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Kids Zone West

Child care center · 105 WESTERN SKY TRL, Jarrell, TX 76537-0160 · License 1707224

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 134. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (256)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
During an investigation it was found that a bottle was not labled and was fed to a child in care. This has been corrected and all bottles are now labeled.
Yes
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
During a DFPS investigation, a changing pad was observed to have multiple tears making it absorbent. This was corrected when the torn changing pad was replaced with a new intact changing pad.
4 746.201(5) - Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-May not delegate responsibility to report
There was an allegation of prohibited punishments being used and it was not reported.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The last fire inspection available for review was conducted in 2021.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Observed one classroom caregiver state that they had 9 chidlren in care but there were only 7 children in the classroom.
3 746.1505(3) - Placement of Groups - Not Exceed Room Capacity
During the inspection it was observed that an outdoor area was over space capacity by 6 children and an indoor classroom was over capacity by 2 children.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Observed a classroom, the caregivers stated that they had 13 children, but there was 14 children in the room.
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
There was a classroom that had the lights off and a curtain covering the window which made the room too dark. None of the infants could be seen and one of the caregivers could not be seen when licensing walked into the classroom. This was corrected when the caregivers were asked to open the curtain to let in some light.
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
During the investigation it was found that there were multiple incidents where children were biting, hitting, kicking, choking, and pushing other children in care.
5 746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
During an investigation it was found that multiple reports had been told to the director about a caregiver using prohibited punishments, and the caregiver was not removed from the class.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
There were 2 children records out of 10 with outdated immunizations. This was discused with the operations office staff.
4 746.3605(a)(2) - Child Becomes Ill in Care - Keep Apart from Others
During the investigation it was found that ill children have been cared for around other children, increasing the chances of spreading illnesses around.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Observed a metal vent screen that is broken and falls frequently due to not being ablt to be secured with the latches. One latch is bent and the other latch is missing. There is also a wooden board broken in half from the fence on the playground.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
There was evidence to support that caregivers use their phones while caring for children.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
During an investigation it was found that a caregiver labeled a bottle with the wrong name which was later sent home to the wrong family and fed to another infant.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Observed 5 infants sitting in the highchair table without safety straps being used. The safety straps were missing. The operation will be ordering straps for the chairs.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Observed water pipes that are exposed on the playground which can be a tripping hazard.
4 746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Observed two classrooms that the caregiver did not know the ages of the children or how many children they had in their care. This was corrected when licensing spoke to both caregivers explaining the importance of knowing this information.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
A caregiver was observed during the walk though of the classrooms to be on their phones watching TiK Tok video's. This was corrected when the caregiver was asked to not be on their phones while supervising caregivers.
5 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Observed pecans on the infant/toddler playground. I observed 2 infants with pecans in their mouths which can be a choking hazard. I spoke with the director regarding picking up the pecans prior to allowing the young infants/toddlers on the playground.
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
It was observed on video, a caregiver cursing in front of the children in care.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
During an investigation, there was enough evidence to support that caregivers are yelling at children as a form of discipline.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Observed children under two years old watching Ms Rachel. This was corrected when the tablet was turned off.
Yes
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
During an investigation it was found that prohibited punishments were being used at the operation.
4 746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
Observed a caregiver hold a bottle to an infants mouth while the infant was propped up on a boppy pillow on the floor next to the caregiver. The caregiver stated that the child could not hold their own bottle. I explained that an infant who cannot hold their own bottle and sit unnassisted should be held to be fed. The infant was picked up by the caregiver.
Yes
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 1/23/23. The operation will be scheduling the inspection.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
During a DFPS investigation, the walls in the classroom were observed to have peeling paint in multiple places.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Observed lysol and frebreeze in an cabinet with a broken lock that was in reach of the children in the classroom. This was corrected when the chemicals were removed from the unlocked cabinet and placed in a locked cabinet.
4 746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
Observed a caregiver holding a bottle to the infants mouth as the infant laid on the floor. The infant was under 6 months old. This was corrected when the teacher was asked to pick the infant up to feed.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Observed a fence board missing on the playground that is large enough to allow a child to leave the playground.
3 746.3601(4) - Illness Preventing Care - Communicable Disease
During the inspection it was found that children were allowed back into care before the were cleared from a physican to be present.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Observed one caregiver on their phone while caring for children. Observed another caregiver with their phone on their lap. This was corrected when the caregivers quickly put the phones away when licensing entered the room.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
