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Lil Doodlebugs Child Care Center Inc

Child care center · 716 E ROSS AVE, Mart, TX 76664-1718 · License 1788016

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 67. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (208)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
The infant feeding instructions on file had not been updated monthly.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operation was missing the following items in their operational policies; Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play Under the Texas Penal Code any area within 1,000 feet of a child -care center is a gang free zone, where criminal offenses related to organized criminal activity are subject to a harsher penalty.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Observed a caregiver on their phone while in a classroom with children.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The parent handbook was missing hearing and vision screening requirements, criteria used to determine when weather will prohibit outdoor play, a plan for physical activity to occur indoors when weather prohibits outdoor play, procedures for parents to view the minimum standards online, information on employee vaccinations, and procedures for transportation.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver stated they had thirteen children when they had twelve. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was informed they had twelve children.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Out of six children's files reviewed, one child's file was missing an emergency medical care authorization and food allergy information.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Two bottles were not labeled with the infants first name and last initial. The bottles were labeled during the inspection.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
An outlet in the toddler room that did not have a cover. This was corrected during the inspection when a caregiver replaced the outlet cover.
Yes
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Two infants were observed sleeping in bouncy seats. One infant woke up and the other infant was removed from the seat.
3 746.2431(5) - Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities
The infant daily reports did not have sections for each infant's mood and a summary of daily activities.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Observed 2 outlets in the bathrooms uncovered.
4 746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
The director did not have two hours of transportation training.
5 HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
Out of three staff files reviewed, none had a signed a pre-employment affidavit.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
There was a bottle of Lysol spray and other cleaning supplies stored in an unlocked cabinet within the reach of children. This was corrected when the supplies were moved out of the reach of children.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Observed tall shelves that were easy to tip over that were not mounted in the school age area. I spoke to the operation about mounting the shelves due to tipping. There was a metal rebar sticking out of the playground near the fence. The rebar was removed from the playground.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
There was a bottle of Clorox wipes on a table within reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was moved out of reach.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Out of four children's records reviewed, one child needed an updated immunization record.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
A garbage can was observed to be full of garbage and uncovered on the playground area of the operation.
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
Several school-age children were sent to use the hallway bathroom on their own. This was corrected during the inspection when the director was informed that children cannot be sent to the bathroom on their own.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Out of four staff files reviewed, one caregiver was missing training in abuse and neglect, communicable diseases, administering medication, and preventing allergic reactions for the 2023-2024 training year.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to show that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline when the caregiver dragged a child by the arm.
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
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that adequate supervision was not provided during outdoor time.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The van binder did not have emergency medical treament authorization forms for the children riding the van.
4 746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
The use zones to the sides and at the access point of an indoor slide where not six feet.
4 746.3701(7) - Safety - Bottle Warmers Inaccessible to Children
The electrical cord to the small crockpot that is used to warm bottles was exposed to the infants. The refrigerator was moved to cover the cord to the warmer.
Yes
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
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one child was left unattended on the playground for approximately 1 minute.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Out of six children's files reviewed, one child's file was missing an emergency medical care authorization and food allergy information.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
There was a bottle of Lysol spray and other cleaning supplies stored in an unlocked cabinet within the reach of children. This was corrected when the supplies were moved out of the reach of children.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Two infants were observed sleeping in bouncy seats. One infant woke up and the other infant was removed from the seat.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
An outlet in the toddler room that did not have a cover. This was corrected during the inspection when a caregiver replaced the outlet cover.
Yes
3 746.2431(5) - Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities
The infant daily reports did not have sections for each infant's mood and a summary of daily activities.
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
Several school-age children were sent to use the hallway bathroom on their own. This was corrected during the inspection when the director was informed that children cannot be sent to the bathroom on their own.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
The infant feeding instructions on file had not been updated monthly.
4 746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
The use zones to the sides and at the access point of an indoor slide where not six feet.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
A garbage can was observed to be full of garbage and uncovered on the playground area of the operation.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The parent handbook was missing hearing and vision screening requirements, criteria used to determine when weather will prohibit outdoor play, a plan for physical activity to occur indoors when weather prohibits outdoor play, procedures for parents to view the minimum standards online, information on employee vaccinations, and procedures for transportation.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The van binder did not have emergency medical treament authorization forms for the children riding the van.
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
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one child was left unattended on the playground for approximately 1 minute.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Observed a caregiver on their phone while in a classroom with children.
5 HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
Out of three staff files reviewed, none had a signed a pre-employment affidavit.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Observed tall shelves that were easy to tip over that were not mounted in the school age area. I spoke to the operation about mounting the shelves due to tipping. There was a metal rebar sticking out of the playground near the fence. The rebar was removed from the playground.
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
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that adequate supervision was not provided during outdoor time.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Observed 2 outlets in the bathrooms uncovered.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Two bottles were not labeled with the infants first name and last initial. The bottles were labeled during the inspection.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operation was missing the following items in their operational policies; Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play Under the Texas Penal Code any area within 1,000 feet of a child -care center is a gang free zone, where criminal offenses related to organized criminal activity are subject to a harsher penalty.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to show that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline when the caregiver dragged a child by the arm.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
There was a bottle of Clorox wipes on a table within reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was moved out of reach.
4 746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
The director did not have two hours of transportation training.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Out of four staff files reviewed, one caregiver was missing training in abuse and neglect, communicable diseases, administering medication, and preventing allergic reactions for the 2023-2024 training year.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver stated they had thirteen children when they had twelve. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was informed they had twelve children.
