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Valley Ranch Academy

Child care center · 21617 VALLEY RANCH CROSSING DR, Porter, TX 77365-5176 · License 1732180

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 238. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (152)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 746.4101 - Release of Children
There is evidence to show that the operation did not release a child to their father when no court order is in place.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
One caregiver did not have trainings available for review at the operation.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Based on the information obtained throughout the investigation, it is found that the operation did not notify licensing that an injury resulting in a fracture occurred at the operation.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
There is sufficient evidence to show that a staff member grabbed a child and picked him up as a disciplinary measure.
5 745.8415 - Licensing may investigate any part of operation affecting health, safety, or well-being of children
The operation denied interviews with children and access to children's files during a DFPS Investigation.
2 746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
One staff's files reveiwed was missing the employment date. Note: the date was added during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
There is enough evidence to show that caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment when they used Melatonin Spray on children's nap mats and in the air during naptime.
2 746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Two children's files reviewed were missing the date of admission. Note: dates were added during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
Children were observed to be walking around and playing on the play structure holding water bottles.
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
Based on the information obtained during the investigation inspection, there is enough evidence to show that a child was left alone outside for approximately 1-2 minutes.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
The operation did not have Pre-Service or any other training records available for one caregiver.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
While reviewing 10 childrens files, it was found that 6 children did not have an emergency contact address. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the operation called parents to obtain the information.
Yes
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
A can of Febreeze was accessible to children in two classrooms. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers moved the items to a child locked cabinet.
Yes
4 746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
Based on information received, a caregiver did not interact positively when she pulled a child's arms to lift and move them, as well as push the child's head back to wipe their face.
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Based on video footage, it is shown that an infant is in a restrictive device for longer than 15 minutes.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Children were not being adequately supervised for multiple short increments of time.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Based on the video footage, an infant is shown sleeping in a restrictive device.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A 4 month old child was in a play yard with a play mat. Note: This was corrected during the inspection on 5/4/23 when the child and the play mat were removed from the play yard.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
There is evidence to show that a caregiver used their phone while supervising children.
5 745.8415 - Licensing may investigate any part of operation affecting health, safety, or well-being of children
The operation denied interviews with children and access to children's files during a DFPS Investigation.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Based on the information obtained throughout the investigation, it is found that the operation did not notify licensing that an injury resulting in a fracture occurred at the operation.
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
A can of Febreeze was accessible to children in two classrooms. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers moved the items to a child locked cabinet.
Yes
5 746.4101 - Release of Children
There is evidence to show that the operation did not release a child to their father when no court order is in place.
2 746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
One staff's files reveiwed was missing the employment date. Note: the date was added during the inspection.
Yes
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
Based on the information obtained during the investigation inspection, there is enough evidence to show that a child was left alone outside for approximately 1-2 minutes.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Based on the video footage, an infant is shown sleeping in a restrictive device.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
The operation did not have Pre-Service or any other training records available for one caregiver.
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Based on video footage, it is shown that an infant is in a restrictive device for longer than 15 minutes.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Children were not being adequately supervised for multiple short increments of time.
4 746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
Based on information received, a caregiver did not interact positively when she pulled a child's arms to lift and move them, as well as push the child's head back to wipe their face.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
There is evidence to show that a caregiver used their phone while supervising children.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
There is sufficient evidence to show that a staff member grabbed a child and picked him up as a disciplinary measure.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
One caregiver did not have trainings available for review at the operation.
3 746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
Children were observed to be walking around and playing on the play structure holding water bottles.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
There is enough evidence to show that caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment when they used Melatonin Spray on children's nap mats and in the air during naptime.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
While reviewing 10 childrens files, it was found that 6 children did not have an emergency contact address. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the operation called parents to obtain the information.
Yes
2 746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Two children's files reviewed were missing the date of admission. Note: dates were added during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A 4 month old child was in a play yard with a play mat. Note: This was corrected during the inspection on 5/4/23 when the child and the play mat were removed from the play yard.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
While reviewing 10 childrens files, it was found that 6 children did not have an emergency contact address. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the operation called parents to obtain the information.
Yes
3 746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
Children were observed to be walking around and playing on the play structure holding water bottles.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
The operation did not have Pre-Service or any other training records available for one caregiver.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
One caregiver did not have trainings available for review at the operation.
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
Based on the information obtained during the investigation inspection, there is enough evidence to show that a child was left alone outside for approximately 1-2 minutes.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Based on the information obtained throughout the investigation, it is found that the operation did not notify licensing that an injury resulting in a fracture occurred at the operation.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
There is sufficient evidence to show that a staff member grabbed a child and picked him up as a disciplinary measure.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
There is enough evidence to show that caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment when they used Melatonin Spray on children's nap mats and in the air during naptime.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Based on the video footage, an infant is shown sleeping in a restrictive device.
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
A can of Febreeze was accessible to children in two classrooms. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers moved the items to a child locked cabinet.
Yes
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Based on video footage, it is shown that an infant is in a restrictive device for longer than 15 minutes.
2 746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Two children's files reviewed were missing the date of admission. Note: dates were added during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