A caregiver was observed during the walk though of the classrooms to be on their phones watching TiK Tok video's. This was corrected when the caregiver was asked to not be on their phones while supervising caregivers.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Observed one classroom caregiver state that they had 9 chidlren in care but there were only 7 children in the classroom.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
During an investigation it was found that a bottle was not labled and was fed to a child in care. This has been corrected and all bottles are now labeled.
Yes
4 746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Observed two classrooms that the caregiver did not know the ages of the children or how many children they had in their care. This was corrected when licensing spoke to both caregivers explaining the importance of knowing this information.
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
There was a classroom that had the lights off and a curtain covering the window which made the room too dark. None of the infants could be seen and one of the caregivers could not be seen when licensing walked into the classroom. This was corrected when the caregivers were asked to open the curtain to let in some light.
Yes
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Observed lysol and frebreeze in an cabinet with a broken lock that was in reach of the children in the classroom. This was corrected when the chemicals were removed from the unlocked cabinet and placed in a locked cabinet.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
There was evidence to support that caregivers use their phones while caring for children.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
During an investigation it was found that prohibited punishments were being used at the operation.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
During an investigation it was found that a caregiver labeled a bottle with the wrong name which was later sent home to the wrong family and fed to another infant.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
During an investigation, there was enough evidence to support that caregivers are yelling at children as a form of discipline.
4 746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
Observed a caregiver holding a bottle to the infants mouth as the infant laid on the floor. The infant was under 6 months old. This was corrected when the teacher was asked to pick the infant up to feed.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The last fire inspection available for review was conducted in 2021.
3 746.1505(3) - Placement of Groups - Not Exceed Room Capacity
During the inspection it was observed that an outdoor area was over space capacity by 6 children and an indoor classroom was over capacity by 2 children.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Observed a metal vent screen that is broken and falls frequently due to not being ablt to be secured with the latches. One latch is bent and the other latch is missing. There is also a wooden board broken in half from the fence on the playground.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Observed children under two years old watching Ms Rachel. This was corrected when the tablet was turned off.
Yes
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
During a DFPS investigation, a changing pad was observed to have multiple tears making it absorbent. This was corrected when the torn changing pad was replaced with a new intact changing pad.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Observed a fence board missing on the playground that is large enough to allow a child to leave the playground.
3 746.3601(4) - Illness Preventing Care - Communicable Disease
During the inspection it was found that children were allowed back into care before the were cleared from a physican to be present.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Observed a classroom, the caregivers stated that they had 13 children, but there was 14 children in the room.
4 746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
Observed a caregiver hold a bottle to an infants mouth while the infant was propped up on a boppy pillow on the floor next to the caregiver. The caregiver stated that the child could not hold their own bottle. I explained that an infant who cannot hold their own bottle and sit unnassisted should be held to be fed. The infant was picked up by the caregiver.
Yes
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
There were 2 children records out of 10 with outdated immunizations. This was discused with the operations office staff.
5 746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
During an investigation it was found that multiple reports had been told to the director about a caregiver using prohibited punishments, and the caregiver was not removed from the class.
5 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Observed pecans on the infant/toddler playground. I observed 2 infants with pecans in their mouths which can be a choking hazard. I spoke with the director regarding picking up the pecans prior to allowing the young infants/toddlers on the playground.
4 746.3605(a)(2) - Child Becomes Ill in Care - Keep Apart from Others
During the investigation it was found that ill children have been cared for around other children, increasing the chances of spreading illnesses around.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 1/23/23. The operation will be scheduling the inspection.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
During a DFPS investigation, the walls in the classroom were observed to have peeling paint in multiple places.
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 the investigation it was found that there were multiple incidents where children were biting, hitting, kicking, choking, and pushing other children in care.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Observed one caregiver on their phone while caring for children. Observed another caregiver with their phone on their lap. This was corrected when the caregivers quickly put the phones away when licensing entered the room.
4 746.201(5) - Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-May not delegate responsibility to report
There was an allegation of prohibited punishments being used and it was not reported.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Observed water pipes that are exposed on the playground which can be a tripping hazard.
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
It was observed on video, a caregiver cursing in front of the children in care.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Observed 5 infants sitting in the highchair table without safety straps being used. The safety straps were missing. The operation will be ordering straps for the chairs.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
There were 2 children records out of 10 with outdated immunizations. This was discused with the operations office staff.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Observed one classroom caregiver state that they had 9 chidlren in care but there were only 7 children in the classroom.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
There was evidence to support that caregivers use their phones while caring for children.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 1/23/23. The operation will be scheduling the inspection.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
