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Belton Education Station

Child care center · 504 LAKE RD, Belton, TX 76513-1404 · License 1715664

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Capacity 240. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (232)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Chemicals were in an unlocked lower cabinet that infants were able to access.
Yes
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that parents were not notified immediately of a situation placing their child at risk.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
During an investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when they picked a child up by one arm to prevent them from getting into spilled food.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There were damaged toys and equipment observed on the outdoor playground. The operation will remove or repair the items before children are allowed access.
4 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Observed two caregivers who have worked at the operation for over 90 days and did not qualify to be exempt from pre-service training. These two caregivers did not have the full 24 hours of pre service training completed.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
A caregiver was found on their phone during nap time. This was corrected when the caregiver put the phone away.
4 746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
During the investigation it was found preschool aged children are allowed to go to the restroom, located outside in the hallway, without proper supervision.
4 746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
Two of two children enrolled with diagnosed food allergies did not have emergency food allergy plans on file.
3 746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
During an investigation it was found that the caregivers in one classroom did not follow the written activity plan or schedule for the classroom which made the caregivers not able to maintain a controlled environment for the children in care.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Trash can in the 2-3yr old classroom had no lid.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Oberved a cover on a diaper changing pad that was not nonabsorbant. I explained to the caregiver that the pad has to be nonabsorbant material and the pad was removed.
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
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that appropriate supervision was not provided when a 3 year old child was found in possession of a nicotine vape.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There was a shelf in the perk school room that was over 5 feet tall that was not mounted which could cause it to fall over and injure someone.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
While viewing camera footage, a caregiver was seen in the hallway with 19-20 children who are 3-4 years old. The ratio for one caregiver and children who are 3 years old is 15. The ratio for one caregiver and 4 year old children is 18.
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
The operation made the prek classroom smaller by building a wall taking away space that was used by the children in care. I spoke to the operation about notifying licening of change of space.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
It was observed in at least one room, the carpets had stains on it, the floors had dirt on them around the shelves and against the walls, toys had dirt and food on them, and the the walls were dirty.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Photos in library document that wooden balance beam was in disrepair with exposed sharp edges at least from October 1st-thru February 14 causing a child to be injured 2 times on it. The wooden beam was bonded over upon inspection at the operation.
Yes
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
A child was injured while in care and received medical attention. The operation was notified of the medical attention received on 3/15/2024 and did not make the report until 3/18/2024, which is past the 48 hour requirement. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The operation has less than 1 inch of loose fill on the small playground.
4 746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
During an investigation it was found that children and staff had been diagnosed with Covid and it was not reported.
4 746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Observed 2 classrooms with caregivers who did not know how many children that they had in care. One caregiver stated that they had 17 kids, but only had 15 kids in care. Another caregiver stated that they had 24 kids but only had 22 children in care. This was corrected when the caregiver reviewed the list of children in the classrooms.
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
During an investigation, there was evidence to support that children were not being supervised properly and were able to go to the bathroom, toilet paper it and flood the bathroom toilets on more than one occasion.
3 746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
It was found that a caregiver was placing their legs on top of children to make the child stay on their mats during nap time.
4 746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
One playground structure with a platform of 6 feet did not have the required 9 inches of loose fill in the use zone.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
During interviews it was found that caregivers had told the director and other office staff about concerns they had regarding discipline and these concerns were not reported.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation did not have a fire drill documented for December 2022 or January 2023. A fire drill was completed but the operation staff and children were not able to get out of the building in under 3 minutes. Another fire drill will be completed at another date.
5 746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one caregiver used a nicotine vape on the daycare premises, during operating hours.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room had 8 infants with infants whose ages range from 8month to 14 months old. The specified age group is 0-11months old. The classroom was out of ratio by 4 infants. This was corrected when a caregiver came into the room.
3 746.2201(a) - Planned Activities Designed to Meet Individual Needs
Mutiple classrooms did not have currently lesson plans for their classrooms. Some classrooms had lessons for the week of 4/4-4/8 and no current lesson plans. This was corrected when lesson plans were printed and taken to each classroom.
Yes
3 746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
It was found that a caregiver was placing their legs on top of children to make the child stay on their mats during nap time.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
During an investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when they picked a child up by one arm to prevent them from getting into spilled food.
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
During an investigation, there was evidence to support that children were not being supervised properly and were able to go to the bathroom, toilet paper it and flood the bathroom toilets on more than one occasion.
4 746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
