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The Goddard School - Spring Harmony

Child care center · 27084 BIRNHAM WOODS DR, Spring, TX 77386 · License 1688902

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 218. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (272)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
The director at the operaiton did not have current CPR/First Aid training on file. The CPR/First Aid training expired as of 1/18/24.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
I observed that the infant safety training for a caregiver who works with infant and toddlers had expired.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
During the walk-through in Classroom #11, caregivers did not know how many children they were caring for. The caregiver reported 15 children. The inspector counted 14 children.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
It was observed that no Written Feeding Instructions were available for review for 5 children not yet on table food.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
I observed 1 caregiver supervising 10 toddlers. The required child/caregiver ratio for toddlers is 9 children with 1 caregiver. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
I observed a food allergy action plan that had not been signed by the child's parent.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
I observed a caregiver working with children whose background check is still pending. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was sent home.
Yes
2 746.303(a)(1) - Report Change in Designee
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS Investigation, the operation did not notify licensing of a change in Governing Body Designee within the required five day time frame. Licensing was informed of the director change by DFPS on 11/4/2024. The operation did not notify licensing about the change until 11/14/2024.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A play mat in an infant room accessible to children had a broken plastic mirror with sharp edges accessible to children. Note: Corrected at inspection removing play mat out of classroom.
Yes
3 746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
The annual verification of insurance was not entered in the provider portal by the due date as required.
3 746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink
During the walk-through it was observed #11, and #7 classrooms did not have hand soap available for children. Note: Soap was added during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
The caregiver involved in the incident being investigated did not have any preservice training hours completed even though she had been in the classroom alone and was being counted in child/caregiver ratios.
5 746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
Based on information gathered in the investigation it was determined a pre-k aged child was left alone in a classroom during transition due to the caregiver not performing a face to name check or count before exiting the classroom or when arriving at the destination.
4 746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
During the walk-through, it was observed that classrooms #10, #5, #4, #11, and #7 did not have an emergency evacuation diagram visible in the classroom. Note: Diagrams displayed during inspection.
Yes
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
I observed infant feeding instructions that had not been updated in the last 30 days.
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
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient information to support a child (20 months) was left unattended in a classroom during a transition to another classroom NOTE: The caregiver was terminated the day of incident and training on accounting for children is scheduled for 9/22/23
Yes
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Procedures were evaluated, and it was determined that a toddler was left in a classroom during transition due to the caregiver not having an accurate count of the children in the group.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Out of nine employee files reviewed, four were found not to have a notarized affidavit for applicants for employment completed. Note: corrected during inspection. All four employee files were updated, showing notarized copies.
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
It was observed in the toddler 2 classroom, 2 children climbing the window seal, 1 child climbing shelving, and children kicking building blocks while the caregiver was conducted diaper changes in the restroom. This was corrected when another caregiver was brought into the room to assist with supervision ad diaper changes.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
During inspection it was learned that the operation did not have a current health inspection. The most recent health inspection on file was completed on 2/14/23.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
I evaluated 10 children's enrollment records. I observed the following: Two records did not include an address for the emergency contact person. One immunization record was not current. Two records did not have a preschool health statement. A 5 yr. year did not have documentation of hearing and vision screening.
5 746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
I did not observe a list of children for a bus run that was observed during the inspection. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
An incident report was completed for an injury that occurred in care after a parent inquired about an injury that occurred in care that they took their child to a healthcare professional to be seen for, but it was not the HHSC Incident report and did not include all the required information.
3 746.2601(2) - Care Requirements for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Individual Attention
Based on the information obtained through the DFPS Investigation, there is evidence to show that individual attention was not provided to a pre-k child who was upset.
4 746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS Investigation, the operation did not notify licensing of a change in director within the required five day time frame. Licensing was informed of the director change by DFPS on 11/4/2024. The operation did not notify licensing about the change until 11/14/2024.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
I observed food allergy action plans for two children that had not been signed by the child's parent.
3 746.501(a)(18)(A) - Written Operational Policies - Benefits
I observed that the center's operational policies did not include their policy and procedures for outdoor play.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
I observed one caregiver supervising 17 toddler and 2 yr. old children. The specified age of the group is 2 years old and the required child/caregiver ratio for 2 yr. olds is one caregiver with 9 children. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.
4 746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
Child Care Regulation was not notified of a director change that took place the last week of May.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
A pre-k child was left alone in the classroom when the class transitioned to another classroom.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the caregiver failed to demonstrate competency and good judgement when they failed to conduct a name to face check on the children in their care before and after transitioning. The caregiver then signed the child in but was not aware the child was not in their care.
3 746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
After a child told caregivers his finger hurt and had been shut in the door, caregivers or management did not notify the parent of the incident.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Interviews were conducted and procedures were evaluated. It was determined that a toddler was left in a classroom when the group transitioned to the playground.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
