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Child of Mine Learning Center

Child care center · 3221 N 38TH ST, Mcallen, TX 78501-3301 · License 1728692

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 42. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (248)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Four out of four children's records reviewed are missing the updated special care statement. One file is missing health statement.
3 746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
Play-yards in the infant room are not labeled with the children's name or assigned number. This was correct at inspection when provider labeled with play-yards with the children's names.
Yes
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Two out of five children's files reviewed were not available at the time of inspection.
5 746.5311(a) - Smoke-Detection System
Operation does not have a smoke detecting system.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Three infant bottles observed during inspection were not labeled with the children's name. This was corrected at inspection when provider labeled the bottles.
Yes
3 746.2703(1) - Space Requirements for School-age - Interest Centers
School-age classroom did not have interest centers set up during inspection. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as interest centers were set up and new material was added.
Yes
4 746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
Food Allergy information for two children is not posted in the kitchen and information for one child is not posted in the child's classroom.
4 746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
Toddler-age children were not served a vegetable portion during lunch and Infant-age children were not fed a meat (or alternative) protein portion.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A caregiver was providing care for 6 children ages 13mo-22mo, SAG 12-17mo. Classroom was over ratio by one child. Note: during inspection one of the children was transfered to another classroom placing room back within ratio.
4 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
One caregiver was caring for four children ages 3mo to 4yo in the multipurpose room. One caregiver was caring for 8 children ages 16mo to 3yo in the prek room.
5 746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
The following information was not available for review in the operational policies: -Days and months of operation -Procedures for parental notifications -Safe sleep policy Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity Procedures for parents to participate in the child-care center's operation and activities. -Your provisions to provide a comfortable place for breastfeeding -Statement of parents being able to visit the center at any time without securing prior approval. -Gang-free zone information
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
A 3 year old child was left unsupervised in the restroom. CORRECTED: Director approached the restroom area to assist child.
Yes
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There was a plastic tub with water in the playground. There were two disinfecting spray cans in the girl's restroom, one by the sink and the second underneath the sink. There were two hand sanitizer bottles and a disinfecting spray can underneath the sink of the infant's room. The cabinets were not locked. Note: This was corrected when cleaning products were removed and/or placed in locked cabinet and water from plastic tub was dumped.
Yes
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Changing mat in the infant room is torn.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Lesson plan for the week was not available for review nor posted. Infant daily schedule does reflect an AM opportunity for outdoor play.
4 746.207(a) - AP Parent Notification of Liability Insurance - If No Insurance Must Notify Parent in Writing at Enrollment
Parental notice of lack of liability insuranced form was not avilable for review.
3 746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
A health statement was not submitted within the 12 months of enrolement date.
3 746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Operational policies were reviewed and the following information is missing: (1) Hours / Days of Operation (18)(f) Outdoor Activity - Extreme weather criteria (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.
3 746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Menu posted did not match items served during lunch.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One qualified caregiver and an employee of the operation were caring for 6 children ages 6mo-12mo, SAG 0-11momo. Classroom was over ratio by two children.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Trash can by the diaper changing station does not have a lid and was observed with used diapers. Note: This was corrected at inspection when trash can was emptied and trash can was replaced with one with a lid.
Yes
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Last fire drill conducted on 02/08/2023 was completed in four minutes.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
There are cleaning products accessible to children in the cabinet underneath the boy's sink.
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
One of the infants room was changed into a toddler classroom. Note: This was corrected at inspection when operation provided an updated floor plan and agreed to update infant's capacity.
Yes
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
One of our two staff files reviewed is missing a notarized affidavit. A second files is missing copy of high school diploma or ged, notarized affidavit, orientation statement and 8hr of pre-service training.
4 746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
One out of four children's records reviewed is missing a food allergy plan.
4 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Two out of four staff files reviewed are missing four hours of pre-service training.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Emergency Preparedness Plan was reviewed and missing the following: -Staff responsibilities -how will children with disabilities and under 2yo will be evacuated -how will attendance will be checked, -how will operation communicate with local authorities -how will staff evacuate and relocated essential information -how will staff care for children until they are released -how will children be reunify with parents
3 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
Lesson plan posted in the prek room did not match planned activities for the week and was dated June Week 1. This week's written lesson plans for infant-age children was not posted.
5 746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
Operation does not have a carbon monoxide detector.
4 746.5211 - Emergency Lighting
Emergency lighting was not present inside 6 out of 6 classrooms at the operation. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as battery-powered lighting was added to each classroom.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A caregiver was providing care for 6 children ages 13mo-22mo, SAG 12-17mo. Classroom was over ratio by one child. Note: during inspection one of the children was transfered to another classroom placing room back within ratio.
4 746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
Food Allergy information for two children is not posted in the kitchen and information for one child is not posted in the child's classroom.
4 746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
