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A Step Above Learning Center

Family child care home · 8606 FLOSSIE MAE ST, Houston, TX 77029-3302 · License 1732578

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 12. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (248)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 747.5107(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The monthly fire drills not being documented monthly.
3 747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
The primary caregiver is missing all required annual training specified in this standard.
5 747.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Two out of two child records reviewed is missing parent signature for medical authorization.
3 747.2405(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
Two training cups observed not labeled. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the training cups were labeled with child's name.
Yes
4 747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The operation's kitchen trash can was overfilled and had a foul odor coming from it. A bottle of bleach was accessible to children in the bathroom. All floors were not clean. Note: the primary caregiver removed the trash can.
4 747.1309(c) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
The primary care is missing safe sleep and SIDS training.
4 747.4407(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Inspect Daily
The checklist for indoor and outdoor space is not being completed.
3 747.1309(e)(1) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required training less than- 5 years experience
The primary caregiver is missing six of the annual training hours in management techniques, leadership, or staff supervision
3 747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
The primary caregiver is missing the following training: preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, immunizations, preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction and understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic.
4 747.3501(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
During the walk-through, a heater was observed in the children's play area and was assessable to children. The air condition must be out of reach of children.
3 747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
The primary caregiver did not complete the required annual trainings.
4 747.5005(3) - Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year
During the inspection i observed there were no lock down drills being done.
4 747.3223 - Pest Extermination
1 active ant bed is present on the playground and needs to be treated.
4 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Multiple hazards found to be in both indoor and outdoors: dead roaches inside, dog feces in the backyard, high grass on the playground, children's play equipment broken on the playground.
3 747.1207(3) - Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Caregiver - Orientation
The substitute caregiver has not completed orientation training.
4 747.1309(c) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
During the inspection the director's folder did not have the required trainings for a children under 24 months.
4 747.1313(b) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
The substitute had a National CPRFoundation training certification. This training is completed all online and does not use a manikin.
5 747.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
During the inspection I observed the emergency authorization section not filled out by the parent.
4 747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
When reviewing the primary caregiver file, there were no acceptable training hours for the caregiver's annual training year of 5/2022 to 5/2023.
4 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
An outlet was observed not covered. Note: This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
3 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One out one child records reviewed is missing the immunization record on file.
4 747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the inspection there were cleaning supplies in reach of children, animal urine and feces observed indoors and outdoors in backyard, and floor tile near front entrance was broken.
5 747.5113 - Installation of Smoke Detectors
The operation's smoke detector is not working and needs to be replaced. Even with a new battery, the smoke detector did not work.
3 747.1309(e)(1) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required training less than- 5 years experience
The primary caregiver with five or fewer years of experience has 1 hour in management, short 5 hours.
4 747.2305(1) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Non-walking
The caregiver did not have equipment or furnishings for infants to sleep in.
4 747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
It was observed that the ceiling above the kitchen had damage from the freeze. The ceiling is open covered by a plastic wrap. Note: Pictures were taken and the ceiling is scheduled to be fixed Monday.
4 747.1313(b) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
It was found that the CPR training was completed online.
4 747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
Caregiver did not have 3A-40BC fire extinguisher at her home.
3 747.1309(b) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -6 hours in specific topics
The primary caregiver is missing 1.5 required clock hour of training.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One person present in the house did not have background checks completed.
3 747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
4 children's records reviewed did not have health statements or documentation from the health care professional that the children have been examined within the last year.
3 747.1207(3) - Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Caregiver - Orientation
The substitute caregiver has not completed orientation training.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One person present in the house did not have background checks completed.
4 747.3223 - Pest Extermination
1 active ant bed is present on the playground and needs to be treated.
4 747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
When reviewing the primary caregiver file, there were no acceptable training hours for the caregiver's annual training year of 5/2022 to 5/2023.
4 747.3501(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
During the walk-through, a heater was observed in the children's play area and was assessable to children. The air condition must be out of reach of children.
4 747.5107(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The monthly fire drills not being documented monthly.
3 747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
4 children's records reviewed did not have health statements or documentation from the health care professional that the children have been examined within the last year.
4 747.1313(b) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
It was found that the CPR training was completed online.
3 747.1309(e)(1) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required training less than- 5 years experience
The primary caregiver with five or fewer years of experience has 1 hour in management, short 5 hours.
5 747.5113 - Installation of Smoke Detectors
The operation's smoke detector is not working and needs to be replaced. Even with a new battery, the smoke detector did not work.
4 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Multiple hazards found to be in both indoor and outdoors: dead roaches inside, dog feces in the backyard, high grass on the playground, children's play equipment broken on the playground.
5 747.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Two out of two child records reviewed is missing parent signature for medical authorization.
4 747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The operation's kitchen trash can was overfilled and had a foul odor coming from it. A bottle of bleach was accessible to children in the bathroom. All floors were not clean. Note: the primary caregiver removed the trash can.
3 747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
The primary caregiver did not complete the required annual trainings.
4 747.5005(3) - Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year
During the inspection i observed there were no lock down drills being done.
4 747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
It was observed that the ceiling above the kitchen had damage from the freeze. The ceiling is open covered by a plastic wrap. Note: Pictures were taken and the ceiling is scheduled to be fixed Monday.
4 747.4407(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Inspect Daily
The checklist for indoor and outdoor space is not being completed.
3 747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
The primary caregiver is missing the following training: preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, immunizations, preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction and understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic.
