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Growth Academy, LLC

Child care center · 11503 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD, Houston, TX 77048-1867 · License 1694019

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 136. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (200)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation is not practicing fire drills monthly. There is no documentation to show a drill was practiced in January 2022.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Observed five children sitting in table chairs without the safety straps fastened. Four of the table chairs children were sitting in were missing the straps. Note: Two of the children were strapped in properly and the other three children were taken out of the table chairs that were missing the straps and placed in high chairs. The Director placed an order for new straps during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There is a door to an electrical room in the girls restroom and a door to another electrical room in the boys restrooms that are not locked nor has a safeguard to prevent children from going into the electrical rooms.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
A caregiver's record evaluated is missing 11 annual training hours.
3 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
The operation's first aid kit is missing cotton balls and a thermometer. Note: The items were placed in the first aid kit during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A caregiver did not wash a child's hands after changing the child's diaper. Note: The caregiver washed the child's hands when prompted to do so.
Yes
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The operation does not have a complete and detailed emergency preparedness plan.
4 746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Three children records evaluated were missing the special needs acknowledgment from their admission form.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
A caregiver's record evaluated is missing 11 annual training hours.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director is missing 15 annual training hours.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation failed to report two employees by January 15th who are no longer employed at the operation. The two employees background checks are currently active and are due for renewal.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Observed missing electrical outlet covers from a wall outlet in the 2 year old classroom. Also, observed a missing outlet cover from a wall outlet in the 3y-4y old classroom. Note: Outlet covers were placed in the outlets during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operational policy handbook does not consist of details regarding the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activities. It should include the following: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is suffient evidence to determine two caregivers were in a verbal alteration infront of the children in care.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Five out of five caregivers training record was not available for review.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, a caregiver was observed on video hitting a child on the hand and pushing them on the carpet. The video also showed the caregiver hitting another child in the mouth.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The operation does not have recent documentation of the building and grounds maintenance checklist on file. The checklist made available was from December 2021.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Observed an infant bottle in the classroom's refrigerator that was not labeled with the child's name. Note: The bottle was labeled with the child's name during the inspection.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was present in the infant classroom caring for 6 children without a cleared eligibility check.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There was no current Fire inspection Report available for review during the inspection.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The following is missing from the emergency preparedness plan: (b) How children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
There was no current Health Inspection report to review during inspection. The Health Inspection report was observed with expiration of 8/27/24.
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Observed three cribs with loose-fitted sheets in the infant room.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director annual training was not available for review.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The diaper changing pad in the schoolers classroom contains rips/tears in it. The caregiver stated the changing pad is used for a special needs child.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The following is missing from the emergency preparedness plan: (b) How children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
A caregiver's record evaluated is missing 11 annual training hours.
3 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
The operation's first aid kit is missing cotton balls and a thermometer. Note: The items were placed in the first aid kit during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, a caregiver was observed on video hitting a child on the hand and pushing them on the carpet. The video also showed the caregiver hitting another child in the mouth.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A caregiver did not wash a child's hands after changing the child's diaper. Note: The caregiver washed the child's hands when prompted to do so.
Yes
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The operation does not have recent documentation of the building and grounds maintenance checklist on file. The checklist made available was from December 2021.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director is missing 15 annual training hours.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The diaper changing pad in the schoolers classroom contains rips/tears in it. The caregiver stated the changing pad is used for a special needs child.
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Observed three cribs with loose-fitted sheets in the infant room.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is suffient evidence to determine two caregivers were in a verbal alteration infront of the children in care.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Observed missing electrical outlet covers from a wall outlet in the 2 year old classroom. Also, observed a missing outlet cover from a wall outlet in the 3y-4y old classroom. Note: Outlet covers were placed in the outlets during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Observed an infant bottle in the classroom's refrigerator that was not labeled with the child's name. Note: The bottle was labeled with the child's name during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Three children records evaluated were missing the special needs acknowledgment from their admission form.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Observed five children sitting in table chairs without the safety straps fastened. Four of the table chairs children were sitting in were missing the straps. Note: Two of the children were strapped in properly and the other three children were taken out of the table chairs that were missing the straps and placed in high chairs. The Director placed an order for new straps during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation is not practicing fire drills monthly. There is no documentation to show a drill was practiced in January 2022.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was present in the infant classroom caring for 6 children without a cleared eligibility check.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There is a door to an electrical room in the girls restroom and a door to another electrical room in the boys restrooms that are not locked nor has a safeguard to prevent children from going into the electrical rooms.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation failed to report two employees by January 15th who are no longer employed at the operation. The two employees background checks are currently active and are due for renewal.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There was no current Fire inspection Report available for review during the inspection.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Five out of five caregivers training record was not available for review.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operational policy handbook does not consist of details regarding the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activities. It should include the following: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
There was no current Health Inspection report to review during inspection. The Health Inspection report was observed with expiration of 8/27/24.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
A caregiver's record evaluated is missing 11 annual training hours.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The operation does not have a complete and detailed emergency preparedness plan.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director annual training was not available for review.
