes or after handling cleaning supplies. The children additionally did not wash their hands. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the evidence obtained, there is substantial evidence that a caregiver was handling children in care in a rough manner and grabbing them by the arm for discipline. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There were several trash cans without lids that were accessible to children that had items that could attract pests and have. Additionally, a cord to a radio is expended down a tall cabinet to the used outlet. The cord is not secured, and the radio could be pulled down easily. Additionally, there are several outlets in rooms used by children under the age of 5 that do not have outlet covers. |
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| 5 | — |
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
There were a few incidents that required first aid and first aid was not given. A child in care tripped and injured his mouth and nose that resulted in bleeding. The child was brought it to be evaluated but after returning back on the playground the child's nose began bleeding again and the caregiver used his shirt to wipe the blood off his nose and mouth and then had him continue playing without requesting the first aid kit to additionally review his injuries. Additionally a second child had a bloody nose that was smeared across his face that was not attended to. Additionally, a third child pinched their finger under the bottom of the door as it was opened when entering the building from the playground and first aid was not provided. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
A caregiver was unable to maintain control of the children she was responsible for. Children were climbing on shelves and tables. Children additionally began pushing multiple shelves over as well as repeatedly hitting each other. |
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| 1 | — |
746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
Four staff records lacked the signature of the signature of the trainer. One also lacked the participants signature. All four lacked some or all of the topic boxes for orientation. All four sections of orientation was corrected at inspection. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
It was observed at inspection that a caregiver was unable to maintain control of the children she was responsible for. Children were climbing on shelves and tables. One child jumped off a shelf 16 times despite verbal requests to stop by the caregiver. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Various areas of the operation has areas that require attention and repair. The pre-k classroom has toy shelves with chipped protective covering on various areas. Two pieces of floor tile is exposed that is cracked and broken off. The larger playground has several cigarettes near the picnic tables that children use. The cigarettes were removed and disposed of at inspection. Both playgrounds have fire ants that are very active across various parts of the outdoor play space. |
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| 5 | — |
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Older infants were observed seated and buckled at the multi occupancy table for over 20 minutes prior to the start of a meal time. A younger infant was seated in a restrictive device on the floor awake for over 20 minutes prior to being removed for a diaper change and then re-seated in the restrictive device. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
Two classrooms were observed making threats to the children in care that they won't have snack time if they don't behave. One placed the child in time out and withheld snack time while the rest of the classroom had snack. In another classroom, the caregiver told the child that they can either eat at the designated chair for snack or could go to time out. The child wanted snack but just wanted a different seat. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
A caregiver was unable to maintain control of the group of children she was responsible for. Observations at inspection include multiple children climbing on toys, striking each other, climbing on shelves and multiple minor injuries were observed due to the behavior of the children towards other children. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
Two classrooms were observed at inspection with children out of control and the caregiver in charge unable to maintain control of the group. Children were observed climbing on shelves, immediately defying time out requests and running around the classroom. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Two children were observed running out of their primary classroom into the kitchen of the operation. The primary caregiver stayed in the primary classroom with the first group of children but was unable to adequately supervise the two that left the room and were in the kitchen. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The playground used by older children has large amounts of weeds emerging from the loose fill of the playground structure within the use zone. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The operation has areas that require more immediate attention regarding the maintenance of the building and grounds. Both playgrounds have an abundance of fire ants that have bitten several children in the areas that are frequently played on. Both playgrounds have an abundance of sticker burrs that are sticking the children's clothing and shoes. Then the sticker burrs are being tracked back into the classrooms and sticking on to the carpet. The interior of classrooms have dirty tiles, dirty carpets, and a fan has large layer of dust over the fan blades and the fan cover. The window sill has dirt, dust and dead insects. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
A frame for a canopy on the toddler playground has two broken pipe pieces that are suspended and only attached to one end. One piece is suspended at a 45 degree angle pointing to the ground. The canopy frame requires immediate repair to prevent the broken pieces from coming completely detached and falling into the outdoor space. The piece that was at a 45 degree angle was repaired at inspection and the other piece will require a taller ladder to reach for repair. |
— |
| 1 | — |
746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
Four staff records lacked the signature of the signature of the trainer. One also lacked the participants signature. All four lacked some or all of the topic boxes for orientation. All four sections of orientation was corrected at inspection. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.2205(a)(4) - Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
The waiting period between the children coming in from outside and being seated for lunch was over a 30 minute period with books. The staff did attempt to sing songs prior to the books but the children immediately lost interest without the option of a different activity. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407(1) - Toys and Equipment to be Sanitized Set Aside
