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Love and Light CDC

Child care center · 2506 S LANCASTER RD, Dallas, TX 75216-2532 · License 1769159

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 50. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (336)

Severity	Date	Standard / narrative	Corrected
5	—	745.8411(a) - Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation DFPS investigator disclosed that the owner would not provide the investigator with her time sheets.	—
3	—	746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children The operation had a total of 11 children, including two infants aged 4 and 17 months, which the required ratio of 1 caregiver to 10 children.	—
5	—	746.3001 - Field Trips - Ensure Safety The operation failed to adhere to all safety requirements while on a field trip.	—
4	—	746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion Two out of four staff files does not have proof of a high school diploma or equivalant.	—
4	—	746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes THe fire drill documentation was not completed. No fire drill was conducted in the month of April.	—
3	—	746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement Four out of six children's records had incomplete health statements.	—
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 At the time of inspection toddler eating while walking around classroom playing.	—
5	—	746.5607(e) - Safety restraint devices for child used when vehicle is on and during all time vehicle in motion 6 out of 11 children were observed being transported without proper safety seats.	—
4	—	746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year At the time of inspection current documentation is not available for review.	—
4	—	746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually A caregiver was transporting children without proper transportation safety training.	—
2	—	746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985) Three staff files lacked a notarized affidavit for applicants and a pre-employment affidavit for applicants.	—
4	—	746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training Two caregivers only had 2 clock hours of training available for review at the time of inspection for the previous training year (6/23 - 6/24).	—
4	—	746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children One caregiver was supervising 7 children with a specified age of 12-17 months, which required a ratio of 1 caregiver to 5 children.	—
3	—	746.901 - Required Personnel Records Two of four staff files were not avalible for review.	—
4	—	746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes At the time of inspection, current documentation is not available for review.	—
5	—	746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited This was evaluated during a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient.	—
3	—	746.501(a)(5) - Written Operational Policies - Emergencies The operation does not have the medical emergency plan.	—
4	—	746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR Documentation of CPR for two caregivers was not availble for review.	—
4	—	746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion The operation does not have a suspension and expulsion policy.	—
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 DFPS investigator observed the children being left alone in rooms unsupervised on multiple occasions during her investigation inspection at the operation.	—
4	—	746.1303(1) - Orientation-Minimum Standards Documentation of orientation for a caregiver was not provided.	—
4	—	746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required Information obtained from DFPS investigation disclosed there was only one caregiver in the building during naptime.	—
5	—	746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle At the time of inspection, safety alarm system is not installed on the vehicle.	—
4	—	746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. Documentation of first aid for two caregivers was not availble for review.	—
4	—	746.5613 - One Seat Belt Per Person The operation was observed transporting 11 children with only 5 seat belts available.	—
5	—	746.1003(5) - Director Responsibilities - Direct Care for No More Than 10 Hours The employee time sheets provided by DFPS investigator showed that a caregiver is working more than ten hours with direct care of children.	—
4	—	746.1801(a) - Child/Caregiver Ratio for Field Trips - Areas Open to General Public The operation was observed to be operating out of required ratio for field trips. There were 11 children ranging in age from 4 months to 5 years old being supervised by 2 caregiver.	—
4	—	746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year At the time of inspection current documentaiton is not available for review.	—
5	—	746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization One out of two children's file reviewed does not have Authorization to obtain emergency medical care and to transport the child for emergency medical treatment	—
3	—	746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit First Aid Kit was observed to be missing cotton balls, tweezers, and first aid guide.	—
4	—	746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space DFPS investigator provided licensing with photos of naptime in the operation with nap mats arranged right next to each other not giving the children or the caregivers sufficient walking and work space.	—
5	—	746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle At the time of inspection, safety alarm system is not installed on the vehicle.	—
5	—	745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation A caregiver were providing direct care to children without submitting background checks request and receiving the eligible status.	—
5	—	746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised Infant classroom were observed left unsupervised.	—
3	—	746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement One out of two children's files reviewed does not have a health statement from a health care perfessional.	—
5	—	746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months At the time of inspection current documentaion available for review is dated 7-3-2024.	—
4	—	746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training Two caregivers only had 2 clock hours of training available for review at the time of inspection for the previous training year (6/23 - 6/24).	—
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 An infant received serious injuries due to the loss of supervision by the caregiver.	—
4	—	746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age A DFPS investigator observed a 19-month-old toddler and a 7-year-old child playing in a room together during her inspection at the operation.	—
4	—	746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection The operation did not have a current health inspection on file. The health inspection was last completed in 2023.	—
5	—	746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months Annual Certification documentation is not available at the time of inspection for review.	—
4	—	746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment The sink in the room used for school age children is not properly working.	—
4	—	746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion The operation does not have a suspension and expulsion policy.	—
4	—	746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion Two out of four staff files does not have proof of a high school diploma or equivalant.	—
4	—	746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year At the time of inspection current documentation is not available for review.	—
4	—	746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes At the time of inspection, current documentation is not available for review.	—
5	—	746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited This was evaluated during a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient.	—
4	—	746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children One caregiver was supervising 7 children with a specified age of 12-17 months, which required a ratio of 1 caregiver to 5 children.	—
5	—	745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation A caregiver were providing direct care to children without submitting background checks request and receiving the eligible status.	—
5	—	746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle At the time of inspection, safety alarm system is not installed on the vehicle.	—
4	—	746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR Documentation of CPR for two caregivers was not availble for review.	—
