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Academy for Artistic Development and Early Learning

Child care center · 1108 FAULKNER LN, Waco, TX 76704-1602 · License 1681365

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 40. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (216)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The children's mats were not labeled. This was corrected during the inspection when the mats were labeled.
Yes
4 746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
Two slides on the playground were next to each other without adequate use zones in between.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
During the inspection two infants ages 4-6 months were observed sleeping in cribs with blankets. This was corrected by the caregiver removing the inspector.
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
The operation reduced the space for children 18 months and up and increased the space for infants 0-17 months by opening up a one-year-old room in a space that was licensed for children 18 months and older without prior approval from licensing. This was corrected when the infants being cared for in the space not licensed for infants were sent home and the operation informed licensing of their plans to open up a second infant room.
Yes
4 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
During the inspection children in care were served lunch without washing hands. This was corrected by the children being allowed to wash hands.
Yes
5 746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
The operation exceeded their infant capacity when they had seven infants in care and are licensed for four infants. This was corrected during the inspection when the additional infants were sent home.
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
The smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and carbon monoxide detectors had not been tested in January, and the smoke detector in the infant room was beeping and needed replacement batteries.
4 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
The operation was not doing daily reports for the two infants in care.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
The operation had 14 children in care, and two infants (a 15-month-old and a 17-month-old) were combined with children up to four years old. This was corrected during the inspection when the infants were separated into their own classroom.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
There was a garbage can without a lid with a dirty diaper in it in the bathroom that the children use. This was corrected during the inspection when the garbage can was removed from the bathroom.
Yes
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
During the inspection the infant bottles were observed without a label. This was corrected by the bottles being labeled by the caregiver.
Yes
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Durring the inspection children were allowed to enter playground area that contained tires with spider webs and an old diaper. This was corrected by the tires and diaper being removed from the playground.
Yes
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Out of the four children's records reviewed, one child was missing a health statement and needed an updated immunization record.
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Children were observed playing on an outdoor space that is not part of the operation's usable space. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved the children to the usable playground space.
Yes
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The children's sleeping mats were not labeled with their names. This was corrected during the inspection when the assistant director labeled the mats.
Yes
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
There was a bottle of Lysol wipes sitting on top of a trash can within the reach of children in the pre-k room. This was corrected during the inspection when the Lysol wipes were moved up out of the reach of children.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
During the investigation, it was found that two infants in care who were still on formula did not have written feeding instructions. One of the infants is no longer enrolled.
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The operation did not have a list of current employees posted. This was corrected during the inspection when an employee list was created and posted.
Yes
4 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
During the inspection a electric fan was observed on a table accessible to children in care. This was corrected by the fan being removed and placed in a room inaccessible to children.
Yes
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies were missing the following: benefits of physical activity, criteria for determining extreme weather that will prohibit outdoor play, a plan for physical activity to occur indoors when the children can't go outside, procedures for parents to communicate with the director, information on how the minimum standards can be viewed online, information on how mothers can breastfeed their child if they desire, policies for doing health checks, information on staff vaccinations, and information on parents' rights.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the inspection a caregiver in training was observed having access to children in care without a cleared background check. This was corrected by the caregiver leaving the operation.
Yes
4 746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
The director was missing training in emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, preventing and handling allergic reactions, building and physical premises safety, and handling hazardous materials.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
One caregiver was missing 1.5 hours of annual training and needed training in emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, building and physical premises safety, and handling hazardous materials.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Out of four staff files reviewed, one was missing proof of education, and three were missing employment affidavits.
4 746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Evacuation diagrams were not posted in the two infant rooms. This was corrected when evacuation diagrams were printed out and posted in these rooms.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
During the inspection, the caregiver in the main room stepped into the office, leaving the children unsupervised for a brief period of time.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation did not have a certification form signed to verify that the recall list had been reviewed. This was corrected during the inspection when a certification form was signed by the director.
Yes
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The operation did not have a list of current employees posted. This was corrected during the inspection when an employee list was created and posted.
Yes
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
The operation had 14 children in care, and two infants (a 15-month-old and a 17-month-old) were combined with children up to four years old. This was corrected during the inspection when the infants were separated into their own classroom.
4 746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
The director was missing training in emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, preventing and handling allergic reactions, building and physical premises safety, and handling hazardous materials.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies were missing the following: benefits of physical activity, criteria for determining extreme weather that will prohibit outdoor play, a plan for physical activity to occur indoors when the children can't go outside, procedures for parents to communicate with the director, information on how the minimum standards can be viewed online, information on how mothers can breastfeed their child if they desire, policies for doing health checks, information on staff vaccinations, and information on parents' rights.
4 746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
