Child care center ·
410 VALLEY HI DR STE 109-200, San Antonio, TX 78227-4611 ·
License 1689778
Capacity 67. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool
Accepts subsidy
| Severity | Date | Standard / narrative | Corrected |
|---|
| 4 | — |
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
An infant was observed not in the safety straps when in an elevated toddler table. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the infant was buckled in. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant classroom was found over ratio by 2 infants. Caregiver was caring for 6 infants with specified age group of 10 months. The child:caregiver ratio for this class is 1:4. The director was found supervising both the preK class of 6 children and the toddler class of 18 children with SAG of 2 years totaling 24 children to one caregiver. This was corrected during inspection as staff reported for their shifts within 20 minutes and the director was able to join the caregiver in the infant classroom. Three caregivers arrived for PreK, and two toddler classrooms. |
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| 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
Video footage showed the 2 year old caregiver stepping out of the classroom leaving napping children unattended. Video footage of the infant room shows an infant caregiver asleep while feeding a child leaving the children unsupervised. |
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| 5 | — |
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a current fire inspection. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A care giver's purse and disinfectant wipes were observed accessible to the children in care. Note: They were removed out of children's reach during inspection. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Three large toy trucks were observed to be broken with jagged edges. This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver removed all three from the playground area. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
During the investigation, it was learned that children under the age of two years old watch television in the mornings at drop off. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
The Director is only present a total of 20 hours per week instead of the required 30 hours per week. |
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| 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 | — |
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
The under-sink cabinets in the restrooms contained lysol and cleaning products that are accessible to children. There are no security latches for the cabinet doors. This was corrected when all supplies were taken out and placed in a locked cabinet/storage. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
745.903(2) - Controlling Person - Submit Controlling Person Form to Licensing within two days after a person becomes a controlling person. See TAC 745.901
The operation has not removed the previous director from the controlling list. The previous director was inactivated in Oct/2022. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant classroom and the three year old room were observed out of ratio. Note: Ratios were corrected when other caregivers arrived at the operation and stepped into the classroom. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
During the course of this investigation, it was found that the owner demonstrated poor judgment by asking a parent not to bring their child to daycare for two weeks in an attempt to obtain a better inspection grade from another agency. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Training record on SID's for the required staff were not received. |
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| 3 | — |
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
The first-aid kit used in the transportation vehicle was missing the following items: thermometer, gloves, tweezers, and scissors. |
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| 5 | — |
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
A caregiver counted in ratio in the Older Infant classroom did not have Eligible results to be counted in ratio. Note: This was corrected at inspection when an additional caregiver was placed in the room with the caregiver. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
The director was found supervising both the preK class of 6 children and the toddler class of 18 children with SAG of 2 years totaling 24 children to one caregiver. This was corrected during inspection as staff reported for their shifts within 20 minutes, three caregivers arrived for PreK, and two toddler classrooms. |
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| 5 | — |
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Video footage reviewed shows an infant was asleep in a swing for approximately 8 minutes. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
A caregiver was observed transporting the children in care and still does not have transportation training. |
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| 5 | — |
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
An infant was observed sitting in a bouncer seat for longer than the allowed time frame of 15 minutes. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when infant was pulled out of bouncer and placed on floor to continue. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
One out of the three staff files reviewed during inspection still does not have current First Aid and CPR training. |
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| 5 | — |
746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
The operation has been transporting children without the required emergency telephone numbers. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
A caregiver was observed transporting the children in care and does not have transportation training. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Two out five staff files did not have SID's training available for review at the time of inspection. |
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| 5 | — |
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Four caregivers were observed caring for children without a background check. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
Children were running in the classroom. There were large building blocks all over the floor. Some children were screaming and crying. |
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| 5 | — |
746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered
The operation did not notify CCR of adding transportation services. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
A caregiver was observed transporting the children in care and does not have transportation training. |
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| 4 | — |
746.311(a) - AP Parental Notification of Deficiency as described in 746.309 within 5 Days
The operation had not notified parents of their violations regarding infant safe sleep and abuse/neglect investigation findings. |
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| 5 | — |
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Cleaning products such as diluted bleach spray bottle and sanitizing wipes were accessible to the children in care as they observed within reach in the classroom and in the unlocked children's bathroom cabinet. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the cleaning products were removed and placed out of reach. |
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| 5 | — |
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The vehicle used to transport the children in care did not contain the required fire extinguisher. |
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| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement |
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| 3 | — |
746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
The operation did not have the required documentation for the impact rating of the unitary surfacing material used on the playground. |
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| 3 | — |
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Parents were not notified of a less serious injury a child sustained while in care. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The director did not have transportation training available for review at the time of inspection. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a current fire inspection. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
In the 18-24 month old room, there was no handwashing sink in the diaper changing area. |
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| 5 | — |
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Children have been transported without the required medical authorization. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Video footage obtained shows a caregiver scrolling on her phone while supervising a group of napping children. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
One out of the three staff files reviewed during inspection did not have current First Aid and CPR training. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
During the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not interact positively with a child in care. Note: This was corrected when the caregiver was terminated. |
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| 3 | — |
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
A child was sitting in a booster seat without being secured with the safety strap. This was observed twice when the child was moved to a high chair in the toddler room when doing an art activity. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
The operation did not have a documented record of monthly smoke detector/carbon monoxide tests conducted. |
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| 4 | — |
746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
Based on the information gathered during this investigation, it was discovered that the operation does not have a formal suspension policy in place and did not adhere to its operational policy when suspending a child from attending daycare for two weeks. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A caregiver did not wash a child's hands after changing their diaper. |
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| 4 | — |
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
A Step 2 Clubhouse Climber on the playground did not have loose fill surfacing under it. The climber was observed to be installed over concrete. |