4	—	746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually A caregiver was transporting children without proper transportation safety training.	—
4	—	746.1801(a) - Child/Caregiver Ratio for Field Trips - Areas Open to General Public The operation was observed to be operating out of required ratio for field trips. There were 11 children ranging in age from 4 months to 5 years old being supervised by 2 caregiver.	—
4	—	746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space DFPS investigator provided licensing with photos of naptime in the operation with nap mats arranged right next to each other not giving the children or the caregivers sufficient walking and work space.	—
4	—	746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training Two caregivers only had 2 clock hours of training available for review at the time of inspection for the previous training year (6/23 - 6/24).	—
4	—	746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes THe fire drill documentation was not completed. No fire drill was conducted in the month of April.	—
4	—	746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year At the time of inspection current documentaiton is not available for review.	—
4	—	746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. Documentation of first aid for two caregivers was not availble for review.	—
5	—	745.8411(a) - Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation DFPS investigator disclosed that the owner would not provide the investigator with her time sheets.	—
5	—	746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization One out of two children's file reviewed does not have Authorization to obtain emergency medical care and to transport the child for emergency medical treatment	—
2	—	746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985) Three staff files lacked a notarized affidavit for applicants and a pre-employment affidavit for applicants.	—
4	—	746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection The operation did not have a current health inspection on file. The health inspection was last completed in 2023.	—
3	—	746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement Four out of six children's records had incomplete health statements.	—
4	—	746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required Information obtained from DFPS investigation disclosed there was only one caregiver in the building during naptime.	—
3	—	746.901 - Required Personnel Records Two of four staff files were not avalible for review.	—
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 At the time of inspection toddler eating while walking around classroom playing.	—
4	—	746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training Two caregivers only had 2 clock hours of training available for review at the time of inspection for the previous training year (6/23 - 6/24).	—
3	—	746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children The operation had a total of 11 children, including two infants aged 4 and 17 months, which the required ratio of 1 caregiver to 10 children.	—
5	—	746.1003(5) - Director Responsibilities - Direct Care for No More Than 10 Hours The employee time sheets provided by DFPS investigator showed that a caregiver is working more than ten hours with direct care of children.	—
5	—	746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months At the time of inspection current documentaion available for review is dated 7-3-2024.	—
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 DFPS investigator observed the children being left alone in rooms unsupervised on multiple occasions during her investigation inspection at the operation.	—
3	—	746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit First Aid Kit was observed to be missing cotton balls, tweezers, and first aid guide.	—
3	—	746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement One out of two children's files reviewed does not have a health statement from a health care perfessional.	—
5	—	746.5607(e) - Safety restraint devices for child used when vehicle is on and during all time vehicle in motion 6 out of 11 children were observed being transported without proper safety seats.	—
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 An infant received serious injuries due to the loss of supervision by the caregiver.	—
4	—	746.5613 - One Seat Belt Per Person The operation was observed transporting 11 children with only 5 seat belts available.	—
4	—	746.1303(1) - Orientation-Minimum Standards Documentation of orientation for a caregiver was not provided.	—
5	—	746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months Annual Certification documentation is not available at the time of inspection for review.	—
4	—	746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age A DFPS investigator observed a 19-month-old toddler and a 7-year-old child playing in a room together during her inspection at the operation.	—
4	—	746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment The sink in the room used for school age children is not properly working.	—
5	—	746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised Infant classroom were observed left unsupervised.	—
5	—	746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle At the time of inspection, safety alarm system is not installed on the vehicle.	—
5	—	746.3001 - Field Trips - Ensure Safety The operation failed to adhere to all safety requirements while on a field trip.	—
3	—	746.501(a)(5) - Written Operational Policies - Emergencies The operation does not have the medical emergency plan.	—
4	—	746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age A DFPS investigator observed a 19-month-old toddler and a 7-year-old child playing in a room together during her inspection at the operation.	—
5	—	746.1003(5) - Director Responsibilities - Direct Care for No More Than 10 Hours The employee time sheets provided by DFPS investigator showed that a caregiver is working more than ten hours with direct care of children.	—
4	—	746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection The operation did not have a current health inspection on file. The health inspection was last completed in 2023.	—
5	—	745.8411(a) - Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation DFPS investigator disclosed that the owner would not provide the investigator with her time sheets.	—
4	—	746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required Information obtained from DFPS investigation disclosed there was only one caregiver in the building during naptime.	—
4	—	746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion The operation does not have a suspension and expulsion policy.	—
3	—	746.501(a)(5) - Written Operational Policies - Emergencies The operation does not have the medical emergency plan.	—
4	—	746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes At the time of inspection, current documentation is not available for review.	—
5	—	746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle At the time of inspection, safety alarm system is not installed on the vehicle.	—
5	—	746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months Annual Certification documentation is not available at the time of inspection for review.	—
4	—	746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. Documentation of first aid for two caregivers was not availble for review.	—
4	—	746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space DFPS investigator provided licensing with photos of naptime in the operation with nap mats arranged right next to each other not giving the children or the caregivers sufficient walking and work space.	—
4	—	746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR Documentation of CPR for two caregivers was not availble for review.	—
4	—	746.1801(a) - Child/Caregiver Ratio for Field Trips - Areas Open to General Public The operation was observed to be operating out of required ratio for field trips. There were 11 children ranging in age from 4 months to 5 years old being supervised by 2 caregiver.	—
4	—	746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training Two caregivers only had 2 clock hours of training available for review at the time of inspection for the previous training year (6/23 - 6/24).	—
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 An infant received serious injuries due to the loss of supervision by the caregiver.	—

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

Inspections (96)

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

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