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Children's Amazing Palace Learning Academy

Child care center · 1100 S MARTIN ST, Kilgore, TX 75662-3254 · License 1783137

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 44. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (320)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
A bottle of Lysol disinfectant spray was seen sitting on a cabinet within children's reach inside the classroom.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
During review it was determined the operation was not documenting their emergency drills.
4 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
During the inspection a portable heater was observed turned on and sitting on the floor next to a child.
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
A container of bleach wipes and baby wipes were observed in reach of children inside rooms where child care took place.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Screen time was being used at arrival with a 13 month old present in the room watching.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
The wrong number of children inside a classroom was given by a caregiver during the inspection.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
During the inspection paint was observed peeling from the baseboards and wall exposing some drywall.
4 746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
A tracking system for children was not available for review during this inspection.
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
A child was observed wandering into the daycare office. Staff was unaware the child had done so.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
During the inspection 2 children that did not have admission information on file were being cared for.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
The wrong number of children were stated present in the classroom until it was mentioned to the caregvier.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
During the inspection the caregivers did not know how many children they were in charge of and had to recount multiple times.
5 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
During the inspection a 3 year old was observed in timeout for 5 minutes.
4 746.3407(5) - Sanitize Potty-Chairs
During the inspection a potty chair was observed with urine still inside.
4 746.2403(3) - Infant Care Area - Separate from Older Children
A 13 month old infant was present in a classroom with the oldest indiviual 42 months older than them.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Used diapers were seen in a trash can within reach of children in one of the bathrooms the children use. Children were seen using the bathroom. This was corrected at inspection when the trash can was removed from the bathroom by the director.
Yes
3 746.2207(c)(5) - Screen Time Activities - Does not include Advertising or Violence
While putting on a music on YouTube for nap an advertisement played in two rooms while children were present.
3 746.2207(c)(5) - Screen Time Activities - Does not include Advertising or Violence
During the inspection an advertisement was seen playing on a screen with children present.
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
A child was left alone inside a classroom while the other children and caregivers were on the playground.
4 746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
During the inspection the children started centers before washing their hands after coming inside.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Used diapers were seen in a trash can with no lid within reach of children in one of the bathrooms the children use. Old food was also observed in a trash can within reach of children in a room where care took place.
3 746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
During the inspection the person in charge did not know where the staff records were kept and could not get them to CCR staff.
4 746.2403(3) - Infant Care Area - Separate from Older Children
During the inspection a 4 month old was being cared for in a room with a 4 year old child.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the inspection a classroom with a specified age of 5 years old had one teacher to 26 children.
3 746.801(18) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
The record for the most recent CPSC report was not available during this insepction.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The nap cots were observed during the visit and were not labeled to indicate whose cot was whose.
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
An infant was observed in a restrictive device for more than 15 minutes during the inspection. The infant was not being fed or transported.
3 746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
During the inspection 3 staff records were observed and found to be missing the statement of center policies, statement of personnel policies, orientation statement, employment begin date, and the age/education/qualifications.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
During the inspection it was determined the operation had not completed a fire drill in the past 2 months.
5 746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
The operational policies were reviewed and found to be missing the Emergency Preparedness Plan. Along with the Safe Sleep Policy, Requirement for Hearing and Vision Screenings, Parental Notification of policy changes, Transportation, Water Activities, Procedure to review most recent report and standards online, and how to contact local licensing office.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
During the inspection an infant was observed asleep in a restrictive device. The caregiver did not notice until it was mentioned to her.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
The wrong number of children was given by a caregiver in the classroom.
4 746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
During the inspection a bundle of bananas were observed in the food pantry to have mold on them. This was corrected at the inspection when the bananas were thrown away.
Yes
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Two children were observed going to the restroom, but not washing their hands afterwards.
4 746.605(2) - Required Admission Information - Address and Phone Number
During the inspection 4 children's records were reviewed and all 4 were missing the children's full address, the emergency contact address and 3 were missing the emergency contact phone number. 2 were missing the school's phone number, and 1 was missing the emergency facility or provider address.
3 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
The first aid kit was missing tweezers.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Only 4 fire drills were noted to have been complete in 2023.
4 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Children did not wash their hands before eating their snack after nap time.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the inspection two caregivers with a pending background check were present and caring for children.
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
During the inspection screen time was observed while children were eating their afternoon snacks.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
During the inspection it was determined the operation had not completed a fire drill in the past 2 months.
4 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Children did not wash their hands before eating their snack after nap time.
3 746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
During the inspection the person in charge did not know where the staff records were kept and could not get them to CCR staff.
3 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
The first aid kit was missing tweezers.
3 746.2207(c)(5) - Screen Time Activities - Does not include Advertising or Violence
During the inspection an advertisement was seen playing on a screen with children present.
5 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
During the inspection a 3 year old was observed in timeout for 5 minutes.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
The wrong number of children were stated present in the classroom until it was mentioned to the caregvier.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
During the inspection 2 children that did not have admission information on file were being cared for.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
During review it was determined the operation was not documenting their emergency drills.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
During the inspection an infant was observed asleep in a restrictive device. The caregiver did not notice until it was mentioned to her.
3 746.2207(c)(5) - Screen Time Activities - Does not include Advertising or Violence
