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Little Pioneer School LLC

Child care center · 715 N SYCAMORE ST, Palestine, TX 75801-2340 · License 1763628

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 51. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (168)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
At the follow-up inspection, the 2 children files did not have a health statement.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. The operation has allowed older children around the infants while in care at the operation.
2 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
At the follow-up inspection, the 5 staff members did not have a affidavit.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Children's Product Certification was not completed annually. The date from the last Certification was 02/06/2023.
3 746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. Multiple parents and staff stated that children have gone home with unexplained injuries from the operation.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. During a review of the weekly attendance report, it was found that the center was out of ratio 2:18 were one of the caregivers is left to answer the front door.
5 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
During a walk through of the operation, it was observed a 6 month old infant sleeping in a swing. This was soon corrected when the caregiver removed the child.
Yes
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The operation has conducted only two fire drills since opening in March of 2023.
4 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. The permit holder is not ensuring that standards are being followed.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found to be deficient. The operation did not notify CCR of a situation that placed children at risk.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. The operation allowed caregivers present without an eligible background.
3 746.1615 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. The operation is over ratio in the morning.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Based on recent supervision concerns, it has been determined that the Director is not ensuring that the operation is operating in compliance. Plans were not put in place to ensure compliance, following recent incidents.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-report and found to be deficient. A caregiver was observed pulling a child from their wrist to place in time out.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. One caregiver did not have current CPR/First Aid.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During a walk through of the operation, it was observed by licensing a caregiver without an eligible background supervising a group of 5 students.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
While reviewing children's records, 2 files did not have a health statement.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. There is enough evidence to substantiate that corporal punishment was used.
2 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
At the follow-up inspection, 2 caregivers did not have the affidavit.
2 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
While reviewing files, 5 staff members did not have a affidavit.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
While reviewing files, one caregiver did not have any trainings completed since August 2023.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. One caregiver did not have current CPR/First Aid.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. The operation allowed caregivers present without an eligible background.
5 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
During a walk through of the operation, it was observed a 6 month old infant sleeping in a swing. This was soon corrected when the caregiver removed the child.
Yes
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Based on recent supervision concerns, it has been determined that the Director is not ensuring that the operation is operating in compliance. Plans were not put in place to ensure compliance, following recent incidents.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Children's Product Certification was not completed annually. The date from the last Certification was 02/06/2023.
2 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
While reviewing files, 5 staff members did not have a affidavit.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found to be deficient. The operation did not notify CCR of a situation that placed children at risk.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
While reviewing files, one caregiver did not have any trainings completed since August 2023.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. The operation has allowed older children around the infants while in care at the operation.
4 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. The permit holder is not ensuring that standards are being followed.
2 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
At the follow-up inspection, 2 caregivers did not have the affidavit.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During a walk through of the operation, it was observed by licensing a caregiver without an eligible background supervising a group of 5 students.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
While reviewing children's records, 2 files did not have a health statement.
3 746.1615 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. The operation is over ratio in the morning.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-report and found to be deficient. A caregiver was observed pulling a child from their wrist to place in time out.
2 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
At the follow-up inspection, the 5 staff members did not have a affidavit.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. During a review of the weekly attendance report, it was found that the center was out of ratio 2:18 were one of the caregivers is left to answer the front door.
3 746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. Multiple parents and staff stated that children have gone home with unexplained injuries from the operation.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The operation has conducted only two fire drills since opening in March of 2023.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. There is enough evidence to substantiate that corporal punishment was used.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
At the follow-up inspection, the 2 children files did not have a health statement.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-report and found to be deficient. A caregiver was observed pulling a child from their wrist to place in time out.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
While reviewing children's records, 2 files did not have a health statement.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
While reviewing files, one caregiver did not have any trainings completed since August 2023.
2 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
At the follow-up inspection, 2 caregivers did not have the affidavit.
5 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
During a walk through of the operation, it was observed a 6 month old infant sleeping in a swing. This was soon corrected when the caregiver removed the child.
Yes
3 746.1615 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. The operation is over ratio in the morning.
3 746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. Multiple parents and staff stated that children have gone home with unexplained injuries from the operation.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. There is enough evidence to substantiate that corporal punishment was used.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. The operation allowed caregivers present without an eligible background.
