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Abilene Learning Academy

Child care center · 1452 MARSHALL ST, Abilene, TX 79605-5104 · License 1717746

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Capacity 115. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (244)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
During the course of the investigation it was determined that the operation failed to provide parents a written or electronic infant daily report on numerous occasions.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
There were 2 caregivers present at the operation that that did not have first aid and CPR and had unsupervised access to children in care.
4 746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
2 toilets in the pre-k room had dried urine on the toilet seats. This was cleaned and corrected at inspection bringing the operation into compliance.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The portable sinks in two of the classrooms had clogged drains and the dirty water was backing up into the sinks that were use for handwashing.
4 746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
2 caregivers at the operation were interviewed and it was determined that they did not have orientation training.
3 746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
It was determined during an unannounced Investigation Inspection by the DFPS CCI that a file for a former child in care could not be located.
3 746.501(a)(19) - Written Operational Policies - Providing & Applying Insect Repellant and Sunscreen
It was determined through the course of the investigation that the center's operational policies do not discuss procedures regarding sunscreen application or providing sunscreen.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant classroom had 6 children with one caregiver. The specified age group was 12-17 months of age. This was corrected at inspection when 1 child was moved to another classroom bringing the operation into compliance.
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
The operation added to its designated infant activity space by caring for infants in a room that was not evaluated for infants. Licensing was not notified of the added space being used for infants.
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
Two containers of disinfecting wipes were found laying on a high chair within the reach of children. An outlet cover was observed missing in one of the classrooms. One diaper changing pad in a classroom was not intact. This was immediately corrected at inspection by removing the disinfecting wipes and adding an outlet cover. A brand new diaper changing pad was brought into the classroom.
Yes
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Loose fill surfacing is not maintained at six inches in the use zones for equipment that bounces.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
It was determined through the investigation that a caregiver was using a personal electronic device for personal use while supervising children in care.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the inspection the playground had a tripping hazard for a play deck area with boards sticking up presenting a tripping hazard. Also, the mulch was not covering the under surfacing presenting a tripping hazard to the children in care.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver was unaware of how many children were under their supervision. Furthermore, another caregiver was unware of the ages of children under their supervision.
4 746.3407(5) - Sanitize Potty-Chairs
2 potty chairs in the 2 year old room were filled with dried urine. this was corrected at inspection hen the potty chairs were cleaned and sanitized bringing the operation into compliance.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Infant feeding instructions were not up to date for 2 infants attending in the infant room.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a child in care was left alone on the enclosed playground unsupervised by the former caregiver for approximately 1 minute. The incoming caregiver was not given a report or a head count during the transition period.
4 746.3407(5) - Sanitize Potty-Chairs
Potty chairs in the potty training room were not sanitized after each use.
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 the inspection a 5 yr old child was observed exiting the bathroom unsupervised and walking back to their classroom.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A caregiver was supervising 23 children in one room alone with ages from 13 months to 23 months. This was corrected at insoection when another caregiver took some children from the room bringing the room into ratio.
3 746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
A 14 month old and 16 month old were in a reduced ratio classroom during naptime with one caregvier. The specified age group was 2 yrs old. There were 13 children in the room. This was corrected at inspection when the 14 month old and 16 month old were removed from the classroom bringng the operation into compliance.
3 746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
CCR inspector arrived during naptime. Upon arrival a 13month was transitioned from one classroom to another. Upon entering the classroom the caregiver stated that she had 9 children in care ages 12-24 months of age, not including the 13 month old recently transitioned from the room. This was immediately corrected at inspection by placing the child in another classroom.
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
During the unannounced follow-up inspection a 3 month old infant was observed sleeping in a swaddler. This was immediately corrected by removing the swaddler, placing the operation back into compliance.
4 746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
During the inspection a 4 month old child in care was being fed by a caregiver in a bouncer. This was immediately corrected during the inspection by holding the 4 month old child while feeding.
Yes
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
1 caregiver at the operation was interviewed and it was determined that they did not have pre-service training.
5 746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
It was determined through the course of the investigation that tires on the playground contain standing water while children in care are present on the playground.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
There were two 14 month old children combined with children that were ages 3, 4 and 5. There were a total of 31 children in the room at the time. This was corrected at inspection when the younger children were removed from the room.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
A 14 month old and a 16 month old were combined with a child that was 35 months old. This was corrected at inspection when the 14 month and 16 month old were removed from the classroom bringing the operation into compliance.
4 746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
It was determined through the course of the investigation that water is not being made available to children in care during outside play.
4 746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
It was determined through the course of the investigation that upstairs rooms do not have properly working ventilation in order to maintain a comfortable temperature and environment for children and caregivers.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
A 4 year child was observed to be left alone in the front office, standing at the main entry door. It is unknown how long the child was left unattended.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver was unaware of how many children were under their supervision. Furthermore, another caregiver was unware of the ages of children under their supervision.
3 746.501(a)(19) - Written Operational Policies - Providing & Applying Insect Repellant and Sunscreen