While putting on a music on YouTube for nap an advertisement played in two rooms while children were present.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Only 4 fire drills were noted to have been complete in 2023.
5 746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
The operational policies were reviewed and found to be missing the Emergency Preparedness Plan. Along with the Safe Sleep Policy, Requirement for Hearing and Vision Screenings, Parental Notification of policy changes, Transportation, Water Activities, Procedure to review most recent report and standards online, and how to contact local licensing office.
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
During the inspection screen time was observed while children were eating their afternoon snacks.
4 746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
During the inspection the children started centers before washing their hands after coming inside.
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
A child was left alone inside a classroom while the other children and caregivers were on the playground.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Used diapers were seen in a trash can with no lid within reach of children in one of the bathrooms the children use. Old food was also observed in a trash can within reach of children in a room where care took place.
4 746.605(2) - Required Admission Information - Address and Phone Number
During the inspection 4 children's records were reviewed and all 4 were missing the children's full address, the emergency contact address and 3 were missing the emergency contact phone number. 2 were missing the school's phone number, and 1 was missing the emergency facility or provider address.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the inspection a classroom with a specified age of 5 years old had one teacher to 26 children.
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
An infant was observed in a restrictive device for more than 15 minutes during the inspection. The infant was not being fed or transported.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the inspection two caregivers with a pending background check were present and caring for children.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
During the inspection paint was observed peeling from the baseboards and wall exposing some drywall.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Used diapers were seen in a trash can within reach of children in one of the bathrooms the children use. Children were seen using the bathroom. This was corrected at inspection when the trash can was removed from the bathroom by the director.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
During the inspection the caregivers did not know how many children they were in charge of and had to recount multiple times.
4 746.3407(5) - Sanitize Potty-Chairs
During the inspection a potty chair was observed with urine still inside.
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
A child was observed wandering into the daycare office. Staff was unaware the child had done so.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Screen time was being used at arrival with a 13 month old present in the room watching.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Two children were observed going to the restroom, but not washing their hands afterwards.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
The wrong number of children was given by a caregiver in the classroom.
3 746.801(18) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
The record for the most recent CPSC report was not available during this insepction.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The nap cots were observed during the visit and were not labeled to indicate whose cot was whose.
4 746.2403(3) - Infant Care Area - Separate from Older Children
During the inspection a 4 month old was being cared for in a room with a 4 year old child.
4 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
During the inspection a portable heater was observed turned on and sitting on the floor next to a child.
4 746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
During the inspection a bundle of bananas were observed in the food pantry to have mold on them. This was corrected at the inspection when the bananas were thrown away.
Yes
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
A container of bleach wipes and baby wipes were observed in reach of children inside rooms where child care took place.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
The wrong number of children inside a classroom was given by a caregiver during the inspection.
4 746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
A tracking system for children was not available for review during this inspection.
4 746.2403(3) - Infant Care Area - Separate from Older Children
A 13 month old infant was present in a classroom with the oldest indiviual 42 months older than them.
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
A bottle of Lysol disinfectant spray was seen sitting on a cabinet within children's reach inside the classroom.
3 746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
During the inspection 3 staff records were observed and found to be missing the statement of center policies, statement of personnel policies, orientation statement, employment begin date, and the age/education/qualifications.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Screen time was being used at arrival with a 13 month old present in the room watching.
3 746.801(18) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
The record for the most recent CPSC report was not available during this insepction.
3 746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
During the inspection the person in charge did not know where the staff records were kept and could not get them to CCR staff.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
During the inspection 2 children that did not have admission information on file were being cared for.
3 746.2207(c)(5) - Screen Time Activities - Does not include Advertising or Violence
While putting on a music on YouTube for nap an advertisement played in two rooms while children were present.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Used diapers were seen in a trash can within reach of children in one of the bathrooms the children use. Children were seen using the bathroom. This was corrected at inspection when the trash can was removed from the bathroom by the director.
Yes
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
A bottle of Lysol disinfectant spray was seen sitting on a cabinet within children's reach inside the classroom.
3 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
The first aid kit was missing tweezers.
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
An infant was observed in a restrictive device for more than 15 minutes during the inspection. The infant was not being fed or transported.
3 746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
During the inspection 3 staff records were observed and found to be missing the statement of center policies, statement of personnel policies, orientation statement, employment begin date, and the age/education/qualifications.
4 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
During the inspection a portable heater was observed turned on and sitting on the floor next to a child.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the inspection a classroom with a specified age of 5 years old had one teacher to 26 children.
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
A child was left alone inside a classroom while the other children and caregivers were on the playground.
4 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Children did not wash their hands before eating their snack after nap time.
4 746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
During the inspection a bundle of bananas were observed in the food pantry to have mold on them. This was corrected at the inspection when the bananas were thrown away.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the inspection two caregivers with a pending background check were present and caring for children.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
The wrong number of children inside a classroom was given by a caregiver during the inspection.
4 746.2403(3) - Infant Care Area - Separate from Older Children
A 13 month old infant was present in a classroom with the oldest indiviual 42 months older than them.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
The wrong number of children was given by a caregiver in the classroom.
4 746.2403(3) - Infant Care Area - Separate from Older Children
During the inspection a 4 month old was being cared for in a room with a 4 year old child.

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

Inspections (96)

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

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