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The Little Yellow School House

Child care center · 331 HILL AVE, Pittsburg, TX 75686-1805 · License 1708529

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Capacity 17. ToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (328)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
The director's record lacked the following: 1) A statement signed and dated by the employee showing he has received a copy of the child-care centers; (A) Operational policies; and (B) Personnel policies; 2) a statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation that includes an overview of your policy on the prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment outlined in 746.1303 of this chapter.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies were evaluated and lacked the following written procedures: 1) the criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play; 2) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at the operation; 3)Procedures for parents to review and discuss with the child-care center director any questions or concerns about the policies and procedures of the child-care center; 4) Instructions on how parents may access the Minimum Standards online; and 5) procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A pile of sticks and one tree limb was observed the playground accessible to children. A window screen in a door on the front porch was observed torn.
2 746.1311(j) - Documented Annual Training - Self- Instructional up to 80%
The director did not have six hours of instructor-led training for last year's annual training.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The gray slide on the playground did not have loose fill surfacing installed under or around the equipment.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
The operation did not have attendance records or time sheets listing all days and hours worked for the director or the assistant/substitute caregiver, for review by Child Care Regulation.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's record lacked the address of their designated contact, doctor/emergency medical care facility information, documentation the parents received a copy of the operational policies, and a health statement.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
A sampling of children records were evaluated. Two children records lacked the child's date of admission. One child's record lacked the address of their designated contact. Two children's records lacked the phone number and address of the doctor/emergency care facility. Two children's records lacked a health statement. One child's record lacked documentation the parent received and reviewed a copy of the operational policies. One child's record lacked documentation of a hearing and vision screening.
3 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
A record of the directors training hours for last years annual training was not available for review by Child Care Regulation.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child's food allergy emergency plan was not signed by the parent.
1 746.1311(j) - Documented Annual Training - Self- Instructional up to 80%
The director lacked documentation of completion of 6 hours instructor-led training to complete last years annual training.
4 746.401(4) - Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram
The back classroom did not have an evacuation and relocation diagram posted.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director of the operation needs the required 30 hours of annual training for the year 2020-2021.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
The caregiver did not have documentation of completion of 24 hours training to complete last years annual training.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director lacked documentation of completion of training in the following topic to complete last years annual training: Emergency Preparedness.
5 746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
The parent handbook that contains the emergency preparedness plan was not on file for review by Child Care Regulation.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
The directors record lacked a notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form.
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
The operations daily tracking system for the children did not include the following: the date, time of arrival, and time of departure; and the employee or parent's initials or other unique identifier.
3 746.3313(2) - Daily Menus - May Rotate if Keep Record of Dates Menus Used
The operation rotates weekly menus and only had two weekly menus that were dated for the past three months.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The current fire inspection is dated 7/7/2020 and is expired.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The last fire inspection conducted was 9/5/2023. You must have a fire inspection at least every 12 months.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
The substitute caregiver did not have documentation of current first aid training.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
The directors and the caregivers CPR training expired 8/2022.
3 746.1311(c) - Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
The director lacked documentation of at least one clock hour of the annual training hours must focus on prevention, recognition, and reporting of child abuse and neglect to complete last years annual training.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The last gas inspection was observed conducted on 6/2020. Gas inspections must be conducted once every two years.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation has not certified in writing since that they have reviewed the CPSC recall list and that no recalled items are in the center since 2022. You may view all current and past recalls through the CPSC s Internet website at: www.cpsc.gov.
3 746.4751(d) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
The operation did not have documentation of maintenance inspections and repair records of the active play space, from the past three months, on file for review by Child Care Regulation.
4 746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
The stove had dried food on it as well as a plate with dried food inside. A hair dryer was observed on the stove on top of a pizza pan.
3 746.501(a)(18)(C) - Written Operational Policies - Type of Physical Activity
The operational policies were evaluated and lacked the following written information: 1) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan); your policies must include: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play; 2) how parents may access the HHSC website (www.hhs.texas.gov); and 3) written information informing that you conduct daily health checks.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
The director and the caregivers pediatric first aid training with rescue breathing and choking expired 8/2022.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's record lacked the address of their designated contact. One child's record lacked the phone number and address of their doctor/emergency care facility. One child's record lacked documentation that the parent received a copy of the parent handbook. One child's record lacked a health statement. Three children's record lacked documentation of a vision and hearing statement.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
The operation's lesson plan posted at inspection was for August 2024. The operation did not have a written daily schedule.
3 746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
The operation did not have the most recent menu of all the meals and snacks served posted.
5 746.4601(1) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Arranged for Supervision
