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Because We Care Learning Academy

Child care center · 969 MARLANDWOOD RD, Temple, TX 76502-3368 · License 1718109

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 144. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (128)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
One caregiver stated that there were 10 children in the classroom, but their were 11 children in the classroom.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
There was an infant asleep in a bouncer. This was corrected during the inspection when the infant was removed from the bouncer and placed in a crib.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Observed cleaning chemicals under an unlocked sink in the school age room. This was corrected when the cabinet was locked.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Electrical outlets were exposed and accessible to children in a pre-k classroom. Safety covers were immediately placed over the electrical outlets when addressed, bringing the facility into compliance.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There was an open drain pipe on the floor in the children's bathroom with sharp exposed jagged edges.
5 746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
A caregiver did not relate to a child with patience when the caregiver picked the child up from behind, grabbing the child's upper arms to move the child to another location in the room.
4 746.3425(3) - Disposing of Gloves after One Use
One staff member was observed wiping the nose of a child with gloves on. The gloves were not removed before attending to other children in the classroom.
4 746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
In one of the toddler rooms, there was a bin of diaper creams that was stored within the reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the bin was moved to a shelf out of the children's reach.
Yes
4 746.3805(c)(3) - Medication Records - Date, Time and Amount Given
During the investigation, the operation was found deficient with this minimum standard. Information obtained through interviews and documentation reviewed determined that a scheduled dose of medication was not administered to a child in care on one occasion as authorized. The operation acknowledged the oversight and promptly notified the parent of the missed medication administration.
3 746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink
There were no papertowels for children to dry their hands after handwashing. Children requested from teacher papertowels and they were later supplied after handwashing was completed and CCR addressed lack of.
Yes
4 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
During the investigation, it was found that one class of infant and toddler aged children were served snack on the floor of their classroom.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Caregiver spanked a child on the hand in the classroom. This child was a family friend. Video was observed of the spank. Caregiver was immediately terminated.
Yes
4 746.3425(3) - Disposing of Gloves after One Use
One staff member was observed wiping the nose of a child with gloves on. The gloves were not removed before wiping the nose of another child in the classroom.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Observed a plastic oven with the oven lid broken exposing sharp plasic pieces where the children can be injured. This was corrected when the oven door was removed.
Yes
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Observed a trashcan without a lid. The trashcan had a dirty diaper in it. This was corrected when the lid was replaced.
Yes
4 746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Observed a child eatting a poptart in the bathroom. The pop tart was laying on the wrapper on the floor while other children were being changed and using the restroom. This was corrected when the pop tart was taken out of the bathroom.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Observed a plastic oven with the oven lid broken exposing sharp plasic pieces where the children can be injured. This was corrected when the oven door was removed.
Yes
4 746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
In one of the toddler rooms, there was a bin of diaper creams that was stored within the reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the bin was moved to a shelf out of the children's reach.
Yes
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Observed a trashcan without a lid. The trashcan had a dirty diaper in it. This was corrected when the lid was replaced.
Yes
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Electrical outlets were exposed and accessible to children in a pre-k classroom. Safety covers were immediately placed over the electrical outlets when addressed, bringing the facility into compliance.
Yes
3 746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink
There were no papertowels for children to dry their hands after handwashing. Children requested from teacher papertowels and they were later supplied after handwashing was completed and CCR addressed lack of.
Yes
4 746.3805(c)(3) - Medication Records - Date, Time and Amount Given
During the investigation, the operation was found deficient with this minimum standard. Information obtained through interviews and documentation reviewed determined that a scheduled dose of medication was not administered to a child in care on one occasion as authorized. The operation acknowledged the oversight and promptly notified the parent of the missed medication administration.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There was an open drain pipe on the floor in the children's bathroom with sharp exposed jagged edges.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Caregiver spanked a child on the hand in the classroom. This child was a family friend. Video was observed of the spank. Caregiver was immediately terminated.
Yes
4 746.3425(3) - Disposing of Gloves after One Use
One staff member was observed wiping the nose of a child with gloves on. The gloves were not removed before attending to other children in the classroom.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
There was an infant asleep in a bouncer. This was corrected during the inspection when the infant was removed from the bouncer and placed in a crib.
4 746.3425(3) - Disposing of Gloves after One Use
One staff member was observed wiping the nose of a child with gloves on. The gloves were not removed before wiping the nose of another child in the classroom.
5 746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
A caregiver did not relate to a child with patience when the caregiver picked the child up from behind, grabbing the child's upper arms to move the child to another location in the room.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
One caregiver stated that there were 10 children in the classroom, but their were 11 children in the classroom.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Observed cleaning chemicals under an unlocked sink in the school age room. This was corrected when the cabinet was locked.
4 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
During the investigation, it was found that one class of infant and toddler aged children were served snack on the floor of their classroom.
4 746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Observed a child eatting a poptart in the bathroom. The pop tart was laying on the wrapper on the floor while other children were being changed and using the restroom. This was corrected when the pop tart was taken out of the bathroom.
Yes
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Observed a trashcan without a lid. The trashcan had a dirty diaper in it. This was corrected when the lid was replaced.