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, toys are not being put side for sanitizing after a child has placed the toy in their mouth. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3301(f) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking Water Available and Served
Water was not offered or served after coming inside from being outside for active play. Additionally water was not served during lunch time. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
The toddler classroom was observed with the children engaging in afternoon snack but they did not have their hands washed prior to snack time. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
A caregiver was unable to maintain control of the children she was responsible for. Children were climbing on shelves and tables. Children additionally began pushing multiple shelves over as well as repeatedly hitting each other. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver grabbed a child off a shelf by the arm and onto the ground as the manner in which to remove the child from a low-level shelf in the classroom. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The operation has areas that require more immediate attention regarding the maintenance of the building and grounds. Both playgrounds have an abundance of fire ants that have bitten several children in the areas that are frequently played on. Both playgrounds have an abundance of sticker burrs that are sticking the children's clothing and shoes. Then the sticker burrs are being tracked back into the classrooms and sticking on to the carpet. The interior of classrooms have dirty tiles, dirty carpets, and a fan has large layer of dust over the fan blades and the fan cover. The window sill has dirt, dust and dead insects. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver used a harsh tone when yelling at children in care when attempting to get children to listen to instruction. |
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| 4 | — |
746.4607(b)(1) - Maximum Height - Under Age 2
Children under the age of 2 are limited to equipment no higher than 32 inches as the highest designated platform but the children under the age of 2 were observed playing on equipment higher than five feet in height. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
It was observed at inspection that a caregiver was unable to maintain control of the children she was responsible for. Children were climbing on shelves and tables. One child jumped off a shelf 16 times despite verbal requests to stop by the caregiver. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
There were a few incidents that required first aid and first aid was not given. A child in care tripped and injured his mouth and nose that resulted in bleeding. The child was brought it to be evaluated but after returning back on the playground the child's nose began bleeding again and the caregiver used his shirt to wipe the blood off his nose and mouth and then had him continue playing without requesting the first aid kit to additionally review his injuries. Additionally a second child had a bloody nose that was smeared across his face that was not attended to. Additionally, a third child pinched their finger under the bottom of the door as it was opened when entering the building from the playground and first aid was not provided. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The toddler classroom that had chipped shelving had it replaced and the broken tiles covered to prevent injury. The ants on the playground has been treated and eliminated the ants. Cigarettes' butts were still present on the playground. These were removed at inspection. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
Multiple children were observed being placed in time out for 5-15 minutes when the ages of the children were 2 and 3 years of age. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
An infant was observed at inspection asleep in a restrictive device. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There were several trash cans without lids that were accessible to children that had items that could attract pests and have. Additionally, a cord to a radio is expended down a tall cabinet to the used outlet. The cord is not secured, and the radio could be pulled down easily. Additionally, there are several outlets in rooms used by children under the age of 5 that do not have outlet covers. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Various areas of the operation has areas that require attention and repair. The pre-k classroom has toy shelves with chipped protective covering on various areas. Two pieces of floor tile is exposed that is cracked and broken off. The larger playground has several cigarettes near the picnic tables that children use. The cigarettes were removed and disposed of at inspection. Both playgrounds have fire ants that are very active across various parts of the outdoor play space. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
A caregiver was unable to maintain control of the group of children she was responsible for. Observations at inspection include multiple children climbing on toys, striking each other, climbing on shelves and multiple minor injuries were observed due to the behavior of the children towards other children. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The child safety alarm installed in each of the vehicles used for transportation is not disabling when the button is triggered in the back of the vehicle after it is checked. The alarm system requires maintenance. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The playground used by older children has large amounts of weeds emerging from the loose fill of the playground structure within the use zone. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
Two classrooms were observed at inspection with children out of control and the caregiver in charge unable to maintain control of the group. Children were observed climbing on shelves, immediately defying time out requests and running around the classroom. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver added another child to a classroom and placing it over ratio. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
Two classrooms were observed making threats to the children in care that they won't have snack time if they don't behave. One placed the child in time out and withheld snack time while the rest of the classroom had snack. In another classroom, the caregiver told the child that they can either eat at the designated chair for snack or could go to time out. The child wanted snack but just wanted a different seat. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