Two of two children enrolled with diagnosed food allergies did not have emergency food allergy plans on file.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There was a shelf in the perk school room that was over 5 feet tall that was not mounted which could cause it to fall over and injure someone.
4 746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Observed 2 classrooms with caregivers who did not know how many children that they had in care. One caregiver stated that they had 17 kids, but only had 15 kids in care. Another caregiver stated that they had 24 kids but only had 22 children in care. This was corrected when the caregiver reviewed the list of children in the classrooms.
Yes
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that parents were not notified immediately of a situation placing their child at risk.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room had 8 infants with infants whose ages range from 8month to 14 months old. The specified age group is 0-11months old. The classroom was out of ratio by 4 infants. This was corrected when a caregiver came into the room.
4 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Observed two caregivers who have worked at the operation for over 90 days and did not qualify to be exempt from pre-service training. These two caregivers did not have the full 24 hours of pre service training completed.
5 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Chemicals were in an unlocked lower cabinet that infants were able to access.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There were damaged toys and equipment observed on the outdoor playground. The operation will remove or repair the items before children are allowed access.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Photos in library document that wooden balance beam was in disrepair with exposed sharp edges at least from October 1st-thru February 14 causing a child to be injured 2 times on it. The wooden beam was bonded over upon inspection at the operation.
Yes
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Oberved a cover on a diaper changing pad that was not nonabsorbant. I explained to the caregiver that the pad has to be nonabsorbant material and the pad was removed.
Yes
4 746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
During an investigation it was found that children and staff had been diagnosed with Covid and it was not reported.
3 746.2201(a) - Planned Activities Designed to Meet Individual Needs
Mutiple classrooms did not have currently lesson plans for their classrooms. Some classrooms had lessons for the week of 4/4-4/8 and no current lesson plans. This was corrected when lesson plans were printed and taken to each classroom.
Yes
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation did not have a fire drill documented for December 2022 or January 2023. A fire drill was completed but the operation staff and children were not able to get out of the building in under 3 minutes. Another fire drill will be completed at another date.
5 746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one caregiver used a nicotine vape on the daycare premises, during operating hours.
4 746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
During the investigation it was found preschool aged children are allowed to go to the restroom, located outside in the hallway, without proper supervision.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
During interviews it was found that caregivers had told the director and other office staff about concerns they had regarding discipline and these concerns were not reported.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The operation has less than 1 inch of loose fill on the small playground.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
It was observed in at least one room, the carpets had stains on it, the floors had dirt on them around the shelves and against the walls, toys had dirt and food on them, and the the walls were dirty.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Trash can in the 2-3yr old classroom had no lid.
3 746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
During an investigation it was found that the caregivers in one classroom did not follow the written activity plan or schedule for the classroom which made the caregivers not able to maintain a controlled environment for the children in care.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
A child was injured while in care and received medical attention. The operation was notified of the medical attention received on 3/15/2024 and did not make the report until 3/18/2024, which is past the 48 hour requirement. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
While viewing camera footage, a caregiver was seen in the hallway with 19-20 children who are 3-4 years old. The ratio for one caregiver and children who are 3 years old is 15. The ratio for one caregiver and 4 year old children is 18.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
A caregiver was found on their phone during nap time. This was corrected when the caregiver put the phone away.
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
The operation made the prek classroom smaller by building a wall taking away space that was used by the children in care. I spoke to the operation about notifying licening of change of space.
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
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that appropriate supervision was not provided when a 3 year old child was found in possession of a nicotine vape.
4 746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
One playground structure with a platform of 6 feet did not have the required 9 inches of loose fill in the use zone.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There was a shelf in the perk school room that was over 5 feet tall that was not mounted which could cause it to fall over and injure someone.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
During interviews it was found that caregivers had told the director and other office staff about concerns they had regarding discipline and these concerns were not reported.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Photos in library document that wooden balance beam was in disrepair with exposed sharp edges at least from October 1st-thru February 14 causing a child to be injured 2 times on it. The wooden beam was bonded over upon inspection at the operation.
Yes
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
A child was injured while in care and received medical attention. The operation was notified of the medical attention received on 3/15/2024 and did not make the report until 3/18/2024, which is past the 48 hour requirement. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There were damaged toys and equipment observed on the outdoor playground. The operation will remove or repair the items before children are allowed access.
4 746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
During the investigation it was found preschool aged children are allowed to go to the restroom, located outside in the hallway, without proper supervision.
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
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that appropriate supervision was not provided when a 3 year old child was found in possession of a nicotine vape.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation did not have a fire drill documented for December 2022 or January 2023. A fire drill was completed but the operation staff and children were not able to get out of the building in under 3 minutes. Another fire drill will be completed at another date.
