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The Learning Junction Early Education Center

Child care center · 204 EVANS ST, Hutto, TX 78634-4514 · License 1708059

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Capacity 34. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (256)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
While reviewing video footage for another investigation, a caregiver was not observed washing her own hands between each diaper change.
4 746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
While reviewing video footage for another investigation, a caregiver was not observed washing any of the infant?s hand throughout the day. The caregiver is only observed wiping the children?s hands and faces with wipes.
4 746.1203(3)(C) - Janitorial duties
While caring for infants a caregiver was observed washing dishes, sweeping, vacuuming and spraying disinfectant in the room.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Two infants did not have infant feeding instructions available for review.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
While reviewing video footage for another investigation, a caregiver was observed inappropriately grabbing children by their arm when picking them up and moving them around the classroom.
5 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
An infant under the age of 12 months was observed asleep in a play yard with a pacifier string attached to their clothing. The pacifier string was removed during inspection.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
While reviewing video footage for another investigation, a caregiver used bad judgement when attempting to move the diaper changing mat while an infant is on it. The caregiver is observed sitting on the floor with the diaper changing mat in front of them, picking the diaper changing mat up while an infant is on it and dropping it. The diaper changing mat was padded and landed up correctly however, the caregiver exhibited bad judgement when attempting to move it this way.
5 746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Infants are being placed in a restrictive device as a form of discipline.
4 746.3415(1) - Employee Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food
While reviewing video footage for another investigation, a caregiver was not observed washing her own hands before preparing meals.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver left their purse on the floor of a classroom and accessible to infants.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that it was not reported that a caregiver was using prohibited discipline and guidance on infants after the director observed video of the classroom.
5 746.3703(c) - Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance
During a DPFS investigation, it was found that a caregiver was under the influence of THC while caring for infants. The caregiver did not have a prescription for the controlled substance.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver was roughly moving infants when they placed them in a highchair and when they removed them from bouncer seats or exersaucers.
4 746.3317(1) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Sanitize Equipment
While reviewing video footage for another investigation, a caregiver was observed preparing an infant?s food using a utensil to try the food and then using the same utensil to prepare the food on the plate. The caregiver was observed eating food off of a plate and then giving the infant the remainder of the food on the plate while using the same utensil the caregiver ate off of.
5 746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
During a DPFS investigation, a caregiver admitted to smoking a THC vape pen in the infant classroom multiple times over multiple days. The vape pen was used in the classroom around the infant as a result an infant tested positive for cannabis.
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
While reviewing video footage for another investigation, a caregiver is observed exiting the classroom on multiple occasions in short durations while the infants are eating their food.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver abused and neglected children in care.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
While reviewing video footage for another investigation, a caregiver was observed not disinfecting the diaper changing mat between each use.
5 746.1003(4) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that the director was not appropriately supervising caregivers when a caregiver was observed on video walking out of a classroom leaving infants unsupervised multiple times.
4 746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
An infant under the age of 12 months was observed asleep in a play yard with a loose-fitting sheet. The infant was removed from the play yard at inspection.
4 746.201(2) - Written Personnel Policies
A caregiver failed to follow the operations smoke free and drug free section the personnel policies.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Two caregivers did not know the number of children they were responsible for when asked twice. This was corrected when the caregivers counted the number of children and gave the correct number.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver dropped an empty bouncer seat on the ground next to two infants on the ground. The bouncer seat did not hit the infants, however the caregiver exhibited bad judgement when attempting to move it this way. During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when the caregiver sprayed Lysol in the close proximity of infants. During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver did not use good judgement when they used their sleeve to wipe an infant's nose twice. Additionally, the caregiver did not wash hands after doing so.
3 746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that parents are only allowed in the doorway of the operation, they are not allowed in the classrooms.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
One infant was sitting in a highchair without the safety straps fastened. This was corrected when the caregiver fastened the safety straps.
Yes
4 746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Video footage showed a caregiver spraying Lysol around themselves while shaking a bottle for an infant.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
During the walk through of the infant room, a feeding plate was observed in the sink used for hand washing. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the plate from the sink.
Yes
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
While reviewing video footage for another investigation, an infant was observed sleeping in an exerSaucer and an infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer.
3 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
The stationary equipment outside did not meet the required use zones. There was a wooden balance beam in the use zone of the ladder of the stationary equipment.
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
The operation did not notify parents within the required 2 days when their child was placed at risk.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
An infant under the age of 12 months was observed asleep in a play yard with extra bedding. The manufacture instructions of the extra bedding stated, "Never use in a crib or play yard". The extra bedding was removed at inspection.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
While reviewing video footage for another investigation, a caregiver was observed using her cellphone on multiple occasions while caring for the infants in the classroom.
5 746.3703(c) - Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance
