Child care center ·
5440 BABCOCK RD STE 100, San Antonio, TX 78240-3946 ·
License 1704598
Capacity 141. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool
Accepts subsidy
| Severity | Date | Standard / narrative | Corrected |
|---|
| 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
There were five children unsupervised in a room. |
— |
| 5 | — |
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
An individual with a provisional background check was obsered to be alone with children. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2807 - Employees Discipline Own Children
It was determined in the investigation that a caregiver was using prohibited punishment to discipline their own child while being present during operating hours of the child care operation. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
There was a piece of climbing equipment that did not have 6 inches of loose fill surrounding the structure. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Carbon monoxide detectors were not tested in the year of 2023 and in January 2024. Noted: this was corrected during inspection when the carbon monoxide detectors were tested and documented. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A three month old infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer seat. According to the caregiver, the infant had been asleep for 30 minutes. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1203(7) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
It was determined that a caregiver was telling a child to kick themselves instead of kicking others in the classroom. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
During the course of the investigation, it was determine that a school-age child around 8 years of age is allowed to help in the infant room making the oldest child in care more than 18 months older that the youngest child in the infant room. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
I observed 3 out of 10 children's records were missing immunization records. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
There was a tunnel that the children can climb through that was broken on top of the tunnel on the pre-K through School Age playground. Note: The director quickly removed the tunnel out of the outdoor play space. |
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
An infant was observed to be sleeping in a restrictive device while also being wrapped in a blanket. Noted: This was corrected as inspection when the child was removed and placed in a play yard. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.1615 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing
During the investigation process, it was determined that children, of all ages, were being grouped together for two hours at a time from 6:00-8:00 AM and being grouped again in the afternoon from 5:30-6:30 PM. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
Through an investigation, it was determined that director's responsibilities were not being met when a staff member was placed in a classroom where they could not perform all job duties and meet the children's care requirements. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Three caregivers from different classes were unable to provide ages of children in their class. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
In a group with a specified age of 12-17 months, there was one caregiver with seven infants. Noted: an additional caregiver was added to the group during the inspection. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Fire extinguishers should be inspected by a designated staff member frequently, but minimally once a month. These inspections should be documented. Noted: This was corrected during inspection when the fire extinguishers were inspected. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
An individual with a provisional background check was left in charge of a group of children. Noted: This was corrected during the inspection when an additional caregiver was added to the group. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation's annual fire inspection was not completed timely. The last fire inspection was conducted on 06/11/2020. Note: The operation applied for their annual fire inspection on 11/16/2021. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
A lagre black trash bag full of garbage was observed in the school age outdoor playground while the children were playing. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
It was determined during the investigation process that a caregiver with a provisional background check was allowed to transport children without another caregiver present. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Five of the ten Children's records reviewed did not include all necessary information for emergency contacts listed. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
The operation did not have an emergency prepardness plan for review. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
The infant caregiver was observed using her phone while supervising a group of infants. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
The carpet in the infant space was observed to have mold. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The operation did not have a documented fire drill for the months of November and December 2023. The operation also only had one Shelter in place drill docuemnted for 2023. Noted: Moving forward the operation will make sure that all drills are documented. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3301(d) - Nutrition and Food Service - Child must not go more than 3 hours
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that children are only provided one snack in the afternoon. Children that stay later are not provided an additional snack. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
During the investigation process, it was determined that infants (0-17 months) were being combined with children greater than 18 months older than them. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The fence surrounding the playground was not maintained and two children were able to elope. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The composite structure did not have the required six inches of loose-fill around the structure. |
— |
| 2 | — |
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
There was not a current employee list posted. Noted: This was correct during inspection when a current employee list was created and posted. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
It was determined that a caregiver did not present good judgement when a hot tray was placed on a shelf accessible to children, as a result the child was burned. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
A three month old infant was observed in a bouncer seat without being strapped in. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
There was one child file out of the ten that were viewed that did not have the name, address, and phone number of the child's health care physician. |
— |
| 2 | — |
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
One Staff file did not include the necessary employee affidavit. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
It was determined that in December a caregiver forcefully pushed a child to the ground. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
The gate that leads to the front of the building from the playground were locked and keys were not easily accessible for caregivers in the event of an emergency evacuation. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
During the investigation process, it was determined that an incident report was not completed for an incident occurred while the child was in care and had to seek medical attention. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
It was determined that a caregiver had given a child their cell phone to watch videos to calm the child down during naptime. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
During the investigation process it was determined that after being made aware that a child sought medical attention for an incident that occurred while the child was in care, that a report was not made to Child Care Regulation (CCR). |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2207(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
Children in care are being given screen time as an activity for longer than one hour per day. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The door to the indoor gym had a hole at the bottom of it. Weed prevention tarp on the toddler playground had come up through the loose-fill creating a tripping hazard. The fence on the school age playground is separating from the building creating an approximately 11 inch gap which can become an entrapment hazard. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Three of the ten children's files did not include updated immunization records. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
It was a determined during the investigation that a situation where a child was left unattended on the playground was not reported to CCR staff. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
The floor in the 3 year old classroom was visibly dirty with several area of dirt around the changing table and sink. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
There was one child file out of the ten children files viewed that did not have an updated immunization record on file. |
— |
| 3 | — |
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
A background check for two people no longer employed with the operation was not inactivated within seven days. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the background check was inactivated during inspection. |
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
Through an investigation, it was determined that proper supervision was not practiced when a child was left unattended on the playground. The child was returned indoors unharmed. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
The operation did not have documented tests of the smoke detectors in 2023 and January 2024. Noted: This was corrected during inspection when the smoke detectors were tested. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The active play space had protruding railroad ties from a wooden barrier that posed a risk of injury. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Children are being placed in a restrictive device (high chair) to discipline the child. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
