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The Learning Experience

Child care center · 701 FM 685, Pflugerville, TX 78660-2899 · License 1700538

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 200. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (400)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
One caregiver did not know how many children she was responsible for during inspection.
4 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
The toddlers' hands were not washed before eating their breakfast/snack. Prior to mealtime, they were observed playing with toys in the classroom.
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Two infant cribs did not have snug fitting sheets on the mattress. This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers changed the sheets.
Yes
3 746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
Observed one caregiver supervising 10 children, ages 13 to 18 mos, during naptime. This was corrected when the second caregiver entered the classroom shortly after CCR.
3 746.2205(a)(4) - Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
Observed children in one classroom sitting at the table without an activity. This was corrected when the caregiver let the children play in centers.
Yes
3 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
There was no incident report written for an incident where a child was unsupervised at the operation or for behavioral issues with a child that occurred at the operation.
4 746.2901 - Supervised Naptime Daily
A child was not provided nap or rest time even though the child was in care more than 5 hours.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver supervising children in care did not have a complete background check on file. This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
During an investigation it was discovered the operation was not following the conditions placed on a background check.
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
During an investigation it was found that children are not being properly supervised when using the Make-Believe Room.
1 746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
Hearing and vision screening was not available for review for three of the students records reviewed.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Caregiver with a pending background check was observed supervising children in care. The caregiver was asked to leave the operation during the inspection.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
During the follow up inspection, it was found that the teachers were signing and dating the infant feeding instructions.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
In the toddler room, observed feeding bibs in the handwashing sink. This was correceted when the bibs were removed from the sink.
Yes
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Per the investigation, it was deteremined that a child was left unattended while in care.
4 746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
The operation does not have a written operational policy that addresses suspension and expulsion.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
8 out of 16 children's infant feeding sheets had not been updated within the last 30 days.
3 746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows the caregivers reported they used physical force to make a child nap or rest during naptime.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
The operation did not share a copy of an incident report with a parent or obtain a parent's signature on it within 48 hours of when the incident occurred.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
One caregiver did not know how many children she was supervising. This was corrected when the caregiver counted the children and corrected her initial answer.
5 746.2424 - Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
Based on the information obtained, it was determined that an infant was observed sleeping on the floor on top of a boppy pillow.
4 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The operation was not conducting monthly fire extinguisher inspections. This was corrected at inspection when the director conducted the monthly check of the fire extinguishers.
Yes
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Current infant feeding instructions were not available for review for ten of the 18 infant records reviewed
4 746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
The operation was found during an investigation to be serving candy, soda, and cupcakes to a child in care regularly which does meet the meals and snacks must follow the meal patterns established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) that is administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture.
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Upon arrival, observed two caregivers in one classroom with 16 children; SAG - 17 months. This was corrected when the second caregiver in one of the groups arrived to work.
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
One child was unsupervised while present at the operation when the child was able to leave their classroom without the assigned caregiver being aware of their whereabouts in the operation.
4 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
The operation provided CCR with a falsified training certificate from Shade Tree Learning.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
One staff raised their voice while disciplining the child humiliating the child in the classroom in front of the other children and staff, blaming the child for being hit by another child while present at the operation. Specifically, using a harsh tone while telling the child it was their fault they were hit for following the other child.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
It was found during an investigation that there was one incident where a child was unsupervised at the operation that was not reported to CCR.
4 746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
The operation failed to provide care consistent with the child?s needs when a child was served food that he was not supposed to consume on two separate dates while in care at the operation.
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
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a caregiver left a child alone in a classroom. The assigned caregiver left the area without verifying the child?s whereabouts, resulting in a lapse in supervision.
3 746.2205(a)(4) - Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
Multiple children were found during the investigation to have long waiting periods between activities and/or prolonged periods during which children stand or sit specifically at the front desk and/or in the director?s office.
4 746.2417(8) - Activities for Infants - Provide Large Muscle Development
Observed the Sit-Up Support Ring being used by an 5 month old infant as a tummy time support pillow. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the Sit-Up support ring from the infant's chest.
Yes
4 746.3407(6) - Empty Water Play Tables, Sanitize Water Play Toys, Wash Hands Before Using
There was standing water and debirs inside of the sensory table located on the playground. This was corrected when the director dump the water out of the sensory table.
4 746.1203(10) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the caregiver did not share relevant information with the incoming caregiver, including parent instructions and details about the child. As a result, continuity of care was not maintained.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A caregiver was out of ratio, when she was observed caring for 7 children instead of 5.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Good judgement-When a child was exhibiting behavior issues in the class, administration did not provide the caregivers additional resources or support to help the child and protect the safety of the other children in the classroom.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The operation was found during an investigation to be out of ratio in one classroom when they had one caregiver with 18-20 children in a classroom that is only supposed to have 15 children with one caregiver.
3 746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
Observed three toddlers walking around the classroom with their training cups. This was corrected when the director sat each child down in a chair.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An active background check was unavailable to review for one caregiver who was present and supervising children. This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation.
3 746.2207(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
One child was found to be using a personal cellular phone and/or tablet throughout the day that exceeds one hour per day.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a fire inspection completed within the last 12 months.
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
A child was left on the playground for an unknown amount of time.
5 746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the caregiver did not ensure she knew which children she was responsible for. As a result, a child was left behind in the classroom.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Two caregivers in two classrooms did not know how many children they were responsible for. This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers were made aware of the correct number of children present in each classroom.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows the operation did not report an occurrence that placed a child at risk for injury or harm as required.
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
It was found during an investigation that children are using tablets which is not part of the activity plan.
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
A child was left on the playground for approx. ten minutes.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation did not have a sanitation inspection completed in the last 12 months.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