It was determined through the course of the investigation that the center's operational policies do not discuss procedures regarding sunscreen application or providing sunscreen.
3 746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
CCR inspector arrived during naptime. Upon arrival a 13month was transitioned from one classroom to another. Upon entering the classroom the caregiver stated that she had 9 children in care ages 12-24 months of age, not including the 13 month old recently transitioned from the room. This was immediately corrected at inspection by placing the child in another classroom.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The portable sinks in two of the classrooms had clogged drains and the dirty water was backing up into the sinks that were use for handwashing.
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
The operation added to its designated infant activity space by caring for infants in a room that was not evaluated for infants. Licensing was not notified of the added space being used for infants.
4 746.3407(5) - Sanitize Potty-Chairs
2 potty chairs in the 2 year old room were filled with dried urine. this was corrected at inspection hen the potty chairs were cleaned and sanitized bringing the operation into compliance.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
There were 2 caregivers present at the operation that that did not have first aid and CPR and had unsupervised access to children in care.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A caregiver was supervising 23 children in one room alone with ages from 13 months to 23 months. This was corrected at insoection when another caregiver took some children from the room bringing the room into ratio.
3 746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
It was determined during an unannounced Investigation Inspection by the DFPS CCI that a file for a former child in care could not be located.
4 746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
It was determined through the course of the investigation that water is not being made available to children in care during outside play.
4 746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
It was determined through the course of the investigation that upstairs rooms do not have properly working ventilation in order to maintain a comfortable temperature and environment for children and caregivers.
5 746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
It was determined through the course of the investigation that tires on the playground contain standing water while children in care are present on the playground.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant classroom had 6 children with one caregiver. The specified age group was 12-17 months of age. This was corrected at inspection when 1 child was moved to another classroom bringing the operation into compliance.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the inspection the playground had a tripping hazard for a play deck area with boards sticking up presenting a tripping hazard. Also, the mulch was not covering the under surfacing presenting a tripping hazard to the children in care.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a child in care was left alone on the enclosed playground unsupervised by the former caregiver for approximately 1 minute. The incoming caregiver was not given a report or a head count during the transition period.
3 746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
A 14 month old and 16 month old were in a reduced ratio classroom during naptime with one caregvier. The specified age group was 2 yrs old. There were 13 children in the room. This was corrected at inspection when the 14 month old and 16 month old were removed from the classroom bringng the operation into compliance.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
It was determined through the investigation that a caregiver was using a personal electronic device for personal use while supervising children in care.
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 the inspection a 5 yr old child was observed exiting the bathroom unsupervised and walking back to their classroom.
4 746.3407(5) - Sanitize Potty-Chairs
Potty chairs in the potty training room were not sanitized after each use.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Infant feeding instructions were not up to date for 2 infants attending in the infant room.
4 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
During the course of the investigation it was determined that the operation failed to provide parents a written or electronic infant daily report on numerous occasions.
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
Two containers of disinfecting wipes were found laying on a high chair within the reach of children. An outlet cover was observed missing in one of the classrooms. One diaper changing pad in a classroom was not intact. This was immediately corrected at inspection by removing the disinfecting wipes and adding an outlet cover. A brand new diaper changing pad was brought into the classroom.
Yes
4 746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
2 toilets in the pre-k room had dried urine on the toilet seats. This was cleaned and corrected at inspection bringing the operation into compliance.
Yes
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
A 14 month old and a 16 month old were combined with a child that was 35 months old. This was corrected at inspection when the 14 month and 16 month old were removed from the classroom bringing the operation into compliance.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
There were two 14 month old children combined with children that were ages 3, 4 and 5. There were a total of 31 children in the room at the time. This was corrected at inspection when the younger children were removed from the room.
4 746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
During the inspection a 4 month old child in care was being fed by a caregiver in a bouncer. This was immediately corrected during the inspection by holding the 4 month old child while feeding.
Yes
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
During the unannounced follow-up inspection a 3 month old infant was observed sleeping in a swaddler. This was immediately corrected by removing the swaddler, placing the operation back into compliance.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
A 4 year child was observed to be left alone in the front office, standing at the main entry door. It is unknown how long the child was left unattended.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Loose fill surfacing is not maintained at six inches in the use zones for equipment that bounces.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
1 caregiver at the operation was interviewed and it was determined that they did not have pre-service training.
4 746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
2 caregivers at the operation were interviewed and it was determined that they did not have orientation training.
4 746.3407(5) - Sanitize Potty-Chairs
2 potty chairs in the 2 year old room were filled with dried urine. this was corrected at inspection hen the potty chairs were cleaned and sanitized bringing the operation into compliance.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
A 14 month old and a 16 month old were combined with a child that was 35 months old. This was corrected at inspection when the 14 month and 16 month old were removed from the classroom bringing the operation into compliance.
4 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
During the course of the investigation it was determined that the operation failed to provide parents a written or electronic infant daily report on numerous occasions.
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
Two containers of disinfecting wipes were found laying on a high chair within the reach of children. An outlet cover was observed missing in one of the classrooms. One diaper changing pad in a classroom was not intact. This was immediately corrected at inspection by removing the disinfecting wipes and adding an outlet cover. A brand new diaper changing pad was brought into the classroom.
