Child care center ·
3621 E VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD STE 5, Killeen, TX 76543-4604 ·
License 1697216
Capacity 49. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool
Accepts subsidy
| Severity | Date | Standard / narrative | Corrected |
|---|
| 4 | — |
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the floors and carpets were not being maintained in a clean manner. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the investigation inspection it was found that ratios were out of compliance in two of the classrooms. The 18-23 month old class was over ratio by one child and the 2 year old class was over ratio by one child. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Upon arrival at the operation the children were observed to be watching TV. Four of these children were under the age of two years old, |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.301(3) - Notification of Reduction of Toilets/Sinks
During the inspection it was observed the operation had a toilet that was not usable and it was taped off. Child care regulation had not been notified of this prior to the inspection. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
The children were observed using the restroom without washing their hands afterwards. |
— |
| 1 | — |
746.1317(a) - Training Criteria - Provided By
During the monitoring inspection it was found that many of the trainings for the staff were being provided by the director. Trainings hours for staff at this operation must not be through the director. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
During the inspection hand washing did not occur with every child when the children transitioned from outside to inside. This was corrected at inspection. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
A fire inspection has not been conducted since June of 2022. |
— |
| 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 was observed to be alone in a classroom without another caregiver present who had a cleared background with no conditions or restrictions. This was a violation of the provisional backgrounds for the caregiver present. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
During the inspection it was found that 5 children records were missing health statements. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
During the inspection an infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3505(f) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the dirty diapers in the toddler bathroom were being stored in an uncovered container. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that there was one caregiver with 25 children in a ratio that should have been 1/15. This classroom was over ratio by 10 children. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
It was found that a form of prohibited punishment was used as a way to correct misbehavior in a classroom at the operation. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
One of the caregiver files reviewed only contained 1 of the 24 annual hours of training. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
During the follow-up inspection it was observed that an infant, under 12 months of age, was sleeping in a crib, propped up with a pillow and covered with a blanket. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the investigation inspection it was observed that there was 1 caregiver for 5 infants ranging in age from 5 months - 15 months. Caregiver was over ratio by 1 infant. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat in the infant room contained a hole in the center. This was corrected at the inspection when the director changed out the changing pad. |
Yes |
| 1 | — |
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
During the monitoring inspection it was found that 1 out of the 5 files reviewed did not have a health statement on file for the child. THis child had been enrolled for more than 12 months. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Upon arrival 23 children were observed to be present at the operation, combined as one group. The age difference between the youngest and the oldest was greater than 18 months, with infants combined with pre k children. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink
During the inspection it was observed that there was no soap available in the infant room for hand washing. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
During the follow-up inspection supervision was found to be out of compliance. An incident occurred where a child put their hands in the toilet, and another incident occurred when a child got hand sanitizer in their eyes. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Three pieces of playground equipment were observed with cracks and rough edges. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2205(a)(4) - Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
During the inspection it was observed that the children were asked to stay seated at the tables for over 30 min, without any activities, while waiting for breakfast. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
During the monitoring inspection it was found that a caregiver, whom had been employed greater than 90 days, did not have a CPR or First Aid training certification available for review. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the inspection, a floor board was observed seperated from the wall with nails exposed. There were some ceiling panels observed with cracks and missing pieces. A hole was observed in the wall of the bathroom in the toddler classroom. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1201(4) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
During an investigation there was sufficient evidence to support a child was abused while in care at the operation. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
During the inspection, peeling paint was observed in 3 of the classrooms. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
The handwashing sinks were observed with soiled clothes and bottle washers in them. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
A fire inspection has not been conducted since June of 2022. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the investigation inspection it was observed that there was 1 caregiver for 5 infants ranging in age from 5 months - 15 months. Caregiver was over ratio by 1 infant. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
The children were observed using the restroom without washing their hands afterwards. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2205(a)(4) - Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
During the inspection it was observed that the children were asked to stay seated at the tables for over 30 min, without any activities, while waiting for breakfast. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
