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Brown's Earlybird Academy 4

Child care center · 2499 S COLLINS ST, Arlington, TX 76014-1226 · License 1729253

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 80. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (296)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The playground structure has chipping paint. There is a plastic mirror that was struck and has pieces of broken shards.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
The vehicle that the operation is planning to use does not have a child safety alarm.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
A 5 month old child was observed in the bucket seat without a strap being used.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
It was observed that the black liner exposed on the the playground surface and may cause tripping hazard.
5 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
One of the six children's records reviewed does not have a completed emergency medical authorization on file.
5 746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
The written emergency preparedness plan did not include #4 and #5.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Three operation staff members do not have current pediatric or adult/infant/child first aid certification.
4 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
The infant room had children ages 2 months through 22 months in one room. This was a 20 month age gap.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation does not have a current fire inspection, the inspection was last completed on 09/19/2024.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The playground grounds has exposed tarp that is a tripping hazard. The playground structure has chipped paint.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
I observed 3 infants, ages 3mo, 9mo, and 15mo asleep in restrictive devices.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The written operation policy did not include the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity requirements.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Four of four children's records reviewed did not have emergency contact address on file.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Two of four children's records reviewed did not have a completed health statement on file for review.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The playground structure has chipped and chipping paint. One of the toilets in the girls restroom is not in working order.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
One of the five staff members does not have a notarized affidavit on file.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The playground structure's loose fill needs to be replenished.
4 746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
Caregivers did not supervise the playground properly, resulting in an injury that was not observed.
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
I observed a 7-week-old infant swaddled in a crib asleep during my walkthrough.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Three operation staff members do not have current pediatric or adult/infant/child first aid certification available for review.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Two of the six children's records reviewed do not have a preschool health statement on file.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The director and the van driver are missing current annual training in transportation.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Three operation staff members do not have current pediatric or adult/infant/child CPR certification.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
I observed 3 children, ages 16m, 19m, and 20m, in an activity table without the use of safety straps.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Five operation staff files do not have current preventing and responding to food allergies on available for review.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Two of the six staff members i missing annual training in preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction.
4 746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
The operation director does not have the required 30 hours of annual training in required topics.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
The person left in charge during the 07/15/2024 Department of Family and Protective Services investigation inspection had provisional eligibility on their background check. A provision listed precludes the individual from being left in charge of the operation.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The playground structure has exposed black tarp coming up from underneath the wood chips, causing tripping hazards. The playground structure also has chipping green paint, this presents as a safety hazard to the children.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Two of the six staff members do not have the required 24 hours of annual training in required topics.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Five operation staff files were observed to not have current preventing and responding to food allergies on file.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Four of four children's records reviewed still did not have emergency contact address on file.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The director/driver did not have current transportation training. The training expired in September 2021.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
A health inspection was not available for review at the time of the inspection.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The playground structure has exposed black tarp coming up from underneath the wood chips, causing tripping hazards.
1 746.1105(2) - Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - TB Exam
Four of files reviewed did not have current TB test on file.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Three operation staff members do not have current pediatric or adult/infant/child CPR certification availalble for review.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The written operation policy did not include the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity requirements.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Five operation staff files were observed to not have current preventing and responding to food allergies on file.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Four of four children's records reviewed still did not have emergency contact address on file.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Three operation staff members do not have current pediatric or adult/infant/child first aid certification.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Three operation staff members do not have current pediatric or adult/infant/child first aid certification available for review.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
It was observed that the black liner exposed on the the playground surface and may cause tripping hazard.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The director/driver did not have current transportation training. The training expired in September 2021.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
A 5 month old child was observed in the bucket seat without a strap being used.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The director and the van driver are missing current annual training in transportation.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
A health inspection was not available for review at the time of the inspection.
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
I observed a 7-week-old infant swaddled in a crib asleep during my walkthrough.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Two of the six staff members i missing annual training in preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Two of the six staff members do not have the required 24 hours of annual training in required topics.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Four of four children's records reviewed did not have emergency contact address on file.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The playground structure has chipping paint. There is a plastic mirror that was struck and has pieces of broken shards.