4 746.3701(7) - Safety - Bottle Warmers Inaccessible to Children
The electrical cord to the small crockpot that is used to warm bottles was exposed to the infants. The refrigerator was moved to cover the cord to the warmer.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Out of four children's records reviewed, one child needed an updated immunization record.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Out of six children's files reviewed, one child's file was missing an emergency medical care authorization and food allergy information.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The parent handbook was missing hearing and vision screening requirements, criteria used to determine when weather will prohibit outdoor play, a plan for physical activity to occur indoors when weather prohibits outdoor play, procedures for parents to view the minimum standards online, information on employee vaccinations, and procedures for transportation.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
A garbage can was observed to be full of garbage and uncovered on the playground area of the operation.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
There was a bottle of Lysol spray and other cleaning supplies stored in an unlocked cabinet within the reach of children. This was corrected when the supplies were moved out of the reach of children.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver stated they had thirteen children when they had twelve. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was informed they had twelve children.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to show that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline when the caregiver dragged a child by the arm.
4 746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
The director did not have two hours of transportation training.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
An outlet in the toddler room that did not have a cover. This was corrected during the inspection when a caregiver replaced the outlet cover.
Yes
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
Several school-age children were sent to use the hallway bathroom on their own. This was corrected during the inspection when the director was informed that children cannot be sent to the bathroom on their own.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Observed tall shelves that were easy to tip over that were not mounted in the school age area. I spoke to the operation about mounting the shelves due to tipping. There was a metal rebar sticking out of the playground near the fence. The rebar was removed from the playground.
4 746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
The use zones to the sides and at the access point of an indoor slide where not six feet.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Two bottles were not labeled with the infants first name and last initial. The bottles were labeled during the 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
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that adequate supervision was not provided during outdoor time.
4 746.3701(7) - Safety - Bottle Warmers Inaccessible to Children
The electrical cord to the small crockpot that is used to warm bottles was exposed to the infants. The refrigerator was moved to cover the cord to the warmer.
Yes
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Out of four staff files reviewed, one caregiver was missing training in abuse and neglect, communicable diseases, administering medication, and preventing allergic reactions for the 2023-2024 training year.
3 746.2431(5) - Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities
The infant daily reports did not have sections for each infant's mood and a summary of daily activities.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Observed a caregiver on their phone while in a classroom with children.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Two infants were observed sleeping in bouncy seats. One infant woke up and the other infant was removed from the seat.
5 HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
Out of three staff files reviewed, none had a signed a pre-employment affidavit.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operation was missing the following items in their operational policies; Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play Under the Texas Penal Code any area within 1,000 feet of a child -care center is a gang free zone, where criminal offenses related to organized criminal activity are subject to a harsher penalty.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Observed 2 outlets in the bathrooms uncovered.
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
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one child was left unattended on the playground for approximately 1 minute.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Out of four children's records reviewed, one child needed an updated immunization record.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
The infant feeding instructions on file had not been updated monthly.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The van binder did not have emergency medical treament authorization forms for the children riding the van.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
There was a bottle of Clorox wipes on a table within reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was moved out of reach.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Two infants were observed sleeping in bouncy seats. One infant woke up and the other infant was removed from the seat.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The van binder did not have emergency medical treament authorization forms for the children riding the van.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
A garbage can was observed to be full of garbage and uncovered on the playground area of the operation.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Out of four staff files reviewed, one caregiver was missing training in abuse and neglect, communicable diseases, administering medication, and preventing allergic reactions for the 2023-2024 training year.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Observed 2 outlets in the bathrooms uncovered.
4 746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
The director did not have two hours of transportation training.
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
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one child was left unattended on the playground for approximately 1 minute.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
An outlet in the toddler room that did not have a cover. This was corrected during the inspection when a caregiver replaced the outlet cover.
Yes
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
The infant feeding instructions on file had not been updated monthly.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Observed tall shelves that were easy to tip over that were not mounted in the school age area. I spoke to the operation about mounting the shelves due to tipping. There was a metal rebar sticking out of the playground near the fence. The rebar was removed from the playground.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Observed a caregiver on their phone while in a classroom with children.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Two bottles were not labeled with the infants first name and last initial. The bottles were labeled during the inspection.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The parent handbook was missing hearing and vision screening requirements, criteria used to determine when weather will prohibit outdoor play, a plan for physical activity to occur indoors when weather prohibits outdoor play, procedures for parents to view the minimum standards online, information on employee vaccinations, and procedures for transportation.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
There was a bottle of Lysol spray and other cleaning supplies stored in an unlocked cabinet within the reach of children. This was corrected when the supplies were moved out of the reach of children.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver stated they had thirteen children when they had twelve. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was informed they had twelve children.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Out of four children's records reviewed, one child needed an updated immunization record.
4 746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
The use zones to the sides and at the access point of an indoor slide where not six feet.
3 746.2431(5) - Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities
The infant daily reports did not have sections for each infant's mood and a summary of daily activities.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operation was missing the following items in their operational policies; Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play Under the Texas Penal Code any area within 1,000 feet of a child -care center is a gang free zone, where criminal offenses related to organized criminal activity are subject to a harsher penalty.
4 746.3701(7) - Safety - Bottle Warmers Inaccessible to Children
The electrical cord to the small crockpot that is used to warm bottles was exposed to the infants. The refrigerator was moved to cover the cord to the warmer.
Yes
5 HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
Out of three staff files reviewed, none had a signed a pre-employment affidavit.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Out of six children's files reviewed, one child's file was missing an emergency medical care authorization and food allergy information.

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

Inspections (88)

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

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