Large pieces of a tree were observed on the playground accessible to children. Nails/screws were observed protruding from wood in the sandbox.Cleaning supplies were observed accessible to children. There small trash can in the restroom used by children does not have a cover or lid to prevent children's access. The trash can in the kitchen does not have a lid or cover to prevent children's access. Garbage/trash must be made inaccessible to children.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The operation did not have documentation of a fire drill conducted, smoke detector check, carbon monoxide dectector check, nor fire extiguisher check for August 2023 and September 2023.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's immunization record was observed incomplete. Shared the name of the child and their missing immunization with the director.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
A sampling of children records were evaluated. Two children's records lacked documentation that the parents received a copy of the operational policies. One child's record lacked a health statement. One child's immunization record was observed incomplete.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The last documented annual verification of the CPSC recall list was observed 12/2020. You must certify annually in writing that you have reviewed the CPSC recall list and that there are no recall items in your center.
4 746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
The director lacked 22 hours of training to complete last years annual training.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
There was no documentation of a conducted fire drill, smoke detector check, carbon monoxide detector check, or fire extinguisher check for the months of Janurary 2025 and February 2025.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The gate on the back of the fence on the playground is not able to latch or close to prevent children from wandering out of the playground.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The last gas inspection was observed conducted on 6/2020. Gas inspections must be conducted once every two years.
3 746.3313(2) - Daily Menus - May Rotate if Keep Record of Dates Menus Used
The operation rotates weekly menus and only had two weekly menus that were dated for the past three months.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The last documented annual verification of the CPSC recall list was observed 12/2020. You must certify annually in writing that you have reviewed the CPSC recall list and that there are no recall items in your center.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's immunization record was observed incomplete. Shared the name of the child and their missing immunization with the director.
4 746.401(4) - Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram
The back classroom did not have an evacuation and relocation diagram posted.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The last fire inspection conducted was 9/5/2023. You must have a fire inspection at least every 12 months.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The operation did not have documentation of a fire drill conducted, smoke detector check, carbon monoxide dectector check, nor fire extiguisher check for August 2023 and September 2023.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
There was no documentation of a conducted fire drill, smoke detector check, carbon monoxide detector check, or fire extinguisher check for the months of Janurary 2025 and February 2025.
4 746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
The director lacked 22 hours of training to complete last years annual training.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
The directors and the caregivers CPR training expired 8/2022.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child's food allergy emergency plan was not signed by the parent.
3 746.501(a)(18)(C) - Written Operational Policies - Type of Physical Activity
The operational policies were evaluated and lacked the following written information: 1) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan); your policies must include: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play; 2) how parents may access the HHSC website (www.hhs.texas.gov); and 3) written information informing that you conduct daily health checks.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation has not certified in writing since that they have reviewed the CPSC recall list and that no recalled items are in the center since 2022. You may view all current and past recalls through the CPSC s Internet website at: www.cpsc.gov.
5 746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
The parent handbook that contains the emergency preparedness plan was not on file for review by Child Care Regulation.
3 746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
The operation did not have the most recent menu of all the meals and snacks served posted.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
The directors record lacked a notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The gray slide on the playground did not have loose fill surfacing installed under or around the equipment.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies were evaluated and lacked the following written procedures: 1) the criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play; 2) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at the operation; 3)Procedures for parents to review and discuss with the child-care center director any questions or concerns about the policies and procedures of the child-care center; 4) Instructions on how parents may access the Minimum Standards online; and 5) procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.
3 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
A record of the directors training hours for last years annual training was not available for review by Child Care Regulation.
5 746.4601(1) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Arranged for Supervision
Large pieces of a tree were observed on the playground accessible to children. Nails/screws were observed protruding from wood in the sandbox.Cleaning supplies were observed accessible to children. There small trash can in the restroom used by children does not have a cover or lid to prevent children's access. The trash can in the kitchen does not have a lid or cover to prevent children's access. Garbage/trash must be made inaccessible to children.
1 746.1311(j) - Documented Annual Training - Self- Instructional up to 80%
The director lacked documentation of completion of 6 hours instructor-led training to complete last years annual training.
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
The operations daily tracking system for the children did not include the following: the date, time of arrival, and time of departure; and the employee or parent's initials or other unique identifier.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
The operation's lesson plan posted at inspection was for August 2024. The operation did not have a written daily schedule.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The gate on the back of the fence on the playground is not able to latch or close to prevent children from wandering out of the playground.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A pile of sticks and one tree limb was observed the playground accessible to children. A window screen in a door on the front porch was observed torn.
3 746.4751(d) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
The operation did not have documentation of maintenance inspections and repair records of the active play space, from the past three months, on file for review by Child Care Regulation.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director of the operation needs the required 30 hours of annual training for the year 2020-2021.
3 746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
