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Buffalo ISD

Child care center · 110 BISON TRL, Buffalo, TX 75831-7700 · License 1723896

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Poor

Capacity 35. InfantToddler

Violation history (104)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
A substitute file was reviewed, the personnel's file was missing: (1)Documentation showing the dates of the first (2)Documentation showing how the employee meets the minimum age and education qualifications (4)A notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form as specified in Human Resources Code, ?42.059 (5)A record of training hours, including documentation required by ?746.1329 of this chapter (6)A statement signed and dated by the employee showing he has received a copyof the child-care center s: (A)Operational policies[Medium]; and (B)Personnel policies
4 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The fence on the playground does not meet the requirements for four feet all the way around the playground space.
4 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The fence surrounding the playground space did not meet the 4 ft requirments all the way around.
4 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Children 18months to 2 years old were observed outside on a walk in a non-closed area. The Director brought the children inside and reviewed the ratio and group size standards for walking field trip standards with the caregivers. The Director stated the children will only go outside the fenced area, if the operation has enough caregivers to accommodate the max group sizes for proper supervision.
Yes
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
There were 2 infants observed in a chair that is equipped with safety straps and the safety straps were observed to not have been fastened. The caregiver and director removed the children from the chairs.
Yes
3 746.4301(b) - Outdoor Space Requirements - At Least 25% of Indoor Capacity
The outdoors space was not appropriate for the age group being served. The playground equipment and rock gravel surfacing on the grounds presents a risk to infants and toddler aged children.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
While doing a walkthrough there were two children under the age of twelve months sleep in their cribs with bibs on. The bibs were immediately removed.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
While reviewing the operational policy there was no promotion of indoor and outdoor play available in the policy.
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
There were no storage cubbies available for the children during the inspection.
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
While doing a walk through there was a bottle of disinfectant cleaner on the sink in a restroom used by children. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle of cleaner was put in a high cabinet away from children.
Yes
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The grounds used for outdoors play requires maintenance as there are tripping hazards. There were several gaps beneath the turf material used on the ground, which could lead to injuries if children trip and fall. There are concerns that during play the children have access to bird droppings and leave that could be put in their mouths, which could be a risk to their health.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation did not review the recall list and complete the certification as according to the rule. This was corrected at inspection when the website for the recall list was reviewed and the certification was completed to be posted.
Yes
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Three infants were combined with the toddler class outside. The youngest child in the group was 16 months and the oldest child was 35 months. This was corrected during the inspection when the infants went back inside to the infant room.
4 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The fence on the playground does not meet the requirements for four feet all the way around the playground space.
3 746.4301(b) - Outdoor Space Requirements - At Least 25% of Indoor Capacity
The outdoors space was not appropriate for the age group being served. The playground equipment and rock gravel surfacing on the grounds presents a risk to infants and toddler aged children.
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
While doing a walk through there was a bottle of disinfectant cleaner on the sink in a restroom used by children. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle of cleaner was put in a high cabinet away from children.
Yes
4 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The fence surrounding the playground space did not meet the 4 ft requirments all the way around.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
There were 2 infants observed in a chair that is equipped with safety straps and the safety straps were observed to not have been fastened. The caregiver and director removed the children from the chairs.
Yes
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
There were no storage cubbies available for the children during the inspection.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
A substitute file was reviewed, the personnel's file was missing: (1)Documentation showing the dates of the first (2)Documentation showing how the employee meets the minimum age and education qualifications (4)A notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form as specified in Human Resources Code, ?42.059 (5)A record of training hours, including documentation required by ?746.1329 of this chapter (6)A statement signed and dated by the employee showing he has received a copyof the child-care center s: (A)Operational policies[Medium]; and (B)Personnel policies
4 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Children 18months to 2 years old were observed outside on a walk in a non-closed area. The Director brought the children inside and reviewed the ratio and group size standards for walking field trip standards with the caregivers. The Director stated the children will only go outside the fenced area, if the operation has enough caregivers to accommodate the max group sizes for proper supervision.
Yes
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation did not review the recall list and complete the certification as according to the rule. This was corrected at inspection when the website for the recall list was reviewed and the certification was completed to be posted.
Yes
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Three infants were combined with the toddler class outside. The youngest child in the group was 16 months and the oldest child was 35 months. This was corrected during the inspection when the infants went back inside to the infant room.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
While doing a walkthrough there were two children under the age of twelve months sleep in their cribs with bibs on. The bibs were immediately removed.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