2 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
At the follow-up inspection, the 5 staff members did not have a affidavit.
4 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. The permit holder is not ensuring that standards are being followed.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Children's Product Certification was not completed annually. The date from the last Certification was 02/06/2023.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During a walk through of the operation, it was observed by licensing a caregiver without an eligible background supervising a group of 5 students.
Yes
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found to be deficient. The operation did not notify CCR of a situation that placed children at risk.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
At the follow-up inspection, the 2 children files did not have a health statement.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Based on recent supervision concerns, it has been determined that the Director is not ensuring that the operation is operating in compliance. Plans were not put in place to ensure compliance, following recent incidents.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. The operation has allowed older children around the infants while in care at the operation.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. During a review of the weekly attendance report, it was found that the center was out of ratio 2:18 were one of the caregivers is left to answer the front door.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. One caregiver did not have current CPR/First Aid.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The operation has conducted only two fire drills since opening in March of 2023.
2 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
While reviewing files, 5 staff members did not have a affidavit.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
While reviewing files, one caregiver did not have any trainings completed since August 2023.
4 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. The permit holder is not ensuring that standards are being followed.
2 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
At the follow-up inspection, 2 caregivers did not have the affidavit.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. During a review of the weekly attendance report, it was found that the center was out of ratio 2:18 were one of the caregivers is left to answer the front door.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The operation has conducted only two fire drills since opening in March of 2023.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. The operation has allowed older children around the infants while in care at the operation.
3 746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. Multiple parents and staff stated that children have gone home with unexplained injuries from the operation.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
At the follow-up inspection, the 2 children files did not have a health statement.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. One caregiver did not have current CPR/First Aid.
2 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
While reviewing files, 5 staff members did not have a affidavit.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
While reviewing children's records, 2 files did not have a health statement.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Children's Product Certification was not completed annually. The date from the last Certification was 02/06/2023.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. There is enough evidence to substantiate that corporal punishment was used.
3 746.1615 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. The operation is over ratio in the morning.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. The operation allowed caregivers present without an eligible background.
2 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
At the follow-up inspection, the 5 staff members did not have a affidavit.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Based on recent supervision concerns, it has been determined that the Director is not ensuring that the operation is operating in compliance. Plans were not put in place to ensure compliance, following recent incidents.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-report and found to be deficient. A caregiver was observed pulling a child from their wrist to place in time out.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found to be deficient. The operation did not notify CCR of a situation that placed children at risk.
5 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
During a walk through of the operation, it was observed a 6 month old infant sleeping in a swing. This was soon corrected when the caregiver removed the child.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During a walk through of the operation, it was observed by licensing a caregiver without an eligible background supervising a group of 5 students.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
At the follow-up inspection, the 2 children files did not have a health statement.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found to be deficient. The operation did not notify CCR of a situation that placed children at risk.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During a walk through of the operation, it was observed by licensing a caregiver without an eligible background supervising a group of 5 students.
Yes
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-report and found to be deficient. A caregiver was observed pulling a child from their wrist to place in time out.
2 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
At the follow-up inspection, the 5 staff members did not have a affidavit.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. The operation has allowed older children around the infants while in care at the operation.
4 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. The permit holder is not ensuring that standards are being followed.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. The operation allowed caregivers present without an eligible background.
3 746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. Multiple parents and staff stated that children have gone home with unexplained injuries from the operation.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
While reviewing files, one caregiver did not have any trainings completed since August 2023.
3 746.1615 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. The operation is over ratio in the morning.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. One caregiver did not have current CPR/First Aid.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Based on recent supervision concerns, it has been determined that the Director is not ensuring that the operation is operating in compliance. Plans were not put in place to ensure compliance, following recent incidents.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. During a review of the weekly attendance report, it was found that the center was out of ratio 2:18 were one of the caregivers is left to answer the front door.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. There is enough evidence to substantiate that corporal punishment was used.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Children's Product Certification was not completed annually. The date from the last Certification was 02/06/2023.

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

Inspections (104)

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

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