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Children Today @ Lamar High School

Child care center · 3325 WESTHEIMER RD, Houston, TX 77098-1003 · License 1714652

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 126. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (336)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
One caregiver is in need of first aid training.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
3 out of 4 staff files evaulated did not have training in all special topics.
5 746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver placed a child at the feeding table during naptime.
4 746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
A food allergy emergency plan is needed for one child enrolled.
3 746.4751(d) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
The maintenance check list was not available to review during inspection.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The proper depth of loose fill is not being maintained 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 on her personal phone while children were in care.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The ABC mat in toddler room needs to cleaned.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation has not reported the number of employees who have ceased working during the previous year.
5 746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records - Proof of Request for background check
1 out of 5 files evaluated did not contain proof of request for background check.
4 746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
During naptime, the director was counted in child/caregiver ratio without an additional staff present in the building. Note: 2 additionial caregivers arrived during the inspection.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The Emergency Preparedness Plan did not include the following: -Procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency. -How your staff will evacuate and relocate with the essential documentation including: -Parent and emergency contact telephone numbers for each child in care -Authorization for emergency care for each child in care -The child tracking system information for children in care Note: This was corrected during inspection.
Yes
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
One caregiver is in need of skills based Pediatric CPR training.
4 746.201(4) - Designating Director
The operation has not designated a qualified director.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
3 out of 6 staff files evaluated did not contain documentation showing the annual 24 hours of training have been completed.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The proper depth of loose fill is not being maintained on the playground.
4 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
A child's snack was placed directly on the table during snack time. Note: The caregiver did place the child's snack on a napkin.
Yes
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
The label with the infant's first name and initial of last name was not available on 4 milk bottles in infant room.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver in the Infant II classroom was unaware of the number of children responsible for. The caregiver stated they were responsible for six children, however eight were present.
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
An awakened fifteen month old was observed in a rocker. The child was in the rocker for more than 15 minutes.
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
The sign in and sign out log in the Infant II classroom did not reflect the number of children present. The log showed seven children signed in, however eight were present. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation has not reported the number of employees who have ceased working during the previous year.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director is in need of 25 hours of annual training.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The proper depth of loose fill is not being maintained on the playground.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
3 out of 6 staff files evaluated did not contain documentation showing the annual 24 hours of training have been completed.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The proper depth of loose fill material is not being maintained on the playground.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
The caregiver left 4 infants for 3 minutes to guide the new caregiver in toddler room next door. The caregiver left 4 toddlers for 5 minutes to help one toddler to go to bathroom accross the hallway.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
A caregiver yelled at a child during the inspection.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Personnel records for 1 out 6 staff was unavailable upon request.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
One staff member's personnel file was not available for review during this inspection.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
An updated immunization record is needed for one child enrolled.
5 746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
Based upon the information obtained, it was determined a caregiver did not treat a child with courtesy, respect, or patience by aggressively pulling the child's bib from their neck.
3 746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
There was no label with the toddler's first name and initial of last name or otherwise individually assigned to each toddler on 3 sip cups using by todders in care.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Personnel records for 1 out 6 staff was unavailable upon request.
3 746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Proof of liability insurance was unavailabe for review during the inspection.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The proper depth of loose fill is not being maintained on the playground.
3 746.1013(a)(2) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows Responsibilities
The caregiver in infant room did not know her responsibilities while in charge.
3 746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Proof of liability insurance was unavailabe for review during the inspection.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One caregiver did not have documentation showing 22 hours of annual training was completed.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The center did not practice fire drill monthly since 07/19/2021.
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
10 children were left unsupervised in the pre-k room during naptime.
5 746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records - Proof of Request for background check
1 out of 5 files evaluated did not contain proof of request for background check.
3 746.4751(d) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
The maintenance check list was not available to review during inspection.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The proper depth of loose fill is not being maintained on the playground.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The center did not practice fire drill monthly since 07/19/2021.
3 746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Proof of liability insurance was unavailabe for review during the inspection.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One caregiver did not have documentation showing 22 hours of annual training was completed.
