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Totally Kids Academy LLC

Child care center · 1703 W OWASSA RD, Edinburg, TX 78539-7047 · License 1774981

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 121. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (224)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation failed to submit the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by 1/15/25.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Caregiver in the toddler classroom did not wash hands after completing a diaper change on a child.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
A caregiver hired on 11/04/24 did not have the following annual training topics. (1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication, (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)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 and (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
4 746.3505(f) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
Soiled diapers were observed in three different trash cans without a cover in a children's restroom. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as covers were placed on the trash cans.
Yes
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Fire extinguishers were not currently serviced. The last service date was on March 2023.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Child/Caregiver Ratio was deficient during the inspection as 1 caregiver was left alone with 9 infants with a Specified Age Group of 0-11 months old. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by a second caregiver joining the classroom and ratio being met.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Two caregiver's were missing the following information on their records: A caregiver with DOE 8/28/2023 was missing a notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form, A statement signed and dated by the employee showing he has received a copy of the child-care centers: (A) Operational policies; and (B) Personnel policies; and A statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation. A second employee with a DOE 8/14/2023 was missing A statement signed and dated by the employee showing he has received a copy of the child-care centers: (A) Operational policies; and (B) Personnel policies; and A statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Recite: A caregiver hired on 11/04/24 did not have the following annual training topics. (1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication, (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)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 and (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There are 12 cribs observed with chipped paint.
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
The lighting in an infant room was not adequate to allow visual supervision of all children in the group at all times during naptime.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat in one of the toddler rooms was torn.
3 746.1013(b) - Director's Absence - Extended Period
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, the director failed to notify licensing of extended leave.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Based on evidence gathered during the investigation, the operation allowed an individual without a background check to be in contact with children in the infant classroom on 8/4/2023.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Most recent fire inspection provided is dated 4/26/2023 and a renewal inspection is due every twelve months.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
A caregiver counted in the child/caregiver ratio was missing 18 clock hours of pre-service training.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Operational policies were incomplete for Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An individual with a pending background check was observed providing care of children. A second individual without a background check was inside a classroom with children. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by both individuals leaving the premises and qualified caregivers joining each classroom.
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
No use of screen-time activities was observed in any of the groups of children present during inspection. However, a photograph of a child sent to a parent revels that a child was participating in screen time activities while having a snack on 8/11/2023 at around 1:08pm.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A caregiver was observed caring for 7 infants. The ages of the children in the group were two 7 month olds, a 10 month old, two 11 month olds, a 13 month old, and a 15 month old. According to the ratio chart the maximum number of children one caregiver may supervise is 5. The group was out of ratio by two children. Not: A second caregiver stepped into the room during the inspection.
3 746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
Two caregivers with education received outside of the United States did not have the education documentation translated in English.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
A child's record reviewed was missing the immunization documentation. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the child's immunization records were obtained.
Yes
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
A Pre-K child was observed playing a video game on a phone/tablet device during nap time. NOTE: This was corrected. Caregiver placed a mat for the child to rest and electronic device was removed.
4 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
A caregiver caring for a group of children did not have training in pediatric firs aid.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Two infants sitting at a table were provided screen time as they were watching a video (Ms. Rahcel) on a tablet device during nap time. Note:This was addressed with the caregivers in the infant room and a caregiver turned off and removed the electronic device from the table.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Two infants were observed sitting at a table without the safety straps fastened.
Yes
3 746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
There was no file available for a child in care.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Six infants did not have a current infant feeding instructions.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
There was more than an 18 month difference when a 16 month old infant was combined with toddler and pre-k children during naptime. The oldest child in thee group was 3 years old and the youngest child was 16 months old.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation failed to submit the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by 1/15/25.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Based on evidence gathered during the investigation, the operation allowed an individual without a background check to be in contact with children in the infant classroom on 8/4/2023.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