The inspector reviewed four new hire files. A notarized affidavit for applicants for employment was not available. Note: During the investigation, the director notarized and updated all four employee files.
Yes
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
I observed infant feeding instructions that had not been updated in the last 30 days.
3 746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink
During the walk-through it was observed #11, and #7 classrooms did not have hand soap available for children. Note: Soap was added during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
I evaluated 10 children's enrollment records. I observed the following: Two records did not include an address for the emergency contact person. One immunization record was not current. Two records did not have a preschool health statement. A 5 yr. year did not have documentation of hearing and vision screening.
3 746.501(a)(18)(A) - Written Operational Policies - Benefits
I observed that the center's operational policies did not include their policy and procedures for outdoor play.
3 746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
The annual verification of insurance was not entered in the provider portal by the due date as required.
5 746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
Based on information gathered in the investigation it was determined a pre-k aged child was left alone in a classroom during transition due to the caregiver not performing a face to name check or count before exiting the classroom or when arriving at the destination.
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
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient information to support a child (20 months) was left unattended in a classroom during a transition to another classroom NOTE: The caregiver was terminated the day of incident and training on accounting for children is scheduled for 9/22/23
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
During the walk-through in Classroom #11, caregivers did not know how many children they were caring for. The caregiver reported 15 children. The inspector counted 14 children.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
It was observed that no Written Feeding Instructions were available for review for 5 children not yet on table food.
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
It was observed in the toddler 2 classroom, 2 children climbing the window seal, 1 child climbing shelving, and children kicking building blocks while the caregiver was conducted diaper changes in the restroom. This was corrected when another caregiver was brought into the room to assist with supervision ad diaper changes.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
I observed a food allergy action plan that had not been signed by the child's parent.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
The director at the operaiton did not have current CPR/First Aid training on file. The CPR/First Aid training expired as of 1/18/24.
3 746.2601(2) - Care Requirements for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Individual Attention
Based on the information obtained through the DFPS Investigation, there is evidence to show that individual attention was not provided to a pre-k child who was upset.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Out of nine employee files reviewed, four were found not to have a notarized affidavit for applicants for employment completed. Note: corrected during inspection. All four employee files were updated, showing notarized copies.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
I observed a caregiver working with children whose background check is still pending. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was sent home.
Yes
4 746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
Child Care Regulation was not notified of a director change that took place the last week of May.
3 746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
An incident report was completed for an injury that occurred in care after a parent inquired about an injury that occurred in care that they took their child to a healthcare professional to be seen for, but it was not the HHSC Incident report and did not include all the required information.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the caregiver failed to demonstrate competency and good judgement when they failed to conduct a name to face check on the children in their care before and after transitioning. The caregiver then signed the child in but was not aware the child was not in their care.
4 746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
During the walk-through, it was observed that classrooms #10, #5, #4, #11, and #7 did not have an emergency evacuation diagram visible in the classroom. Note: Diagrams displayed during inspection.
Yes
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Interviews were conducted and procedures were evaluated. It was determined that a toddler was left in a classroom when the group transitioned to the playground.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
A pre-k child was left alone in the classroom when the class transitioned to another classroom.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
I observed 1 caregiver supervising 10 toddlers. The required child/caregiver ratio for toddlers is 9 children with 1 caregiver. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
During inspection it was learned that the operation did not have a current health inspection. The most recent health inspection on file was completed on 2/14/23.
2 746.303(a)(1) - Report Change in Designee
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS Investigation, the operation did not notify licensing of a change in Governing Body Designee within the required five day time frame. Licensing was informed of the director change by DFPS on 11/4/2024. The operation did not notify licensing about the change until 11/14/2024.
4 746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS Investigation, the operation did not notify licensing of a change in director within the required five day time frame. Licensing was informed of the director change by DFPS on 11/4/2024. The operation did not notify licensing about the change until 11/14/2024.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Procedures were evaluated, and it was determined that a toddler was left in a classroom during transition due to the caregiver not having an accurate count of the children in the group.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
I observed one caregiver supervising 17 toddler and 2 yr. old children. The specified age of the group is 2 years old and the required child/caregiver ratio for 2 yr. olds is one caregiver with 9 children. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
The caregiver involved in the incident being investigated did not have any preservice training hours completed even though she had been in the classroom alone and was being counted in child/caregiver ratios.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
I observed that the infant safety training for a caregiver who works with infant and toddlers had expired.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A play mat in an infant room accessible to children had a broken plastic mirror with sharp edges accessible to children. Note: Corrected at inspection removing play mat out of classroom.
Yes
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
The inspector reviewed four new hire files. A notarized affidavit for applicants for employment was not available. Note: During the investigation, the director notarized and updated all four employee files.
Yes
5 746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