4 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
The infant room had children ages 2 months through 22 months in one room. This was a 20 month age gap.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Three operation staff members do not have current pediatric or adult/infant/child CPR certification availalble for review.
4 746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
The operation director does not have the required 30 hours of annual training in required topics.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Three operation staff members do not have current pediatric or adult/infant/child CPR certification.
5 746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
The written emergency preparedness plan did not include #4 and #5.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
The person left in charge during the 07/15/2024 Department of Family and Protective Services investigation inspection had provisional eligibility on their background check. A provision listed precludes the individual from being left in charge of the operation.
5 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
One of the six children's records reviewed does not have a completed emergency medical authorization on file.
1 746.1105(2) - Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - TB Exam
Four of files reviewed did not have current TB test on file.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The playground structure's loose fill needs to be replenished.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Two of four children's records reviewed did not have a completed health statement on file for review.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
I observed 3 children, ages 16m, 19m, and 20m, in an activity table without the use of safety straps.
4 746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
Caregivers did not supervise the playground properly, resulting in an injury that was not observed.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
The vehicle that the operation is planning to use does not have a child safety alarm.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The playground structure has exposed black tarp coming up from underneath the wood chips, causing tripping hazards.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The playground structure has exposed black tarp coming up from underneath the wood chips, causing tripping hazards. The playground structure also has chipping green paint, this presents as a safety hazard to the children.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation does not have a current fire inspection, the inspection was last completed on 09/19/2024.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The playground grounds has exposed tarp that is a tripping hazard. The playground structure has chipped paint.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Two of the six children's records reviewed do not have a preschool health statement on file.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Five operation staff files do not have current preventing and responding to food allergies on available for review.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The playground structure has chipped and chipping paint. One of the toilets in the girls restroom is not in working order.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
One of the five staff members does not have a notarized affidavit on file.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
I observed 3 infants, ages 3mo, 9mo, and 15mo asleep in restrictive devices.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The playground grounds has exposed tarp that is a tripping hazard. The playground structure has chipped paint.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
It was observed that the black liner exposed on the the playground surface and may cause tripping hazard.
5 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
One of the six children's records reviewed does not have a completed emergency medical authorization on file.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Five operation staff files were observed to not have current preventing and responding to food allergies on file.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Two of the six staff members do not have the required 24 hours of annual training in required topics.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The playground structure has exposed black tarp coming up from underneath the wood chips, causing tripping hazards.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The written operation policy did not include the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity requirements.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
I observed 3 infants, ages 3mo, 9mo, and 15mo asleep in restrictive devices.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Three operation staff members do not have current pediatric or adult/infant/child CPR certification availalble for review.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Three operation staff members do not have current pediatric or adult/infant/child CPR certification.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
The person left in charge during the 07/15/2024 Department of Family and Protective Services investigation inspection had provisional eligibility on their background check. A provision listed precludes the individual from being left in charge of the operation.
4 746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
Caregivers did not supervise the playground properly, resulting in an injury that was not observed.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Two of the six children's records reviewed do not have a preschool health statement on file.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Four of four children's records reviewed did not have emergency contact address on file.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
A health inspection was not available for review at the time of the inspection.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Four of four children's records reviewed still did not have emergency contact address on file.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Three operation staff members do not have current pediatric or adult/infant/child first aid certification.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
A 5 month old child was observed in the bucket seat without a strap being used.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Five operation staff files do not have current preventing and responding to food allergies on available for review.
5 746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
The written emergency preparedness plan did not include #4 and #5.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
One of the five staff members does not have a notarized affidavit on file.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The director/driver did not have current transportation training. The training expired in September 2021.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The playground structure has chipped and chipping paint. One of the toilets in the girls restroom is not in working order.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The playground structure has exposed black tarp coming up from underneath the wood chips, causing tripping hazards. The playground structure also has chipping green paint, this presents as a safety hazard to the children.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The playground structure has chipping paint. There is a plastic mirror that was struck and has pieces of broken shards.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The director and the van driver are missing current annual training in transportation.

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

Inspections (112)

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

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