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Lil School House Cottage

Child care center · 618 WEST ST, Buffalo Gap, TX 79508-2018 · License 1708847

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 61. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (224)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
A caregiver in the toddler room and a caregiver in the infant room were observed using their phones for personal use while supervising children.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
4 caregivers were sitting in chairs on the play yard. 2 children were observed sitting at a picnic table putting rocks in their mouth, and this was not observed by the caregivers until the inspector brought it to their attention
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
2 toddlers were observed not buckled into the toddler table seats during snack time. This was corrected at inspection when the children were buckled in.
5 746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Infants aged 10 to 16 months old were observed to be eating pretzels for snack. These were removed at inspection.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Trash cans without lids were observed to have soiled diapers. Diaper changing pads were observed to be torn which reduces ability to properly sanitize them.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
It was determined while reviewing video footage that a caregiver exited the classroom leaving one caregiver alone for approximately 14 minutes to supervise 6 infants.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room was out of ratio with 2 caregivers and 11 infants with a specified age group of 11 months. This was corrected at inspection when an infant's parent arrived to pick up an infant.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The older aged playground was observed to have multiple hazards. There was a water hose strung out across the playground. Other hazards observed were trash bags full of leaves, miracle grow fertilizer, a large metal screw and a broken piece of wood. Photos taken.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
There was a 9 month old infant sleeping in the crib with a blanket covering their face. This was corrected at inspection when the blanket was removed from the crib.
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
A five month old was swaddled and sleeping in the playyard. Photo taken.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During naptime a classsroom was observed out of ratio when a caregiver left the room. The room required 3 caregivers during naptime. The ages in the room were 12 months - 24 months. There were 23 children in the room. This was corrected inspection when another caregiver entered the room.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
It was determined while viewing video footage that a school age child was allowed to enter the infant room and play on the floor along with the infants.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
3 outlets were observed to not have protective covers. The outdoor area had a green electrical cord in reach of children in care. The toddler room had diaper cream that stated "keep out of reach in children" accessible to children in care on top of the toilet. This was corrected at inspection when plug covers were placed on the outlets. The electrical cord was removed from the outdoor area and the diaper cream was placed out of reach of children.
4 746.3407(5) - Sanitize Potty-Chairs
Potty chairs used in the two year old room had dried urine around the rim. Furthermore, the small urinal contained urine. This was corrected at inspection when the potty chairs were sanitized and the urinal was emptied.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The center director has not maintained the required 30 annual training hours.
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
Upon entry, a caregiver was observed down the hall and out of their classroom where 6 children ages 18mo-20mo were left unsupervised. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver entered the classroom with the children.
5 746.2411(2)(A) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
A play yard in the infant room had an extra mattress pad to make it more cushioned. This was removed at inspection.
Yes
4 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
I observed a 12 month child on the play yard with a 32 month old child. This was corrected when the one class went inside.
Yes
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last documented fire drill was 9-13-21. A fire drill was conducted during this inspection.
Yes
5 746.3707(b) - Firearms, Hunting Knives, Bows and Arrows, Weapons Prohibited Unless Residence
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver entered the operation with a firearm on their person and did not immediately remove it from the operation.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver in the infant room did not wash hands after diapering a child and did not sanitize the diaper changing table. Furthermore, the caregiver did not was the infant's hands after diapering. Thsi was corrected at inspection when the caregiver washed their hands, washed the infants hands and sanitized the changing table.
4 746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
The play pens where infants sleep were observed to be soiled with dirt and pebbles from outside.
3 746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
2 classrooms did not have activity plans posted for reivew.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver in the 18 month to 3 yr old napping room with combined ages groups was unware of how many children they were responsible for. The caregiver stated they had 8 children in their group. However, there were 7 children in the group the caregiver was responsible for. There were 14 children total in the napping room. There were 2 caregivers in the room.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room had 7 infants with one caregiver. The ages of the infants: 6 months, 7 months, 7 months, 9 months, 9 months, 12 months, 13 months.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The CPSC form had not been certified since July of 2020. This was corrected at the inspection when the form was certified.
4 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Infants were observed to be eating on the front porch and picking up snacks off of the front porch that was soiled with dirty. The front porch also was not a safe area for them to be eating as they could easily fall through the slats of the porch.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
During the course of the investigation it was determined that a caregiver threatened corporal punishment with a belt towards children in care.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The center director has not maintained the required 30 annual training hours.
4 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Infants were observed to be eating on the front porch and picking up snacks off of the front porch that was soiled with dirty. The front porch also was not a safe area for them to be eating as they could easily fall through the slats of the porch.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room was out of ratio with 2 caregivers and 11 infants with a specified age group of 11 months. This was corrected at inspection when an infant's parent arrived to pick up an infant.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
A caregiver in the toddler room and a caregiver in the infant room were observed using their phones for personal use while supervising children.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room had 7 infants with one caregiver. The ages of the infants: 6 months, 7 months, 7 months, 9 months, 9 months, 12 months, 13 months.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
