Child care center ·
2411 BUDDY OWENS AVE, Mcallen, TX 78504-5425 ·
License 1724561
Capacity 41. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool
Accepts subsidy
| Severity | Date | Standard / narrative | Corrected |
|---|
| 4 | — |
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat used for the infants had two areas torn. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There was one caregiver caring for 10 infants. The specified age for the group was 12-17 months which allows 5 infants to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
The sign in and out log was not maintained. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Peeling paint was obserevd on the toddler room door. Vents were obserevd covered in dust and debris in the toddler room and main hallway. The door leading to the outdoor area was obserevd dark in coloration. |
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| 3 | — |
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Some training certificates for three caregivers and director were not available for review. The time sheets were not available for review for director and caregivers. |
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| 4 | — |
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
The sheets on two cribs used by infants were observed with stains and food crumbs. Corrected at Inspection: The sheets were replaced with clean ones. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The childcare operation did not have a current health inspection. Last inspection conducted was on 6/17/22. |
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| 3 | — |
746.2431(5) - Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities
The infant daily report was missing the section for Summary of Activities. Corrected at Inspection: The section was added. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
The current fire inspection was not available for review. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
The activity plans posted in the operation were not maintained with currents dates. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
The infant feeding instructions for 4 infants was not updated. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
There was no activity plan for the toddler and Infant group. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Based on the information gathered throughout the investigation, the operation was cited for Supervision. The interviews and video recording concluded the caregivers were using their cell phones during naptime. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.5537(a)(4) - Electronic or Battery-Operated CO System-Document Tests, New Battery Installation and Name of Responsible Employee
There was no documentation to indicate the monthly testing of the Carbon Monoxide. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
There was no adequate lighting during nap time. Corrected: The lighting was fixed during the inspection. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The childcare operation was observed with dust on the vents in two classrooms and back door area. There was a dirty carpet with stains in one of the classrooms used by the children. The carpet was removed during the inspection. There was chipped paint on one of the restroom walls above the hand washing sink. There was a water stain on the ceiling tile in one of the classrooms. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
The children did not wash their hands before eating. The caregiver reported using hand sanitizer. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat in the infant room was observed torn in several places. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
There was no appropriate lighting in the infant room during nap time. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
There was no fire drill conducted for the month of August, September, and October 2022. |
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| 4 | — |
746.2909(4) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
There were was not enough space in between the children's mats during nap time. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Training certificates for the caregivers were not available for review. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The fire extinguisher in the transportation vehicle was not secured in the passengers side. The fire extinguisher was last serviced on August 2021. -The fire extinguisher was serviced during the inspection. The transportation vehicle was observed with trash and debris. The vehicle's trunk did not open. |
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| 5 | — |
746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
The entrance/exit door was locked during operating hours. |
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| 3 | — |
745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
The employee list has not been validated every three months. The employee list was last validated on 4/06/22. |
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| 5 | — |
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A potential employee had access to a group of children without a background check. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1613(a)(7) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Required Additional Employees
There was no additional employee in the building during nap time. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
A caregiver hired on 11/15/21 did not have the required 24 annual training hours for training period, 11/15/21-11/15/22. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.3701(8) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
There was a bucket of dirty water accessible to the 2-year-old group of children. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
The sign in and out log was not maintained. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
The employee list was not validated within the 3 months required. The employee list was last validated on 12/14/22. Corrected at Inspection: The employee list was validated during the inspection. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.5211 - Emergency Lighting
There was no Emergency Lighting in the toddler classroom. Corrected at Inspection: A flashlight was placed in the classroom. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.1305(a)(1) - Pre-service Training- Developmental Stages
A caregiver counted in ratio is missing pre-service training topics. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Six infants were not securely strapped in their seat at the feeding table. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
A vent in the hallway was observed with dust and debris. The ceiling tile in the hallways was observed with brown water stains and cracks. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
The 2-year-old group were watching a cartoon video, Cocomelon, that was not part of the planned activity. There were 2 children in the group under the age of 2 years who should not be watching a screen activity. The children were on a highchair watching the video from a cell phone in the hallway while the caregiver was supervising them as she was preparing the food. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
A caregiver was using her cell phone while caring for a group of children. A caregiver was preparing lunch meal while caring for a group of children. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Director has not completed a time sheet for the last three months. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Training records for the caregivers were not available for review. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
There was 7-year-old child mixed with a group of 9 infants. The youngest infant is 3 months old. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Three children records were missing a copy of their Immunizations. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
There was no adequate lighting during nap time. Corrected: The lighting was fixed during the inspection. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.1613(a)(7) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Required Additional Employees
There was no additional employee in the building during nap time. |
— |
| 3 | — |
745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
The employee list has not been validated every three months. The employee list was last validated on 4/06/22. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Training certificates for the caregivers were not available for review. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
The 2-year-old group were watching a cartoon video, Cocomelon, that was not part of the planned activity. There were 2 children in the group under the age of 2 years who should not be watching a screen activity. The children were on a highchair watching the video from a cell phone in the hallway while the caregiver was supervising them as she was preparing the food. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.3701(8) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
There was a bucket of dirty water accessible to the 2-year-old group of children. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat used for the infants had two areas torn. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Training records for the caregivers were not available for review. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Some training certificates for three caregivers and director were not available for review. The time sheets were not available for review for director and caregivers. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
