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Handprints Academy

Child care center · 13931 STATE HIGHWAY 31 W, Tyler, TX 75709-4131 · License 1715531

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Capacity 345. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (208)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
During a walk through of the operation, it was observed an 8 month old infant in crib falling asleep with their halfway full bottle. This was brought to the caregiver attention and corrected while Licensing was present.
Yes
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
This standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. A caregiver pull a child's ear as a form of punishment.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
This Minimum Standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation. A caregiver was seen using a cell phone upon entering a room and staying on the cell phone for a period of time when first taking over care of a class.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on a DFPS investigation, this standard has found to be deficient. During collateral interviews, it was stated that the caregiver has used prohibited punishment by hitting, smashing hands and hitting in the face.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
During an inspection of the vans, it was observed two van without working safety alarms.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Based on recent supervision concerns, it has been determined that the Director is not ensuring that the operation is operating in compliance. Plans were not put in place to ensure compliance, following recent incidents.
4 746.5619 - Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The caregivers were not aware of how to handle the emergency that took place.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
It was found that Pre-Service for the employee in question, had not been completed within the required timeframe. The employee was counted in child/caregiver ratio prior to receiving their pre-service training hours.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
During an inspection of the operation, it was observed a caregiver yelling at a child when the child would not listen. The child was not hurt and the caregiver was removed from the classroom.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be in deficient. The caregiver did not use their best judgement while supervising a group of children by cutting a child's hair.
3 746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
The activity plan posted for the infants did not include outside time for the infants. One infant room did not have a schedule posted.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This standard was reviewed in relations to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment while lining the children up which resulted in a child being left unsupervised in the classroom alone.
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
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegation and found to be deficient. A child was left unsupervised for more than 30 minutes in their classroom.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Two children with documented food allergies did not have food allergy emergency plans.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. It has been observed caregivers raising their voices in front and at their students.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
During a full walk through of the building, it was observed two holes in the walls of the cafeteria area.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
It was observed by licensing an exposed hole in the cafeteria wall. This was discussed with the director.
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
This Minimum Standard was found to be out of compliance through an investigation. A caregiver was determined to not provide proper supervision when a group of children wandered into the restroom by themselves for around 9 minutes before the caregiver noticed.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
During the walk through it was observed the playground lacking enough mulch under the slides and swings.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Based on the information obtain during interviews and observation, a caregiver was left supervising children alone which is against their current background check conditions.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
During a review of staff records, it was observed only two staff members with current CPR training.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Annual training records were not made available.
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
Supervision was not met, when a young child was found in a classroom alone. The caregiver did not have physical and auditory or visual awareness of the child's on-going activity, as the caregiver was on the playground with their class.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
This standard was reviewed in relations to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The child was left alone in their classroom napping while the class transition to the lunchroom.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
The feeding instructions in the infant 1 room were reviewed and have not been updated in the last 30 days.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During an inspection of the building, it was observed by licensing a hole in the closet door in the gym area.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Based on recent supervision concerns, it has been determined that the Director is not ensuring that the operation is operating in compliance. Plans were not put in place to ensure compliance, following recent incidents.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During an inspection of the building, it was observed by licensing a hole in the closet door in the gym area.
4 746.5619 - Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The caregivers were not aware of how to handle the emergency that took place.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Based on the information obtain during interviews and observation, a caregiver was left supervising children alone which is against their current background check conditions.
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
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegation and found to be deficient. A child was left unsupervised for more than 30 minutes in their classroom.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This standard was reviewed in relations to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment while lining the children up which resulted in a child being left unsupervised in the classroom alone.
3 746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
The activity plan posted for the infants did not include outside time for the infants. One infant room did not have a schedule posted.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
During a full walk through of the building, it was observed two holes in the walls of the cafeteria area.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
During a review of staff records, it was observed only two staff members with current CPR training.
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
This Minimum Standard was found to be out of compliance through an investigation. A caregiver was determined to not provide proper supervision when a group of children wandered into the restroom by themselves for around 9 minutes before the caregiver noticed.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
It was observed by licensing an exposed hole in the cafeteria wall. This was discussed with the director.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
The feeding instructions in the infant 1 room were reviewed and have not been updated in the last 30 days.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
During an inspection of the operation, it was observed a caregiver yelling at a child when the child would not listen. The child was not hurt and the caregiver was removed from the classroom.
4 746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
During a walk through of the operation, it was observed an 8 month old infant in crib falling asleep with their halfway full bottle. This was brought to the caregiver attention and corrected while Licensing was present.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Supervision was not met, when a young child was found in a classroom alone. The caregiver did not have physical and auditory or visual awareness of the child's on-going activity, as the caregiver was on the playground with their class.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Annual training records were not made available.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
This standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. A caregiver pull a child's ear as a form of punishment.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
This Minimum Standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation. A caregiver was seen using a cell phone upon entering a room and staying on the cell phone for a period of time when first taking over care of a class.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
It was found that Pre-Service for the employee in question, had not been completed within the required timeframe. The employee was counted in child/caregiver ratio prior to receiving their pre-service training hours.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on a DFPS investigation, this standard has found to be deficient. During collateral interviews, it was stated that the caregiver has used prohibited punishment by hitting, smashing hands and hitting in the face.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Two children with documented food allergies did not have food allergy emergency plans.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
During the walk through it was observed the playground lacking enough mulch under the slides and swings.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be in deficient. The caregiver did not use their best judgement while supervising a group of children by cutting a child's hair.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
