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Guidance Preparatory Academy

Child care center · 64 MCMAKIN RD, Bartonville, TX 76226-8438 · License 1788911

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Capacity 301. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (224)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One childs EpiPen is expired.
3 746.501(a)(3) - Written Operational Policies - Exclusion Criteria
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that the operation has allowed children with a fever to remain in care. When children are sent home with a fever, they are not required to remain out of care until 24 hours symptom-free.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One childs exemption request on file has expired.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Based on information gathered during the investigation, it is determined that a toddler caregiver hit a child's hand while in care, and has hit children's hands in the past.
3 746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
It was determined that the younger infants have not being going outside.
4 746.2501(4) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting
Based on information gathered during the investigation and a review of video footage, a caregiver failed to provide comfort to a toddler who was visibly upset during drop‑off times.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that caregivers in 1B, 2A, and 3B have been observed yelling in the children?s faces and using aggressive language. It is determined that the caregiver in 3B has used other children to taunt and humiliate children who wet themselves, misbehave, etc.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that caregivers in the operation?s 1B, 2A, 2C, and 3B classrooms have been witnessed inappropriately grabbing and pulling children. One caregiver was observed pulling a child up off the floor by the collar of their shirt.
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Based on information gathered, it is determined that an infant/toddler caregiver has frequently not promptly changed children?s diapers resulting in diaper rashes and dried poop being found on them by other caregivers.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Based on information gathered, no incident report was created for an incident involving a child being placed out the back door of the classroom and being left outside with no direct supervision. The incident reported was not created as of 6/25/2025.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on information gathered during the investigation, a toddler caregiver has been observed yelling in the children's faces.
4 746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Based on video footage reviewed and information gathered from interviews, a caregiver positioned a toddler in front of a chair when they were not listening. The caregiver then sat down in the chair with their legs enclosing the child beneath them.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, a caregiver did not demonstrate competency by ensuring the Pre-B schedule was followed and children in care were fed before being instructed to lie down for naptime.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Based on information gathered during the investigation, it is determined that caregivers have been using their personal devices while caring for children.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that approximately since May of 2024, the director and assistant director have been knowledgeable of multiple ongoing concerns of minimum standards violations at the operation that places children at risk.
3 745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Based on information gathered during the investigation, the operation has two subjects with active background checks who have not been employed there for over 7 days.
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 caregiver did not follow name to face procedures when transitioning from the outside playground to the classroom. As a result, a child was left outside on the playground unsupervised for approximately 4 to 5 minutes.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
An employee did not use good judgment when management was not immediately notified of an incident that occurred.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on information gathered during the investigation, a caregiver has inappropriately grabbed children in the toddler classroom.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that caregivers in the operation?s 1B, 2A, 2C, and 3B classrooms have been witnessed inappropriately grabbing and pulling children. One caregiver was observed pulling a child up off the floor by the collar of their shirt.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver inappropriately handled a child while in care.
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
Two caregivers did not follow procedures of name to face for all children when transitioning from the classroom to the outside playground. As a result, a child was left inside the classroom unsupervised for approximately 11 minutes.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on information gathered through the course of the investigation, it is determined that children at the operation have been inappropriately grabbed by caregivers.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Two staff are missing required training topics and hours for the last full year.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Based on information gathered, no incident report was created for an incident involving a child being placed out the back door of the classroom and being left outside with no direct supervision. The incident reported was not created as of 6/25/2025.
4 746.3303 - Nutrition and Food Service - Meal and Snack Schedule
Based on information gathered during the inspection, children in care went more than 3 hours without a meal or snack.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Two infant feeding instructions were not signed by the parents.
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
During morning dropout toddler walked out of the Two A classroom due to the door being left open by a parent dropping off.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on information gathered through the course of the investigation, it is determined that children at the operation have been inappropriately grabbed by caregivers.
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Based on information gathered, it is determined that an infant/toddler caregiver has frequently not promptly changed children?s diapers resulting in diaper rashes and dried poop being found on them by other caregivers.
4 746.2501(4) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting
Based on information gathered during the investigation and a review of video footage, a caregiver failed to provide comfort to a toddler who was visibly upset during drop‑off times.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Based on information gathered during the investigation, it is determined that a toddler caregiver hit a child's hand while in care, and has hit children's hands in the past.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
An employee did not use good judgment when management was not immediately notified of an incident that occurred.
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
Two caregivers did not follow procedures of name to face for all children when transitioning from the classroom to the outside playground. As a result, a child was left inside the classroom unsupervised for approximately 11 minutes.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Two staff are missing required training topics and hours for the last full year.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, a caregiver did not demonstrate competency by ensuring the Pre-B schedule was followed and children in care were fed before being instructed to lie down for naptime.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that caregivers in the operation?s 1B, 2A, 2C, and 3B classrooms have been witnessed inappropriately grabbing and pulling children. One caregiver was observed pulling a child up off the floor by the collar of their shirt.