There is evidence to show that a caregiver used their phone while supervising children.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Children were not being adequately supervised for multiple short increments of time.
2 746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
One staff's files reveiwed was missing the employment date. Note: the date was added during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
Based on information received, a caregiver did not interact positively when she pulled a child's arms to lift and move them, as well as push the child's head back to wipe their face.
5 745.8415 - Licensing may investigate any part of operation affecting health, safety, or well-being of children
The operation denied interviews with children and access to children's files during a DFPS Investigation.
5 746.4101 - Release of Children
There is evidence to show that the operation did not release a child to their father when no court order is in place.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A 4 month old child was in a play yard with a play mat. Note: This was corrected during the inspection on 5/4/23 when the child and the play mat were removed from the play yard.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
There is sufficient evidence to show that a staff member grabbed a child and picked him up as a disciplinary measure.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
There is evidence to show that a caregiver used their phone while supervising children.
3 746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
Children were observed to be walking around and playing on the play structure holding water bottles.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
One caregiver did not have trainings available for review at the operation.
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
Based on the information obtained during the investigation inspection, there is enough evidence to show that a child was left alone outside for approximately 1-2 minutes.
2 746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Two children's files reviewed were missing the date of admission. Note: dates were added during the inspection.
Yes
2 746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
One staff's files reveiwed was missing the employment date. Note: the date was added during the inspection.
Yes
5 745.8415 - Licensing may investigate any part of operation affecting health, safety, or well-being of children
The operation denied interviews with children and access to children's files during a DFPS Investigation.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
While reviewing 10 childrens files, it was found that 6 children did not have an emergency contact address. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the operation called parents to obtain the information.
Yes
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Based on the information obtained throughout the investigation, it is found that the operation did not notify licensing that an injury resulting in a fracture occurred at the operation.
4 746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
Based on information received, a caregiver did not interact positively when she pulled a child's arms to lift and move them, as well as push the child's head back to wipe their face.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
There is enough evidence to show that caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment when they used Melatonin Spray on children's nap mats and in the air during naptime.
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Based on video footage, it is shown that an infant is in a restrictive device for longer than 15 minutes.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Children were not being adequately supervised for multiple short increments of time.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A 4 month old child was in a play yard with a play mat. Note: This was corrected during the inspection on 5/4/23 when the child and the play mat were removed from the play yard.
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
A can of Febreeze was accessible to children in two classrooms. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers moved the items to a child locked cabinet.
Yes
5 746.4101 - Release of Children
There is evidence to show that the operation did not release a child to their father when no court order is in place.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
The operation did not have Pre-Service or any other training records available for one caregiver.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Based on the video footage, an infant is shown sleeping in a restrictive device.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
One caregiver did not have trainings available for review at the operation.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A 4 month old child was in a play yard with a play mat. Note: This was corrected during the inspection on 5/4/23 when the child and the play mat were removed from the play yard.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Based on the information obtained throughout the investigation, it is found that the operation did not notify licensing that an injury resulting in a fracture occurred at the operation.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
There is enough evidence to show that caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment when they used Melatonin Spray on children's nap mats and in the air during naptime.
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
A can of Febreeze was accessible to children in two classrooms. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers moved the items to a child locked cabinet.
Yes
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Based on video footage, it is shown that an infant is in a restrictive device for longer than 15 minutes.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
While reviewing 10 childrens files, it was found that 6 children did not have an emergency contact address. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the operation called parents to obtain the information.
Yes
2 746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
One staff's files reveiwed was missing the employment date. Note: the date was added during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
Children were observed to be walking around and playing on the play structure holding water bottles.
2 746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Two children's files reviewed were missing the date of admission. Note: dates were added during the inspection.
Yes
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
Based on the information obtained during the investigation inspection, there is enough evidence to show that a child was left alone outside for approximately 1-2 minutes.
5 746.4101 - Release of Children
There is evidence to show that the operation did not release a child to their father when no court order is in place.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
There is evidence to show that a caregiver used their phone while supervising children.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
There is sufficient evidence to show that a staff member grabbed a child and picked him up as a disciplinary measure.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Based on the video footage, an infant is shown sleeping in a restrictive device.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Children were not being adequately supervised for multiple short increments of time.
5 745.8415 - Licensing may investigate any part of operation affecting health, safety, or well-being of children
The operation denied interviews with children and access to children's files during a DFPS Investigation.
4 746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
Based on information received, a caregiver did not interact positively when she pulled a child's arms to lift and move them, as well as push the child's head back to wipe their face.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
The operation did not have Pre-Service or any other training records available for one caregiver.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
There is evidence to show that a caregiver used their phone while supervising children.
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
Based on the information obtained during the investigation inspection, there is enough evidence to show that a child was left alone outside for approximately 1-2 minutes.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
There is sufficient evidence to show that a staff member grabbed a child and picked him up as a disciplinary measure.
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
A can of Febreeze was accessible to children in two classrooms. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers moved the items to a child locked cabinet.
Yes
4 746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
Based on information received, a caregiver did not interact positively when she pulled a child's arms to lift and move them, as well as push the child's head back to wipe their face.

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

Inspections (88)

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

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