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Gateway Academy

Child care center · 310 N FULTON ST, Marshall, TX 75670-3227 · License 1744308

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 92. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (280)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Three children were observed to be in restrictive devices for 30 minutes.
4 746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
During inspection, three pack n plays were observed with very loose fitting sheets. These sheets were removed during inspection.
Yes
4 746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Infants were observed being fed snack in their beds instead of in a high chair or table.
1 746.501(b)(2) - Operational Policies - Inform Parents Areas Within 1000 feet of Center is a Gang Free Zone
This information is not available and must be either posted, provided directly to parents or put in the handbook.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
During the investigation it was found that the operation had a gas leak. The operation called and requested an inspection from local plumber during in spection.
5 746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
Information about Safe Sleep is not included in the parent handbook.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
During inspection, children under two were able to watch a video on a tablet.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
During the investigation it was found that a parent reported that a caregiver was pinching a child but the operation did not report to licensing.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
During inspection, the following items were not found in the chidlren's records: 746.605(6) Name, address, phone number of emergency contact for all 4 children Child #1 needs the special care statement box checked Child #1, #2, and #4 need the parent handbook (operational policies) boxes checked. Child #4 needs the healthcare Provider Statement or parent check box completed.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
During the investigation it was found that a caregiver grabbed and pinched a child who was running away causing marks on the skin. The caregiver was dismissed.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on a DFPS investigation, it was determined that caregivers grabbed a child on at least 2 occasions as a form of discipline.
4 746.4421(2)(B) - Doors to Restroom - Employee in Restroom With Children Under 5 Years of Age
During the investigation it was determined a child was able to lock the bathroom door from the inside and an adult was not in the area with the child.
4 746.3419 - Handwashing Procedures
During inspection, children did not wash hands after playing outside and there is no soap in the restrooms for handwashing.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
A fire inspection report was not available at inspection
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The parent handbook needs information related to physical activity to include the following: Promoting Benefit Duration type setting
3 746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
During the investigation, it was determined that caregivers are not supervised appropriately and are not directed to comply with standards.
3 746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
During inspection it was observed that children did not have outdoor playtime.
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
Individual storage was not available for children's personal belongings.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
During the investigation it was found that there are many ceiling tiles in the each room that are stained from the roof leaks and some have mold. There are walls that are water damaged and need repair.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
During inspection a 2m old infant and a 5m old infant were asleep in their pack n play covered with a blanket. The 2m old also had 2 empty bottles and 1 full bottle at the foot of the bed.
3 746.2601 - Care Requirements for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Individual Attention
Interest Centers were not available with toys, games, books, art, etc activities for any of the 10 classrooms.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
During the inspection an infant was observed to be sleeping in a bouncer seat for more than 8 minutes and was not moved when it was brought to the caregivers attention.
3 746.4307 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
The playground area is missing a section of fence and also requires a gate installed away from the operation.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
During the investigation it was determined that the caregiver popped a child on the hand as a form of discipline.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
During inspection three of four caregiver files were missing 16 hours of pre-service training.
5 746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
During the investigation, video footage was obtained that shows a caregiver sitting in a classroom with children that are climbing, fighting, screaming, and pushing. The caregiver does not intervene or provide activities to engage the children which led to inappropriate discipline and a child being injured.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
During inspection, four infants did not have required feeding instructions.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
An infant was observed to be sleeping in a restrictive device for 20 minutes before being moved.
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
During inspection three rooms did not have adequate lighting during naptime to see the children.
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
During inspection an infant was observed to be in a bouncer for 40 minutes before being removed.
4 746.2807 - Employees Discipline Own Children
During the investigation it was determined a caregiver spanked a relative child during operation hours.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
During the investigation, video footage was obtained that shows a caregiver roughly grab a child and pull them to sit down to address the child's behaviors.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
A health inspection was available.
3 746.501(a)(22) - Written Operational Policies Procedures for Parent Review Licensing Reports & How to Access Rules
Update your policies to include the following information: Licensing Office contact: 903-232-3317 Access minimum standards hhs.texas.gov Abuse/Neglect reporting website: www.txabusehotline.org
3 746.801(13) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report
A gas inspection was not available for review.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
During inspection, four infants did not have required feeding instructions.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
During the investigation it was determined that the caregiver popped a child on the hand as a form of discipline.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on a DFPS investigation, it was determined that caregivers grabbed a child on at least 2 occasions as a form of discipline.
4 746.3419 - Handwashing Procedures
During inspection, children did not wash hands after playing outside and there is no soap in the restrooms for handwashing.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
A health inspection was available.
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Three children were observed to be in restrictive devices for 30 minutes.
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
During inspection three rooms did not have adequate lighting during naptime to see the children.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
During the investigation it was found that there are many ceiling tiles in the each room that are stained from the roof leaks and some have mold. There are walls that are water damaged and need repair.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
During inspection three of four caregiver files were missing 16 hours of pre-service training.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
During the investigation it was found that the operation had a gas leak. The operation called and requested an inspection from local plumber during in spection.
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
During inspection an infant was observed to be in a bouncer for 40 minutes before being removed.
1 746.501(b)(2) - Operational Policies - Inform Parents Areas Within 1000 feet of Center is a Gang Free Zone
This information is not available and must be either posted, provided directly to parents or put in the handbook.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
During the investigation it was found that a parent reported that a caregiver was pinching a child but the operation did not report to licensing.
3 746.501(a)(22) - Written Operational Policies Procedures for Parent Review Licensing Reports & How to Access Rules
Update your policies to include the following information: Licensing Office contact: 903-232-3317 Access minimum standards hhs.texas.gov Abuse/Neglect reporting website: www.txabusehotline.org
3 746.2601 - Care Requirements for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Individual Attention
Interest Centers were not available with toys, games, books, art, etc activities for any of the 10 classrooms.
