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Whiz Kids Playhouse

Child care center · 16610 CHARTERSTONE DR, Houston, TX 77070-1976 · License 1699142

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Poor

Capacity 149. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (216)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
The changing diaper surface was observed having Clorox wipes, Lysol spray bottle and extra diaper supplies that are accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the supplies were removed from the diaper changing surface.
Yes
5 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
A 5 months old infant was observed sleeping on the bouncer during the inspection walk through. This was corrected when the infant was removed from the bouncer during the inspection.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, good judgement was not implemented when a school age child was placed in the school age classroom for redirection purposes although there was a adult not responsible for a group of children they sent them with the assistant director whom was in the infant classroom. It is also confirmed that a caregiver was using their personal cellphone to send text messages to another employee informing them of an altercation at the operation instead of possibly intervening it.
3 746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
One child file did not have the current health statement on file available for reviee during the inspection.
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Based on the information obtained during this investigation, child was sent home with soiled shorts.
4 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, the operation violating this standard by placing a school age child 10 years old in the infant classroom on 10/24/2021.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation after being informed by the parent that the child was seen by a healthcare professional for the incident that occurred on 4/23/23.
4 746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, Child Care Regulatory office was not notified regarding the positive cases for COVID for the employees at this operation.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
The personnel and training records for the employees was observed not being maintained.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A two months old infant was observed sleeping on the electric swing during the inspection. The caregiver in charge was made aware and removed the infant from the restricted device.
Yes
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The nap cot with number labeled was observed not match with the list of the children names posted on the wall in the Schoolers classroom. This was corrected when the caregiver was made aware and updated the list of the children names.
Yes
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, it is confirmed that the Incident/Illness Report for the incident that occurred to a child's injury was never shared and signed by the parent.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, supervision for children in care was not maintained when a caregiver left the children unattended.
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to confirm that the caregiver in Schoolers Classroom was yelling, cursing, and calling children names while supervising them at the operation.
3 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, the incident report form 7239 was not completed properly for the incidents occurred on 10/24/2021 when a child sustained an injury on the playground and a child was throwing a baby bouncer toward a caregiver and the infants in care.
4 746.1203(7) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, a school age caregiver did not interacting with children in a positive manner when the caregiver was cursing at the children and threated to whip them. It is also confirmed that a caregiver was humiliating a child by calling them names.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Toddler classroom and Pre-K classroom were observed to have water stain from the ceiling and the carpet was not intalled properly that can cause tripping hazard.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
The infant feeding intructions for one infants was observed not current, last certification date was noted 1/3/22.
5 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
The First Aid kit was observed not available in one transportation van at the operation. This was corrected, a first aid kit was added to the van during inspection.
Yes
4 746.1013(a)(4) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Authority
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, a caregiver in charge when the director not present did not meet their task required when additional information requested for the investigation was not provided timely. It is also confirmed that parents were having difficulties reaching out to the operation when the director is out of office.
2 746.501(b)(1) - Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, parents were not informed nor allowed to come inside the daycare center after the Emergency Rules were lifted.
4 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Two infants ages 14-18 months old from Baby Senior Room were observed eating snacks on the floor while playing with toys during the investigation inspection. This was corrected when the caregiver in charge was informed.
Yes
4 746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
The annual training for the director of the operation was observed missing 11 hours of training under the following topics as specified in subchapter 746.1311 of Minimum Standards.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One employee with background check status "Inactive" since 8/10/2022 was observed present in the Infant Classroom during the inspection.
3 746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Menu was observed not posted in the front lobby of the operation during the inspection. This was corrected, the menu was posted during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
An 8 month old Infant was observed sleeping on the electrical bouncer during the walkthrough of the inspection.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, supervision was not maintained when a child was confirmed occasionally run out of the classroom without the primary caregiver's permission. It was confirmed that there were several times the child ran out of the classroom, and the primary caregiver was not aware.
3 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, the incident report form 7239 was not completed properly for the incidents occurred on 10/24/2021 when a child sustained an injury on the playground and a child was throwing a baby bouncer toward a caregiver and the infants in care.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One employee with background check status "Inactive" since 8/10/2022 was observed present in the Infant Classroom during the inspection.
4 746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
The changing diaper surface was observed having Clorox wipes, Lysol spray bottle and extra diaper supplies that are accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the supplies were removed from the diaper changing surface.
Yes
4 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Two infants ages 14-18 months old from Baby Senior Room were observed eating snacks on the floor while playing with toys during the investigation inspection. This was corrected when the caregiver in charge was informed.
Yes
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A two months old infant was observed sleeping on the electric swing during the inspection. The caregiver in charge was made aware and removed the infant from the restricted device.
Yes