Toddler-age children were not served a vegetable portion during lunch and Infant-age children were not fed a meat (or alternative) protein portion.
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
A 3 year old child was left unsupervised in the restroom. CORRECTED: Director approached the restroom area to assist child.
Yes
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Three infant bottles observed during inspection were not labeled with the children's name. This was corrected at inspection when provider labeled the bottles.
Yes
4 746.5211 - Emergency Lighting
Emergency lighting was not present inside 6 out of 6 classrooms at the operation. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as battery-powered lighting was added to each classroom.
Yes
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
One of our two staff files reviewed is missing a notarized affidavit. A second files is missing copy of high school diploma or ged, notarized affidavit, orientation statement and 8hr of pre-service training.
3 746.2703(1) - Space Requirements for School-age - Interest Centers
School-age classroom did not have interest centers set up during inspection. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as interest centers were set up and new material was added.
Yes
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Emergency Preparedness Plan was reviewed and missing the following: -Staff responsibilities -how will children with disabilities and under 2yo will be evacuated -how will attendance will be checked, -how will operation communicate with local authorities -how will staff evacuate and relocated essential information -how will staff care for children until they are released -how will children be reunify with parents
4 746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
One out of four children's records reviewed is missing a food allergy plan.
3 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
Lesson plan posted in the prek room did not match planned activities for the week and was dated June Week 1. This week's written lesson plans for infant-age children was not posted.
3 746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
Play-yards in the infant room are not labeled with the children's name or assigned number. This was correct at inspection when provider labeled with play-yards with the children's names.
Yes
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Two out of five children's files reviewed were not available at the time of inspection.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There was a plastic tub with water in the playground. There were two disinfecting spray cans in the girl's restroom, one by the sink and the second underneath the sink. There were two hand sanitizer bottles and a disinfecting spray can underneath the sink of the infant's room. The cabinets were not locked. Note: This was corrected when cleaning products were removed and/or placed in locked cabinet and water from plastic tub was dumped.
Yes
4 746.207(a) - AP Parent Notification of Liability Insurance - If No Insurance Must Notify Parent in Writing at Enrollment
Parental notice of lack of liability insuranced form was not avilable for review.
5 746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
The following information was not available for review in the operational policies: -Days and months of operation -Procedures for parental notifications -Safe sleep policy Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity Procedures for parents to participate in the child-care center's operation and activities. -Your provisions to provide a comfortable place for breastfeeding -Statement of parents being able to visit the center at any time without securing prior approval. -Gang-free zone information
5 746.5311(a) - Smoke-Detection System
Operation does not have a smoke detecting system.
5 746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
Operation does not have a carbon monoxide detector.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Lesson plan for the week was not available for review nor posted. Infant daily schedule does reflect an AM opportunity for outdoor play.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Last fire drill conducted on 02/08/2023 was completed in four minutes.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Trash can by the diaper changing station does not have a lid and was observed with used diapers. Note: This was corrected at inspection when trash can was emptied and trash can was replaced with one with a lid.
Yes
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
There are cleaning products accessible to children in the cabinet underneath the boy's sink.
4 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Two out of four staff files reviewed are missing four hours of pre-service training.
4 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
One caregiver was caring for four children ages 3mo to 4yo in the multipurpose room. One caregiver was caring for 8 children ages 16mo to 3yo in the prek room.
3 746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Operational policies were reviewed and the following information is missing: (1) Hours / Days of Operation (18)(f) Outdoor Activity - Extreme weather criteria (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
One of the infants room was changed into a toddler classroom. Note: This was corrected at inspection when operation provided an updated floor plan and agreed to update infant's capacity.
Yes
3 746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
A health statement was not submitted within the 12 months of enrolement date.
3 746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Menu posted did not match items served during lunch.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Four out of four children's records reviewed are missing the updated special care statement. One file is missing health statement.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One qualified caregiver and an employee of the operation were caring for 6 children ages 6mo-12mo, SAG 0-11momo. Classroom was over ratio by two children.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Changing mat in the infant room is torn.
4 746.207(a) - AP Parent Notification of Liability Insurance - If No Insurance Must Notify Parent in Writing at Enrollment
Parental notice of lack of liability insuranced form was not avilable for review.
4 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
One caregiver was caring for four children ages 3mo to 4yo in the multipurpose room. One caregiver was caring for 8 children ages 16mo to 3yo in the prek room.
3 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
Lesson plan posted in the prek room did not match planned activities for the week and was dated June Week 1. This week's written lesson plans for infant-age children was not posted.
4 746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
Food Allergy information for two children is not posted in the kitchen and information for one child is not posted in the child's classroom.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There was a plastic tub with water in the playground. There were two disinfecting spray cans in the girl's restroom, one by the sink and the second underneath the sink. There were two hand sanitizer bottles and a disinfecting spray can underneath the sink of the infant's room. The cabinets were not locked. Note: This was corrected when cleaning products were removed and/or placed in locked cabinet and water from plastic tub was dumped.
Yes
