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Miles of Smiles Childcare

Child care center · 1305 S WASHINGTON AVE, Marshall, TX 75670-6215 · License 1743742

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 79. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (224)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
During inspection 2 of four personnel was missing annual training documentation.
4 746.5207(a)(1) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Floor Plan
Diagrams showing all the required components of the evacuation plan was not available.
3 746.501(a)(12) - Written Operational Policies - Vision and Hearing Screening
The Parent Handbook does not have information about required vision and hearing testing.
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
During inspection, hand sanitizer, Lysol, and disinfecting wipes were observed in reach of children.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During an inspection broken toys and riding toys were observed on the playground. These toys were removed during the inspection. A broken window was observed on the building that is accessible from the toddler playground.
5 746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
The Emergency Preparedness Plan is incomplete and lacking information.
3 746.501(a)(11) - Written Operational Policies - Immunizations
The Parent Handbook does not have information about required immunizations.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
During inspection 6 child records were reviewed and one child needs an updated shot record.
4 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Four staff files were reviewed. #2, #3, #4 need 8 hours of preservice training and CPR/1st aid training. All need Abuse/Neglect Training #1 and any other employees who work in the infant room need SIDS/Abusive Head Trauma/Brain Development Training.
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
A classroom did not have enough light so my eyes did not have to adjust to see inside the room.
3 746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License
Four records were reviewed and all four need a copy of a photo ID. The director needs a copy of current driver's license.
4 746.2803(3) - Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-control
During the investigation, it was found that a caregiver pushed two fighting students apart and did not use any guidance to the behavior.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Four records were reviewed during inspection: #2 Address and phone for doctor; healthcare provider statement #4 needs an updated shot record.
2 746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Four records were reviewed: Staff #2, #3, and #4 do not have completed personnel form such as Employment begin date Date of Birth Employee statement about center and personnel policies Checked that orientation was received and signed by employee and director
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
During the investigation it was determined that children have been injured when caregivers did not intervene in the activity that caused the injury. Groups of children were also observed, during inspection, to be running through the building, from one class area to another without structure of the caregiver being able to see where the children are or what they are doing. The management of children's behaviors are not under control.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The Handbook is missing information about Promotion of indoor and outdoor active Play The benefits of active play The duration of active play that will be provided Examples of active play provided Where active play will occur And how active play will be provided during extreme weather.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
During inspection 4 files were reviewed and all four were missing required information.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
The infant room has a wall that needs border put up to cover up torn walls at the base of the floor where paint can be pulled off and put into an infants mouth. There is also a place under the window area that needs repaired or covered. The entrance to the infant room has carpet that is frayed and needs to be covered. The large room has a wall that h as holes and peeling paint on the bottom that needs repairing or covering. The girls restroom has plaster on the wall by the left sink that needs repaired or covered.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The air conditioning unit on the playground must be inaccessible to children. The grass needs to be maintained to prevent unwanted animals from hiding in tall grass and weeds. Mow, weed eat, and pull up plants that are poisonous. Trim Tree if desired to help with shade. Remove Wiring in large room.
2 746.501(a)(21) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parent Participation
Procedures for how parents can participate in activities at the center is not provided in the handbook.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Bottles are washed and reused in the handwashing sink and juice bottle was observed on the changing table.
4 746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
During inspection four records were reviewed: #2, #3, and #4 do not have current CPR/1st aid training.
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
During inspection a caregiver left a group of children unsupervised for a few moments.
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
During inspection it was found that all cubbies or hooks need to be labeled.
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
During inspection a room was being used for care that is not on the permit.
Yes
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
Individual storage for children is not available.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Four records were reviewed and #3 and #4 are missing an affidavit of employment.
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
During the investigation it was determined a child was sent home with a wet diaper and had to be brought back in to be changed.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Four records were reviewed and #3 and #4 are missing an affidavit of employment.
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
During inspection a caregiver left a group of children unsupervised for a few moments.
3 746.501(a)(11) - Written Operational Policies - Immunizations
The Parent Handbook does not have information about required immunizations.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
During inspection 6 child records were reviewed and one child needs an updated shot record.
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
During inspection it was found that all cubbies or hooks need to be labeled.
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
During inspection a room was being used for care that is not on the permit.
Yes
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