Yes
3 746.501(a)(19) - Written Operational Policies - Providing & Applying Insect Repellant and Sunscreen
It was determined through the course of the investigation that the center's operational policies do not discuss procedures regarding sunscreen application or providing sunscreen.
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
During the unannounced follow-up inspection a 3 month old infant was observed sleeping in a swaddler. This was immediately corrected by removing the swaddler, placing the operation back into compliance.
4 746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
It was determined through the course of the investigation that water is not being made available to children in care during outside play.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a child in care was left alone on the enclosed playground unsupervised by the former caregiver for approximately 1 minute. The incoming caregiver was not given a report or a head count during the transition period.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Infant feeding instructions were not up to date for 2 infants attending in the infant room.
4 746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
During the inspection a 4 month old child in care was being fed by a caregiver in a bouncer. This was immediately corrected during the inspection by holding the 4 month old child while feeding.
Yes
3 746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
A 14 month old and 16 month old were in a reduced ratio classroom during naptime with one caregvier. The specified age group was 2 yrs old. There were 13 children in the room. This was corrected at inspection when the 14 month old and 16 month old were removed from the classroom bringng the operation into compliance.
3 746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
It was determined during an unannounced Investigation Inspection by the DFPS CCI that a file for a former child in care could not be located.
4 746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
It was determined through the course of the investigation that upstairs rooms do not have properly working ventilation in order to maintain a comfortable temperature and environment for children and caregivers.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant classroom had 6 children with one caregiver. The specified age group was 12-17 months of age. This was corrected at inspection when 1 child was moved to another classroom bringing the operation into compliance.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the inspection the playground had a tripping hazard for a play deck area with boards sticking up presenting a tripping hazard. Also, the mulch was not covering the under surfacing presenting a tripping hazard to the children in care.
4 746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
2 caregivers at the operation were interviewed and it was determined that they did not have orientation 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
During the inspection a 5 yr old child was observed exiting the bathroom unsupervised and walking back to their classroom.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Loose fill surfacing is not maintained at six inches in the use zones for equipment that bounces.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
1 caregiver at the operation was interviewed and it was determined that they did not have pre-service training.
4 746.3407(5) - Sanitize Potty-Chairs
Potty chairs in the potty training room were not sanitized after each use.
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
The operation added to its designated infant activity space by caring for infants in a room that was not evaluated for infants. Licensing was not notified of the added space being used for infants.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
It was determined through the investigation that a caregiver was using a personal electronic device for personal use while supervising children in care.
5 746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
It was determined through the course of the investigation that tires on the playground contain standing water while children in care are present on the playground.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver was unaware of how many children were under their supervision. Furthermore, another caregiver was unware of the ages of children under their supervision.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
There were two 14 month old children combined with children that were ages 3, 4 and 5. There were a total of 31 children in the room at the time. This was corrected at inspection when the younger children were removed from the room.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
A 4 year child was observed to be left alone in the front office, standing at the main entry door. It is unknown how long the child was left unattended.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A caregiver was supervising 23 children in one room alone with ages from 13 months to 23 months. This was corrected at insoection when another caregiver took some children from the room bringing the room into ratio.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
There were 2 caregivers present at the operation that that did not have first aid and CPR and had unsupervised access to children in care.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The portable sinks in two of the classrooms had clogged drains and the dirty water was backing up into the sinks that were use for handwashing.
3 746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
CCR inspector arrived during naptime. Upon arrival a 13month was transitioned from one classroom to another. Upon entering the classroom the caregiver stated that she had 9 children in care ages 12-24 months of age, not including the 13 month old recently transitioned from the room. This was immediately corrected at inspection by placing the child in another classroom.
4 746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
2 toilets in the pre-k room had dried urine on the toilet seats. This was cleaned and corrected at inspection bringing the operation into compliance.
Yes
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Loose fill surfacing is not maintained at six inches in the use zones for equipment that bounces.
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 the inspection a 5 yr old child was observed exiting the bathroom unsupervised and walking back to their classroom.
4 746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
During the inspection a 4 month old child in care was being fed by a caregiver in a bouncer. This was immediately corrected during the inspection by holding the 4 month old child while feeding.
Yes
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
A 4 year child was observed to be left alone in the front office, standing at the main entry door. It is unknown how long the child was left unattended.
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
During the unannounced follow-up inspection a 3 month old infant was observed sleeping in a swaddler. This was immediately corrected by removing the swaddler, placing the operation back into compliance.
3 746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
It was determined during an unannounced Investigation Inspection by the DFPS CCI that a file for a former child in care could not be located.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the inspection the playground had a tripping hazard for a play deck area with boards sticking up presenting a tripping hazard. Also, the mulch was not covering the under surfacing presenting a tripping hazard to the children in care.

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

Inspections (132)

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

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