Yes
4 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
During the investigation, it was found that one class of infant and toddler aged children were served snack on the floor of their classroom.
4 746.3425(3) - Disposing of Gloves after One Use
One staff member was observed wiping the nose of a child with gloves on. The gloves were not removed before attending to other children in the classroom.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Observed a plastic oven with the oven lid broken exposing sharp plasic pieces where the children can be injured. This was corrected when the oven door was removed.
Yes
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Electrical outlets were exposed and accessible to children in a pre-k classroom. Safety covers were immediately placed over the electrical outlets when addressed, bringing the facility into compliance.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There was an open drain pipe on the floor in the children's bathroom with sharp exposed jagged edges.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Caregiver spanked a child on the hand in the classroom. This child was a family friend. Video was observed of the spank. Caregiver was immediately terminated.
Yes
5 746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
A caregiver did not relate to a child with patience when the caregiver picked the child up from behind, grabbing the child's upper arms to move the child to another location in the room.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Observed cleaning chemicals under an unlocked sink in the school age room. This was corrected when the cabinet was locked.
4 746.3425(3) - Disposing of Gloves after One Use
One staff member was observed wiping the nose of a child with gloves on. The gloves were not removed before wiping the nose of another child in the classroom.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
There was an infant asleep in a bouncer. This was corrected during the inspection when the infant was removed from the bouncer and placed in a crib.
4 746.3805(c)(3) - Medication Records - Date, Time and Amount Given
During the investigation, the operation was found deficient with this minimum standard. Information obtained through interviews and documentation reviewed determined that a scheduled dose of medication was not administered to a child in care on one occasion as authorized. The operation acknowledged the oversight and promptly notified the parent of the missed medication administration.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
One caregiver stated that there were 10 children in the classroom, but their were 11 children in the classroom.
4 746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Observed a child eatting a poptart in the bathroom. The pop tart was laying on the wrapper on the floor while other children were being changed and using the restroom. This was corrected when the pop tart was taken out of the bathroom.
Yes
4 746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
In one of the toddler rooms, there was a bin of diaper creams that was stored within the reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the bin was moved to a shelf out of the children's reach.
Yes
3 746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink
There were no papertowels for children to dry their hands after handwashing. Children requested from teacher papertowels and they were later supplied after handwashing was completed and CCR addressed lack of.
Yes
4 746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Observed a child eatting a poptart in the bathroom. The pop tart was laying on the wrapper on the floor while other children were being changed and using the restroom. This was corrected when the pop tart was taken out of the bathroom.
Yes
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Electrical outlets were exposed and accessible to children in a pre-k classroom. Safety covers were immediately placed over the electrical outlets when addressed, bringing the facility into compliance.
Yes
5 746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
A caregiver did not relate to a child with patience when the caregiver picked the child up from behind, grabbing the child's upper arms to move the child to another location in the room.
4 746.3425(3) - Disposing of Gloves after One Use
One staff member was observed wiping the nose of a child with gloves on. The gloves were not removed before attending to other children in the classroom.
4 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
During the investigation, it was found that one class of infant and toddler aged children were served snack on the floor of their classroom.
4 746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
In one of the toddler rooms, there was a bin of diaper creams that was stored within the reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the bin was moved to a shelf out of the children's reach.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Observed a plastic oven with the oven lid broken exposing sharp plasic pieces where the children can be injured. This was corrected when the oven door was removed.
Yes
4 746.3425(3) - Disposing of Gloves after One Use
One staff member was observed wiping the nose of a child with gloves on. The gloves were not removed before wiping the nose of another child in the classroom.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
One caregiver stated that there were 10 children in the classroom, but their were 11 children in the classroom.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There was an open drain pipe on the floor in the children's bathroom with sharp exposed jagged edges.
4 746.3805(c)(3) - Medication Records - Date, Time and Amount Given
During the investigation, the operation was found deficient with this minimum standard. Information obtained through interviews and documentation reviewed determined that a scheduled dose of medication was not administered to a child in care on one occasion as authorized. The operation acknowledged the oversight and promptly notified the parent of the missed medication administration.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Caregiver spanked a child on the hand in the classroom. This child was a family friend. Video was observed of the spank. Caregiver was immediately terminated.
Yes
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Observed a trashcan without a lid. The trashcan had a dirty diaper in it. This was corrected when the lid was replaced.
Yes
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Observed cleaning chemicals under an unlocked sink in the school age room. This was corrected when the cabinet was locked.
3 746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink
There were no papertowels for children to dry their hands after handwashing. Children requested from teacher papertowels and they were later supplied after handwashing was completed and CCR addressed lack of.
Yes
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
There was an infant asleep in a bouncer. This was corrected during the inspection when the infant was removed from the bouncer and placed in a crib.
4 746.3425(3) - Disposing of Gloves after One Use
One staff member was observed wiping the nose of a child with gloves on. The gloves were not removed before wiping the nose of another child in the classroom.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Observed a trashcan without a lid. The trashcan had a dirty diaper in it. This was corrected when the lid was replaced.
Yes
4 746.3805(c)(3) - Medication Records - Date, Time and Amount Given