The infant room has a wall that needs border put up to cover up torn walls at the base of the floor where paint can be pulled off and put into an infants mouth. There is also a place under the window area that needs repaired or covered. The entrance to the infant room has carpet that is frayed and needs to be covered. The large room has a wall that h as holes and peeling paint on the bottom that needs repairing or covering. The girls restroom has plaster on the wall by the left sink that needs repaired or covered.
3 746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License
Four records were reviewed and all four need a copy of a photo ID. The director needs a copy of current driver's license.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Bottles are washed and reused in the handwashing sink and juice bottle was observed on the changing table.
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
During inspection, hand sanitizer, Lysol, and disinfecting wipes were observed in reach of children.
5 746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
The Emergency Preparedness Plan is incomplete and lacking information.
3 746.501(a)(12) - Written Operational Policies - Vision and Hearing Screening
The Parent Handbook does not have information about required vision and hearing testing.
4 746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
During inspection four records were reviewed: #2, #3, and #4 do not have current CPR/1st aid training.
2 746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Four records were reviewed: Staff #2, #3, and #4 do not have completed personnel form such as Employment begin date Date of Birth Employee statement about center and personnel policies Checked that orientation was received and signed by employee and director
2 746.501(a)(21) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parent Participation
Procedures for how parents can participate in activities at the center is not provided in the handbook.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Four records were reviewed during inspection: #2 Address and phone for doctor; healthcare provider statement #4 needs an updated shot record.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During an inspection broken toys and riding toys were observed on the playground. These toys were removed during the inspection. A broken window was observed on the building that is accessible from the toddler playground.
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
During the investigation it was determined a child was sent home with a wet diaper and had to be brought back in to be changed.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The air conditioning unit on the playground must be inaccessible to children. The grass needs to be maintained to prevent unwanted animals from hiding in tall grass and weeds. Mow, weed eat, and pull up plants that are poisonous. Trim Tree if desired to help with shade. Remove Wiring in large room.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The Handbook is missing information about Promotion of indoor and outdoor active Play The benefits of active play The duration of active play that will be provided Examples of active play provided Where active play will occur And how active play will be provided during extreme weather.
4 746.2803(3) - Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-control
During the investigation, it was found that a caregiver pushed two fighting students apart and did not use any guidance to the behavior.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
During inspection 2 of four personnel was missing annual training documentation.
4 746.5207(a)(1) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Floor Plan
Diagrams showing all the required components of the evacuation plan was not available.
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
During the investigation it was determined that children have been injured when caregivers did not intervene in the activity that caused the injury. Groups of children were also observed, during inspection, to be running through the building, from one class area to another without structure of the caregiver being able to see where the children are or what they are doing. The management of children's behaviors are not under control.
4 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Four staff files were reviewed. #2, #3, #4 need 8 hours of preservice training and CPR/1st aid training. All need Abuse/Neglect Training #1 and any other employees who work in the infant room need SIDS/Abusive Head Trauma/Brain Development Training.
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
Individual storage for children is not available.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
During inspection 4 files were reviewed and all four were missing required information.
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
A classroom did not have enough light so my eyes did not have to adjust to see inside the room.
2 746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Four records were reviewed: Staff #2, #3, and #4 do not have completed personnel form such as Employment begin date Date of Birth Employee statement about center and personnel policies Checked that orientation was received and signed by employee and director
4 746.5207(a)(1) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Floor Plan
Diagrams showing all the required components of the evacuation plan was not available.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Four records were reviewed and #3 and #4 are missing an affidavit of employment.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
During inspection 2 of four personnel was missing annual training documentation.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The Handbook is missing information about Promotion of indoor and outdoor active Play The benefits of active play The duration of active play that will be provided Examples of active play provided Where active play will occur And how active play will be provided during extreme weather.
2 746.501(a)(21) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parent Participation
Procedures for how parents can participate in activities at the center is not provided in the handbook.
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
During the investigation it was determined that children have been injured when caregivers did not intervene in the activity that caused the injury. Groups of children were also observed, during inspection, to be running through the building, from one class area to another without structure of the caregiver being able to see where the children are or what they are doing. The management of children's behaviors are not under control.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
During inspection 6 child records were reviewed and one child needs an updated shot record.
3 746.501(a)(12) - Written Operational Policies - Vision and Hearing Screening
The Parent Handbook does not have information about required vision and hearing testing.
