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Pals Activity Center

Child care center · 1007 BURKE RD, Pasadena, TX 77506-5243 · License 1684772

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 133. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (200)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
During the insepction it was found that one infant 2 month is missing parent signature for Novemeber on the infant feeding instructions.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Fire drills were not documented. This was corrected when licensing staff asked operation staff to conduct a fire drill and document it.
Yes
5 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
During the inspection it was found that the first aid kits kept in the transportation vehicles all had expired antiseptic wipes in the first aid kit. This was corrected at inspection when new antiseptic wipes were added to each vehicle first aid kit.
Yes
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the inspection it was observed that the toilets used by the children had visible signs of dirt and did not appear to be effectively clean behind the toilets.
4 746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
During the inspection it was found that one out of the four staff who provide transportation was overdue on their annual transportation training by 7 months. Their last completed transportation training was on 03/10/2022. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver took the training required.
Yes
3 746.5537(b)(1) - Electronic CO Detection Sys Connected to Alarm/Smoke Detection Sys-Tested Annually by Company or State or Local Fire Marshal
There was no documentation to confirm the carbon monoxide detectors are serviced annually.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
An eight month old infant was observed with a blanket in their crib with them.
5 746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
During an investigation it was found that a child was left on the daycare van, sleeping and unattended.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the inspection it was observed that the outside fence has broken from the bottom creating a gap where a child can squeeze through.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the follow up inspection it was found that the infant classroom was out of ratio by one child. There were 5 infants (3m,7m,11m,16m,18) to one caregiver. Specified age group is 0-11 months.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
During the investigation one staff member had an expired transportation certificate.
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 an infant (3 month) was observed sleeping wearing a bib. A soft stuffed toy was also observed inside the crib. Note: Pictures were taken.
Yes
5 746.5625(d)(2) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle
The driver did not conduct a walkthrough of the vehicle this resulted in a child being left alone in the van.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
One out of ten personnel files reviewed is missing the affidavit on file.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
During the review five staff were missing the required notarized affidavit in the file.
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
During the walkthrough the crib in the infant room was not snug it was lose fitted.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During the inspection it was observed that both caregivers in the toddler classroom were on their cell phones rather than directly supervising and interacting with the children in their care.
4 746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
During the investigation walkthrough inspection the booster seats in the vans were expired as of 2015.
5 746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
During the DFPS investigation it was found that safety precautions were not taken when unloading children from the daycare van, and a name to face check was not completed.
2 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
During the personal record review four staff were missing the required pre-employment affidavit.
5 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
During the review of records 3 of 10 records were missing the doctors name, address, and phone number.
3 746.605(14) - Required Admission Information - Special School-age Permissions
During the review one record was missing the schools name and phone number.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
During the investigation the director did not operate the daycare in compliance.
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
This standard was evaluated in regard to report received and compliance was not met. The oeprational policies does not inform parents of their rights as a parent of a child who is enrolled in child care.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
During the review five staff were missing the required notarized affidavit in the file.
5 746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
During an investigation it was found that a child was left on the daycare van, sleeping and unattended.
5 746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
During the DFPS investigation it was found that safety precautions were not taken when unloading children from the daycare van, and a name to face check was not completed.
5 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
During the review of records 3 of 10 records were missing the doctors name, address, and phone number.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the follow up inspection it was found that the infant classroom was out of ratio by one child. There were 5 infants (3m,7m,11m,16m,18) to one caregiver. Specified age group is 0-11 months.
4 746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
During the investigation walkthrough inspection the booster seats in the vans were expired as of 2015.
2 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
During the personal record review four staff were missing the required pre-employment affidavit.
5 746.5625(d)(2) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle
The driver did not conduct a walkthrough of the vehicle this resulted in a child being left alone in the van.
3 746.5537(b)(1) - Electronic CO Detection Sys Connected to Alarm/Smoke Detection Sys-Tested Annually by Company or State or Local Fire Marshal
There was no documentation to confirm the carbon monoxide detectors are serviced annually.
4 746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
During the inspection it was found that one out of the four staff who provide transportation was overdue on their annual transportation training by 7 months. Their last completed transportation training was on 03/10/2022. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver took the training required.
Yes
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
During the walkthrough the crib in the infant room was not snug it was lose fitted.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During the inspection it was observed that both caregivers in the toddler classroom were on their cell phones rather than directly supervising and interacting with the children in their care.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the inspection it was observed that the toilets used by the children had visible signs of dirt and did not appear to be effectively clean behind the toilets.
3 746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
During the insepction it was found that one infant 2 month is missing parent signature for Novemeber on the infant feeding instructions.
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 an infant (3 month) was observed sleeping wearing a bib. A soft stuffed toy was also observed inside the crib. Note: Pictures were taken.
Yes
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
During the investigation the director did not operate the daycare in compliance.
3 746.605(14) - Required Admission Information - Special School-age Permissions
During the review one record was missing the schools name and phone number.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Fire drills were not documented. This was corrected when licensing staff asked operation staff to conduct a fire drill and document it.
Yes
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
During the investigation one staff member had an expired transportation certificate.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
An eight month old infant was observed with a blanket in their crib with them.
5 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
During the inspection it was found that the first aid kits kept in the transportation vehicles all had expired antiseptic wipes in the first aid kit. This was corrected at inspection when new antiseptic wipes were added to each vehicle first aid kit.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the inspection it was observed that the outside fence has broken from the bottom creating a gap where a child can squeeze through.
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
This standard was evaluated in regard to report received and compliance was not met. The oeprational policies does not inform parents of their rights as a parent of a child who is enrolled in child care.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