The director's record lacked the following: 1) A statement signed and dated by the employee showing he has received a copy of the child-care centers; (A) Operational policies; and (B) Personnel policies; 2) a statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation that includes an overview of your policy on the prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment outlined in 746.1303 of this chapter.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
A sampling of children records were evaluated. Two children records lacked the child's date of admission. One child's record lacked the address of their designated contact. Two children's records lacked the phone number and address of the doctor/emergency care facility. Two children's records lacked a health statement. One child's record lacked documentation the parent received and reviewed a copy of the operational policies. One child's record lacked documentation of a hearing and vision screening.
4 746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
The stove had dried food on it as well as a plate with dried food inside. A hair dryer was observed on the stove on top of a pizza pan.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
The caregiver did not have documentation of completion of 24 hours training to complete last years annual training.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's record lacked the address of their designated contact, doctor/emergency medical care facility information, documentation the parents received a copy of the operational policies, and a health statement.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The current fire inspection is dated 7/7/2020 and is expired.
2 746.1311(j) - Documented Annual Training - Self- Instructional up to 80%
The director did not have six hours of instructor-led training for last year's annual training.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
A sampling of children records were evaluated. Two children's records lacked documentation that the parents received a copy of the operational policies. One child's record lacked a health statement. One child's immunization record was observed incomplete.
3 746.1311(c) - Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
The director lacked documentation of at least one clock hour of the annual training hours must focus on prevention, recognition, and reporting of child abuse and neglect to complete last years annual training.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's record lacked the address of their designated contact. One child's record lacked the phone number and address of their doctor/emergency care facility. One child's record lacked documentation that the parent received a copy of the parent handbook. One child's record lacked a health statement. Three children's record lacked documentation of a vision and hearing statement.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
The director and the caregivers pediatric first aid training with rescue breathing and choking expired 8/2022.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
The operation did not have attendance records or time sheets listing all days and hours worked for the director or the assistant/substitute caregiver, for review by Child Care Regulation.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director lacked documentation of completion of training in the following topic to complete last years annual training: Emergency Preparedness.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
The substitute caregiver did not have documentation of current first aid training.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
The substitute caregiver did not have documentation of current first aid training.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A pile of sticks and one tree limb was observed the playground accessible to children. A window screen in a door on the front porch was observed torn.
3 746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
The director's record lacked the following: 1) A statement signed and dated by the employee showing he has received a copy of the child-care centers; (A) Operational policies; and (B) Personnel policies; 2) a statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation that includes an overview of your policy on the prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment outlined in 746.1303 of this chapter.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
There was no documentation of a conducted fire drill, smoke detector check, carbon monoxide detector check, or fire extinguisher check for the months of Janurary 2025 and February 2025.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's record lacked the address of their designated contact, doctor/emergency medical care facility information, documentation the parents received a copy of the operational policies, and a health statement.
3 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
A record of the directors training hours for last years annual training was not available for review by Child Care Regulation.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The gate on the back of the fence on the playground is not able to latch or close to prevent children from wandering out of the playground.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The current fire inspection is dated 7/7/2020 and is expired.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
The operation did not have attendance records or time sheets listing all days and hours worked for the director or the assistant/substitute caregiver, for review by Child Care Regulation.
1 746.1311(j) - Documented Annual Training - Self- Instructional up to 80%
The director lacked documentation of completion of 6 hours instructor-led training to complete last years annual training.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The gray slide on the playground did not have loose fill surfacing installed under or around the equipment.
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
The operations daily tracking system for the children did not include the following: the date, time of arrival, and time of departure; and the employee or parent's initials or other unique identifier.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
A sampling of children records were evaluated. Two children records lacked the child's date of admission. One child's record lacked the address of their designated contact. Two children's records lacked the phone number and address of the doctor/emergency care facility. Two children's records lacked a health statement. One child's record lacked documentation the parent received and reviewed a copy of the operational policies. One child's record lacked documentation of a hearing and vision screening.
4 746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
The stove had dried food on it as well as a plate with dried food inside. A hair dryer was observed on the stove on top of a pizza pan.
3 746.1311(c) - Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
The director lacked documentation of at least one clock hour of the annual training hours must focus on prevention, recognition, and reporting of child abuse and neglect to complete last years annual training.
3 746.501(a)(18)(C) - Written Operational Policies - Type of Physical Activity
The operational policies were evaluated and lacked the following written information: 1) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan); your policies must include: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play; 2) how parents may access the HHSC website (www.hhs.texas.gov); and 3) written information informing that you conduct daily health checks.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
The directors record lacked a notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form.
2 746.1311(j) - Documented Annual Training - Self- Instructional up to 80%
The director did not have six hours of instructor-led training for last year's annual training.

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

Inspections (64)

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

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