During the inspection hand washing did not occur with every child when the children transitioned from outside to inside. This was corrected at inspection. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Upon arrival at the operation the children were observed to be watching TV. Four of these children were under the age of two years old, |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
During the follow-up inspection supervision was found to be out of compliance. An incident occurred where a child put their hands in the toilet, and another incident occurred when a child got hand sanitizer in their eyes. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
During the inspection, peeling paint was observed in 3 of the classrooms. |
— |
| 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 was observed to be alone in a classroom without another caregiver present who had a cleared background with no conditions or restrictions. This was a violation of the provisional backgrounds for the caregiver present. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
During the monitoring inspection it was found that a caregiver, whom had been employed greater than 90 days, did not have a CPR or First Aid training certification available for review. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the floors and carpets were not being maintained in a clean manner. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink
During the inspection it was observed that there was no soap available in the infant room for hand washing. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
One of the caregiver files reviewed only contained 1 of the 24 annual hours of training. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
During the inspection an infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
During the follow-up inspection it was observed that an infant, under 12 months of age, was sleeping in a crib, propped up with a pillow and covered with a blanket. |
— |
| 1 | — |
746.1317(a) - Training Criteria - Provided By
During the monitoring inspection it was found that many of the trainings for the staff were being provided by the director. Trainings hours for staff at this operation must not be through the director. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Three pieces of playground equipment were observed with cracks and rough edges. |
— |
| 1 | — |
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
During the monitoring inspection it was found that 1 out of the 5 files reviewed did not have a health statement on file for the child. THis child had been enrolled for more than 12 months. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Upon arrival 23 children were observed to be present at the operation, combined as one group. The age difference between the youngest and the oldest was greater than 18 months, with infants combined with pre k children. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
During the inspection it was found that 5 children records were missing health statements. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat in the infant room contained a hole in the center. This was corrected at the inspection when the director changed out the changing pad. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3505(f) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the dirty diapers in the toddler bathroom were being stored in an uncovered container. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
The handwashing sinks were observed with soiled clothes and bottle washers in them. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.301(3) - Notification of Reduction of Toilets/Sinks
During the inspection it was observed the operation had a toilet that was not usable and it was taped off. Child care regulation had not been notified of this prior to the inspection. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
It was found that a form of prohibited punishment was used as a way to correct misbehavior in a classroom at the operation. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that there was one caregiver with 25 children in a ratio that should have been 1/15. This classroom was over ratio by 10 children. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1201(4) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
During an investigation there was sufficient evidence to support a child was abused while in care at the operation. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the investigation inspection it was found that ratios were out of compliance in two of the classrooms. The 18-23 month old class was over ratio by one child and the 2 year old class was over ratio by one child. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the inspection, a floor board was observed seperated from the wall with nails exposed. There were some ceiling panels observed with cracks and missing pieces. A hole was observed in the wall of the bathroom in the toddler classroom. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink
During the inspection it was observed that there was no soap available in the infant room for hand washing. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1201(4) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
During an investigation there was sufficient evidence to support a child was abused while in care at the operation. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
One of the caregiver files reviewed only contained 1 of the 24 annual hours of training. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
During the monitoring inspection it was found that a caregiver, whom had been employed greater than 90 days, did not have a CPR or First Aid training certification available for review. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3505(f) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the dirty diapers in the toddler bathroom were being stored in an uncovered container. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Upon arrival at the operation the children were observed to be watching TV. Four of these children were under the age of two years old, |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.301(3) - Notification of Reduction of Toilets/Sinks
During the inspection it was observed the operation had a toilet that was not usable and it was taped off. Child care regulation had not been notified of this prior to the inspection. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that there was one caregiver with 25 children in a ratio that should have been 1/15. This classroom was over ratio by 10 children. |
— |
