Child care center ·
1429 S WALNUT AVE, New Braunfels, TX 78130-1110 ·
License 1692423- 810
Capacity 187. InfantToddlerPre-Kindergarten
Accepts subsidy
| Severity | Date | Standard / narrative | Corrected |
|---|
| 4 | — |
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extinguishers were last serviced in August of 2020. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The required Consumer Product Safety Commission form was not available for review. This was corrected when the director printed it out and signed it. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Based on video evidence reviewed as a result of this investigation, a child raised their head from the nap mat as though attempting to get up and the caregiver used her hand on the child?s back in a rubbing motion to push the child to lay back down. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
The severe weather drill documentation was not available for review. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
One out of three staff that administers medication did not have the required medication training. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
One out of five infant teachers present during this inspection had an expired SIDS training certificate. The training was last completed in May 2023. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Children's Product Certification form that was posted had a date of 2019. This was corrected when the director resigned the form and dated it. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
A health inspection has not been conducted since 2021. The person in charge called and an inspection has been scheduled for 2-15-2023. |
— |
| 5 | — |
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A staff that was hired a week ago and was shadowing the Pre School teacher was present at the operation, prior to receiving the eligibility notification from the background check unit. This was corrected when the director removed the person from the room. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The last fire inspection was conducted on 5-19-2022. Fire inspections are due annually. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The documentation of drills was not available for review. |
— |
| 2 | — |
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
A stall in the boy's bathroom had peeling paint on the wall. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
A sheet that was brought from home did not fit the mattress. Several other sheets did not fit the mattresses correctly causing the mattress to curl up. This was corrected when the caregiver tightened the sheet up. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
I observed the caregiver changing diapers but did not wash the infants hands. This was corrected when the caregiver was informed to wash the infants hands. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A rain gutter which was on the toddler playground had sharp edges which was accessible to children. This was corrected when the director cover the area with duck tape and a pool noodle. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Five out of ten children's records did not have a health statement signed by a health care professional after being enrolled at the center for over a year. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The plastic and wicker containers in several rooms that hold toys were damaged, leaving rough edges and sharp metal that could pose a risk of injury to children in care. This was corrected when the containers were removed. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Two out of ten employees training records were not available for review. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Four highchairs in the older infant room were not equipped with safety straps. Three infants were observed sitting in the highchairs not strapped in. This was corrected when safety straps were found and put on the highchairs. |
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
Based on information gathered during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that caregivers were not engaged in active supervision of children in care, resulting in one child touching another child inappropriately on their bare bottom. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.501(a)(18)(B) - Written Operational Policies - Duration
The promotion of Physical Activity was not available for review in the Operational Policies. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The last fire inspection was conducted on 6-11-2019. Fire inspections are due annually. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
There were 3 infants without an updated feeding schedule. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on the inspection visit on May 7th, several rooms become over ratio by one very quickly where the director had to step into a classroom. The director was proactive by taking a few children with her to go to classrooms to move children around. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The last fire inspection was conducted on 6-11-2019. Fire inspections are due annually. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
The director's SIDS training was not available for review. |
— |
| 1 | — |
746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
Three out of ten children's records were missing the vision and hearing screening. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extinguishers were last serviced in August of 2020. |
— |
| 1 | — |
746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
Three out of ten children's records were missing the vision and hearing screening. |
— |
| 5 | — |
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A staff that was hired a week ago and was shadowing the Pre School teacher was present at the operation, prior to receiving the eligibility notification from the background check unit. This was corrected when the director removed the person from the room. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
There were 3 infants without an updated feeding schedule. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The documentation of drills was not available for review. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Four highchairs in the older infant room were not equipped with safety straps. Three infants were observed sitting in the highchairs not strapped in. This was corrected when safety straps were found and put on the highchairs. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The last fire inspection was conducted on 5-19-2022. Fire inspections are due annually. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
The director's SIDS training was not available for review. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Children's Product Certification form that was posted had a date of 2019. This was corrected when the director resigned the form and dated it. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The plastic and wicker containers in several rooms that hold toys were damaged, leaving rough edges and sharp metal that could pose a risk of injury to children in care. This was corrected when the containers were removed. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
The severe weather drill documentation was not available for review. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Two out of ten employees training records were not available for review. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Based on video evidence reviewed as a result of this investigation, a child raised their head from the nap mat as though attempting to get up and the caregiver used her hand on the child?s back in a rubbing motion to push the child to lay back down. |
— |
| 2 | — |
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on the inspection visit on May 7th, several rooms become over ratio by one very quickly where the director had to step into a classroom. The director was proactive by taking a few children with her to go to classrooms to move children around. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.501(a)(18)(B) - Written Operational Policies - Duration
The promotion of Physical Activity was not available for review in the Operational Policies. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
A stall in the boy's bathroom had peeling paint on the wall. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The required Consumer Product Safety Commission form was not available for review. This was corrected when the director printed it out and signed it. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
A sheet that was brought from home did not fit the mattress. Several other sheets did not fit the mattresses correctly causing the mattress to curl up. This was corrected when the caregiver tightened the sheet up. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
One out of five infant teachers present during this inspection had an expired SIDS training certificate. The training was last completed in May 2023. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
