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Small World of Learning

Child care center · 5050 TRAVIS CT, Abilene, TX 79605-8014 · License 1717239

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Poor

Capacity 190. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (264)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
It was observed that fire drills have not been documented since May 2021.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
2 personnel files out of 12 could not be located.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
During the inspection records pertaining to transportation training could not be located for two individuals operating and driving the transportation bus.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that a caregiver forcefully grabbed a child's chin with both hands in an effort to get the child to listen. This occurred on multiple occasions. Surveillance footage also revealed the same caregiver forcefully grabbed a child in care by the arm and "flung" the child towards a wall when the caregiver was frustrated. Furthermore, the same caregiver grabbed and pulled other children in care when frustrated, when children wouldn't be quiet, when children wouldn't listen, and during naptime.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A caregiver failed to wash a child's hands after diaper changing. The caregiver admitted to not having water in the basin located under the sink and that was the reason the child's hands did not get washed.
4 746.3407(5) - Sanitize Potty-Chairs
Two training potty chairs in the 2 year old classroom had standing urine in them. The children were observed using the potty chairs without the potty chairs being sanitized between each use. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver emptied and sanitized the potty chairs.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
A survey of 10 children records were reviewed. One child in care out of 10 was missing their immunization record. One child in care out of 10 was missing their health statement.
5 746.2429 - Covering Infant's Head or Crib
During the HHS investigation it was determined that an infant's head was covered during naptime for 1 hour and 53 minutes.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
During the inspection the length of the fire drill wasn't documented. The required monthly documentation checks for the carbon monoxide detector, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers were also not documented.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Multiple personnel files were missing an acknowledgment of experience or the pre-service training certificate.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
In the 3 year old classroom, urine was observed on the floor in the restroom. Furthermore in the 2 year old classroom a trash can with diapers was observed without a lid, making dirty diapers accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the urine was cleaned off the floor and the floor was sanitized as well as replacing the uncovered trash can with a trash can that has a lid.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that the director has failed to be present enough to ensure compliance with applicable statutes.
4 746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
A 5 month old child was placed in the bouncer and given a bottle instead of holding the infant for feeding.
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that a caregiver has been observed yelling at the children in care.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that caregivers were aware of a caregiver violating minimum standards on multiple occasions but failed to report this to Child Care Regulation.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that a caregiver yelled at children in care on more than one occasion. The caregiver yelled when the children in care were not quiet, didn't listen, or when the caregiver was frustrated.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Throughout the course of the HHS investigation, it was determined that altercations have occurred between operational staff and the director where yelling and profanity were used while children in care were present. It was also determined during an altercation that the director grabbed the caregivers clothing during a verbal altercation while children in care were present.
4 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that the infant sheets for a child in care were incomplete on 8/22/22, 8/24/22, and 8/25/22.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
A caregiver was observed caring for 3 infants alone, violating the provisional status set forth in the background check guidelines. This was corrected at inspection by removing the caregiver from the room and placing the caregiver in another room with another caregiver who met background check qualifications.
5 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
During the inspection an infant was observed sleeping in the playyard with a bib secured to their neck. This was immediately corrected during the inspection by removing the bib.
Yes
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver was observed not washing hands after diaper changes.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the unannounced inspection it was determined that two individuals who periodically drive the transportation bus and have supervised direct care with children do not have background checks.
1 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
1 children's file out of 10 was missing a health statement.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
A caregiver was observed yelling at a child in care saying "No, no, go lay down" during nap time.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the unannounced inspection the infant sheets were dirty with drool stains and hair. The 2 year old classroom potty chairs also had urine in them. The playground had one tripping hazard observed where the children in care play. The sheets were changed and the urine in the potty chairs was emptied and the potty chair was sanitized, placing the operation back into compliance.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
3 children files out of 10 were missing current immunization records.
5 746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a caregiver was observed by a child in care smoking on the premises in the parking lot.
4 746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Multiple personnel files were missing various items inclusive of proof of orientation.
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
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that a caregiver had her back to young children in care during a transitory period towards the bathroom. Surveillance footage also showed 3 children in care in the hallway by themselves unsupervised by the caregiver in charge as she was around the corner and in the bathroom.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
During the inspection multiple ceiling tiles had water damage. Two fence posts were broken on the playground.
4 746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
During the inspection two playyards were observed with loose fitting sheets while the infants were sleeping. This was corrected during the inspection by placing tight fitted sheets on the base of the playyard.
Yes
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A caregiver was observed doing a diaper change but failed to wash the child's hands afterwards. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver washed the child's hands.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver was observed not washing hands after diaper changes.