The sheets on two cribs used by infants were observed with stains and food crumbs. Corrected at Inspection: The sheets were replaced with clean ones. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat in the infant room was observed torn in several places. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The childcare operation was observed with dust on the vents in two classrooms and back door area. There was a dirty carpet with stains in one of the classrooms used by the children. The carpet was removed during the inspection. There was chipped paint on one of the restroom walls above the hand washing sink. There was a water stain on the ceiling tile in one of the classrooms. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The fire extinguisher in the transportation vehicle was not secured in the passengers side. The fire extinguisher was last serviced on August 2021. -The fire extinguisher was serviced during the inspection. The transportation vehicle was observed with trash and debris. The vehicle's trunk did not open. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.5537(a)(4) - Electronic or Battery-Operated CO System-Document Tests, New Battery Installation and Name of Responsible Employee
There was no documentation to indicate the monthly testing of the Carbon Monoxide. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
A vent in the hallway was observed with dust and debris. The ceiling tile in the hallways was observed with brown water stains and cracks. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There was one caregiver caring for 10 infants. The specified age for the group was 12-17 months which allows 5 infants to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
There was no appropriate lighting in the infant room during nap time. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.5211 - Emergency Lighting
There was no Emergency Lighting in the toddler classroom. Corrected at Inspection: A flashlight was placed in the classroom. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
The entrance/exit door was locked during operating hours. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
There was no fire drill conducted for the month of August, September, and October 2022. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
The sign in and out log was not maintained. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Six infants were not securely strapped in their seat at the feeding table. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
The current fire inspection was not available for review. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The childcare operation did not have a current health inspection. Last inspection conducted was on 6/17/22. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
A caregiver was using her cell phone while caring for a group of children. A caregiver was preparing lunch meal while caring for a group of children. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Director has not completed a time sheet for the last three months. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
The activity plans posted in the operation were not maintained with currents dates. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2909(4) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
There were was not enough space in between the children's mats during nap time. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
The infant feeding instructions for 4 infants was not updated. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Based on the information gathered throughout the investigation, the operation was cited for Supervision. The interviews and video recording concluded the caregivers were using their cell phones during naptime. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
There was no activity plan for the toddler and Infant group. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.1305(a)(1) - Pre-service Training- Developmental Stages
A caregiver counted in ratio is missing pre-service training topics. |
— |
| 3 | — |
745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
The employee list was not validated within the 3 months required. The employee list was last validated on 12/14/22. Corrected at Inspection: The employee list was validated during the inspection. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
A caregiver hired on 11/15/21 did not have the required 24 annual training hours for training period, 11/15/21-11/15/22. |
— |
| 5 | — |
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A potential employee had access to a group of children without a background check. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
The sign in and out log was not maintained. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
The children did not wash their hands before eating. The caregiver reported using hand sanitizer. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Peeling paint was obserevd on the toddler room door. Vents were obserevd covered in dust and debris in the toddler room and main hallway. The door leading to the outdoor area was obserevd dark in coloration. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Three children records were missing a copy of their Immunizations. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
There was 7-year-old child mixed with a group of 9 infants. The youngest infant is 3 months old. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2431(5) - Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities
The infant daily report was missing the section for Summary of Activities. Corrected at Inspection: The section was added. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
A vent in the hallway was observed with dust and debris. The ceiling tile in the hallways was observed with brown water stains and cracks. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
There was no appropriate lighting in the infant room during nap time. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.3701(8) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
There was a bucket of dirty water accessible to the 2-year-old group of children. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The childcare operation was observed with dust on the vents in two classrooms and back door area. There was a dirty carpet with stains in one of the classrooms used by the children. The carpet was removed during the inspection. There was chipped paint on one of the restroom walls above the hand washing sink. There was a water stain on the ceiling tile in one of the classrooms. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There was one caregiver caring for 10 infants. The specified age for the group was 12-17 months which allows 5 infants to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Training records for the caregivers were not available for review. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The fire extinguisher in the transportation vehicle was not secured in the passengers side. The fire extinguisher was last serviced on August 2021. -The fire extinguisher was serviced during the inspection. The transportation vehicle was observed with trash and debris. The vehicle's trunk did not open. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Director has not completed a time sheet for the last three months. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
The 2-year-old group were watching a cartoon video, Cocomelon, that was not part of the planned activity. There were 2 children in the group under the age of 2 years who should not be watching a screen activity. The children were on a highchair watching the video from a cell phone in the hallway while the caregiver was supervising them as she was preparing the food. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.5211 - Emergency Lighting
There was no Emergency Lighting in the toddler classroom. Corrected at Inspection: A flashlight was placed in the classroom. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Training certificates for the caregivers were not available for review. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
There was no adequate lighting during nap time. Corrected: The lighting was fixed during the inspection. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Three children records were missing a copy of their Immunizations. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2909(4) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
There were was not enough space in between the children's mats during nap time. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2431(5) - Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities
The infant daily report was missing the section for Summary of Activities. Corrected at Inspection: The section was added. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
The sign in and out log was not maintained. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Based on the information gathered throughout the investigation, the operation was cited for Supervision. The interviews and video recording concluded the caregivers were using their cell phones during naptime. |
— |
| 5 | — |
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A potential employee had access to a group of children without a background check. |
— |
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