4 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Observed two caregivers who have worked at the operation for over 90 days and did not qualify to be exempt from pre-service training. These two caregivers did not have the full 24 hours of pre service training completed.
3 746.2201(a) - Planned Activities Designed to Meet Individual Needs
Mutiple classrooms did not have currently lesson plans for their classrooms. Some classrooms had lessons for the week of 4/4-4/8 and no current lesson plans. This was corrected when lesson plans were printed and taken to each classroom.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room had 8 infants with infants whose ages range from 8month to 14 months old. The specified age group is 0-11months old. The classroom was out of ratio by 4 infants. This was corrected when a caregiver came into the room.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
A caregiver was found on their phone during nap time. This was corrected when the caregiver put the phone away.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Trash can in the 2-3yr old classroom had no lid.
5 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Chemicals were in an unlocked lower cabinet that infants were able to access.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
While viewing camera footage, a caregiver was seen in the hallway with 19-20 children who are 3-4 years old. The ratio for one caregiver and children who are 3 years old is 15. The ratio for one caregiver and 4 year old children is 18.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
It was observed in at least one room, the carpets had stains on it, the floors had dirt on them around the shelves and against the walls, toys had dirt and food on them, and the the walls were dirty.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
During an investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when they picked a child up by one arm to prevent them from getting into spilled food.
3 746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
It was found that a caregiver was placing their legs on top of children to make the child stay on their mats during nap time.
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
During an investigation, there was evidence to support that children were not being supervised properly and were able to go to the bathroom, toilet paper it and flood the bathroom toilets on more than one occasion.
5 746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one caregiver used a nicotine vape on the daycare premises, during operating hours.
4 746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Observed 2 classrooms with caregivers who did not know how many children that they had in care. One caregiver stated that they had 17 kids, but only had 15 kids in care. Another caregiver stated that they had 24 kids but only had 22 children in care. This was corrected when the caregiver reviewed the list of children in the classrooms.
Yes
4 746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
Two of two children enrolled with diagnosed food allergies did not have emergency food allergy plans on file.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Oberved a cover on a diaper changing pad that was not nonabsorbant. I explained to the caregiver that the pad has to be nonabsorbant material and the pad was removed.
Yes
3 746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
During an investigation it was found that the caregivers in one classroom did not follow the written activity plan or schedule for the classroom which made the caregivers not able to maintain a controlled environment for the children in care.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The operation has less than 1 inch of loose fill on the small playground.
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that parents were not notified immediately of a situation placing their child at risk.
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
The operation made the prek classroom smaller by building a wall taking away space that was used by the children in care. I spoke to the operation about notifying licening of change of space.
Yes
4 746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
During an investigation it was found that children and staff had been diagnosed with Covid and it was not reported.
4 746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
One playground structure with a platform of 6 feet did not have the required 9 inches of loose fill in the use zone.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There was a shelf in the perk school room that was over 5 feet tall that was not mounted which could cause it to fall over and injure someone.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
It was observed in at least one room, the carpets had stains on it, the floors had dirt on them around the shelves and against the walls, toys had dirt and food on them, and the the walls were dirty.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Photos in library document that wooden balance beam was in disrepair with exposed sharp edges at least from October 1st-thru February 14 causing a child to be injured 2 times on it. The wooden beam was bonded over upon inspection at the operation.
Yes
4 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Observed two caregivers who have worked at the operation for over 90 days and did not qualify to be exempt from pre-service training. These two caregivers did not have the full 24 hours of pre service training completed.
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
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that appropriate supervision was not provided when a 3 year old child was found in possession of a nicotine vape.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Trash can in the 2-3yr old classroom had no lid.
4 746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
One playground structure with a platform of 6 feet did not have the required 9 inches of loose fill in the use zone.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation did not have a fire drill documented for December 2022 or January 2023. A fire drill was completed but the operation staff and children were not able to get out of the building in under 3 minutes. Another fire drill will be completed at another date.
5 746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one caregiver used a nicotine vape on the daycare premises, during operating hours.
4 746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
During the investigation it was found preschool aged children are allowed to go to the restroom, located outside in the hallway, without proper supervision.
4 746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Observed 2 classrooms with caregivers who did not know how many children that they had in care. One caregiver stated that they had 17 kids, but only had 15 kids in care. Another caregiver stated that they had 24 kids but only had 22 children in care. This was corrected when the caregiver reviewed the list of children in the classrooms.
Yes
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
During interviews it was found that caregivers had told the director and other office staff about concerns they had regarding discipline and these concerns were not reported.
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that parents were not notified immediately of a situation placing their child at risk.

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

Inspections (120)

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

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