A caregiver did not timely intervene on the playground when a child's safety was at risk. The plastic kitchen was pushed over onto the ground on top of a child and additional children were sitting on the child through the openings of the kitchen. Additional children sitting on top of the kitchen and pushing each other. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Diaper changing was observed at inspection and the caregiver did not wash hands in between any of the diaper changing changes or after handling cleaning supplies. The children additionally did not wash their hands. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
Water was not observed being served after outdoor activities or during snack time. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3503(c)(3) - Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Caregiver Must Face Child and Be Within Arm's Length of Child
A caregiver was observed at inspection leaving a child on an above ground diaper changing surface in the classroom bathroom. The caregiver walked away and into the classroom to discipline other children in care. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the evidence obtained, there is substantial evidence that a caregiver was handling children in care in a rough manner and grabbing them by the arm for discipline. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2803(4)(A) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Praise and Encouragement
A caregiver was observed at inspection communicating with a child that required re-direction and positive guidance. The caregiver told the child, "you want to listen or do you want to be a baby." This statement does not encourage positive statement to the child. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Older infants were observed seated and buckled at the multi occupancy table for over 20 minutes prior to the start of a meal time. A younger infant was seated in a restrictive device on the floor awake for over 20 minutes prior to being removed for a diaper change and then re-seated in the restrictive device. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407(1) - Toys and Equipment to be Sanitized Set Aside
Two classrooms were observed at inspection with children placing toys in their mouths and the toys were not placed aside. These same toys were then observed being placed in another child's mouth. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Two children were observed running out of their primary classroom into the kitchen of the operation. The primary caregiver stayed in the primary classroom with the first group of children but was unable to adequately supervise the two that left the room and were in the kitchen. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
A caregiver did not timely intervene on the playground when a child's safety was at risk. The plastic kitchen was pushed over onto the ground on top of a child and additional children were sitting on the child through the openings of the kitchen. Additional children sitting on top of the kitchen and pushing each other. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Older infants were observed seated and buckled at the multi occupancy table for over 20 minutes prior to the start of a meal time. A younger infant was seated in a restrictive device on the floor awake for over 20 minutes prior to being removed for a diaper change and then re-seated in the restrictive device. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
An infant was observed at inspection asleep in a restrictive device. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver grabbed a child off a shelf by the arm and onto the ground as the manner in which to remove the child from a low-level shelf in the classroom. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The playground used by older children has large amounts of weeds emerging from the loose fill of the playground structure within the use zone. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3503(c)(3) - Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Caregiver Must Face Child and Be Within Arm's Length of Child
A caregiver was observed at inspection leaving a child on an above ground diaper changing surface in the classroom bathroom. The caregiver walked away and into the classroom to discipline other children in care. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
Multiple children were observed being placed in time out for 5-15 minutes when the ages of the children were 2 and 3 years of age. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
Two classrooms were observed making threats to the children in care that they won't have snack time if they don't behave. One placed the child in time out and withheld snack time while the rest of the classroom had snack. In another classroom, the caregiver told the child that they can either eat at the designated chair for snack or could go to time out. The child wanted snack but just wanted a different seat. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver used a harsh tone when yelling at children in care when attempting to get children to listen to instruction. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407(1) - Toys and Equipment to be Sanitized Set Aside
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, toys are not being put side for sanitizing after a child has placed the toy in their mouth. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
It was observed at inspection that a caregiver was unable to maintain control of the children she was responsible for. Children were climbing on shelves and tables. One child jumped off a shelf 16 times despite verbal requests to stop by the caregiver. |
— |
| 1 | — |
746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
Four staff records lacked the signature of the signature of the trainer. One also lacked the participants signature. All four lacked some or all of the topic boxes for orientation. All four sections of orientation was corrected at inspection. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the evidence obtained, there is substantial evidence that a caregiver was handling children in care in a rough manner and grabbing them by the arm for discipline. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Various areas of the operation has areas that require attention and repair. The pre-k classroom has toy shelves with chipped protective covering on various areas. Two pieces of floor tile is exposed that is cracked and broken off. The larger playground has several cigarettes near the picnic tables that children use. The cigarettes were removed and disposed of at inspection. Both playgrounds have fire ants that are very active across various parts of the outdoor play space. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2803(4)(A) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Praise and Encouragement
A caregiver was observed at inspection communicating with a child that required re-direction and positive guidance. The caregiver told the child, "you want to listen or do you want to be a baby." This statement does not encourage positive statement to the child. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