4 746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Multiple personnel files were missing various items inclusive of proof of orientation.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
During the inspection multiple ceiling tiles had water damage. Two fence posts were broken on the playground.
4 746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
During the inspection two playyards were observed with loose fitting sheets while the infants were sleeping. This was corrected during the inspection by placing tight fitted sheets on the base of the playyard.
Yes
4 746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
A 5 month old child was placed in the bouncer and given a bottle instead of holding the infant for feeding.
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that a caregiver has been observed yelling at the children in care.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
3 children files out of 10 were missing current immunization records.
4 746.3407(5) - Sanitize Potty-Chairs
Two training potty chairs in the 2 year old classroom had standing urine in them. The children were observed using the potty chairs without the potty chairs being sanitized between each use. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver emptied and sanitized the potty chairs.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
During the inspection records pertaining to transportation training could not be located for two individuals operating and driving the transportation bus.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
A survey of 10 children records were reviewed. One child in care out of 10 was missing their immunization record. One child in care out of 10 was missing their health statement.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
A caregiver was observed yelling at a child in care saying "No, no, go lay down" during nap time.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
A caregiver was observed caring for 3 infants alone, violating the provisional status set forth in the background check guidelines. This was corrected at inspection by removing the caregiver from the room and placing the caregiver in another room with another caregiver who met background check qualifications.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A caregiver was observed doing a diaper change but failed to wash the child's hands afterwards. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver washed the child's hands.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that caregivers were aware of a caregiver violating minimum standards on multiple occasions but failed to report this to Child Care Regulation.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that the director has failed to be present enough to ensure compliance with applicable statutes.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Throughout the course of the HHS investigation, it was determined that altercations have occurred between operational staff and the director where yelling and profanity were used while children in care were present. It was also determined during an altercation that the director grabbed the caregivers clothing during a verbal altercation while children in care were present.
5 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
During the inspection an infant was observed sleeping in the playyard with a bib secured to their neck. This was immediately corrected during the inspection by removing the bib.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the unannounced inspection it was determined that two individuals who periodically drive the transportation bus and have supervised direct care with children do not have background checks.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
In the 3 year old classroom, urine was observed on the floor in the restroom. Furthermore in the 2 year old classroom a trash can with diapers was observed without a lid, making dirty diapers accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the urine was cleaned off the floor and the floor was sanitized as well as replacing the uncovered trash can with a trash can that has a lid.
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
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that a caregiver had her back to young children in care during a transitory period towards the bathroom. Surveillance footage also showed 3 children in care in the hallway by themselves unsupervised by the caregiver in charge as she was around the corner and in the bathroom.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
During the inspection the length of the fire drill wasn't documented. The required monthly documentation checks for the carbon monoxide detector, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers were also not documented.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Multiple personnel files were missing an acknowledgment of experience or the pre-service training certificate.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that a caregiver forcefully grabbed a child's chin with both hands in an effort to get the child to listen. This occurred on multiple occasions. Surveillance footage also revealed the same caregiver forcefully grabbed a child in care by the arm and "flung" the child towards a wall when the caregiver was frustrated. Furthermore, the same caregiver grabbed and pulled other children in care when frustrated, when children wouldn't be quiet, when children wouldn't listen, and during naptime.
5 746.2429 - Covering Infant's Head or Crib
During the HHS investigation it was determined that an infant's head was covered during naptime for 1 hour and 53 minutes.
5 746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a caregiver was observed by a child in care smoking on the premises in the parking lot.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that a caregiver yelled at children in care on more than one occasion. The caregiver yelled when the children in care were not quiet, didn't listen, or when the caregiver was frustrated.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the unannounced inspection the infant sheets were dirty with drool stains and hair. The 2 year old classroom potty chairs also had urine in them. The playground had one tripping hazard observed where the children in care play. The sheets were changed and the urine in the potty chairs was emptied and the potty chair was sanitized, placing the operation back into compliance.
1 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
1 children's file out of 10 was missing a health statement.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A caregiver failed to wash a child's hands after diaper changing. The caregiver admitted to not having water in the basin located under the sink and that was the reason the child's hands did not get washed.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
It was observed that fire drills have not been documented since May 2021.
4 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that the infant sheets for a child in care were incomplete on 8/22/22, 8/24/22, and 8/25/22.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
2 personnel files out of 12 could not be located.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver was observed not washing hands after diaper changes.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
During the inspection records pertaining to transportation training could not be located for two individuals operating and driving the transportation bus.
4 746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