During a DPFS investigation, it was found that a caregiver was under the influence of THC while caring for infants. The caregiver did not have a prescription for the controlled substance.
4 746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Video footage showed a caregiver spraying Lysol around themselves while shaking a bottle for an infant.
4 746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
While reviewing video footage for another investigation, a caregiver was not observed washing any of the infant?s hand throughout the day. The caregiver is only observed wiping the children?s hands and faces with wipes.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
While reviewing video footage for another investigation, a caregiver was observed not disinfecting the diaper changing mat between each use.
3 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
The stationary equipment outside did not meet the required use zones. There was a wooden balance beam in the use zone of the ladder of the stationary equipment.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
While reviewing video footage for another investigation, a caregiver used bad judgement when attempting to move the diaper changing mat while an infant is on it. The caregiver is observed sitting on the floor with the diaper changing mat in front of them, picking the diaper changing mat up while an infant is on it and dropping it. The diaper changing mat was padded and landed up correctly however, the caregiver exhibited bad judgement when attempting to move it this way.
4 746.201(2) - Written Personnel Policies
A caregiver failed to follow the operations smoke free and drug free section the personnel policies.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver left their purse on the floor of a classroom and accessible to infants.
5 746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
During a DPFS investigation, a caregiver admitted to smoking a THC vape pen in the infant classroom multiple times over multiple days. The vape pen was used in the classroom around the infant as a result an infant tested positive for cannabis.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
An infant under the age of 12 months was observed asleep in a play yard with extra bedding. The manufacture instructions of the extra bedding stated, "Never use in a crib or play yard". The extra bedding was removed at inspection.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
While reviewing video footage for another investigation, a caregiver was observed inappropriately grabbing children by their arm when picking them up and moving them around the classroom.
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
The operation did not notify parents within the required 2 days when their child was placed at risk.
4 746.3317(1) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Sanitize Equipment
While reviewing video footage for another investigation, a caregiver was observed preparing an infant?s food using a utensil to try the food and then using the same utensil to prepare the food on the plate. The caregiver was observed eating food off of a plate and then giving the infant the remainder of the food on the plate while using the same utensil the caregiver ate off of.
5 746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Infants are being placed in a restrictive device as a form of discipline.
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
While reviewing video footage for another investigation, a caregiver is observed exiting the classroom on multiple occasions in short durations while the infants are eating their food.
5 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
An infant under the age of 12 months was observed asleep in a play yard with a pacifier string attached to their clothing. The pacifier string was removed during inspection.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Two caregivers did not know the number of children they were responsible for when asked twice. This was corrected when the caregivers counted the number of children and gave the correct number.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver was roughly moving infants when they placed them in a highchair and when they removed them from bouncer seats or exersaucers.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
While reviewing video footage for another investigation, an infant was observed sleeping in an exerSaucer and an infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver dropped an empty bouncer seat on the ground next to two infants on the ground. The bouncer seat did not hit the infants, however the caregiver exhibited bad judgement when attempting to move it this way. During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when the caregiver sprayed Lysol in the close proximity of infants. During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver did not use good judgement when they used their sleeve to wipe an infant's nose twice. Additionally, the caregiver did not wash hands after doing so.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver abused and neglected children in care.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Two infants did not have infant feeding instructions available for review.
4 746.3415(1) - Employee Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food
While reviewing video footage for another investigation, a caregiver was not observed washing her own hands before preparing meals.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that it was not reported that a caregiver was using prohibited discipline and guidance on infants after the director observed video of the classroom.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
While reviewing video footage for another investigation, a caregiver was not observed washing her own hands between each diaper change.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
One infant was sitting in a highchair without the safety straps fastened. This was corrected when the caregiver fastened the safety straps.
Yes
4 746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
An infant under the age of 12 months was observed asleep in a play yard with a loose-fitting sheet. The infant was removed from the play yard at inspection.
5 746.1003(4) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that the director was not appropriately supervising caregivers when a caregiver was observed on video walking out of a classroom leaving infants unsupervised multiple times.
3 746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that parents are only allowed in the doorway of the operation, they are not allowed in the classrooms.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
While reviewing video footage for another investigation, a caregiver was observed using her cellphone on multiple occasions while caring for the infants in the classroom.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
During the walk through of the infant room, a feeding plate was observed in the sink used for hand washing. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the plate from the sink.
Yes
4 746.1203(3)(C) - Janitorial duties
While caring for infants a caregiver was observed washing dishes, sweeping, vacuuming and spraying disinfectant in the room.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
While reviewing video footage for another investigation, a caregiver was not observed washing her own hands between each diaper change.
5 746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Infants are being placed in a restrictive device as a form of discipline.
4 746.3317(1) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Sanitize Equipment
While reviewing video footage for another investigation, a caregiver was observed preparing an infant?s food using a utensil to try the food and then using the same utensil to prepare the food on the plate. The caregiver was observed eating food off of a plate and then giving the infant the remainder of the food on the plate while using the same utensil the caregiver ate off of.