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Trash can by the diaper changing station does not have a lid and was observed with used diapers. Note: This was corrected at inspection when trash can was emptied and trash can was replaced with one with a lid.
Yes
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
One of the infants room was changed into a toddler classroom. Note: This was corrected at inspection when operation provided an updated floor plan and agreed to update infant's capacity.
Yes
3 746.2703(1) - Space Requirements for School-age - Interest Centers
School-age classroom did not have interest centers set up during inspection. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as interest centers were set up and new material was added.
Yes
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
One of our two staff files reviewed is missing a notarized affidavit. A second files is missing copy of high school diploma or ged, notarized affidavit, orientation statement and 8hr of pre-service training.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
There are cleaning products accessible to children in the cabinet underneath the boy's sink.
4 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Two out of four staff files reviewed are missing four hours of pre-service training.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Last fire drill conducted on 02/08/2023 was completed in four minutes.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Lesson plan for the week was not available for review nor posted. Infant daily schedule does reflect an AM opportunity for outdoor play.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Changing mat in the infant room is torn.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Emergency Preparedness Plan was reviewed and missing the following: -Staff responsibilities -how will children with disabilities and under 2yo will be evacuated -how will attendance will be checked, -how will operation communicate with local authorities -how will staff evacuate and relocated essential information -how will staff care for children until they are released -how will children be reunify with parents
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One qualified caregiver and an employee of the operation were caring for 6 children ages 6mo-12mo, SAG 0-11momo. Classroom was over ratio by two children.
3 746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Menu posted did not match items served during lunch.
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
A 3 year old child was left unsupervised in the restroom. CORRECTED: Director approached the restroom area to assist child.
Yes
4 746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
Toddler-age children were not served a vegetable portion during lunch and Infant-age children were not fed a meat (or alternative) protein portion.
5 746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
Operation does not have a carbon monoxide detector.
5 746.5311(a) - Smoke-Detection System
Operation does not have a smoke detecting system.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Four out of four children's records reviewed are missing the updated special care statement. One file is missing health statement.
3 746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
A health statement was not submitted within the 12 months of enrolement date.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Three infant bottles observed during inspection were not labeled with the children's name. This was corrected at inspection when provider labeled the bottles.
Yes
4 746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
One out of four children's records reviewed is missing a food allergy plan.
5 746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
The following information was not available for review in the operational policies: -Days and months of operation -Procedures for parental notifications -Safe sleep policy Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity Procedures for parents to participate in the child-care center's operation and activities. -Your provisions to provide a comfortable place for breastfeeding -Statement of parents being able to visit the center at any time without securing prior approval. -Gang-free zone information
4 746.5211 - Emergency Lighting
Emergency lighting was not present inside 6 out of 6 classrooms at the operation. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as battery-powered lighting was added to each classroom.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A caregiver was providing care for 6 children ages 13mo-22mo, SAG 12-17mo. Classroom was over ratio by one child. Note: during inspection one of the children was transfered to another classroom placing room back within ratio.
3 746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
Play-yards in the infant room are not labeled with the children's name or assigned number. This was correct at inspection when provider labeled with play-yards with the children's names.
Yes
3 746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Operational policies were reviewed and the following information is missing: (1) Hours / Days of Operation (18)(f) Outdoor Activity - Extreme weather criteria (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Two out of five children's files reviewed were not available at the time of inspection.
4 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Two out of four staff files reviewed are missing four hours of pre-service training.
3 746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
Play-yards in the infant room are not labeled with the children's name or assigned number. This was correct at inspection when provider labeled with play-yards with the children's names.
Yes
5 746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
The following information was not available for review in the operational policies: -Days and months of operation -Procedures for parental notifications -Safe sleep policy Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity Procedures for parents to participate in the child-care center's operation and activities. -Your provisions to provide a comfortable place for breastfeeding -Statement of parents being able to visit the center at any time without securing prior approval. -Gang-free zone information
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Four out of four children's records reviewed are missing the updated special care statement. One file is missing health statement.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
One of our two staff files reviewed is missing a notarized affidavit. A second files is missing copy of high school diploma or ged, notarized affidavit, orientation statement and 8hr of pre-service training.
4 746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
Food Allergy information for two children is not posted in the kitchen and information for one child is not posted in the child's classroom.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There was a plastic tub with water in the playground. There were two disinfecting spray cans in the girl's restroom, one by the sink and the second underneath the sink. There were two hand sanitizer bottles and a disinfecting spray can underneath the sink of the infant's room. The cabinets were not locked. Note: This was corrected when cleaning products were removed and/or placed in locked cabinet and water from plastic tub was dumped.
Yes

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

Inspections (80)

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

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