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, good judgement was not implemented when a school age child was placed in the school age classroom for redirection purposes although there was a adult not responsible for a group of children they sent them with the assistant director whom was in the infant classroom. It is also confirmed that a caregiver was using their personal cellphone to send text messages to another employee informing them of an altercation at the operation instead of possibly intervening it.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, supervision for children in care was not maintained when a caregiver left the children unattended.
2 746.501(b)(1) - Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, parents were not informed nor allowed to come inside the daycare center after the Emergency Rules were lifted.
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Based on the information obtained during this investigation, child was sent home with soiled shorts.
3 746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
One child file did not have the current health statement on file available for reviee during the inspection.
5 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
A 5 months old infant was observed sleeping on the bouncer during the inspection walk through. This was corrected when the infant was removed from the bouncer during the inspection.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Toddler classroom and Pre-K classroom were observed to have water stain from the ceiling and the carpet was not intalled properly that can cause tripping hazard.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation after being informed by the parent that the child was seen by a healthcare professional for the incident that occurred on 4/23/23.
3 746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Menu was observed not posted in the front lobby of the operation during the inspection. This was corrected, the menu was posted during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
The infant feeding intructions for one infants was observed not current, last certification date was noted 1/3/22.
4 746.1203(7) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, a school age caregiver did not interacting with children in a positive manner when the caregiver was cursing at the children and threated to whip them. It is also confirmed that a caregiver was humiliating a child by calling them names.
4 746.1013(a)(4) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Authority
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, a caregiver in charge when the director not present did not meet their task required when additional information requested for the investigation was not provided timely. It is also confirmed that parents were having difficulties reaching out to the operation when the director is out of office.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, it is confirmed that the Incident/Illness Report for the incident that occurred to a child's injury was never shared and signed by the parent.
5 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
The First Aid kit was observed not available in one transportation van at the operation. This was corrected, a first aid kit was added to the van during inspection.
Yes
4 746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, Child Care Regulatory office was not notified regarding the positive cases for COVID for the employees at this operation.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, supervision was not maintained when a child was confirmed occasionally run out of the classroom without the primary caregiver's permission. It was confirmed that there were several times the child ran out of the classroom, and the primary caregiver was not aware.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
An 8 month old Infant was observed sleeping on the electrical bouncer during the walkthrough of the inspection.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The nap cot with number labeled was observed not match with the list of the children names posted on the wall in the Schoolers classroom. This was corrected when the caregiver was made aware and updated the list of the children names.
Yes
4 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, the operation violating this standard by placing a school age child 10 years old in the infant classroom on 10/24/2021.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
The personnel and training records for the employees was observed not being maintained.
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to confirm that the caregiver in Schoolers Classroom was yelling, cursing, and calling children names while supervising them at the operation.
4 746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
The annual training for the director of the operation was observed missing 11 hours of training under the following topics as specified in subchapter 746.1311 of Minimum Standards.
3 746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Menu was observed not posted in the front lobby of the operation during the inspection. This was corrected, the menu was posted during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation after being informed by the parent that the child was seen by a healthcare professional for the incident that occurred on 4/23/23.
4 746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
The changing diaper surface was observed having Clorox wipes, Lysol spray bottle and extra diaper supplies that are accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the supplies were removed from the diaper changing surface.
Yes
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, supervision for children in care was not maintained when a caregiver left the children unattended.
4 746.1203(7) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, a school age caregiver did not interacting with children in a positive manner when the caregiver was cursing at the children and threated to whip them. It is also confirmed that a caregiver was humiliating a child by calling them names.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, it is confirmed that the Incident/Illness Report for the incident that occurred to a child's injury was never shared and signed by the parent.
5 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
The First Aid kit was observed not available in one transportation van at the operation. This was corrected, a first aid kit was added to the van during inspection.
Yes
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Toddler classroom and Pre-K classroom were observed to have water stain from the ceiling and the carpet was not intalled properly that can cause tripping hazard.
4 746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
The annual training for the director of the operation was observed missing 11 hours of training under the following topics as specified in subchapter 746.1311 of Minimum Standards.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, supervision was not maintained when a child was confirmed occasionally run out of the classroom without the primary caregiver's permission. It was confirmed that there were several times the child ran out of the classroom, and the primary caregiver was not aware.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, good judgement was not implemented when a school age child was placed in the school age classroom for redirection purposes although there was a adult not responsible for a group of children they sent them with the assistant director whom was in the infant classroom. It is also confirmed that a caregiver was using their personal cellphone to send text messages to another employee informing them of an altercation at the operation instead of possibly intervening it.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The nap cot with number labeled was observed not match with the list of the children names posted on the wall in the Schoolers classroom. This was corrected when the caregiver was made aware and updated the list of the children names.