3 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
The stationary equipment outside did not meet the required use zones. There was a wooden balance beam in the use zone of the ladder of the stationary equipment.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver was roughly moving infants when they placed them in a highchair and when they removed them from bouncer seats or exersaucers.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
While reviewing video footage for another investigation, a caregiver was observed using her cellphone on multiple occasions while caring for the infants in the classroom.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
While reviewing video footage for another investigation, a caregiver used bad judgement when attempting to move the diaper changing mat while an infant is on it. The caregiver is observed sitting on the floor with the diaper changing mat in front of them, picking the diaper changing mat up while an infant is on it and dropping it. The diaper changing mat was padded and landed up correctly however, the caregiver exhibited bad judgement when attempting to move it this way.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
One infant was sitting in a highchair without the safety straps fastened. This was corrected when the caregiver fastened the safety straps.
Yes
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
While reviewing video footage for another investigation, an infant was observed sleeping in an exerSaucer and an infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
During the walk through of the infant room, a feeding plate was observed in the sink used for hand washing. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the plate from the sink.
Yes
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
An infant under the age of 12 months was observed asleep in a play yard with extra bedding. The manufacture instructions of the extra bedding stated, "Never use in a crib or play yard". The extra bedding was removed at inspection.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver abused and neglected children in care.
5 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
An infant under the age of 12 months was observed asleep in a play yard with a pacifier string attached to their clothing. The pacifier string was removed during inspection.
4 746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
An infant under the age of 12 months was observed asleep in a play yard with a loose-fitting sheet. The infant was removed from the play yard at inspection.
4 746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Video footage showed a caregiver spraying Lysol around themselves while shaking a bottle for an infant.
5 746.3703(c) - Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance
During a DPFS investigation, it was found that a caregiver was under the influence of THC while caring for infants. The caregiver did not have a prescription for the controlled substance.
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
The operation did not notify parents within the required 2 days when their child was placed at risk.
5 746.1003(4) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that the director was not appropriately supervising caregivers when a caregiver was observed on video walking out of a classroom leaving infants unsupervised multiple times.
4 746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
While reviewing video footage for another investigation, a caregiver was not observed washing any of the infant?s hand throughout the day. The caregiver is only observed wiping the children?s hands and faces with wipes.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver left their purse on the floor of a classroom and accessible to infants.
4 746.3415(1) - Employee Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food
While reviewing video footage for another investigation, a caregiver was not observed washing her own hands before preparing meals.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
While reviewing video footage for another investigation, a caregiver was observed inappropriately grabbing children by their arm when picking them up and moving them around the classroom.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Two caregivers did not know the number of children they were responsible for when asked twice. This was corrected when the caregivers counted the number of children and gave the correct number.
4 746.1203(3)(C) - Janitorial duties
While caring for infants a caregiver was observed washing dishes, sweeping, vacuuming and spraying disinfectant in the room.
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
While reviewing video footage for another investigation, a caregiver is observed exiting the classroom on multiple occasions in short durations while the infants are eating their food.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
While reviewing video footage for another investigation, a caregiver was observed not disinfecting the diaper changing mat between each use.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that it was not reported that a caregiver was using prohibited discipline and guidance on infants after the director observed video of the classroom.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver dropped an empty bouncer seat on the ground next to two infants on the ground. The bouncer seat did not hit the infants, however the caregiver exhibited bad judgement when attempting to move it this way. During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when the caregiver sprayed Lysol in the close proximity of infants. During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver did not use good judgement when they used their sleeve to wipe an infant's nose twice. Additionally, the caregiver did not wash hands after doing so.
5 746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
During a DPFS investigation, a caregiver admitted to smoking a THC vape pen in the infant classroom multiple times over multiple days. The vape pen was used in the classroom around the infant as a result an infant tested positive for cannabis.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Two infants did not have infant feeding instructions available for review.
3 746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that parents are only allowed in the doorway of the operation, they are not allowed in the classrooms.
4 746.201(2) - Written Personnel Policies
A caregiver failed to follow the operations smoke free and drug free section the personnel policies.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Two caregivers did not know the number of children they were responsible for when asked twice. This was corrected when the caregivers counted the number of children and gave the correct number.
4 746.3415(1) - Employee Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food
While reviewing video footage for another investigation, a caregiver was not observed washing her own hands before preparing meals.
4 746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
While reviewing video footage for another investigation, a caregiver was not observed washing any of the infant?s hand throughout the day. The caregiver is only observed wiping the children?s hands and faces with wipes.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver was roughly moving infants when they placed them in a highchair and when they removed them from bouncer seats or exersaucers.

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

Inspections (56)

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

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