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Explorers Learning Academy

Child care center · 1700 N EASTMAN RD, Longview, TX 75601-3378 · License 1732097

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 98. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (136)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The most recent inspection report from the application inspection was not posted during this inspection. This was corrected at the inspection when the operation printed it off and posted the form.
Yes
4 746.2507(5) - Activities for Toddlers - Opportunities for Moderate to Vigorous Active Play
Staff were questioned on active play routine with bad weather days, all staff stated they get active play by having the children play in their centers. Children could not go outside during inspection due to poor weather conditions.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
During the inspection a caregiver was observed yelling at a child.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During the insepction a caregiver was seen making a personal call on their cell phone while caring for children.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
During the inspection children's immunizations were observed. Out of 10 records 8 were out of date for their shot record.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
During the inspection an infants hands were not washed after a diaper change was completed.
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
A copy of the operations policies were reviewed and were missing the parents rights information.
4 746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
During the investigation it was found that a caregiver redirected behavior by physically holding a child's arms to pick up items for cleanup.
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
This standard was found to be out of compliance through an investigation when it was determined an infant was left inside a restrictive device for more than 15 minutes.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
During the walk through the infants were seen not strapped in to the table bucket seats as required by the manufacturer for safety.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
During the inspection 10 children's records were reviewed. 7 of the records did not have the address listed for the emergency contact.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation had not reviewed and re certified their Children's Products Certification for the year. This was corrected at inspection when a walk through of the building and certification was completed.
Yes
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
The operation added to the outdoor space on their playground without informing CCR. This was corrected at the inspection when the addition was reviewed.
Yes
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
During the inspection only 3 personnel records were available out of 6 staff employed.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
When reviewing personnel files all employees reviewed who had been employed for at least 12 months were missing the required training topics.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
During the inspection infant diaper changes were observed. The infant's hands were not cleaned after having their diaper changed.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Only 11 hours of annual training were available for review during the inspection.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
During the inspection an infants hands were not washed after a diaper change was completed.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
During the inspection infant diaper changes were observed. The infant's hands were not cleaned after having their diaper changed.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
During the inspection only 3 personnel records were available out of 6 staff employed.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation had not reviewed and re certified their Children's Products Certification for the year. This was corrected at inspection when a walk through of the building and certification was completed.
Yes
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
A copy of the operations policies were reviewed and were missing the parents rights information.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
During the walk through the infants were seen not strapped in to the table bucket seats as required by the manufacturer for safety.
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
The operation added to the outdoor space on their playground without informing CCR. This was corrected at the inspection when the addition was reviewed.
Yes
4 746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
During the investigation it was found that a caregiver redirected behavior by physically holding a child's arms to pick up items for cleanup.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
When reviewing personnel files all employees reviewed who had been employed for at least 12 months were missing the required training topics.
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
This standard was found to be out of compliance through an investigation when it was determined an infant was left inside a restrictive device for more than 15 minutes.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
During the inspection 10 children's records were reviewed. 7 of the records did not have the address listed for the emergency contact.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
During the inspection a caregiver was observed yelling at a child.
3 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The most recent inspection report from the application inspection was not posted during this inspection. This was corrected at the inspection when the operation printed it off and posted the form.
Yes
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
During the inspection children's immunizations were observed. Out of 10 records 8 were out of date for their shot record.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During the insepction a caregiver was seen making a personal call on their cell phone while caring for children.
4 746.2507(5) - Activities for Toddlers - Opportunities for Moderate to Vigorous Active Play
Staff were questioned on active play routine with bad weather days, all staff stated they get active play by having the children play in their centers. Children could not go outside during inspection due to poor weather conditions.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Only 11 hours of annual training were available for review during the inspection.
4 746.2507(5) - Activities for Toddlers - Opportunities for Moderate to Vigorous Active Play
Staff were questioned on active play routine with bad weather days, all staff stated they get active play by having the children play in their centers. Children could not go outside during inspection due to poor weather conditions.
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
This standard was found to be out of compliance through an investigation when it was determined an infant was left inside a restrictive device for more than 15 minutes.
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
The operation added to the outdoor space on their playground without informing CCR. This was corrected at the inspection when the addition was reviewed.
Yes
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
During the inspection a caregiver was observed yelling at a child.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
When reviewing personnel files all employees reviewed who had been employed for at least 12 months were missing the required training topics.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
During the walk through the infants were seen not strapped in to the table bucket seats as required by the manufacturer for safety.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
During the inspection infant diaper changes were observed. The infant's hands were not cleaned after having their diaper changed.
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
A copy of the operations policies were reviewed and were missing the parents rights information.
3 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The most recent inspection report from the application inspection was not posted during this inspection. This was corrected at the inspection when the operation printed it off and posted the form.
Yes
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
During the inspection an infants hands were not washed after a diaper change was completed.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During the insepction a caregiver was seen making a personal call on their cell phone while caring for children.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
During the inspection children's immunizations were observed. Out of 10 records 8 were out of date for their shot record.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
During the inspection only 3 personnel records were available out of 6 staff employed.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Only 11 hours of annual training were available for review during the inspection.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation had not reviewed and re certified their Children's Products Certification for the year. This was corrected at inspection when a walk through of the building and certification was completed.
Yes
4 746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