Yes
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
The personnel and training records for the employees was observed not being maintained.
5 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
A 5 months old infant was observed sleeping on the bouncer during the inspection walk through. This was corrected when the infant was removed from the bouncer during the inspection.
4 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, the operation violating this standard by placing a school age child 10 years old in the infant classroom on 10/24/2021.
3 746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
One child file did not have the current health statement on file available for reviee during the inspection.
4 746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, Child Care Regulatory office was not notified regarding the positive cases for COVID for the employees at this operation.
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to confirm that the caregiver in Schoolers Classroom was yelling, cursing, and calling children names while supervising them at the operation.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One employee with background check status "Inactive" since 8/10/2022 was observed present in the Infant Classroom during the inspection.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A two months old infant was observed sleeping on the electric swing during the inspection. The caregiver in charge was made aware and removed the infant from the restricted device.
Yes
3 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, the incident report form 7239 was not completed properly for the incidents occurred on 10/24/2021 when a child sustained an injury on the playground and a child was throwing a baby bouncer toward a caregiver and the infants in care.
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Based on the information obtained during this investigation, child was sent home with soiled shorts.
4 746.1013(a)(4) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Authority
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, a caregiver in charge when the director not present did not meet their task required when additional information requested for the investigation was not provided timely. It is also confirmed that parents were having difficulties reaching out to the operation when the director is out of office.
4 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Two infants ages 14-18 months old from Baby Senior Room were observed eating snacks on the floor while playing with toys during the investigation inspection. This was corrected when the caregiver in charge was informed.
Yes
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
An 8 month old Infant was observed sleeping on the electrical bouncer during the walkthrough of the inspection.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
The infant feeding intructions for one infants was observed not current, last certification date was noted 1/3/22.
2 746.501(b)(1) - Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, parents were not informed nor allowed to come inside the daycare center after the Emergency Rules were lifted.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation after being informed by the parent that the child was seen by a healthcare professional for the incident that occurred on 4/23/23.
3 746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Menu was observed not posted in the front lobby of the operation during the inspection. This was corrected, the menu was posted during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Two infants ages 14-18 months old from Baby Senior Room were observed eating snacks on the floor while playing with toys during the investigation inspection. This was corrected when the caregiver in charge was informed.
Yes
4 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, the operation violating this standard by placing a school age child 10 years old in the infant classroom on 10/24/2021.
5 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
A 5 months old infant was observed sleeping on the bouncer during the inspection walk through. This was corrected when the infant was removed from the bouncer during the inspection.
5 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
The First Aid kit was observed not available in one transportation van at the operation. This was corrected, a first aid kit was added to the van during inspection.
Yes
4 746.1013(a)(4) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Authority
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, a caregiver in charge when the director not present did not meet their task required when additional information requested for the investigation was not provided timely. It is also confirmed that parents were having difficulties reaching out to the operation when the director is out of office.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
The personnel and training records for the employees was observed not being maintained.
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to confirm that the caregiver in Schoolers Classroom was yelling, cursing, and calling children names while supervising them at the operation.
4 746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
The changing diaper surface was observed having Clorox wipes, Lysol spray bottle and extra diaper supplies that are accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the supplies were removed from the diaper changing surface.
Yes
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Based on the information obtained during this investigation, child was sent home with soiled shorts.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, supervision was not maintained when a child was confirmed occasionally run out of the classroom without the primary caregiver's permission. It was confirmed that there were several times the child ran out of the classroom, and the primary caregiver was not aware.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, supervision for children in care was not maintained when a caregiver left the children unattended.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A two months old infant was observed sleeping on the electric swing during the inspection. The caregiver in charge was made aware and removed the infant from the restricted device.
Yes
3 746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
One child file did not have the current health statement on file available for reviee during the inspection.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
An 8 month old Infant was observed sleeping on the electrical bouncer during the walkthrough of the inspection.
4 746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, Child Care Regulatory office was not notified regarding the positive cases for COVID for the employees at this operation.
4 746.1203(7) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, a school age caregiver did not interacting with children in a positive manner when the caregiver was cursing at the children and threated to whip them. It is also confirmed that a caregiver was humiliating a child by calling them names.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, good judgement was not implemented when a school age child was placed in the school age classroom for redirection purposes although there was a adult not responsible for a group of children they sent them with the assistant director whom was in the infant classroom. It is also confirmed that a caregiver was using their personal cellphone to send text messages to another employee informing them of an altercation at the operation instead of possibly intervening it.

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

Inspections (120)

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

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