2 toddlers were observed not buckled into the toddler table seats during snack time. This was corrected at inspection when the children were buckled in.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
3 outlets were observed to not have protective covers. The outdoor area had a green electrical cord in reach of children in care. The toddler room had diaper cream that stated "keep out of reach in children" accessible to children in care on top of the toilet. This was corrected at inspection when plug covers were placed on the outlets. The electrical cord was removed from the outdoor area and the diaper cream was placed out of reach of children.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver in the 18 month to 3 yr old napping room with combined ages groups was unware of how many children they were responsible for. The caregiver stated they had 8 children in their group. However, there were 7 children in the group the caregiver was responsible for. There were 14 children total in the napping room. There were 2 caregivers in the room.
4 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
I observed a 12 month child on the play yard with a 32 month old child. This was corrected when the one class went inside.
Yes
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
4 caregivers were sitting in chairs on the play yard. 2 children were observed sitting at a picnic table putting rocks in their mouth, and this was not observed by the caregivers until the inspector brought it to their attention
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
There was a 9 month old infant sleeping in the crib with a blanket covering their face. This was corrected at inspection when the blanket was removed from the crib.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
During the course of the investigation it was determined that a caregiver threatened corporal punishment with a belt towards children in care.
3 746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
2 classrooms did not have activity plans posted for reivew.
4 746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
The play pens where infants sleep were observed to be soiled with dirt and pebbles from outside.
4 746.3407(5) - Sanitize Potty-Chairs
Potty chairs used in the two year old room had dried urine around the rim. Furthermore, the small urinal contained urine. This was corrected at inspection when the potty chairs were sanitized and the urinal was emptied.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During naptime a classsroom was observed out of ratio when a caregiver left the room. The room required 3 caregivers during naptime. The ages in the room were 12 months - 24 months. There were 23 children in the room. This was corrected inspection when another caregiver entered the room.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last documented fire drill was 9-13-21. A fire drill was conducted during this inspection.
Yes
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The older aged playground was observed to have multiple hazards. There was a water hose strung out across the playground. Other hazards observed were trash bags full of leaves, miracle grow fertilizer, a large metal screw and a broken piece of wood. Photos taken.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
It was determined while reviewing video footage that a caregiver exited the classroom leaving one caregiver alone for approximately 14 minutes to supervise 6 infants.
5 746.2411(2)(A) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
A play yard in the infant room had an extra mattress pad to make it more cushioned. This was removed at inspection.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Trash cans without lids were observed to have soiled diapers. Diaper changing pads were observed to be torn which reduces ability to properly sanitize them.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The CPSC form had not been certified since July of 2020. This was corrected at the inspection when the form was certified.
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
Upon entry, a caregiver was observed down the hall and out of their classroom where 6 children ages 18mo-20mo were left unsupervised. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver entered the classroom with the children.
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
A five month old was swaddled and sleeping in the playyard. Photo taken.
5 746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Infants aged 10 to 16 months old were observed to be eating pretzels for snack. These were removed at inspection.
Yes
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver in the infant room did not wash hands after diapering a child and did not sanitize the diaper changing table. Furthermore, the caregiver did not was the infant's hands after diapering. Thsi was corrected at inspection when the caregiver washed their hands, washed the infants hands and sanitized the changing table.
5 746.3707(b) - Firearms, Hunting Knives, Bows and Arrows, Weapons Prohibited Unless Residence
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver entered the operation with a firearm on their person and did not immediately remove it from the operation.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
It was determined while viewing video footage that a school age child was allowed to enter the infant room and play on the floor along with the infants.
3 746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
2 classrooms did not have activity plans posted for reivew.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The CPSC form had not been certified since July of 2020. This was corrected at the inspection when the form was certified.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During naptime a classsroom was observed out of ratio when a caregiver left the room. The room required 3 caregivers during naptime. The ages in the room were 12 months - 24 months. There were 23 children in the room. This was corrected inspection when another caregiver entered the room.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
3 outlets were observed to not have protective covers. The outdoor area had a green electrical cord in reach of children in care. The toddler room had diaper cream that stated "keep out of reach in children" accessible to children in care on top of the toilet. This was corrected at inspection when plug covers were placed on the outlets. The electrical cord was removed from the outdoor area and the diaper cream was placed out of reach of children.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last documented fire drill was 9-13-21. A fire drill was conducted during this inspection.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room had 7 infants with one caregiver. The ages of the infants: 6 months, 7 months, 7 months, 9 months, 9 months, 12 months, 13 months.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
4 caregivers were sitting in chairs on the play yard. 2 children were observed sitting at a picnic table putting rocks in their mouth, and this was not observed by the caregivers until the inspector brought it to their attention
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver in the 18 month to 3 yr old napping room with combined ages groups was unware of how many children they were responsible for. The caregiver stated they had 8 children in their group. However, there were 7 children in the group the caregiver was responsible for. There were 14 children total in the napping room. There were 2 caregivers in the room.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
During the course of the investigation it was determined that a caregiver threatened corporal punishment with a belt towards children in care.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