Two slides on the playground were next to each other without adequate use zones in between.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The children's mats were not labeled. This was corrected during the inspection when the mats were labeled.
Yes
5 746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
The operation exceeded their infant capacity when they had seven infants in care and are licensed for four infants. This was corrected during the inspection when the additional infants were sent home.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
There was a garbage can without a lid with a dirty diaper in it in the bathroom that the children use. This was corrected during the inspection when the garbage can was removed from the bathroom.
Yes
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Out of four staff files reviewed, one was missing proof of education, and three were missing employment affidavits.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
During the inspection the infant bottles were observed without a label. This was corrected by the bottles being labeled by the caregiver.
Yes
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
The smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and carbon monoxide detectors had not been tested in January, and the smoke detector in the infant room was beeping and needed replacement batteries.
4 746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Evacuation diagrams were not posted in the two infant rooms. This was corrected when evacuation diagrams were printed out and posted in these rooms.
Yes
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Durring the inspection children were allowed to enter playground area that contained tires with spider webs and an old diaper. This was corrected by the tires and diaper being removed from the playground.
Yes
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Children were observed playing on an outdoor space that is not part of the operation's usable space. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved the children to the usable playground space.
Yes
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Out of the four children's records reviewed, one child was missing a health statement and needed an updated immunization record.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The children's sleeping mats were not labeled with their names. This was corrected during the inspection when the assistant director labeled the mats.
Yes
4 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
During the inspection a electric fan was observed on a table accessible to children in care. This was corrected by the fan being removed and placed in a room inaccessible to children.
Yes
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
During the inspection two infants ages 4-6 months were observed sleeping in cribs with blankets. This was corrected by the caregiver removing the inspector.
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
During the inspection, the caregiver in the main room stepped into the office, leaving the children unsupervised for a brief period of time.
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
The operation reduced the space for children 18 months and up and increased the space for infants 0-17 months by opening up a one-year-old room in a space that was licensed for children 18 months and older without prior approval from licensing. This was corrected when the infants being cared for in the space not licensed for infants were sent home and the operation informed licensing of their plans to open up a second infant room.
Yes
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
There was a bottle of Lysol wipes sitting on top of a trash can within the reach of children in the pre-k room. This was corrected during the inspection when the Lysol wipes were moved up out of the reach of children.
4 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
The operation was not doing daily reports for the two infants in care.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
One caregiver was missing 1.5 hours of annual training and needed training in emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, building and physical premises safety, and handling hazardous materials.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the inspection a caregiver in training was observed having access to children in care without a cleared background check. This was corrected by the caregiver leaving the operation.
Yes
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
During the investigation, it was found that two infants in care who were still on formula did not have written feeding instructions. One of the infants is no longer enrolled.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation did not have a certification form signed to verify that the recall list had been reviewed. This was corrected during the inspection when a certification form was signed by the director.
Yes
4 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
During the inspection children in care were served lunch without washing hands. This was corrected by the children being allowed to wash hands.
Yes
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The operation did not have a list of current employees posted. This was corrected during the inspection when an employee list was created and posted.
Yes
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
The smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and carbon monoxide detectors had not been tested in January, and the smoke detector in the infant room was beeping and needed replacement batteries.
5 746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
The operation exceeded their infant capacity when they had seven infants in care and are licensed for four infants. This was corrected during the inspection when the additional infants were sent home.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
During the inspection two infants ages 4-6 months were observed sleeping in cribs with blankets. This was corrected by the caregiver removing the inspector.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation did not have a certification form signed to verify that the recall list had been reviewed. This was corrected during the inspection when a certification form was signed by the director.
Yes
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The children's sleeping mats were not labeled with their names. This was corrected during the inspection when the assistant director labeled the mats.
Yes
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
The operation reduced the space for children 18 months and up and increased the space for infants 0-17 months by opening up a one-year-old room in a space that was licensed for children 18 months and older without prior approval from licensing. This was corrected when the infants being cared for in the space not licensed for infants were sent home and the operation informed licensing of their plans to open up a second infant room.
Yes
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Children were observed playing on an outdoor space that is not part of the operation's usable space. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved the children to the usable playground space.
Yes
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
One caregiver was missing 1.5 hours of annual training and needed training in emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, building and physical premises safety, and handling hazardous materials.
4 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
During the inspection a electric fan was observed on a table accessible to children in care. This was corrected by the fan being removed and placed in a room inaccessible to children.
Yes
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Durring the inspection children were allowed to enter playground area that contained tires with spider webs and an old diaper. This was corrected by the tires and diaper being removed from the playground.
Yes
4 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