A child's record reviewed was missing the immunization documentation. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the child's immunization records were obtained.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Child/Caregiver Ratio was deficient during the inspection as 1 caregiver was left alone with 9 infants with a Specified Age Group of 0-11 months old. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by a second caregiver joining the classroom and ratio being met.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Recite: A caregiver hired on 11/04/24 did not have the following annual training topics. (1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication, (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)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 and (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Caregiver in the toddler classroom did not wash hands after completing a diaper change on a child.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Two infants were observed sitting at a table without the safety straps fastened.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An individual with a pending background check was observed providing care of children. A second individual without a background check was inside a classroom with children. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by both individuals leaving the premises and qualified caregivers joining each classroom.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A caregiver was observed caring for 7 infants. The ages of the children in the group were two 7 month olds, a 10 month old, two 11 month olds, a 13 month old, and a 15 month old. According to the ratio chart the maximum number of children one caregiver may supervise is 5. The group was out of ratio by two children. Not: A second caregiver stepped into the room during the inspection.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Six infants did not have a current infant feeding instructions.
3 746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
There was no file available for a child in care.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Two infants sitting at a table were provided screen time as they were watching a video (Ms. Rahcel) on a tablet device during nap time. Note:This was addressed with the caregivers in the infant room and a caregiver turned off and removed the electronic device from the table.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
A caregiver hired on 11/04/24 did not have the following annual training topics. (1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication, (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)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 and (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
A Pre-K child was observed playing a video game on a phone/tablet device during nap time. NOTE: This was corrected. Caregiver placed a mat for the child to rest and electronic device was removed.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
There was more than an 18 month difference when a 16 month old infant was combined with toddler and pre-k children during naptime. The oldest child in thee group was 3 years old and the youngest child was 16 months old.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Operational policies were incomplete for Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
A caregiver counted in the child/caregiver ratio was missing 18 clock hours of pre-service training.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There are 12 cribs observed with chipped paint.
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
No use of screen-time activities was observed in any of the groups of children present during inspection. However, a photograph of a child sent to a parent revels that a child was participating in screen time activities while having a snack on 8/11/2023 at around 1:08pm.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat in one of the toddler rooms was torn.
4 746.3505(f) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
Soiled diapers were observed in three different trash cans without a cover in a children's restroom. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as covers were placed on the trash cans.
Yes
3 746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
Two caregivers with education received outside of the United States did not have the education documentation translated in English.
3 746.1013(b) - Director's Absence - Extended Period
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, the director failed to notify licensing of extended leave.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Fire extinguishers were not currently serviced. The last service date was on March 2023.
4 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
A caregiver caring for a group of children did not have training in pediatric firs aid.
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
The lighting in an infant room was not adequate to allow visual supervision of all children in the group at all times during naptime.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Most recent fire inspection provided is dated 4/26/2023 and a renewal inspection is due every twelve months.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Two caregiver's were missing the following information on their records: A caregiver with DOE 8/28/2023 was missing a notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form, A statement signed and dated by the employee showing he has received a copy of the child-care centers: (A) Operational policies; and (B) Personnel policies; and A statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation. A second employee with a DOE 8/14/2023 was missing A statement signed and dated by the employee showing he has received a copy of the child-care centers: (A) Operational policies; and (B) Personnel policies; and A statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation.
3 746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
There was no file available for a child in care.
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
The lighting in an infant room was not adequate to allow visual supervision of all children in the group at all times during naptime.
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
No use of screen-time activities was observed in any of the groups of children present during inspection. However, a photograph of a child sent to a parent revels that a child was participating in screen time activities while having a snack on 8/11/2023 at around 1:08pm.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Operational policies were incomplete for Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Based on evidence gathered during the investigation, the operation allowed an individual without a background check to be in contact with children in the infant classroom on 8/4/2023.
3 746.1013(b) - Director's Absence - Extended Period
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, the director failed to notify licensing of extended leave.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Two caregiver's were missing the following information on their records: A caregiver with DOE 8/28/2023 was missing a notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form, A statement signed and dated by the employee showing he has received a copy of the child-care centers: (A) Operational policies; and (B) Personnel policies; and A statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation. A second employee with a DOE 8/14/2023 was missing A statement signed and dated by the employee showing he has received a copy of the child-care centers: (A) Operational policies; and (B) Personnel policies; and A statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There are 12 cribs observed with chipped paint.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
A child's record reviewed was missing the immunization documentation. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the child's immunization records were obtained.
Yes
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