The operation failed to properly notify CCR of an injury to a child that required medical treatment.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
The operation failed to properly notify CCR of an injury to a child that required medical treatment.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The operation was found during an investigation to be out of ratio in one classroom when they had one caregiver with 18-20 children in a classroom that is only supposed to have 15 children with one caregiver.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
During an investigation it was discovered the operation was not following the conditions placed on a background check.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
One caregiver did not know how many children she was supervising. This was corrected when the caregiver counted the children and corrected her initial answer.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Two caregivers in two classrooms did not know how many children they were responsible for. This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers were made aware of the correct number of children present in each classroom.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows the operation did not report an occurrence that placed a child at risk for injury or harm as required.
4 746.2417(8) - Activities for Infants - Provide Large Muscle Development
Observed the Sit-Up Support Ring being used by an 5 month old infant as a tummy time support pillow. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the Sit-Up support ring from the infant's chest.
Yes
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Per the investigation, it was deteremined that a child was left unattended while in care.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
One staff raised their voice while disciplining the child humiliating the child in the classroom in front of the other children and staff, blaming the child for being hit by another child while present at the operation. Specifically, using a harsh tone while telling the child it was their fault they were hit for following the other child.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a fire inspection completed within the last 12 months.
5 746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the caregiver did not ensure she knew which children she was responsible for. As a result, a child was left behind in the classroom.
3 746.2207(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
One child was found to be using a personal cellular phone and/or tablet throughout the day that exceeds one hour per day.
4 746.3407(6) - Empty Water Play Tables, Sanitize Water Play Toys, Wash Hands Before Using
There was standing water and debirs inside of the sensory table located on the playground. This was corrected when the director dump the water out of the sensory table.
4 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
The toddlers' hands were not washed before eating their breakfast/snack. Prior to mealtime, they were observed playing with toys in the classroom.
3 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
There was no incident report written for an incident where a child was unsupervised at the operation or for behavioral issues with a child that occurred at the operation.
4 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
The operation provided CCR with a falsified training certificate from Shade Tree Learning.
3 746.2205(a)(4) - Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
Observed children in one classroom sitting at the table without an activity. This was corrected when the caregiver let the children play in centers.
Yes
1 746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
Hearing and vision screening was not available for review for three of the students records reviewed.
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
During an investigation it was found that children are not being properly supervised when using the Make-Believe Room.
4 746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
The operation does not have a written operational policy that addresses suspension and expulsion.
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
A child was left on the playground for an unknown amount of time.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
One caregiver did not know how many children she was responsible for during inspection.
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
It was found during an investigation that children are using tablets which is not part of the activity plan.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation did not have a sanitation inspection completed in the last 12 months.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Caregiver with a pending background check was observed supervising children in care. The caregiver was asked to leave the operation during the inspection.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
A child was left on the playground for approx. ten minutes.
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
One child was unsupervised while present at the operation when the child was able to leave their classroom without the assigned caregiver being aware of their whereabouts in the operation.
3 746.2205(a)(4) - Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
Multiple children were found during the investigation to have long waiting periods between activities and/or prolonged periods during which children stand or sit specifically at the front desk and/or in the director?s office.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
In the toddler room, observed feeding bibs in the handwashing sink. This was correceted when the bibs were removed from the sink.
Yes
3 746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
Observed one caregiver supervising 10 children, ages 13 to 18 mos, during naptime. This was corrected when the second caregiver entered the classroom shortly after CCR.
5 746.2424 - Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
Based on the information obtained, it was determined that an infant was observed sleeping on the floor on top of a boppy pillow.
3 746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows the caregivers reported they used physical force to make a child nap or rest during naptime.
3 746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
Observed three toddlers walking around the classroom with their training cups. This was corrected when the director sat each child down in a chair.
Yes
4 746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
The operation failed to provide care consistent with the child?s needs when a child was served food that he was not supposed to consume on two separate dates while in care at the operation.
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
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a caregiver left a child alone in a classroom. The assigned caregiver left the area without verifying the child?s whereabouts, resulting in a lapse in supervision.
4 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The operation was not conducting monthly fire extinguisher inspections. This was corrected at inspection when the director conducted the monthly check of the fire extinguishers.
Yes
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
8 out of 16 children's infant feeding sheets had not been updated within the last 30 days.
4 746.2901 - Supervised Naptime Daily
A child was not provided nap or rest time even though the child was in care more than 5 hours.
4 746.1203(10) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the caregiver did not share relevant information with the incoming caregiver, including parent instructions and details about the child. As a result, continuity of care was not maintained.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
The operation did not share a copy of an incident report with a parent or obtain a parent's signature on it within 48 hours of when the incident occurred.
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Two infant cribs did not have snug fitting sheets on the mattress. This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers changed the sheets.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver supervising children in care did not have a complete background check on file. This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An active background check was unavailable to review for one caregiver who was present and supervising children. This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
It was found during an investigation that there was one incident where a child was unsupervised at the operation that was not reported to CCR.
4 746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
The operation was found during an investigation to be serving candy, soda, and cupcakes to a child in care regularly which does meet the meals and snacks must follow the meal patterns established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) that is administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
During the follow up inspection, it was found that the teachers were signing and dating the infant feeding instructions.
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Upon arrival, observed two caregivers in one classroom with 16 children; SAG - 17 months. This was corrected when the second caregiver in one of the groups arrived to work.
Yes
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Current infant feeding instructions were not available for review for ten of the 18 infant records reviewed
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Good judgement-When a child was exhibiting behavior issues in the class, administration did not provide the caregivers additional resources or support to help the child and protect the safety of the other children in the classroom.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A caregiver was out of ratio, when she was observed caring for 7 children instead of 5.

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

Inspections (168)

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

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