The operation was not doing daily reports for the two infants in care.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Out of four staff files reviewed, one was missing proof of education, and three were missing employment affidavits.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
The operation had 14 children in care, and two infants (a 15-month-old and a 17-month-old) were combined with children up to four years old. This was corrected during the inspection when the infants were separated into their own classroom.
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
During the inspection, the caregiver in the main room stepped into the office, leaving the children unsupervised for a brief period of time.
4 746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
The director was missing training in emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, preventing and handling allergic reactions, building and physical premises safety, and handling hazardous materials.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the inspection a caregiver in training was observed having access to children in care without a cleared background check. This was corrected by the caregiver leaving the operation.
Yes
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
During the inspection the infant bottles were observed without a label. This was corrected by the bottles being labeled by the caregiver.
Yes
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
During the investigation, it was found that two infants in care who were still on formula did not have written feeding instructions. One of the infants is no longer enrolled.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
There was a bottle of Lysol wipes sitting on top of a trash can within the reach of children in the pre-k room. This was corrected during the inspection when the Lysol wipes were moved up out of the reach of children.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The children's mats were not labeled. This was corrected during the inspection when the mats were labeled.
Yes
4 746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
Two slides on the playground were next to each other without adequate use zones in between.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies were missing the following: benefits of physical activity, criteria for determining extreme weather that will prohibit outdoor play, a plan for physical activity to occur indoors when the children can't go outside, procedures for parents to communicate with the director, information on how the minimum standards can be viewed online, information on how mothers can breastfeed their child if they desire, policies for doing health checks, information on staff vaccinations, and information on parents' rights.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Out of the four children's records reviewed, one child was missing a health statement and needed an updated immunization record.
4 746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Evacuation diagrams were not posted in the two infant rooms. This was corrected when evacuation diagrams were printed out and posted in these rooms.
Yes
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
There was a garbage can without a lid with a dirty diaper in it in the bathroom that the children use. This was corrected during the inspection when the garbage can was removed from the bathroom.
Yes
4 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
During the inspection children in care were served lunch without washing hands. This was corrected by the children being allowed to wash hands.
Yes
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Out of four staff files reviewed, one was missing proof of education, and three were missing employment affidavits.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies were missing the following: benefits of physical activity, criteria for determining extreme weather that will prohibit outdoor play, a plan for physical activity to occur indoors when the children can't go outside, procedures for parents to communicate with the director, information on how the minimum standards can be viewed online, information on how mothers can breastfeed their child if they desire, policies for doing health checks, information on staff vaccinations, and information on parents' rights.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
During the investigation, it was found that two infants in care who were still on formula did not have written feeding instructions. One of the infants is no longer enrolled.
5 746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
The operation exceeded their infant capacity when they had seven infants in care and are licensed for four infants. This was corrected during the inspection when the additional infants were sent home.
4 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
During the inspection a electric fan was observed on a table accessible to children in care. This was corrected by the fan being removed and placed in a room inaccessible to children.
Yes
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Out of the four children's records reviewed, one child was missing a health statement and needed an updated immunization record.
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Durring the inspection children were allowed to enter playground area that contained tires with spider webs and an old diaper. This was corrected by the tires and diaper being removed from the playground.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the inspection a caregiver in training was observed having access to children in care without a cleared background check. This was corrected by the caregiver leaving the operation.
Yes
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation did not have a certification form signed to verify that the recall list had been reviewed. This was corrected during the inspection when a certification form was signed by the director.
Yes
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
The smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and carbon monoxide detectors had not been tested in January, and the smoke detector in the infant room was beeping and needed replacement batteries.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The children's sleeping mats were not labeled with their names. This was corrected during the inspection when the assistant director labeled the mats.
Yes
4 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
During the inspection children in care were served lunch without washing hands. This was corrected by the children being allowed to wash hands.
Yes
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
During the inspection the infant bottles were observed without a label. This was corrected by the bottles being labeled by the caregiver.
Yes
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Children were observed playing on an outdoor space that is not part of the operation's usable space. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved the children to the usable playground space.
Yes
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The operation did not have a list of current employees posted. This was corrected during the inspection when an employee list was created and posted.
Yes
4 746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Evacuation diagrams were not posted in the two infant rooms. This was corrected when evacuation diagrams were printed out and posted in these rooms.
Yes
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
There was a garbage can without a lid with a dirty diaper in it in the bathroom that the children use. This was corrected during the inspection when the garbage can was removed from the bathroom.
Yes
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
There was a bottle of Lysol wipes sitting on top of a trash can within the reach of children in the pre-k room. This was corrected during the inspection when the Lysol wipes were moved up out of the reach of children.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The children's mats were not labeled. This was corrected during the inspection when the mats were labeled.
Yes

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

Inspections (72)

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

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