There was expired hydrogen peroxide in the first aid kits located in the center and on the transportation vehicle. The expiration date stated November 2020. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director bought some new hydrogen peroxide and placed them in the two first aid kits. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
There was a tunnel that the children can climb through that was broken on top of the tunnel on the pre-K through School Age playground. Note: The director quickly removed the tunnel out of the outdoor play space. |
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
An infant was observed to be sleeping in a restrictive device while also being wrapped in a blanket. Noted: This was corrected as inspection when the child was removed and placed in a play yard. |
— |
| 5 | — |
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
It was determined during the investigation process that a caregiver with a provisional background check was allowed to transport children without another caregiver present. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
There was expired hydrogen peroxide in the first aid kits located in the center and on the transportation vehicle. The expiration date stated November 2020. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director bought some new hydrogen peroxide and placed them in the two first aid kits. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
It was determined that in December a caregiver forcefully pushed a child to the ground. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
The gate that leads to the front of the building from the playground were locked and keys were not easily accessible for caregivers in the event of an emergency evacuation. |
— |
| 5 | — |
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
An individual with a provisional background check was obsered to be alone with children. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The composite structure did not have the required six inches of loose-fill around the structure. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The fence surrounding the playground was not maintained and two children were able to elope. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
The carpet in the infant space was observed to have mold. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
The operation did not have documented tests of the smoke detectors in 2023 and January 2024. Noted: This was corrected during inspection when the smoke detectors were tested. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
It was determined that a caregiver had given a child their cell phone to watch videos to calm the child down during naptime. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
There was one child file out of the ten children files viewed that did not have an updated immunization record on file. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
During the investigation process it was determined that after being made aware that a child sought medical attention for an incident that occurred while the child was in care, that a report was not made to Child Care Regulation (CCR). |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A three month old infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer seat. According to the caregiver, the infant had been asleep for 30 minutes. |
— |
| 2 | — |
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
There was not a current employee list posted. Noted: This was correct during inspection when a current employee list was created and posted. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
In a group with a specified age of 12-17 months, there was one caregiver with seven infants. Noted: an additional caregiver was added to the group during the inspection. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The active play space had protruding railroad ties from a wooden barrier that posed a risk of injury. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
A three month old infant was observed in a bouncer seat without being strapped in. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
The infant caregiver was observed using her phone while supervising a group of infants. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
It was determined that a caregiver did not present good judgement when a hot tray was placed on a shelf accessible to children, as a result the child was burned. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
A lagre black trash bag full of garbage was observed in the school age outdoor playground while the children were playing. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
Through an investigation, it was determined that director's responsibilities were not being met when a staff member was placed in a classroom where they could not perform all job duties and meet the children's care requirements. |
— |
| 2 | — |
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
One Staff file did not include the necessary employee affidavit. |
— |
| 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
There were five children unsupervised in a room. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
During the course of the investigation, it was determine that a school-age child around 8 years of age is allowed to help in the infant room making the oldest child in care more than 18 months older that the youngest child in the infant room. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Three caregivers from different classes were unable to provide ages of children in their class. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation's annual fire inspection was not completed timely. The last fire inspection was conducted on 06/11/2020. Note: The operation applied for their annual fire inspection on 11/16/2021. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Five of the ten Children's records reviewed did not include all necessary information for emergency contacts listed. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1203(7) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
It was determined that a caregiver was telling a child to kick themselves instead of kicking others in the classroom. |
— |
| 3 | — |
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
A background check for two people no longer employed with the operation was not inactivated within seven days. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the background check was inactivated during inspection. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.2207(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
Children in care are being given screen time as an activity for longer than one hour per day. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
The operation did not have an emergency prepardness plan for review. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Three of the ten children's files did not include updated immunization records. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
I observed 3 out of 10 children's records were missing immunization records. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
It was a determined during the investigation that a situation where a child was left unattended on the playground was not reported to CCR staff. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3301(d) - Nutrition and Food Service - Child must not go more than 3 hours
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that children are only provided one snack in the afternoon. Children that stay later are not provided an additional snack. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
During the investigation process, it was determined that infants (0-17 months) were being combined with children greater than 18 months older than them. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
The floor in the 3 year old classroom was visibly dirty with several area of dirt around the changing table and sink. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Children are being placed in a restrictive device (high chair) to discipline the child. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
There was a piece of climbing equipment that did not have 6 inches of loose fill surrounding the structure. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The operation did not have a documented fire drill for the months of November and December 2023. The operation also only had one Shelter in place drill docuemnted for 2023. Noted: Moving forward the operation will make sure that all drills are documented. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Fire extinguishers should be inspected by a designated staff member frequently, but minimally once a month. These inspections should be documented. Noted: This was corrected during inspection when the fire extinguishers were inspected. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The door to the indoor gym had a hole at the bottom of it. Weed prevention tarp on the toddler playground had come up through the loose-fill creating a tripping hazard. The fence on the school age playground is separating from the building creating an approximately 11 inch gap which can become an entrapment hazard. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
There was one child file out of the ten that were viewed that did not have the name, address, and phone number of the child's health care physician. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
During the investigation process, it was determined that an incident report was not completed for an incident occurred while the child was in care and had to seek medical attention. |
— |
| 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
Through an investigation, it was determined that proper supervision was not practiced when a child was left unattended on the playground. The child was returned indoors unharmed. |
— |
| 5 | — |
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
An individual with a provisional background check was left in charge of a group of children. Noted: This was corrected during the inspection when an additional caregiver was added to the group. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Carbon monoxide detectors were not tested in the year of 2023 and in January 2024. Noted: this was corrected during inspection when the carbon monoxide detectors were tested and documented. |
Yes |
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