3 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
The operation's first aid kit is missing cotton balls and a thermometer. Note: The items were placed in the first aid kit during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operational policy handbook does not consist of details regarding the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activities. It should include the following: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The following is missing from the emergency preparedness plan: (b) How children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is suffient evidence to determine two caregivers were in a verbal alteration infront of the children in care.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The operation does not have a complete and detailed emergency preparedness plan.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director is missing 15 annual training hours.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
A caregiver's record evaluated is missing 11 annual training hours.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was present in the infant classroom caring for 6 children without a cleared eligibility check.
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Observed three cribs with loose-fitted sheets in the infant room.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A caregiver did not wash a child's hands after changing the child's diaper. Note: The caregiver washed the child's hands when prompted to do so.
Yes
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, a caregiver was observed on video hitting a child on the hand and pushing them on the carpet. The video also showed the caregiver hitting another child in the mouth.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Observed an infant bottle in the classroom's refrigerator that was not labeled with the child's name. Note: The bottle was labeled with the child's name during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
There was no current Health Inspection report to review during inspection. The Health Inspection report was observed with expiration of 8/27/24.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There is a door to an electrical room in the girls restroom and a door to another electrical room in the boys restrooms that are not locked nor has a safeguard to prevent children from going into the electrical rooms.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Observed missing electrical outlet covers from a wall outlet in the 2 year old classroom. Also, observed a missing outlet cover from a wall outlet in the 3y-4y old classroom. Note: Outlet covers were placed in the outlets during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The diaper changing pad in the schoolers classroom contains rips/tears in it. The caregiver stated the changing pad is used for a special needs child.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation failed to report two employees by January 15th who are no longer employed at the operation. The two employees background checks are currently active and are due for renewal.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The operation does not have recent documentation of the building and grounds maintenance checklist on file. The checklist made available was from December 2021.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
A caregiver's record evaluated is missing 11 annual training hours.
4 746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Three children records evaluated were missing the special needs acknowledgment from their admission form.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There was no current Fire inspection Report available for review during the inspection.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director annual training was not available for review.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation is not practicing fire drills monthly. There is no documentation to show a drill was practiced in January 2022.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Observed five children sitting in table chairs without the safety straps fastened. Four of the table chairs children were sitting in were missing the straps. Note: Two of the children were strapped in properly and the other three children were taken out of the table chairs that were missing the straps and placed in high chairs. The Director placed an order for new straps during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Five out of five caregivers training record was not available for review.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is suffient evidence to determine two caregivers were in a verbal alteration infront of the children in care.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was present in the infant classroom caring for 6 children without a cleared eligibility check.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The operation does not have recent documentation of the building and grounds maintenance checklist on file. The checklist made available was from December 2021.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Observed an infant bottle in the classroom's refrigerator that was not labeled with the child's name. Note: The bottle was labeled with the child's name during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
A caregiver's record evaluated is missing 11 annual training hours.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There is a door to an electrical room in the girls restroom and a door to another electrical room in the boys restrooms that are not locked nor has a safeguard to prevent children from going into the electrical rooms.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
There was no current Health Inspection report to review during inspection. The Health Inspection report was observed with expiration of 8/27/24.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Observed five children sitting in table chairs without the safety straps fastened. Four of the table chairs children were sitting in were missing the straps. Note: Two of the children were strapped in properly and the other three children were taken out of the table chairs that were missing the straps and placed in high chairs. The Director placed an order for new straps during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A caregiver did not wash a child's hands after changing the child's diaper. Note: The caregiver washed the child's hands when prompted to do so.
Yes
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Five out of five caregivers training record was not available for review.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director is missing 15 annual training hours.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation failed to report two employees by January 15th who are no longer employed at the operation. The two employees background checks are currently active and are due for renewal.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation is not practicing fire drills monthly. There is no documentation to show a drill was practiced in January 2022.
3 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
The operation's first aid kit is missing cotton balls and a thermometer. Note: The items were placed in the first aid kit during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Observed missing electrical outlet covers from a wall outlet in the 2 year old classroom. Also, observed a missing outlet cover from a wall outlet in the 3y-4y old classroom. Note: Outlet covers were placed in the outlets during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director annual training was not available for review.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operational policy handbook does not consist of details regarding the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activities. It should include the following: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The following is missing from the emergency preparedness plan: (b) How children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The diaper changing pad in the schoolers classroom contains rips/tears in it. The caregiver stated the changing pad is used for a special needs child.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, a caregiver was observed on video hitting a child on the hand and pushing them on the carpet. The video also showed the caregiver hitting another child in the mouth.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There was no current Fire inspection Report available for review during the inspection.
4 746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Three children records evaluated were missing the special needs acknowledgment from their admission form.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The operation does not have a complete and detailed emergency preparedness plan.
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Observed three cribs with loose-fitted sheets in the infant room.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
A caregiver's record evaluated is missing 11 annual training hours.

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

Inspections (48)

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

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