During an investigation, there was enough evidence to support that caregivers are yelling at children as a form of discipline.
3 746.3601(4) - Illness Preventing Care - Communicable Disease
During the inspection it was found that children were allowed back into care before the were cleared from a physican to be present.
4 746.3605(a)(2) - Child Becomes Ill in Care - Keep Apart from Others
During the investigation it was found that ill children have been cared for around other children, increasing the chances of spreading illnesses around.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
During an investigation it was found that a caregiver labeled a bottle with the wrong name which was later sent home to the wrong family and fed to another infant.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The last fire inspection available for review was conducted in 2021.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
During a DFPS investigation, the walls in the classroom were observed to have peeling paint in multiple places.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
During an investigation it was found that a bottle was not labled and was fed to a child in care. This has been corrected and all bottles are now labeled.
Yes
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
It was observed on video, a caregiver cursing in front of the children in care.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
During a DFPS investigation, a changing pad was observed to have multiple tears making it absorbent. This was corrected when the torn changing pad was replaced with a new intact changing pad.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Observed a classroom, the caregivers stated that they had 13 children, but there was 14 children in the room.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Observed one caregiver on their phone while caring for children. Observed another caregiver with their phone on their lap. This was corrected when the caregivers quickly put the phones away when licensing entered the room.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Observed 5 infants sitting in the highchair table without safety straps being used. The safety straps were missing. The operation will be ordering straps for the chairs.
5 746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
During an investigation it was found that multiple reports had been told to the director about a caregiver using prohibited punishments, and the caregiver was not removed from the class.
4 746.201(5) - Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-May not delegate responsibility to report
There was an allegation of prohibited punishments being used and it was not reported.
3 746.1505(3) - Placement of Groups - Not Exceed Room Capacity
During the inspection it was observed that an outdoor area was over space capacity by 6 children and an indoor classroom was over capacity by 2 children.
Yes
4 746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
Observed a caregiver holding a bottle to the infants mouth as the infant laid on the floor. The infant was under 6 months old. This was corrected when the teacher was asked to pick the infant up to feed.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
During an investigation it was found that prohibited punishments were being used at the operation.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Observed children under two years old watching Ms Rachel. This was corrected when the tablet was turned off.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Observed a fence board missing on the playground that is large enough to allow a child to leave the playground.
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 the investigation it was found that there were multiple incidents where children were biting, hitting, kicking, choking, and pushing other children in care.
4 746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Observed two classrooms that the caregiver did not know the ages of the children or how many children they had in their care. This was corrected when licensing spoke to both caregivers explaining the importance of knowing this information.
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
There was a classroom that had the lights off and a curtain covering the window which made the room too dark. None of the infants could be seen and one of the caregivers could not be seen when licensing walked into the classroom. This was corrected when the caregivers were asked to open the curtain to let in some light.
Yes
4 746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
Observed a caregiver hold a bottle to an infants mouth while the infant was propped up on a boppy pillow on the floor next to the caregiver. The caregiver stated that the child could not hold their own bottle. I explained that an infant who cannot hold their own bottle and sit unnassisted should be held to be fed. The infant was picked up by the caregiver.
Yes
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Observed lysol and frebreeze in an cabinet with a broken lock that was in reach of the children in the classroom. This was corrected when the chemicals were removed from the unlocked cabinet and placed in a locked cabinet.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Observed water pipes that are exposed on the playground which can be a tripping hazard.
5 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Observed pecans on the infant/toddler playground. I observed 2 infants with pecans in their mouths which can be a choking hazard. I spoke with the director regarding picking up the pecans prior to allowing the young infants/toddlers on the playground.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
A caregiver was observed during the walk though of the classrooms to be on their phones watching TiK Tok video's. This was corrected when the caregiver was asked to not be on their phones while supervising caregivers.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Observed a metal vent screen that is broken and falls frequently due to not being ablt to be secured with the latches. One latch is bent and the other latch is missing. There is also a wooden board broken in half from the fence on the playground.
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 the investigation it was found that there were multiple incidents where children were biting, hitting, kicking, choking, and pushing other children in care.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Observed a metal vent screen that is broken and falls frequently due to not being ablt to be secured with the latches. One latch is bent and the other latch is missing. There is also a wooden board broken in half from the fence on the playground.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
During an investigation, there was enough evidence to support that caregivers are yelling at children as a form of discipline.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 1/23/23. The operation will be scheduling the inspection.

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

Inspections (128)

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

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