A 5 month old child was placed in the bouncer and given a bottle instead of holding the infant for feeding.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A caregiver failed to wash a child's hands after diaper changing. The caregiver admitted to not having water in the basin located under the sink and that was the reason the child's hands did not get washed.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the unannounced inspection the infant sheets were dirty with drool stains and hair. The 2 year old classroom potty chairs also had urine in them. The playground had one tripping hazard observed where the children in care play. The sheets were changed and the urine in the potty chairs was emptied and the potty chair was sanitized, placing the operation back into compliance.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A caregiver was observed doing a diaper change but failed to wash the child's hands afterwards. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver washed the child's hands.
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
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that a caregiver had her back to young children in care during a transitory period towards the bathroom. Surveillance footage also showed 3 children in care in the hallway by themselves unsupervised by the caregiver in charge as she was around the corner and in the bathroom.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that a caregiver yelled at children in care on more than one occasion. The caregiver yelled when the children in care were not quiet, didn't listen, or when the caregiver was frustrated.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
A survey of 10 children records were reviewed. One child in care out of 10 was missing their immunization record. One child in care out of 10 was missing their health statement.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the unannounced inspection it was determined that two individuals who periodically drive the transportation bus and have supervised direct care with children do not have background checks.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
3 children files out of 10 were missing current immunization records.
5 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
During the inspection an infant was observed sleeping in the playyard with a bib secured to their neck. This was immediately corrected during the inspection by removing the bib.
Yes
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that the director has failed to be present enough to ensure compliance with applicable statutes.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that a caregiver forcefully grabbed a child's chin with both hands in an effort to get the child to listen. This occurred on multiple occasions. Surveillance footage also revealed the same caregiver forcefully grabbed a child in care by the arm and "flung" the child towards a wall when the caregiver was frustrated. Furthermore, the same caregiver grabbed and pulled other children in care when frustrated, when children wouldn't be quiet, when children wouldn't listen, and during naptime.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
In the 3 year old classroom, urine was observed on the floor in the restroom. Furthermore in the 2 year old classroom a trash can with diapers was observed without a lid, making dirty diapers accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the urine was cleaned off the floor and the floor was sanitized as well as replacing the uncovered trash can with a trash can that has a lid.
5 746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a caregiver was observed by a child in care smoking on the premises in the parking lot.
4 746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Multiple personnel files were missing various items inclusive of proof of orientation.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
2 personnel files out of 12 could not be located.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
A caregiver was observed yelling at a child in care saying "No, no, go lay down" during nap time.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Multiple personnel files were missing an acknowledgment of experience or the pre-service training certificate.
4 746.3407(5) - Sanitize Potty-Chairs
Two training potty chairs in the 2 year old classroom had standing urine in them. The children were observed using the potty chairs without the potty chairs being sanitized between each use. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver emptied and sanitized the potty chairs.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
During the inspection multiple ceiling tiles had water damage. Two fence posts were broken on the playground.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
A caregiver was observed caring for 3 infants alone, violating the provisional status set forth in the background check guidelines. This was corrected at inspection by removing the caregiver from the room and placing the caregiver in another room with another caregiver who met background check qualifications.
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that a caregiver has been observed yelling at the children in care.
4 746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
During the inspection two playyards were observed with loose fitting sheets while the infants were sleeping. This was corrected during the inspection by placing tight fitted sheets on the base of the playyard.
Yes
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver was observed not washing hands after diaper changes.
1 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
1 children's file out of 10 was missing a health statement.
4 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that the infant sheets for a child in care were incomplete on 8/22/22, 8/24/22, and 8/25/22.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
It was observed that fire drills have not been documented since May 2021.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Throughout the course of the HHS investigation, it was determined that altercations have occurred between operational staff and the director where yelling and profanity were used while children in care were present. It was also determined during an altercation that the director grabbed the caregivers clothing during a verbal altercation while children in care were present.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that caregivers were aware of a caregiver violating minimum standards on multiple occasions but failed to report this to Child Care Regulation.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
During the inspection the length of the fire drill wasn't documented. The required monthly documentation checks for the carbon monoxide detector, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers were also not documented.
5 746.2429 - Covering Infant's Head or Crib
During the HHS investigation it was determined that an infant's head was covered during naptime for 1 hour and 53 minutes.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
It was observed that fire drills have not been documented since May 2021.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that the director has failed to be present enough to ensure compliance with applicable statutes.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
3 children files out of 10 were missing current immunization records.

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

Inspections (100)

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

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