I observed the caregiver changing diapers but did not wash the infants hands. This was corrected when the caregiver was informed to wash the infants hands. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extinguishers were last serviced in August of 2020. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Five out of ten children's records did not have a health statement signed by a health care professional after being enrolled at the center for over a year. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A rain gutter which was on the toddler playground had sharp edges which was accessible to children. This was corrected when the director cover the area with duck tape and a pool noodle. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The last fire inspection was conducted on 6-11-2019. Fire inspections are due annually. |
— |
| 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 information gathered during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that caregivers were not engaged in active supervision of children in care, resulting in one child touching another child inappropriately on their bare bottom. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extinguishers were last serviced in August of 2020. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The last fire inspection was conducted on 6-11-2019. Fire inspections are due annually. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
A health inspection has not been conducted since 2021. The person in charge called and an inspection has been scheduled for 2-15-2023. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
One out of three staff that administers medication did not have the required medication training. |
— |
| 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 information gathered during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that caregivers were not engaged in active supervision of children in care, resulting in one child touching another child inappropriately on their bare bottom. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
A health inspection has not been conducted since 2021. The person in charge called and an inspection has been scheduled for 2-15-2023. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Two out of ten employees training records were not available for review. |
— |
| 5 | — |
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A staff that was hired a week ago and was shadowing the Pre School teacher was present at the operation, prior to receiving the eligibility notification from the background check unit. This was corrected when the director removed the person from the room. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
A sheet that was brought from home did not fit the mattress. Several other sheets did not fit the mattresses correctly causing the mattress to curl up. This was corrected when the caregiver tightened the sheet up. |
— |
| 2 | — |
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on the inspection visit on May 7th, several rooms become over ratio by one very quickly where the director had to step into a classroom. The director was proactive by taking a few children with her to go to classrooms to move children around. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
One out of five infant teachers present during this inspection had an expired SIDS training certificate. The training was last completed in May 2023. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Children's Product Certification form that was posted had a date of 2019. This was corrected when the director resigned the form and dated it. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
A stall in the boy's bathroom had peeling paint on the wall. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Based on video evidence reviewed as a result of this investigation, a child raised their head from the nap mat as though attempting to get up and the caregiver used her hand on the child?s back in a rubbing motion to push the child to lay back down. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The last fire inspection was conducted on 6-11-2019. Fire inspections are due annually. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
The severe weather drill documentation was not available for review. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
One out of three staff that administers medication did not have the required medication training. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
I observed the caregiver changing diapers but did not wash the infants hands. This was corrected when the caregiver was informed to wash the infants hands. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The last fire inspection was conducted on 6-11-2019. Fire inspections are due annually. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
There were 3 infants without an updated feeding schedule. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A rain gutter which was on the toddler playground had sharp edges which was accessible to children. This was corrected when the director cover the area with duck tape and a pool noodle. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.501(a)(18)(B) - Written Operational Policies - Duration
The promotion of Physical Activity was not available for review in the Operational Policies. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The required Consumer Product Safety Commission form was not available for review. This was corrected when the director printed it out and signed it. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The last fire inspection was conducted on 5-19-2022. Fire inspections are due annually. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The plastic and wicker containers in several rooms that hold toys were damaged, leaving rough edges and sharp metal that could pose a risk of injury to children in care. This was corrected when the containers were removed. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extinguishers were last serviced in August of 2020. |
— |
| 1 | — |
746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
Three out of ten children's records were missing the vision and hearing screening. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The documentation of drills was not available for review. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Five out of ten children's records did not have a health statement signed by a health care professional after being enrolled at the center for over a year. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Four highchairs in the older infant room were not equipped with safety straps. Three infants were observed sitting in the highchairs not strapped in. This was corrected when safety straps were found and put on the highchairs. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extinguishers were last serviced in August of 2020. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
The director's SIDS training was not available for review. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The last fire inspection was conducted on 6-11-2019. Fire inspections are due annually. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
The severe weather drill documentation was not available for review. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The required Consumer Product Safety Commission form was not available for review. This was corrected when the director printed it out and signed it. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Five out of ten children's records did not have a health statement signed by a health care professional after being enrolled at the center for over a year. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
The director's SIDS training was not available for review. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
A sheet that was brought from home did not fit the mattress. Several other sheets did not fit the mattresses correctly causing the mattress to curl up. This was corrected when the caregiver tightened the sheet up. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
There were 3 infants without an updated feeding schedule. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
I observed the caregiver changing diapers but did not wash the infants hands. This was corrected when the caregiver was informed to wash the infants hands. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extinguishers were last serviced in August of 2020. |
— |
| 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 information gathered during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that caregivers were not engaged in active supervision of children in care, resulting in one child touching another child inappropriately on their bare bottom. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The last fire inspection was conducted on 6-11-2019. Fire inspections are due annually. |
— |
| 2 | — |
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Four highchairs in the older infant room were not equipped with safety straps. Three infants were observed sitting in the highchairs not strapped in. This was corrected when safety straps were found and put on the highchairs. |
Yes |
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