While reviewing the operational policy there was no promotion of indoor and outdoor play available in the policy.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The grounds used for outdoors play requires maintenance as there are tripping hazards. There were several gaps beneath the turf material used on the ground, which could lead to injuries if children trip and fall. There are concerns that during play the children have access to bird droppings and leave that could be put in their mouths, which could be a risk to their health.
3 746.4301(b) - Outdoor Space Requirements - At Least 25% of Indoor Capacity
The outdoors space was not appropriate for the age group being served. The playground equipment and rock gravel surfacing on the grounds presents a risk to infants and toddler aged children.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
There were 2 infants observed in a chair that is equipped with safety straps and the safety straps were observed to not have been fastened. The caregiver and director removed the children from the chairs.
Yes
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
While doing a walkthrough there were two children under the age of twelve months sleep in their cribs with bibs on. The bibs were immediately removed.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
A substitute file was reviewed, the personnel's file was missing: (1)Documentation showing the dates of the first (2)Documentation showing how the employee meets the minimum age and education qualifications (4)A notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form as specified in Human Resources Code, ?42.059 (5)A record of training hours, including documentation required by ?746.1329 of this chapter (6)A statement signed and dated by the employee showing he has received a copyof the child-care center s: (A)Operational policies[Medium]; and (B)Personnel policies
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The grounds used for outdoors play requires maintenance as there are tripping hazards. There were several gaps beneath the turf material used on the ground, which could lead to injuries if children trip and fall. There are concerns that during play the children have access to bird droppings and leave that could be put in their mouths, which could be a risk to their health.
4 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The fence on the playground does not meet the requirements for four feet all the way around the playground space.
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
While doing a walk through there was a bottle of disinfectant cleaner on the sink in a restroom used by children. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle of cleaner was put in a high cabinet away from children.
Yes
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
There were no storage cubbies available for the children during the inspection.
4 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The fence surrounding the playground space did not meet the 4 ft requirments all the way around.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation did not review the recall list and complete the certification as according to the rule. This was corrected at inspection when the website for the recall list was reviewed and the certification was completed to be posted.
Yes
4 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Children 18months to 2 years old were observed outside on a walk in a non-closed area. The Director brought the children inside and reviewed the ratio and group size standards for walking field trip standards with the caregivers. The Director stated the children will only go outside the fenced area, if the operation has enough caregivers to accommodate the max group sizes for proper supervision.
Yes
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Three infants were combined with the toddler class outside. The youngest child in the group was 16 months and the oldest child was 35 months. This was corrected during the inspection when the infants went back inside to the infant room.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
While reviewing the operational policy there was no promotion of indoor and outdoor play available in the policy.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Three infants were combined with the toddler class outside. The youngest child in the group was 16 months and the oldest child was 35 months. This was corrected during the inspection when the infants went back inside to the infant room.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
While reviewing the operational policy there was no promotion of indoor and outdoor play available in the policy.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation did not review the recall list and complete the certification as according to the rule. This was corrected at inspection when the website for the recall list was reviewed and the certification was completed to be posted.
Yes
4 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Children 18months to 2 years old were observed outside on a walk in a non-closed area. The Director brought the children inside and reviewed the ratio and group size standards for walking field trip standards with the caregivers. The Director stated the children will only go outside the fenced area, if the operation has enough caregivers to accommodate the max group sizes for proper supervision.
Yes
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The grounds used for outdoors play requires maintenance as there are tripping hazards. There were several gaps beneath the turf material used on the ground, which could lead to injuries if children trip and fall. There are concerns that during play the children have access to bird droppings and leave that could be put in their mouths, which could be a risk to their health.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
A substitute file was reviewed, the personnel's file was missing: (1)Documentation showing the dates of the first (2)Documentation showing how the employee meets the minimum age and education qualifications (4)A notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form as specified in Human Resources Code, ?42.059 (5)A record of training hours, including documentation required by ?746.1329 of this chapter (6)A statement signed and dated by the employee showing he has received a copyof the child-care center s: (A)Operational policies[Medium]; and (B)Personnel policies
4 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The fence surrounding the playground space did not meet the 4 ft requirments all the way around.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
There were 2 infants observed in a chair that is equipped with safety straps and the safety straps were observed to not have been fastened. The caregiver and director removed the children from the chairs.
Yes
4 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The fence on the playground does not meet the requirements for four feet all the way around the playground space.
3 746.4301(b) - Outdoor Space Requirements - At Least 25% of Indoor Capacity
The outdoors space was not appropriate for the age group being served. The playground equipment and rock gravel surfacing on the grounds presents a risk to infants and toddler aged children.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
While doing a walkthrough there were two children under the age of twelve months sleep in their cribs with bibs on. The bibs were immediately removed.