Two classrooms were observed at inspection with children out of control and the caregiver in charge unable to maintain control of the group. Children were observed climbing on shelves, immediately defying time out requests and running around the classroom. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The child safety alarm installed in each of the vehicles used for transportation is not disabling when the button is triggered in the back of the vehicle after it is checked. The alarm system requires maintenance. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.4607(b)(1) - Maximum Height - Under Age 2
Children under the age of 2 are limited to equipment no higher than 32 inches as the highest designated platform but the children under the age of 2 were observed playing on equipment higher than five feet in height. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3301(f) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking Water Available and Served
Water was not offered or served after coming inside from being outside for active play. Additionally water was not served during lunch time. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Two children were observed running out of their primary classroom into the kitchen of the operation. The primary caregiver stayed in the primary classroom with the first group of children but was unable to adequately supervise the two that left the room and were in the kitchen. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
Water was not observed being served after outdoor activities or during snack time. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
The toddler classroom was observed with the children engaging in afternoon snack but they did not have their hands washed prior to snack time. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407(1) - Toys and Equipment to be Sanitized Set Aside
Two classrooms were observed at inspection with children placing toys in their mouths and the toys were not placed aside. These same toys were then observed being placed in another child's mouth. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2205(a)(4) - Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
The waiting period between the children coming in from outside and being seated for lunch was over a 30 minute period with books. The staff did attempt to sing songs prior to the books but the children immediately lost interest without the option of a different activity. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
A caregiver was unable to maintain control of the group of children she was responsible for. Observations at inspection include multiple children climbing on toys, striking each other, climbing on shelves and multiple minor injuries were observed due to the behavior of the children towards other children. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The toddler classroom that had chipped shelving had it replaced and the broken tiles covered to prevent injury. The ants on the playground has been treated and eliminated the ants. Cigarettes' butts were still present on the playground. These were removed at inspection. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The operation has areas that require more immediate attention regarding the maintenance of the building and grounds. Both playgrounds have an abundance of fire ants that have bitten several children in the areas that are frequently played on. Both playgrounds have an abundance of sticker burrs that are sticking the children's clothing and shoes. Then the sticker burrs are being tracked back into the classrooms and sticking on to the carpet. The interior of classrooms have dirty tiles, dirty carpets, and a fan has large layer of dust over the fan blades and the fan cover. The window sill has dirt, dust and dead insects. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
There were a few incidents that required first aid and first aid was not given. A child in care tripped and injured his mouth and nose that resulted in bleeding. The child was brought it to be evaluated but after returning back on the playground the child's nose began bleeding again and the caregiver used his shirt to wipe the blood off his nose and mouth and then had him continue playing without requesting the first aid kit to additionally review his injuries. Additionally a second child had a bloody nose that was smeared across his face that was not attended to. Additionally, a third child pinched their finger under the bottom of the door as it was opened when entering the building from the playground and first aid was not provided. |
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746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver added another child to a classroom and placing it over ratio. |
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746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
A caregiver was unable to maintain control of the children she was responsible for. Children were climbing on shelves and tables. Children additionally began pushing multiple shelves over as well as repeatedly hitting each other. |
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746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There were several trash cans without lids that were accessible to children that had items that could attract pests and have. Additionally, a cord to a radio is expended down a tall cabinet to the used outlet. The cord is not secured, and the radio could be pulled down easily. Additionally, there are several outlets in rooms used by children under the age of 5 that do not have outlet covers. |
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746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Diaper changing was observed at inspection and the caregiver did not wash hands in between any of the diaper changing changes or after handling cleaning supplies. The children additionally did not wash their hands. |
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746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
A frame for a canopy on the toddler playground has two broken pipe pieces that are suspended and only attached to one end. One piece is suspended at a 45 degree angle pointing to the ground. The canopy frame requires immediate repair to prevent the broken pieces from coming completely detached and falling into the outdoor space. The piece that was at a 45 degree angle was repaired at inspection and the other piece will require a taller ladder to reach for repair. |
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746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
A caregiver did not timely intervene on the playground when a child's safety was at risk. The plastic kitchen was pushed over onto the ground on top of a child and additional children were sitting on the child through the openings of the kitchen. Additional children sitting on top of the kitchen and pushing each other. |
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112 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.
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