There was more than an 18 month difference when a 16 month old infant was combined with toddler and pre-k children during naptime. The oldest child in thee group was 3 years old and the youngest child was 16 months old.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Two infants were observed sitting at a table without the safety straps fastened.
Yes
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Fire extinguishers were not currently serviced. The last service date was on March 2023.
4 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
A caregiver caring for a group of children did not have training in pediatric firs aid.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
A caregiver hired on 11/04/24 did not have the following annual training topics. (1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication, (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)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 and (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
A Pre-K child was observed playing a video game on a phone/tablet device during nap time. NOTE: This was corrected. Caregiver placed a mat for the child to rest and electronic device was removed.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A caregiver was observed caring for 7 infants. The ages of the children in the group were two 7 month olds, a 10 month old, two 11 month olds, a 13 month old, and a 15 month old. According to the ratio chart the maximum number of children one caregiver may supervise is 5. The group was out of ratio by two children. Not: A second caregiver stepped into the room during the inspection.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Most recent fire inspection provided is dated 4/26/2023 and a renewal inspection is due every twelve months.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Caregiver in the toddler classroom did not wash hands after completing a diaper change on a child.
3 746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
Two caregivers with education received outside of the United States did not have the education documentation translated in English.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Two infants sitting at a table were provided screen time as they were watching a video (Ms. Rahcel) on a tablet device during nap time. Note:This was addressed with the caregivers in the infant room and a caregiver turned off and removed the electronic device from the table.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An individual with a pending background check was observed providing care of children. A second individual without a background check was inside a classroom with children. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by both individuals leaving the premises and qualified caregivers joining each classroom.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation failed to submit the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by 1/15/25.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Child/Caregiver Ratio was deficient during the inspection as 1 caregiver was left alone with 9 infants with a Specified Age Group of 0-11 months old. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by a second caregiver joining the classroom and ratio being met.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Recite: A caregiver hired on 11/04/24 did not have the following annual training topics. (1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication, (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)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 and (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
4 746.3505(f) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
Soiled diapers were observed in three different trash cans without a cover in a children's restroom. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as covers were placed on the trash cans.
Yes
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
A caregiver counted in the child/caregiver ratio was missing 18 clock hours of pre-service training.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat in one of the toddler rooms was torn.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Six infants did not have a current infant feeding instructions.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A caregiver was observed caring for 7 infants. The ages of the children in the group were two 7 month olds, a 10 month old, two 11 month olds, a 13 month old, and a 15 month old. According to the ratio chart the maximum number of children one caregiver may supervise is 5. The group was out of ratio by two children. Not: A second caregiver stepped into the room during the inspection.
3 746.1013(b) - Director's Absence - Extended Period
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, the director failed to notify licensing of extended leave.
3 746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
Two caregivers with education received outside of the United States did not have the education documentation translated in English.
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
A Pre-K child was observed playing a video game on a phone/tablet device during nap time. NOTE: This was corrected. Caregiver placed a mat for the child to rest and electronic device was removed.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
A child's record reviewed was missing the immunization documentation. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the child's immunization records were obtained.
Yes
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Fire extinguishers were not currently serviced. The last service date was on March 2023.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
A caregiver counted in the child/caregiver ratio was missing 18 clock hours of pre-service training.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
There was more than an 18 month difference when a 16 month old infant was combined with toddler and pre-k children during naptime. The oldest child in thee group was 3 years old and the youngest child was 16 months old.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
A caregiver hired on 11/04/24 did not have the following annual training topics. (1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication, (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)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 and (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Recite: A caregiver hired on 11/04/24 did not have the following annual training topics. (1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication, (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)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 and (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat in one of the toddler rooms was torn.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Most recent fire inspection provided is dated 4/26/2023 and a renewal inspection is due every twelve months.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation failed to submit the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by 1/15/25.
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
The lighting in an infant room was not adequate to allow visual supervision of all children in the group at all times during naptime.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Operational policies were incomplete for Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Child/Caregiver Ratio was deficient during the inspection as 1 caregiver was left alone with 9 infants with a Specified Age Group of 0-11 months old. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by a second caregiver joining the classroom and ratio being met.

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

Inspections (104)

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

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