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
There were no storage cubbies available for the children during the inspection.
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
While doing a walk through there was a bottle of disinfectant cleaner on the sink in a restroom used by children. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle of cleaner was put in a high cabinet away from children.
Yes
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The grounds used for outdoors play requires maintenance as there are tripping hazards. There were several gaps beneath the turf material used on the ground, which could lead to injuries if children trip and fall. There are concerns that during play the children have access to bird droppings and leave that could be put in their mouths, which could be a risk to their health.
4 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The fence surrounding the playground space did not meet the 4 ft requirments all the way around.
4 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Children 18months to 2 years old were observed outside on a walk in a non-closed area. The Director brought the children inside and reviewed the ratio and group size standards for walking field trip standards with the caregivers. The Director stated the children will only go outside the fenced area, if the operation has enough caregivers to accommodate the max group sizes for proper supervision.
Yes
4 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The fence on the playground does not meet the requirements for four feet all the way around the playground space.
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
While doing a walk through there was a bottle of disinfectant cleaner on the sink in a restroom used by children. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle of cleaner was put in a high cabinet away from children.
Yes
3 746.4301(b) - Outdoor Space Requirements - At Least 25% of Indoor Capacity
The outdoors space was not appropriate for the age group being served. The playground equipment and rock gravel surfacing on the grounds presents a risk to infants and toddler aged children.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
While doing a walkthrough there were two children under the age of twelve months sleep in their cribs with bibs on. The bibs were immediately removed.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
There were 2 infants observed in a chair that is equipped with safety straps and the safety straps were observed to not have been fastened. The caregiver and director removed the children from the chairs.
Yes
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation did not review the recall list and complete the certification as according to the rule. This was corrected at inspection when the website for the recall list was reviewed and the certification was completed to be posted.
Yes
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
While reviewing the operational policy there was no promotion of indoor and outdoor play available in the policy.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
A substitute file was reviewed, the personnel's file was missing: (1)Documentation showing the dates of the first (2)Documentation showing how the employee meets the minimum age and education qualifications (4)A notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form as specified in Human Resources Code, ?42.059 (5)A record of training hours, including documentation required by ?746.1329 of this chapter (6)A statement signed and dated by the employee showing he has received a copyof the child-care center s: (A)Operational policies[Medium]; and (B)Personnel policies
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
There were no storage cubbies available for the children during the inspection.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Three infants were combined with the toddler class outside. The youngest child in the group was 16 months and the oldest child was 35 months. This was corrected during the inspection when the infants went back inside to the infant room.
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
There were no storage cubbies available for the children during the inspection.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation did not review the recall list and complete the certification as according to the rule. This was corrected at inspection when the website for the recall list was reviewed and the certification was completed to be posted.
Yes
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
While doing a walk through there was a bottle of disinfectant cleaner on the sink in a restroom used by children. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle of cleaner was put in a high cabinet away from children.
Yes
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
While reviewing the operational policy there was no promotion of indoor and outdoor play available in the policy.
4 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The fence on the playground does not meet the requirements for four feet all the way around the playground space.
4 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The fence surrounding the playground space did not meet the 4 ft requirments all the way around.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
There were 2 infants observed in a chair that is equipped with safety straps and the safety straps were observed to not have been fastened. The caregiver and director removed the children from the chairs.
Yes
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
While doing a walkthrough there were two children under the age of twelve months sleep in their cribs with bibs on. The bibs were immediately removed.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Three infants were combined with the toddler class outside. The youngest child in the group was 16 months and the oldest child was 35 months. This was corrected during the inspection when the infants went back inside to the infant room.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
A substitute file was reviewed, the personnel's file was missing: (1)Documentation showing the dates of the first (2)Documentation showing how the employee meets the minimum age and education qualifications (4)A notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form as specified in Human Resources Code, ?42.059 (5)A record of training hours, including documentation required by ?746.1329 of this chapter (6)A statement signed and dated by the employee showing he has received a copyof the child-care center s: (A)Operational policies[Medium]; and (B)Personnel policies
4 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Children 18months to 2 years old were observed outside on a walk in a non-closed area. The Director brought the children inside and reviewed the ratio and group size standards for walking field trip standards with the caregivers. The Director stated the children will only go outside the fenced area, if the operation has enough caregivers to accommodate the max group sizes for proper supervision.
Yes
3 746.4301(b) - Outdoor Space Requirements - At Least 25% of Indoor Capacity