4 746.2803(3) - Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-control
During the investigation, it was found that a caregiver pushed two fighting students apart and did not use any guidance to the behavior.
4 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Four staff files were reviewed. #2, #3, #4 need 8 hours of preservice training and CPR/1st aid training. All need Abuse/Neglect Training #1 and any other employees who work in the infant room need SIDS/Abusive Head Trauma/Brain Development Training.
3 746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License
Four records were reviewed and all four need a copy of a photo ID. The director needs a copy of current driver's license.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During an inspection broken toys and riding toys were observed on the playground. These toys were removed during the inspection. A broken window was observed on the building that is accessible from the toddler playground.
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
During inspection a room was being used for care that is not on the permit.
Yes
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
During the investigation it was determined a child was sent home with a wet diaper and had to be brought back in to be changed.
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
During inspection, hand sanitizer, Lysol, and disinfecting wipes were observed in reach of children.
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
Individual storage for children is not available.
4 746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
During inspection four records were reviewed: #2, #3, and #4 do not have current CPR/1st aid training.
5 746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
The Emergency Preparedness Plan is incomplete and lacking information.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Four records were reviewed during inspection: #2 Address and phone for doctor; healthcare provider statement #4 needs an updated shot record.
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
During inspection a caregiver left a group of children unsupervised for a few moments.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Bottles are washed and reused in the handwashing sink and juice bottle was observed on the changing table.
3 746.501(a)(11) - Written Operational Policies - Immunizations
The Parent Handbook does not have information about required immunizations.
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
During inspection it was found that all cubbies or hooks need to be labeled.
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
A classroom did not have enough light so my eyes did not have to adjust to see inside the room.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The air conditioning unit on the playground must be inaccessible to children. The grass needs to be maintained to prevent unwanted animals from hiding in tall grass and weeds. Mow, weed eat, and pull up plants that are poisonous. Trim Tree if desired to help with shade. Remove Wiring in large room.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
During inspection 4 files were reviewed and all four were missing required information.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
The infant room has a wall that needs border put up to cover up torn walls at the base of the floor where paint can be pulled off and put into an infants mouth. There is also a place under the window area that needs repaired or covered. The entrance to the infant room has carpet that is frayed and needs to be covered. The large room has a wall that h as holes and peeling paint on the bottom that needs repairing or covering. The girls restroom has plaster on the wall by the left sink that needs repaired or covered.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Four records were reviewed during inspection: #2 Address and phone for doctor; healthcare provider statement #4 needs an updated shot record.
4 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Four staff files were reviewed. #2, #3, #4 need 8 hours of preservice training and CPR/1st aid training. All need Abuse/Neglect Training #1 and any other employees who work in the infant room need SIDS/Abusive Head Trauma/Brain Development Training.
3 746.501(a)(11) - Written Operational Policies - Immunizations
The Parent Handbook does not have information about required immunizations.
4 746.5207(a)(1) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Floor Plan
Diagrams showing all the required components of the evacuation plan was not available.
3 746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License
Four records were reviewed and all four need a copy of a photo ID. The director needs a copy of current driver's license.
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
During the investigation it was determined a child was sent home with a wet diaper and had to be brought back in to be changed.
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
During inspection a room was being used for care that is not on the permit.
Yes
2 746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Four records were reviewed: Staff #2, #3, and #4 do not have completed personnel form such as Employment begin date Date of Birth Employee statement about center and personnel policies Checked that orientation was received and signed by employee and director
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
During inspection a caregiver left a group of children unsupervised for a few moments.
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
Individual storage for children is not available.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
During inspection 2 of four personnel was missing annual training documentation.
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
A classroom did not have enough light so my eyes did not have to adjust to see inside the room.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During an inspection broken toys and riding toys were observed on the playground. These toys were removed during the inspection. A broken window was observed on the building that is accessible from the toddler playground.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The Handbook is missing information about Promotion of indoor and outdoor active Play The benefits of active play The duration of active play that will be provided Examples of active play provided Where active play will occur And how active play will be provided during extreme weather.
5 746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
The Emergency Preparedness Plan is incomplete and lacking information.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
During inspection 4 files were reviewed and all four were missing required information.

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

Inspections (64)

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

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