During an inspection of the vans, it was observed two van without working safety alarms.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
This standard was reviewed in relations to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The child was left alone in their classroom napping while the class transition to the lunchroom.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. It has been observed caregivers raising their voices in front and at their students.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
It was found that Pre-Service for the employee in question, had not been completed within the required timeframe. The employee was counted in child/caregiver ratio prior to receiving their pre-service training hours.
3 746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
The activity plan posted for the infants did not include outside time for the infants. One infant room did not have a schedule posted.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Based on recent supervision concerns, it has been determined that the Director is not ensuring that the operation is operating in compliance. Plans were not put in place to ensure compliance, following recent incidents.
4 746.5619 - Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The caregivers were not aware of how to handle the emergency that took place.
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
Supervision was not met, when a young child was found in a classroom alone. The caregiver did not have physical and auditory or visual awareness of the child's on-going activity, as the caregiver was on the playground with their class.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
During the walk through it was observed the playground lacking enough mulch under the slides and swings.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
This standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. A caregiver pull a child's ear as a form of punishment.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
During a review of staff records, it was observed only two staff members with current CPR training.
4 746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
During a walk through of the operation, it was observed an 8 month old infant in crib falling asleep with their halfway full bottle. This was brought to the caregiver attention and corrected while Licensing was present.
Yes
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
During an inspection of the operation, it was observed a caregiver yelling at a child when the child would not listen. The child was not hurt and the caregiver was removed from the classroom.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This standard was reviewed in relations to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment while lining the children up which resulted in a child being left unsupervised in the classroom alone.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
This Minimum Standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation. A caregiver was seen using a cell phone upon entering a room and staying on the cell phone for a period of time when first taking over care of a class.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Annual training records were not made available.
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
This Minimum Standard was found to be out of compliance through an investigation. A caregiver was determined to not provide proper supervision when a group of children wandered into the restroom by themselves for around 9 minutes before the caregiver noticed.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on a DFPS investigation, this standard has found to be deficient. During collateral interviews, it was stated that the caregiver has used prohibited punishment by hitting, smashing hands and hitting in the face.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. It has been observed caregivers raising their voices in front and at their students.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Two children with documented food allergies did not have food allergy emergency plans.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During an inspection of the building, it was observed by licensing a hole in the closet door in the gym area.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
It was observed by licensing an exposed hole in the cafeteria wall. This was discussed with the director.
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
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegation and found to be deficient. A child was left unsupervised for more than 30 minutes in their classroom.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
The feeding instructions in the infant 1 room were reviewed and have not been updated in the last 30 days.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
During a full walk through of the building, it was observed two holes in the walls of the cafeteria area.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be in deficient. The caregiver did not use their best judgement while supervising a group of children by cutting a child's hair.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
During an inspection of the vans, it was observed two van without working safety alarms.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Based on the information obtain during interviews and observation, a caregiver was left supervising children alone which is against their current background check conditions.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
This standard was reviewed in relations to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The child was left alone in their classroom napping while the class transition to the lunchroom.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
During an inspection of the vans, it was observed two van without working safety alarms.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This standard was reviewed in relations to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment while lining the children up which resulted in a child being left unsupervised in the classroom alone.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
This Minimum Standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation. A caregiver was seen using a cell phone upon entering a room and staying on the cell phone for a period of time when first taking over care of a class.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
This standard was reviewed in relations to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The child was left alone in their classroom napping while the class transition to the lunchroom.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
This standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. A caregiver pull a child's ear as a form of punishment.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
During an inspection of the operation, it was observed a caregiver yelling at a child when the child would not listen. The child was not hurt and the caregiver was removed from the classroom.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
The feeding instructions in the infant 1 room were reviewed and have not been updated in the last 30 days.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Two children with documented food allergies did not have food allergy emergency plans.
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
Supervision was not met, when a young child was found in a classroom alone. The caregiver did not have physical and auditory or visual awareness of the child's on-going activity, as the caregiver was on the playground with their class.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be in deficient. The caregiver did not use their best judgement while supervising a group of children by cutting a child's hair.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Annual training records were not made available.
3 746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
The activity plan posted for the infants did not include outside time for the infants. One infant room did not have a schedule posted.
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
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegation and found to be deficient. A child was left unsupervised for more than 30 minutes in their classroom.
4 746.5619 - Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The caregivers were not aware of how to handle the emergency that took place.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During an inspection of the building, it was observed by licensing a hole in the closet door in the gym area.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Based on the information obtain during interviews and observation, a caregiver was left supervising children alone which is against their current background check conditions.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
It was observed by licensing an exposed hole in the cafeteria wall. This was discussed with the director.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on a DFPS investigation, this standard has found to be deficient. During collateral interviews, it was stated that the caregiver has used prohibited punishment by hitting, smashing hands and hitting in the face.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
During the walk through it was observed the playground lacking enough mulch under the slides and swings.
4 746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
During a walk through of the operation, it was observed an 8 month old infant in crib falling asleep with their halfway full bottle. This was brought to the caregiver attention and corrected while Licensing was present.
Yes
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. It has been observed caregivers raising their voices in front and at their students.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
During a review of staff records, it was observed only two staff members with current CPR training.

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

Inspections (144)

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

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