During the investigation, the operation was found deficient with this minimum standard. Information obtained through interviews and documentation reviewed determined that a scheduled dose of medication was not administered to a child in care on one occasion as authorized. The operation acknowledged the oversight and promptly notified the parent of the missed medication administration.
4 746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
In one of the toddler rooms, there was a bin of diaper creams that was stored within the reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the bin was moved to a shelf out of the children's reach.
Yes
4 746.3425(3) - Disposing of Gloves after One Use
One staff member was observed wiping the nose of a child with gloves on. The gloves were not removed before attending to other children in the classroom.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
One caregiver stated that there were 10 children in the classroom, but their were 11 children in the classroom.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Electrical outlets were exposed and accessible to children in a pre-k classroom. Safety covers were immediately placed over the electrical outlets when addressed, bringing the facility into compliance.
Yes
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
There was an infant asleep in a bouncer. This was corrected during the inspection when the infant was removed from the bouncer and placed in a crib.
4 746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Observed a child eatting a poptart in the bathroom. The pop tart was laying on the wrapper on the floor while other children were being changed and using the restroom. This was corrected when the pop tart was taken out of the bathroom.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There was an open drain pipe on the floor in the children's bathroom with sharp exposed jagged edges.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Observed a plastic oven with the oven lid broken exposing sharp plasic pieces where the children can be injured. This was corrected when the oven door was removed.
Yes
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Caregiver spanked a child on the hand in the classroom. This child was a family friend. Video was observed of the spank. Caregiver was immediately terminated.
Yes
3 746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink
There were no papertowels for children to dry their hands after handwashing. Children requested from teacher papertowels and they were later supplied after handwashing was completed and CCR addressed lack of.
Yes
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Observed cleaning chemicals under an unlocked sink in the school age room. This was corrected when the cabinet was locked.
4 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
During the investigation, it was found that one class of infant and toddler aged children were served snack on the floor of their classroom.
5 746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
A caregiver did not relate to a child with patience when the caregiver picked the child up from behind, grabbing the child's upper arms to move the child to another location in the room.
5 746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
A caregiver did not relate to a child with patience when the caregiver picked the child up from behind, grabbing the child's upper arms to move the child to another location in the room.
4 746.3805(c)(3) - Medication Records - Date, Time and Amount Given
During the investigation, the operation was found deficient with this minimum standard. Information obtained through interviews and documentation reviewed determined that a scheduled dose of medication was not administered to a child in care on one occasion as authorized. The operation acknowledged the oversight and promptly notified the parent of the missed medication administration.
4 746.3425(3) - Disposing of Gloves after One Use
One staff member was observed wiping the nose of a child with gloves on. The gloves were not removed before attending to other children in the classroom.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
One caregiver stated that there were 10 children in the classroom, but their were 11 children in the classroom.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Caregiver spanked a child on the hand in the classroom. This child was a family friend. Video was observed of the spank. Caregiver was immediately terminated.
Yes
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Observed cleaning chemicals under an unlocked sink in the school age room. This was corrected when the cabinet was locked.
3 746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink
There were no papertowels for children to dry their hands after handwashing. Children requested from teacher papertowels and they were later supplied after handwashing was completed and CCR addressed lack of.
Yes
4 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
During the investigation, it was found that one class of infant and toddler aged children were served snack on the floor of their classroom.
4 746.3425(3) - Disposing of Gloves after One Use
One staff member was observed wiping the nose of a child with gloves on. The gloves were not removed before wiping the nose of another child in the classroom.
4 746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Observed a child eatting a poptart in the bathroom. The pop tart was laying on the wrapper on the floor while other children were being changed and using the restroom. This was corrected when the pop tart was taken out of the bathroom.
Yes
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Observed a trashcan without a lid. The trashcan had a dirty diaper in it. This was corrected when the lid was replaced.
Yes
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Electrical outlets were exposed and accessible to children in a pre-k classroom. Safety covers were immediately placed over the electrical outlets when addressed, bringing the facility into compliance.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Observed a plastic oven with the oven lid broken exposing sharp plasic pieces where the children can be injured. This was corrected when the oven door was removed.
Yes
4 746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
In one of the toddler rooms, there was a bin of diaper creams that was stored within the reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the bin was moved to a shelf out of the children's reach.
Yes
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
There was an infant asleep in a bouncer. This was corrected during the inspection when the infant was removed from the bouncer and placed in a crib.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There was an open drain pipe on the floor in the children's bathroom with sharp exposed jagged edges.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Caregiver spanked a child on the hand in the classroom. This child was a family friend. Video was observed of the spank. Caregiver was immediately terminated.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There was an open drain pipe on the floor in the children's bathroom with sharp exposed jagged edges.
3 746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink
There were no papertowels for children to dry their hands after handwashing. Children requested from teacher papertowels and they were later supplied after handwashing was completed and CCR addressed lack of.
Yes
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Electrical outlets were exposed and accessible to children in a pre-k classroom. Safety covers were immediately placed over the electrical outlets when addressed, bringing the facility into compliance.
Yes

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

Inspections (104)

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

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