The outdoors space was not appropriate for the age group being served. The playground equipment and rock gravel surfacing on the grounds presents a risk to infants and toddler aged children.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The grounds used for outdoors play requires maintenance as there are tripping hazards. There were several gaps beneath the turf material used on the ground, which could lead to injuries if children trip and fall. There are concerns that during play the children have access to bird droppings and leave that could be put in their mouths, which could be a risk to their health.
4 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Children 18months to 2 years old were observed outside on a walk in a non-closed area. The Director brought the children inside and reviewed the ratio and group size standards for walking field trip standards with the caregivers. The Director stated the children will only go outside the fenced area, if the operation has enough caregivers to accommodate the max group sizes for proper supervision.
Yes
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
While reviewing the operational policy there was no promotion of indoor and outdoor play available in the policy.
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
While doing a walk through there was a bottle of disinfectant cleaner on the sink in a restroom used by children. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle of cleaner was put in a high cabinet away from children.
Yes
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
A substitute file was reviewed, the personnel's file was missing: (1)Documentation showing the dates of the first (2)Documentation showing how the employee meets the minimum age and education qualifications (4)A notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form as specified in Human Resources Code, ?42.059 (5)A record of training hours, including documentation required by ?746.1329 of this chapter (6)A statement signed and dated by the employee showing he has received a copyof the child-care center s: (A)Operational policies[Medium]; and (B)Personnel policies
4 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The fence surrounding the playground space did not meet the 4 ft requirments all the way around.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation did not review the recall list and complete the certification as according to the rule. This was corrected at inspection when the website for the recall list was reviewed and the certification was completed to be posted.
Yes
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
There were no storage cubbies available for the children during the inspection.
3 746.4301(b) - Outdoor Space Requirements - At Least 25% of Indoor Capacity
The outdoors space was not appropriate for the age group being served. The playground equipment and rock gravel surfacing on the grounds presents a risk to infants and toddler aged children.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The grounds used for outdoors play requires maintenance as there are tripping hazards. There were several gaps beneath the turf material used on the ground, which could lead to injuries if children trip and fall. There are concerns that during play the children have access to bird droppings and leave that could be put in their mouths, which could be a risk to their health.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Three infants were combined with the toddler class outside. The youngest child in the group was 16 months and the oldest child was 35 months. This was corrected during the inspection when the infants went back inside to the infant room.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
While doing a walkthrough there were two children under the age of twelve months sleep in their cribs with bibs on. The bibs were immediately removed.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
There were 2 infants observed in a chair that is equipped with safety straps and the safety straps were observed to not have been fastened. The caregiver and director removed the children from the chairs.
Yes
4 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The fence on the playground does not meet the requirements for four feet all the way around the playground space.
3 746.4301(b) - Outdoor Space Requirements - At Least 25% of Indoor Capacity
The outdoors space was not appropriate for the age group being served. The playground equipment and rock gravel surfacing on the grounds presents a risk to infants and toddler aged children.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
There were 2 infants observed in a chair that is equipped with safety straps and the safety straps were observed to not have been fastened. The caregiver and director removed the children from the chairs.
Yes
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
While doing a walk through there was a bottle of disinfectant cleaner on the sink in a restroom used by children. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle of cleaner was put in a high cabinet away from children.
Yes
4 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Children 18months to 2 years old were observed outside on a walk in a non-closed area. The Director brought the children inside and reviewed the ratio and group size standards for walking field trip standards with the caregivers. The Director stated the children will only go outside the fenced area, if the operation has enough caregivers to accommodate the max group sizes for proper supervision.
Yes
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The grounds used for outdoors play requires maintenance as there are tripping hazards. There were several gaps beneath the turf material used on the ground, which could lead to injuries if children trip and fall. There are concerns that during play the children have access to bird droppings and leave that could be put in their mouths, which could be a risk to their health.
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
There were no storage cubbies available for the children during the inspection.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
While doing a walkthrough there were two children under the age of twelve months sleep in their cribs with bibs on. The bibs were immediately removed.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
While reviewing the operational policy there was no promotion of indoor and outdoor play available in the policy.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
A substitute file was reviewed, the personnel's file was missing: (1)Documentation showing the dates of the first (2)Documentation showing how the employee meets the minimum age and education qualifications (4)A notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form as specified in Human Resources Code, ?42.059 (5)A record of training hours, including documentation required by ?746.1329 of this chapter (6)A statement signed and dated by the employee showing he has received a copyof the child-care center s: (A)Operational policies[Medium]; and (B)Personnel policies

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

Inspections (56)

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

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