I did not observe a list of children for a bus run that was observed during the inspection. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
After a child told caregivers his finger hurt and had been shut in the door, caregivers or management did not notify the parent of the incident.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
I observed food allergy action plans for two children that had not been signed by the child's parent.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Out of nine employee files reviewed, four were found not to have a notarized affidavit for applicants for employment completed. Note: corrected during inspection. All four employee files were updated, showing notarized copies.
Yes
3 746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink
During the walk-through it was observed #11, and #7 classrooms did not have hand soap available for children. Note: Soap was added during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the caregiver failed to demonstrate competency and good judgement when they failed to conduct a name to face check on the children in their care before and after transitioning. The caregiver then signed the child in but was not aware the child was not in their care.
3 746.501(a)(18)(A) - Written Operational Policies - Benefits
I observed that the center's operational policies did not include their policy and procedures for outdoor play.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
During the walk-through in Classroom #11, caregivers did not know how many children they were caring for. The caregiver reported 15 children. The inspector counted 14 children.
2 746.303(a)(1) - Report Change in Designee
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS Investigation, the operation did not notify licensing of a change in Governing Body Designee within the required five day time frame. Licensing was informed of the director change by DFPS on 11/4/2024. The operation did not notify licensing about the change until 11/14/2024.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
During inspection it was learned that the operation did not have a current health inspection. The most recent health inspection on file was completed on 2/14/23.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
The caregiver involved in the incident being investigated did not have any preservice training hours completed even though she had been in the classroom alone and was being counted in child/caregiver ratios.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
I observed infant feeding instructions that had not been updated in the last 30 days.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
I observed a food allergy action plan that had not been signed by the child's parent.
4 746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
During the walk-through, it was observed that classrooms #10, #5, #4, #11, and #7 did not have an emergency evacuation diagram visible in the classroom. Note: Diagrams displayed during inspection.
Yes
4 746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS Investigation, the operation did not notify licensing of a change in director within the required five day time frame. Licensing was informed of the director change by DFPS on 11/4/2024. The operation did not notify licensing about the change until 11/14/2024.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
The director at the operaiton did not have current CPR/First Aid training on file. The CPR/First Aid training expired as of 1/18/24.
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
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient information to support a child (20 months) was left unattended in a classroom during a transition to another classroom NOTE: The caregiver was terminated the day of incident and training on accounting for children is scheduled for 9/22/23
Yes
5 746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
I did not observe a list of children for a bus run that was observed during the inspection. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A play mat in an infant room accessible to children had a broken plastic mirror with sharp edges accessible to children. Note: Corrected at inspection removing play mat out of classroom.
Yes
4 746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
Child Care Regulation was not notified of a director change that took place the last week of May.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
A pre-k child was left alone in the classroom when the class transitioned to another classroom.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
I evaluated 10 children's enrollment records. I observed the following: Two records did not include an address for the emergency contact person. One immunization record was not current. Two records did not have a preschool health statement. A 5 yr. year did not have documentation of hearing and vision screening.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
I observed one caregiver supervising 17 toddler and 2 yr. old children. The specified age of the group is 2 years old and the required child/caregiver ratio for 2 yr. olds is one caregiver with 9 children. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
I observed a caregiver working with children whose background check is still pending. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was sent home.
Yes
3 746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
After a child told caregivers his finger hurt and had been shut in the door, caregivers or management did not notify the parent of the incident.
3 746.2601(2) - Care Requirements for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Individual Attention
Based on the information obtained through the DFPS Investigation, there is evidence to show that individual attention was not provided to a pre-k child who was upset.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
It was observed that no Written Feeding Instructions were available for review for 5 children not yet on table food.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
I observed food allergy action plans for two children that had not been signed by the child's parent.
3 746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
The annual verification of insurance was not entered in the provider portal by the due date as required.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Interviews were conducted and procedures were evaluated. It was determined that a toddler was left in a classroom when the group transitioned to the playground.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Procedures were evaluated, and it was determined that a toddler was left in a classroom during transition due to the caregiver not having an accurate count of the children in the group.
3 746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
An incident report was completed for an injury that occurred in care after a parent inquired about an injury that occurred in care that they took their child to a healthcare professional to be seen for, but it was not the HHSC Incident report and did not include all the required information.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
The inspector reviewed four new hire files. A notarized affidavit for applicants for employment was not available. Note: During the investigation, the director notarized and updated all four employee files.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
I observed 1 caregiver supervising 10 toddlers. The required child/caregiver ratio for toddlers is 9 children with 1 caregiver. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
I observed that the infant safety training for a caregiver who works with infant and toddlers had expired.

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

Inspections (120)

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

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