One out of ten personnel files reviewed is missing the affidavit on file.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the follow up inspection it was found that the infant classroom was out of ratio by one child. There were 5 infants (3m,7m,11m,16m,18) to one caregiver. Specified age group is 0-11 months.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
One out of ten personnel files reviewed is missing the affidavit on file.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
During the review five staff were missing the required notarized affidavit in the file.
5 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
During the review of records 3 of 10 records were missing the doctors name, address, and phone number.
3 746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
During the insepction it was found that one infant 2 month is missing parent signature for Novemeber on the infant feeding instructions.
5 746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
During the DFPS investigation it was found that safety precautions were not taken when unloading children from the daycare van, and a name to face check was not completed.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the inspection it was observed that the outside fence has broken from the bottom creating a gap where a child can squeeze through.
5 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
During the inspection it was found that the first aid kits kept in the transportation vehicles all had expired antiseptic wipes in the first aid kit. This was corrected at inspection when new antiseptic wipes were added to each vehicle first aid kit.
Yes
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
During the investigation one staff member had an expired transportation certificate.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Fire drills were not documented. This was corrected when licensing staff asked operation staff to conduct a fire drill and document it.
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 an infant (3 month) was observed sleeping wearing a bib. A soft stuffed toy was also observed inside the crib. Note: Pictures were taken.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the inspection it was observed that the toilets used by the children had visible signs of dirt and did not appear to be effectively clean behind the toilets.
3 746.5537(b)(1) - Electronic CO Detection Sys Connected to Alarm/Smoke Detection Sys-Tested Annually by Company or State or Local Fire Marshal
There was no documentation to confirm the carbon monoxide detectors are serviced annually.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During the inspection it was observed that both caregivers in the toddler classroom were on their cell phones rather than directly supervising and interacting with the children in their care.
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
This standard was evaluated in regard to report received and compliance was not met. The oeprational policies does not inform parents of their rights as a parent of a child who is enrolled in child care.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
During the investigation the director did not operate the daycare in compliance.
5 746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
During an investigation it was found that a child was left on the daycare van, sleeping and unattended.
3 746.605(14) - Required Admission Information - Special School-age Permissions
During the review one record was missing the schools name and phone number.
5 746.5625(d)(2) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle
The driver did not conduct a walkthrough of the vehicle this resulted in a child being left alone in the van.
2 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
During the personal record review four staff were missing the required pre-employment affidavit.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
An eight month old infant was observed with a blanket in their crib with them.
4 746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
During the inspection it was found that one out of the four staff who provide transportation was overdue on their annual transportation training by 7 months. Their last completed transportation training was on 03/10/2022. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver took the training required.
Yes
4 746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
During the investigation walkthrough inspection the booster seats in the vans were expired as of 2015.
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
During the walkthrough the crib in the infant room was not snug it was lose fitted.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the inspection it was observed that the toilets used by the children had visible signs of dirt and did not appear to be effectively clean behind the toilets.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During the inspection it was observed that both caregivers in the toddler classroom were on their cell phones rather than directly supervising and interacting with the children in their care.
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
This standard was evaluated in regard to report received and compliance was not met. The oeprational policies does not inform parents of their rights as a parent of a child who is enrolled in child care.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
During the investigation the director did not operate the daycare in compliance.
5 746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
During an investigation it was found that a child was left on the daycare van, sleeping and unattended.
4 746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
During the inspection it was found that one out of the four staff who provide transportation was overdue on their annual transportation training by 7 months. Their last completed transportation training was on 03/10/2022. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver took the training required.
Yes
5 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
During the inspection it was found that the first aid kits kept in the transportation vehicles all had expired antiseptic wipes in the first aid kit. This was corrected at inspection when new antiseptic wipes were added to each vehicle first aid kit.
Yes
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Fire drills were not documented. This was corrected when licensing staff asked operation staff to conduct a fire drill and document it.
Yes
2 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
During the personal record review four staff were missing the required pre-employment affidavit.
3 746.605(14) - Required Admission Information - Special School-age Permissions
During the review one record was missing the schools name and phone number.
5 746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
During the DFPS investigation it was found that safety precautions were not taken when unloading children from the daycare van, and a name to face check was not completed.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
5 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
During the review of records 3 of 10 records were missing the doctors name, address, and phone number.
4 746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
During the investigation walkthrough inspection the booster seats in the vans were expired as of 2015.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
An eight month old infant was observed with a blanket in their crib with them.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
One out of ten personnel files reviewed is missing the affidavit on file.
3 746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
During the insepction it was found that one infant 2 month is missing parent signature for Novemeber on the infant feeding instructions.
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
During the walkthrough the crib in the infant room was not snug it was lose fitted.
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 an infant (3 month) was observed sleeping wearing a bib. A soft stuffed toy was also observed inside the crib. Note: Pictures were taken.
Yes
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
During the review five staff were missing the required notarized affidavit in the file.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the follow up inspection it was found that the infant classroom was out of ratio by one child. There were 5 infants (3m,7m,11m,16m,18) to one caregiver. Specified age group is 0-11 months.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the inspection it was observed that the outside fence has broken from the bottom creating a gap where a child can squeeze through.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
During the investigation one staff member had an expired transportation certificate.
5 746.5625(d)(2) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle
The driver did not conduct a walkthrough of the vehicle this resulted in a child being left alone in the van.
3 746.5537(b)(1) - Electronic CO Detection Sys Connected to Alarm/Smoke Detection Sys-Tested Annually by Company or State or Local Fire Marshal
There was no documentation to confirm the carbon monoxide detectors are serviced annually.

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

Inspections (80)

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

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