3 746.1013(a)(2) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows Responsibilities
The caregiver in infant room did not know her responsibilities while in charge.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
A caregiver yelled at a child during the inspection.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
3 out of 6 staff files evaluated did not contain documentation showing the annual 24 hours of training have been completed.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation has not reported the number of employees who have ceased working during the previous year.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation has not reported the number of employees who have ceased working during the previous year.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
The caregiver left 4 infants for 3 minutes to guide the new caregiver in toddler room next door. The caregiver left 4 toddlers for 5 minutes to help one toddler to go to bathroom accross the hallway.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
One staff member's personnel file was not available for review during this inspection.
3 746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Proof of liability insurance was unavailabe for review during the inspection.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
3 out of 4 staff files evaulated did not have training in all special topics.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The proper depth of loose fill is not being maintained on the playground.
4 746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
A food allergy emergency plan is needed for one child enrolled.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
One caregiver is in need of first aid training.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
One caregiver is in need of skills based Pediatric CPR training.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The Emergency Preparedness Plan did not include the following: -Procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency. -How your staff will evacuate and relocate with the essential documentation including: -Parent and emergency contact telephone numbers for each child in care -Authorization for emergency care for each child in care -The child tracking system information for children in care Note: This was corrected during inspection.
Yes
5 746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver placed a child at the feeding table during naptime.
5 746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
Based upon the information obtained, it was determined a caregiver did not treat a child with courtesy, respect, or patience by aggressively pulling the child's bib from their neck.
4 746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
During naptime, the director was counted in child/caregiver ratio without an additional staff present in the building. Note: 2 additionial caregivers arrived during the inspection.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Personnel records for 1 out 6 staff was unavailable upon request.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
The label with the infant's first name and initial of last name was not available on 4 milk bottles in infant room.
4 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
A child's snack was placed directly on the table during snack time. Note: The caregiver did place the child's snack on a napkin.
Yes
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
An awakened fifteen month old was observed in a rocker. The child was in the rocker for more than 15 minutes.
4 746.201(4) - Designating Director
The operation has not designated a qualified director.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
An updated immunization record is needed for one child enrolled.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
3 out of 6 staff files evaluated did not contain documentation showing the annual 24 hours of training have been completed.
5 746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records - Proof of Request for background check
1 out of 5 files evaluated did not contain proof of request for background check.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The ABC mat in toddler room needs to cleaned.
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
The sign in and sign out log in the Infant II classroom did not reflect the number of children present. The log showed seven children signed in, however eight were present. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
5 746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records - Proof of Request for background check
1 out of 5 files evaluated did not contain proof of request for background check.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
A caregiver was observed on her personal phone while children were in care.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The proper depth of loose fill is not being maintained 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
10 children were left unsupervised in the pre-k room during naptime.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Personnel records for 1 out 6 staff was unavailable upon request.
3 746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
There was no label with the toddler's first name and initial of last name or otherwise individually assigned to each toddler on 3 sip cups using by todders in care.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The proper depth of loose fill is not being maintained on the playground.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director is in need of 25 hours of annual training.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The proper depth of loose fill material is not being maintained on the playground.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver in the Infant II classroom was unaware of the number of children responsible for. The caregiver stated they were responsible for six children, however eight were present.
4 746.201(4) - Designating Director
The operation has not designated a qualified director.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
One caregiver is in need of skills based Pediatric CPR training.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
A caregiver was observed on her personal phone while children were in care.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The proper depth of loose fill is not being maintained on the playground.
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
The sign in and sign out log in the Infant II classroom did not reflect the number of children present. The log showed seven children signed in, however eight were present. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
One caregiver is in need of first aid training.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
The label with the infant's first name and initial of last name was not available on 4 milk bottles in infant room.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation has not reported the number of employees who have ceased working during the previous year.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver in the Infant II classroom was unaware of the number of children responsible for. The caregiver stated they were responsible for six children, however eight were present.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The proper depth of loose fill is not being maintained on the playground.
3 746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
There was no label with the toddler's first name and initial of last name or otherwise individually assigned to each toddler on 3 sip cups using by todders in care.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One caregiver did not have documentation showing 22 hours of annual training was completed.
3 746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Proof of liability insurance was unavailabe for review during the inspection.
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
An awakened fifteen month old was observed in a rocker. The child was in the rocker for more than 15 minutes.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The proper depth of loose fill material is not being maintained on the playground.
3 746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Proof of liability insurance was unavailabe for review during 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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