A caregiver in the toddler room and a caregiver in the infant room were observed using their phones for personal use while supervising children.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room was out of ratio with 2 caregivers and 11 infants with a specified age group of 11 months. This was corrected at inspection when an infant's parent arrived to pick up an infant.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
2 toddlers were observed not buckled into the toddler table seats during snack time. This was corrected at inspection when the children were buckled in.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
It was determined while viewing video footage that a school age child was allowed to enter the infant room and play on the floor along with the infants.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Trash cans without lids were observed to have soiled diapers. Diaper changing pads were observed to be torn which reduces ability to properly sanitize them.
4 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Infants were observed to be eating on the front porch and picking up snacks off of the front porch that was soiled with dirty. The front porch also was not a safe area for them to be eating as they could easily fall through the slats of the porch.
5 746.2411(2)(A) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
A play yard in the infant room had an extra mattress pad to make it more cushioned. This was removed at inspection.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
It was determined while reviewing video footage that a caregiver exited the classroom leaving one caregiver alone for approximately 14 minutes to supervise 6 infants.
4 746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
The play pens where infants sleep were observed to be soiled with dirt and pebbles from outside.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver in the infant room did not wash hands after diapering a child and did not sanitize the diaper changing table. Furthermore, the caregiver did not was the infant's hands after diapering. Thsi was corrected at inspection when the caregiver washed their hands, washed the infants hands and sanitized the changing table.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The center director has not maintained the required 30 annual training hours.
4 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
I observed a 12 month child on the play yard with a 32 month old child. This was corrected when the one class went inside.
Yes
4 746.3407(5) - Sanitize Potty-Chairs
Potty chairs used in the two year old room had dried urine around the rim. Furthermore, the small urinal contained urine. This was corrected at inspection when the potty chairs were sanitized and the urinal was emptied.
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
A five month old was swaddled and sleeping in the playyard. Photo taken.
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
Upon entry, a caregiver was observed down the hall and out of their classroom where 6 children ages 18mo-20mo were left unsupervised. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver entered the classroom with the children.
5 746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Infants aged 10 to 16 months old were observed to be eating pretzels for snack. These were removed at inspection.
Yes
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The older aged playground was observed to have multiple hazards. There was a water hose strung out across the playground. Other hazards observed were trash bags full of leaves, miracle grow fertilizer, a large metal screw and a broken piece of wood. Photos taken.
5 746.3707(b) - Firearms, Hunting Knives, Bows and Arrows, Weapons Prohibited Unless Residence
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver entered the operation with a firearm on their person and did not immediately remove it from the operation.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
There was a 9 month old infant sleeping in the crib with a blanket covering their face. This was corrected at inspection when the blanket was removed from the crib.
3 746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
2 classrooms did not have activity plans posted for reivew.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room was out of ratio with 2 caregivers and 11 infants with a specified age group of 11 months. This was corrected at inspection when an infant's parent arrived to pick up an infant.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
It was determined while viewing video footage that a school age child was allowed to enter the infant room and play on the floor along with the infants.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
3 outlets were observed to not have protective covers. The outdoor area had a green electrical cord in reach of children in care. The toddler room had diaper cream that stated "keep out of reach in children" accessible to children in care on top of the toilet. This was corrected at inspection when plug covers were placed on the outlets. The electrical cord was removed from the outdoor area and the diaper cream was placed out of reach of children.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The older aged playground was observed to have multiple hazards. There was a water hose strung out across the playground. Other hazards observed were trash bags full of leaves, miracle grow fertilizer, a large metal screw and a broken piece of wood. Photos taken.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
4 caregivers were sitting in chairs on the play yard. 2 children were observed sitting at a picnic table putting rocks in their mouth, and this was not observed by the caregivers until the inspector brought it to their attention
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver in the 18 month to 3 yr old napping room with combined ages groups was unware of how many children they were responsible for. The caregiver stated they had 8 children in their group. However, there were 7 children in the group the caregiver was responsible for. There were 14 children total in the napping room. There were 2 caregivers in the room.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
During the course of the investigation it was determined that a caregiver threatened corporal punishment with a belt towards children in care.
5 746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Infants aged 10 to 16 months old were observed to be eating pretzels for snack. These were removed at inspection.
Yes
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
A caregiver in the toddler room and a caregiver in the infant room were observed using their phones for personal use while supervising children.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
There was a 9 month old infant sleeping in the crib with a blanket covering their face. This was corrected at inspection when the blanket was removed from the crib.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room had 7 infants with one caregiver. The ages of the infants: 6 months, 7 months, 7 months, 9 months, 9 months, 12 months, 13 months.
5 746.3707(b) - Firearms, Hunting Knives, Bows and Arrows, Weapons Prohibited Unless Residence
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver entered the operation with a firearm on their person and did not immediately remove it from the operation.
4 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
I observed a 12 month child on the play yard with a 32 month old child. This was corrected when the one class went inside.
Yes
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The center director has not maintained the required 30 annual training hours.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last documented fire drill was 9-13-21. A fire drill was conducted during this inspection.
Yes

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

Inspections (80)

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

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