During the investigation it was found that a caregiver redirected behavior by physically holding a child's arms to pick up items for cleanup.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
During the inspection 10 children's records were reviewed. 7 of the records did not have the address listed for the emergency contact.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
During the inspection only 3 personnel records were available out of 6 staff employed.
3 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The most recent inspection report from the application inspection was not posted during this inspection. This was corrected at the inspection when the operation printed it off and posted the form.
Yes
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
A copy of the operations policies were reviewed and were missing the parents rights information.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
During the inspection children's immunizations were observed. Out of 10 records 8 were out of date for their shot record.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
During the inspection an infants hands were not washed after a diaper change was completed.
4 746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
During the investigation it was found that a caregiver redirected behavior by physically holding a child's arms to pick up items for cleanup.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
During the inspection 10 children's records were reviewed. 7 of the records did not have the address listed for the emergency contact.
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
The operation added to the outdoor space on their playground without informing CCR. This was corrected at the inspection when the addition was reviewed.
Yes
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
This standard was found to be out of compliance through an investigation when it was determined an infant was left inside a restrictive device for more than 15 minutes.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
During the inspection a caregiver was observed yelling at a child.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
During the inspection infant diaper changes were observed. The infant's hands were not cleaned after having their diaper changed.
4 746.2507(5) - Activities for Toddlers - Opportunities for Moderate to Vigorous Active Play
Staff were questioned on active play routine with bad weather days, all staff stated they get active play by having the children play in their centers. Children could not go outside during inspection due to poor weather conditions.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Only 11 hours of annual training were available for review during the inspection.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During the insepction a caregiver was seen making a personal call on their cell phone while caring for children.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
When reviewing personnel files all employees reviewed who had been employed for at least 12 months were missing the required training topics.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
During the walk through the infants were seen not strapped in to the table bucket seats as required by the manufacturer for safety.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation had not reviewed and re certified their Children's Products Certification for the year. This was corrected at inspection when a walk through of the building and certification was completed.
Yes
3 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The most recent inspection report from the application inspection was not posted during this inspection. This was corrected at the inspection when the operation printed it off and posted the form.
Yes
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation had not reviewed and re certified their Children's Products Certification for the year. This was corrected at inspection when a walk through of the building and certification was completed.
Yes
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
During the inspection only 3 personnel records were available out of 6 staff employed.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
During the walk through the infants were seen not strapped in to the table bucket seats as required by the manufacturer for safety.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
During the inspection infant diaper changes were observed. The infant's hands were not cleaned after having their diaper changed.
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
A copy of the operations policies were reviewed and were missing the parents rights information.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During the insepction a caregiver was seen making a personal call on their cell phone while caring for children.
4 746.2507(5) - Activities for Toddlers - Opportunities for Moderate to Vigorous Active Play
Staff were questioned on active play routine with bad weather days, all staff stated they get active play by having the children play in their centers. Children could not go outside during inspection due to poor weather conditions.
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
This standard was found to be out of compliance through an investigation when it was determined an infant was left inside a restrictive device for more than 15 minutes.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
When reviewing personnel files all employees reviewed who had been employed for at least 12 months were missing the required training topics.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
During the inspection 10 children's records were reviewed. 7 of the records did not have the address listed for the emergency contact.
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
The operation added to the outdoor space on their playground without informing CCR. This was corrected at the inspection when the addition was reviewed.
Yes
4 746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
During the investigation it was found that a caregiver redirected behavior by physically holding a child's arms to pick up items for cleanup.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
During the inspection children's immunizations were observed. Out of 10 records 8 were out of date for their shot record.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Only 11 hours of annual training were available for review during the inspection.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
During the inspection a caregiver was observed yelling at a child.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
During the inspection an infants hands were not washed after a diaper change was completed.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Only 11 hours of annual training were available for review during the inspection.
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
The operation added to the outdoor space on their playground without informing CCR. This was corrected at the inspection when the addition was reviewed.
Yes
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
When reviewing personnel files all employees reviewed who had been employed for at least 12 months were missing the required training topics.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
During the inspection a caregiver was observed yelling at a child.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
During the inspection 10 children's records were reviewed. 7 of the records did not have the address listed for the emergency contact.
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
A copy of the operations policies were reviewed and were missing the parents rights information.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
During the inspection an infants hands were not washed after a diaper change was completed.
4 746.2507(5) - Activities for Toddlers - Opportunities for Moderate to Vigorous Active Play
Staff were questioned on active play routine with bad weather days, all staff stated they get active play by having the children play in their centers. Children could not go outside during inspection due to poor weather conditions.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
During the walk through the infants were seen not strapped in to the table bucket seats as required by the manufacturer for safety.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
During the inspection children's immunizations were observed. Out of 10 records 8 were out of date for their shot record.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During the insepction a caregiver was seen making a personal call on their cell phone while caring for children.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
During the inspection only 3 personnel records were available out of 6 staff employed.
3 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The most recent inspection report from the application inspection was not posted during this inspection. This was corrected at the inspection when the operation printed it off and posted the form.
Yes
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
During the inspection infant diaper changes were observed. The infant's hands were not cleaned after having their diaper changed.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation had not reviewed and re certified their Children's Products Certification for the year. This was corrected at inspection when a walk through of the building and certification was completed.
Yes

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

Inspections (88)

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

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