3 746.4307 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
The playground area is missing a section of fence and also requires a gate installed away from the operation.
5 746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
During the investigation, video footage was obtained that shows a caregiver sitting in a classroom with children that are climbing, fighting, screaming, and pushing. The caregiver does not intervene or provide activities to engage the children which led to inappropriate discipline and a child being injured.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
An infant was observed to be sleeping in a restrictive device for 20 minutes before being moved.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
During inspection a 2m old infant and a 5m old infant were asleep in their pack n play covered with a blanket. The 2m old also had 2 empty bottles and 1 full bottle at the foot of the bed.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
During the investigation it was found that a caregiver grabbed and pinched a child who was running away causing marks on the skin. The caregiver was dismissed.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
A fire inspection report was not available at inspection
4 746.4421(2)(B) - Doors to Restroom - Employee in Restroom With Children Under 5 Years of Age
During the investigation it was determined a child was able to lock the bathroom door from the inside and an adult was not in the area with the child.
5 746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
Information about Safe Sleep is not included in the parent handbook.
3 746.801(13) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report
A gas inspection was not available for review.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
During the inspection an infant was observed to be sleeping in a bouncer seat for more than 8 minutes and was not moved when it was brought to the caregivers attention.
4 746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Infants were observed being fed snack in their beds instead of in a high chair or table.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
During the investigation, video footage was obtained that shows a caregiver roughly grab a child and pull them to sit down to address the child's behaviors.
4 746.2807 - Employees Discipline Own Children
During the investigation it was determined a caregiver spanked a relative child during operation hours.
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
Individual storage was not available for children's personal belongings.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The parent handbook needs information related to physical activity to include the following: Promoting Benefit Duration type setting
4 746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
During inspection, three pack n plays were observed with very loose fitting sheets. These sheets were removed during inspection.
Yes
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
During inspection, the following items were not found in the chidlren's records: 746.605(6) Name, address, phone number of emergency contact for all 4 children Child #1 needs the special care statement box checked Child #1, #2, and #4 need the parent handbook (operational policies) boxes checked. Child #4 needs the healthcare Provider Statement or parent check box completed.
3 746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
During inspection it was observed that children did not have outdoor playtime.
3 746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
During the investigation, it was determined that caregivers are not supervised appropriately and are not directed to comply with standards.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
During inspection, children under two were able to watch a video on a tablet.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
A health inspection was available.
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
Individual storage was not available for children's personal belongings.
4 746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Infants were observed being fed snack in their beds instead of in a high chair or table.
4 746.2807 - Employees Discipline Own Children
During the investigation it was determined a caregiver spanked a relative child during operation hours.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The parent handbook needs information related to physical activity to include the following: Promoting Benefit Duration type setting
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
During inspection three of four caregiver files were missing 16 hours of pre-service training.
3 746.801(13) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report
A gas inspection was not available for review.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
An infant was observed to be sleeping in a restrictive device for 20 minutes before being moved.
5 746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
During the investigation, video footage was obtained that shows a caregiver sitting in a classroom with children that are climbing, fighting, screaming, and pushing. The caregiver does not intervene or provide activities to engage the children which led to inappropriate discipline and a child being injured.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
During inspection a 2m old infant and a 5m old infant were asleep in their pack n play covered with a blanket. The 2m old also had 2 empty bottles and 1 full bottle at the foot of the bed.
4 746.4421(2)(B) - Doors to Restroom - Employee in Restroom With Children Under 5 Years of Age
During the investigation it was determined a child was able to lock the bathroom door from the inside and an adult was not in the area with the child.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on a DFPS investigation, it was determined that caregivers grabbed a child on at least 2 occasions as a form of discipline.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
A fire inspection report was not available at inspection
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
During the investigation it was found that a parent reported that a caregiver was pinching a child but the operation did not report to licensing.
3 746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
During inspection it was observed that children did not have outdoor playtime.
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Three children were observed to be in restrictive devices for 30 minutes.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
During the investigation it was determined that the caregiver popped a child on the hand as a form of discipline.
5 746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
Information about Safe Sleep is not included in the parent handbook.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
During the investigation, video footage was obtained that shows a caregiver roughly grab a child and pull them to sit down to address the child's behaviors.
4 746.3419 - Handwashing Procedures
During inspection, children did not wash hands after playing outside and there is no soap in the restrooms for handwashing.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
During inspection, four infants did not have required feeding instructions.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
During the inspection an infant was observed to be sleeping in a bouncer seat for more than 8 minutes and was not moved when it was brought to the caregivers attention.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
During the investigation it was found that there are many ceiling tiles in the each room that are stained from the roof leaks and some have mold. There are walls that are water damaged and need repair.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
During inspection, the following items were not found in the chidlren's records: 746.605(6) Name, address, phone number of emergency contact for all 4 children Child #1 needs the special care statement box checked Child #1, #2, and #4 need the parent handbook (operational policies) boxes checked. Child #4 needs the healthcare Provider Statement or parent check box completed.
3 746.4307 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
The playground area is missing a section of fence and also requires a gate installed away from the operation.
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
During inspection an infant was observed to be in a bouncer for 40 minutes before being removed.
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
During inspection three rooms did not have adequate lighting during naptime to see the children.
1 746.501(b)(2) - Operational Policies - Inform Parents Areas Within 1000 feet of Center is a Gang Free Zone
This information is not available and must be either posted, provided directly to parents or put in the handbook.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
During the investigation it was found that a caregiver grabbed and pinched a child who was running away causing marks on the skin. The caregiver was dismissed.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
During inspection, children under two were able to watch a video on a tablet.

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

Inspections (104)

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

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