3 747.1309(e)(1) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required training less than- 5 years experience
The primary caregiver is missing six of the annual training hours in management techniques, leadership, or staff supervision
4 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
An outlet was observed not covered. Note: This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
5 747.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
During the inspection I observed the emergency authorization section not filled out by the parent.
4 747.2305(1) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Non-walking
The caregiver did not have equipment or furnishings for infants to sleep in.
4 747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
Caregiver did not have 3A-40BC fire extinguisher at her home.
4 747.1313(b) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
The substitute had a National CPRFoundation training certification. This training is completed all online and does not use a manikin.
4 747.1309(c) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
During the inspection the director's folder did not have the required trainings for a children under 24 months.
4 747.1309(c) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
The primary care is missing safe sleep and SIDS training.
3 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One out one child records reviewed is missing the immunization record on file.
4 747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the inspection there were cleaning supplies in reach of children, animal urine and feces observed indoors and outdoors in backyard, and floor tile near front entrance was broken.
3 747.1309(b) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -6 hours in specific topics
The primary caregiver is missing 1.5 required clock hour of training.
3 747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
The primary caregiver is missing all required annual training specified in this standard.
3 747.2405(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
Two training cups observed not labeled. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the training cups were labeled with child's name.
Yes
4 747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the inspection there were cleaning supplies in reach of children, animal urine and feces observed indoors and outdoors in backyard, and floor tile near front entrance was broken.
3 747.1309(e)(1) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required training less than- 5 years experience
The primary caregiver with five or fewer years of experience has 1 hour in management, short 5 hours.
4 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Multiple hazards found to be in both indoor and outdoors: dead roaches inside, dog feces in the backyard, high grass on the playground, children's play equipment broken on the playground.
3 747.1207(3) - Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Caregiver - Orientation
The substitute caregiver has not completed orientation training.
4 747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
It was observed that the ceiling above the kitchen had damage from the freeze. The ceiling is open covered by a plastic wrap. Note: Pictures were taken and the ceiling is scheduled to be fixed Monday.
4 747.5107(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The monthly fire drills not being documented monthly.
4 747.1313(b) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
It was found that the CPR training was completed online.
3 747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
The primary caregiver is missing the following training: preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, immunizations, preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction and understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic.
3 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One out one child records reviewed is missing the immunization record on file.
4 747.3501(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
During the walk-through, a heater was observed in the children's play area and was assessable to children. The air condition must be out of reach of children.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One person present in the house did not have background checks completed.
4 747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The operation's kitchen trash can was overfilled and had a foul odor coming from it. A bottle of bleach was accessible to children in the bathroom. All floors were not clean. Note: the primary caregiver removed the trash can.
4 747.2305(1) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Non-walking
The caregiver did not have equipment or furnishings for infants to sleep in.
3 747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
The primary caregiver did not complete the required annual trainings.
4 747.4407(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Inspect Daily
The checklist for indoor and outdoor space is not being completed.
4 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
An outlet was observed not covered. Note: This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
4 747.3223 - Pest Extermination
1 active ant bed is present on the playground and needs to be treated.
4 747.1309(c) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
The primary care is missing safe sleep and SIDS training.
3 747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
4 children's records reviewed did not have health statements or documentation from the health care professional that the children have been examined within the last year.
4 747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
When reviewing the primary caregiver file, there were no acceptable training hours for the caregiver's annual training year of 5/2022 to 5/2023.
3 747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
The primary caregiver is missing all required annual training specified in this standard.
5 747.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Two out of two child records reviewed is missing parent signature for medical authorization.
5 747.5113 - Installation of Smoke Detectors
The operation's smoke detector is not working and needs to be replaced. Even with a new battery, the smoke detector did not work.
4 747.5005(3) - Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year
During the inspection i observed there were no lock down drills being done.
4 747.1313(b) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
The substitute had a National CPRFoundation training certification. This training is completed all online and does not use a manikin.
3 747.1309(e)(1) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required training less than- 5 years experience
The primary caregiver is missing six of the annual training hours in management techniques, leadership, or staff supervision
3 747.1309(b) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -6 hours in specific topics
The primary caregiver is missing 1.5 required clock hour of training.
5 747.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
During the inspection I observed the emergency authorization section not filled out by the parent.
4 747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
Caregiver did not have 3A-40BC fire extinguisher at her home.
4 747.1309(c) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
During the inspection the director's folder did not have the required trainings for a children under 24 months.
3 747.2405(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
Two training cups observed not labeled. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the training cups were labeled with child's name.
Yes
4 747.1309(c) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
The primary care is missing safe sleep and SIDS training.
4 747.1313(b) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
It was found that the CPR training was completed online.
4 747.3223 - Pest Extermination
1 active ant bed is present on the playground and needs to be treated.
4 747.5107(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The monthly fire drills not being documented monthly.
3 747.1309(e)(1) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required training less than- 5 years experience
The primary caregiver is missing six of the annual training hours in management techniques, leadership, or staff supervision
3 747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
4 children's records reviewed did not have health statements or documentation from the health care professional that the children have been examined within the last year.
3 747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
The primary caregiver is missing all required annual training specified in this standard.

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

Inspections (104)

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

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