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| 5 | — |
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on information gathered for this investigation, a caregiver used a harsh and inappropriate tone of voice when disciplining a child. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
A caregiver did not sanitize the changing table after changing a child's diaper. |
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| 3 | — |
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Based on the information gathered, the parent was not provided with an incident report. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Transportation training for the director was not submitted for review as requested. |
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| 3 | — |
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Three staff files were missing a copy of the driver's license/identification card, proof of education, background eligibility letter and annual training. One staff file was missing proof of education and annual training. |
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| 3 | — |
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The most recent investigation letter was not posted in the daycare. The most recent posted form was from April 2024. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3503(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
In the 18-24 month old room, there is no area for diaper changing area that is away from children's play areas or centers. |
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| 5 | — |
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Based on information gathered for this investigation, the director failed to notify CCR about a non-routine situation that risked harming a child. |
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| 5 | — |
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Recite: The operation did not have a current fire inspection. |
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| 5 | — |
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A bopy pillow and a bib were observed in the crib where a three month old slept. Note: The boppy pillow was moved during inspection. |
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| 3 | — |
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills were not available for review during inspection. |
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| 5 | — |
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
The operation did not have a documented record of monthly smoke detector/carbon monoxide tests conducted. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A caregiver did not wash a child's hands after changing their diaper. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
A caregiver did not sanitize the changing table after changing a child's diaper. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
Based on the information gathered during this investigation, it was discovered that the operation does not have a formal suspension policy in place and did not adhere to its operational policy when suspending a child from attending daycare for two weeks. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
The operation did not have the required documentation for the impact rating of the unitary surfacing material used on the playground. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The vehicle used to transport the children in care did not contain the required fire extinguisher. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
The Director is only present a total of 20 hours per week instead of the required 30 hours per week. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.311(a) - AP Parental Notification of Deficiency as described in 746.309 within 5 Days
The operation had not notified parents of their violations regarding infant safe sleep and abuse/neglect investigation findings. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
During the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not interact positively with a child in care. Note: This was corrected when the caregiver was terminated. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
A caregiver was observed transporting the children in care and still does not have transportation training. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Cleaning products such as diluted bleach spray bottle and sanitizing wipes were accessible to the children in care as they observed within reach in the classroom and in the unlocked children's bathroom cabinet. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the cleaning products were removed and placed out of reach. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills were not available for review during inspection. |
— |
| 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
Video footage showed the 2 year old caregiver stepping out of the classroom leaving napping children unattended. Video footage of the infant room shows an infant caregiver asleep while feeding a child leaving the children unsupervised. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
During the investigation, it was learned that children under the age of two years old watch television in the mornings at drop off. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
The first-aid kit used in the transportation vehicle was missing the following items: thermometer, gloves, tweezers, and scissors. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered
The operation did not notify CCR of adding transportation services. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a current fire inspection. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The most recent investigation letter was not posted in the daycare. The most recent posted form was from April 2024. |
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| 5 | — |
745.903(2) - Controlling Person - Submit Controlling Person Form to Licensing within two days after a person becomes a controlling person. See TAC 745.901
The operation has not removed the previous director from the controlling list. The previous director was inactivated in Oct/2022. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Transportation training for the director was not submitted for review as requested. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant classroom was found over ratio by 2 infants. Caregiver was caring for 6 infants with specified age group of 10 months. The child:caregiver ratio for this class is 1:4. The director was found supervising both the preK class of 6 children and the toddler class of 18 children with SAG of 2 years totaling 24 children to one caregiver. This was corrected during inspection as staff reported for their shifts within 20 minutes and the director was able to join the caregiver in the infant classroom. Three caregivers arrived for PreK, and two toddler classrooms. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Based on information gathered for this investigation, the director failed to notify CCR about a non-routine situation that risked harming a child. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Three staff files were missing a copy of the driver's license/identification card, proof of education, background eligibility letter and annual training. One staff file was missing proof of education and annual training. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
The operation has been transporting children without the required emergency telephone numbers. |
— |
| 5 | — |
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
A caregiver counted in ratio in the Older Infant classroom did not have Eligible results to be counted in ratio. Note: This was corrected at inspection when an additional caregiver was placed in the room with the caregiver. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a current fire inspection. |
— |
| 5 | — |
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Four caregivers were observed caring for children without a background check. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
A caregiver was observed transporting the children in care and does not have transportation training. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
The under-sink cabinets in the restrooms contained lysol and cleaning products that are accessible to children. There are no security latches for the cabinet doors. This was corrected when all supplies were taken out and placed in a locked cabinet/storage. |
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 | — |
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
Children were running in the classroom. There were large building blocks all over the floor. Some children were screaming and crying. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Two out five staff files did not have SID's training available for review at the time of inspection. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on information gathered for this investigation, a caregiver used a harsh and inappropriate tone of voice when disciplining a child. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
One out of the three staff files reviewed during inspection still does not have current First Aid and CPR training. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
A Step 2 Clubhouse Climber on the playground did not have loose fill surfacing under it. The climber was observed to be installed over concrete. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
One out of the three staff files reviewed during inspection did not have current First Aid and CPR training. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
In the 18-24 month old room, there was no handwashing sink in the diaper changing area. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Parents were not notified of a less serious injury a child sustained while in care. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Video footage obtained shows a caregiver scrolling on her phone while supervising a group of napping children. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
A caregiver was observed transporting the children in care and does not have transportation training. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Three large toy trucks were observed to be broken with jagged edges. This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver removed all three from the playground area. |
Yes |
192 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.
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