| 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 was observed to be alone in a classroom without another caregiver present who had a cleared background with no conditions or restrictions. This was a violation of the provisional backgrounds for the caregiver present. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat in the infant room contained a hole in the center. This was corrected at the inspection when the director changed out the changing pad. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
During the follow-up inspection supervision was found to be out of compliance. An incident occurred where a child put their hands in the toilet, and another incident occurred when a child got hand sanitizer in their eyes. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
During the inspection it was found that 5 children records were missing health statements. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
A fire inspection has not been conducted since June of 2022. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the investigation inspection it was observed that there was 1 caregiver for 5 infants ranging in age from 5 months - 15 months. Caregiver was over ratio by 1 infant. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the investigation inspection it was found that ratios were out of compliance in two of the classrooms. The 18-23 month old class was over ratio by one child and the 2 year old class was over ratio by one child. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
During the inspection, peeling paint was observed in 3 of the classrooms. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
During the follow-up inspection it was observed that an infant, under 12 months of age, was sleeping in a crib, propped up with a pillow and covered with a blanket. |
— |
| 1 | — |
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
During the monitoring inspection it was found that 1 out of the 5 files reviewed did not have a health statement on file for the child. THis child had been enrolled for more than 12 months. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
During the inspection hand washing did not occur with every child when the children transitioned from outside to inside. This was corrected at inspection. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
It was found that a form of prohibited punishment was used as a way to correct misbehavior in a classroom at the operation. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Three pieces of playground equipment were observed with cracks and rough edges. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the floors and carpets were not being maintained in a clean manner. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2205(a)(4) - Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
During the inspection it was observed that the children were asked to stay seated at the tables for over 30 min, without any activities, while waiting for breakfast. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the inspection, a floor board was observed seperated from the wall with nails exposed. There were some ceiling panels observed with cracks and missing pieces. A hole was observed in the wall of the bathroom in the toddler classroom. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Upon arrival 23 children were observed to be present at the operation, combined as one group. The age difference between the youngest and the oldest was greater than 18 months, with infants combined with pre k children. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
The children were observed using the restroom without washing their hands afterwards. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
The handwashing sinks were observed with soiled clothes and bottle washers in them. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
During the inspection an infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer. |
— |
| 1 | — |
746.1317(a) - Training Criteria - Provided By
During the monitoring inspection it was found that many of the trainings for the staff were being provided by the director. Trainings hours for staff at this operation must not be through the director. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
During the inspection hand washing did not occur with every child when the children transitioned from outside to inside. This was corrected at inspection. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
During the follow-up inspection it was observed that an infant, under 12 months of age, was sleeping in a crib, propped up with a pillow and covered with a blanket. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the investigation inspection it was observed that there was 1 caregiver for 5 infants ranging in age from 5 months - 15 months. Caregiver was over ratio by 1 infant. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
A fire inspection has not been conducted since June of 2022. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat in the infant room contained a hole in the center. This was corrected at the inspection when the director changed out the changing pad. |
Yes |
| 1 | — |
746.1317(a) - Training Criteria - Provided By
During the monitoring inspection it was found that many of the trainings for the staff were being provided by the director. Trainings hours for staff at this operation must not be through the director. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink
During the inspection it was observed that there was no soap available in the infant room for hand washing. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
During the follow-up inspection supervision was found to be out of compliance. An incident occurred where a child put their hands in the toilet, and another incident occurred when a child got hand sanitizer in their eyes. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2205(a)(4) - Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
During the inspection it was observed that the children were asked to stay seated at the tables for over 30 min, without any activities, while waiting for breakfast. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
It was found that a form of prohibited punishment was used as a way to correct misbehavior in a classroom at the operation. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
During the inspection it was found that 5 children records were missing health statements. |
— |
| 1 | — |
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
During the monitoring inspection it was found that 1 out of the 5 files reviewed did not have a health statement on file for the child. THis child had been enrolled for more than 12 months. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
The handwashing sinks were observed with soiled clothes and bottle washers in them. |
— |
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