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 caregiver did not follow name to face procedures when transitioning from the outside playground to the classroom. As a result, a child was left outside on the playground unsupervised for approximately 4 to 5 minutes.
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
During morning dropout toddler walked out of the Two A classroom due to the door being left open by a parent dropping off.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Based on information gathered, no incident report was created for an incident involving a child being placed out the back door of the classroom and being left outside with no direct supervision. The incident reported was not created as of 6/25/2025.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Based on information gathered, no incident report was created for an incident involving a child being placed out the back door of the classroom and being left outside with no direct supervision. The incident reported was not created as of 6/25/2025.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Based on information gathered during the investigation, it is determined that caregivers have been using their personal devices while caring for children.
3 746.501(a)(3) - Written Operational Policies - Exclusion Criteria
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that the operation has allowed children with a fever to remain in care. When children are sent home with a fever, they are not required to remain out of care until 24 hours symptom-free.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One childs EpiPen is expired.
3 746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
It was determined that the younger infants have not being going outside.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on information gathered during the investigation, a caregiver has inappropriately grabbed children in the toddler classroom.
4 746.3303 - Nutrition and Food Service - Meal and Snack Schedule
Based on information gathered during the inspection, children in care went more than 3 hours without a meal or snack.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Two infant feeding instructions were not signed by the parents.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that caregivers in 1B, 2A, and 3B have been observed yelling in the children?s faces and using aggressive language. It is determined that the caregiver in 3B has used other children to taunt and humiliate children who wet themselves, misbehave, etc.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that approximately since May of 2024, the director and assistant director have been knowledgeable of multiple ongoing concerns of minimum standards violations at the operation that places children at risk.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on information gathered during the investigation, a toddler caregiver has been observed yelling in the children's faces.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that caregivers in the operation?s 1B, 2A, 2C, and 3B classrooms have been witnessed inappropriately grabbing and pulling children. One caregiver was observed pulling a child up off the floor by the collar of their shirt.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One childs exemption request on file has expired.
3 745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Based on information gathered during the investigation, the operation has two subjects with active background checks who have not been employed there for over 7 days.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver inappropriately handled a child while in care.
4 746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Based on video footage reviewed and information gathered from interviews, a caregiver positioned a toddler in front of a chair when they were not listening. The caregiver then sat down in the chair with their legs enclosing the child beneath them.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Based on information gathered, no incident report was created for an incident involving a child being placed out the back door of the classroom and being left outside with no direct supervision. The incident reported was not created as of 6/25/2025.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that approximately since May of 2024, the director and assistant director have been knowledgeable of multiple ongoing concerns of minimum standards violations at the operation that places children at risk.
3 746.501(a)(3) - Written Operational Policies - Exclusion Criteria
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that the operation has allowed children with a fever to remain in care. When children are sent home with a fever, they are not required to remain out of care until 24 hours symptom-free.
3 746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
It was determined that the younger infants have not being going outside.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on information gathered through the course of the investigation, it is determined that children at the operation have been inappropriately grabbed by caregivers.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, a caregiver did not demonstrate competency by ensuring the Pre-B schedule was followed and children in care were fed before being instructed to lie down for naptime.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One childs exemption request on file has expired.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Based on information gathered during the investigation, it is determined that a toddler caregiver hit a child's hand while in care, and has hit children's hands in the past.
4 746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Based on video footage reviewed and information gathered from interviews, a caregiver positioned a toddler in front of a chair when they were not listening. The caregiver then sat down in the chair with their legs enclosing the child beneath them.
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
Two caregivers did not follow procedures of name to face for all children when transitioning from the classroom to the outside playground. As a result, a child was left inside the classroom unsupervised for approximately 11 minutes.
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 caregiver did not follow name to face procedures when transitioning from the outside playground to the classroom. As a result, a child was left outside on the playground unsupervised for approximately 4 to 5 minutes.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver inappropriately handled a child while in care.
4 746.3303 - Nutrition and Food Service - Meal and Snack Schedule
Based on information gathered during the inspection, children in care went more than 3 hours without a meal or snack.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on information gathered during the investigation, a caregiver has inappropriately grabbed children in the toddler classroom.
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
During morning dropout toddler walked out of the Two A classroom due to the door being left open by a parent dropping off.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One childs EpiPen is expired.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on information gathered during the investigation, a toddler caregiver has been observed yelling in the children's faces.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that caregivers in the operation?s 1B, 2A, 2C, and 3B classrooms have been witnessed inappropriately grabbing and pulling children. One caregiver was observed pulling a child up off the floor by the collar of their shirt.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Two infant feeding instructions were not signed by the parents.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
An employee did not use good judgment when management was not immediately notified of an incident that occurred.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Based on information gathered, no incident report was created for an incident involving a child being placed out the back door of the classroom and being left outside with no direct supervision. The incident reported was not created as of 6/25/2025.
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Based on information gathered, it is determined that an infant/toddler caregiver has frequently not promptly changed children?s diapers resulting in diaper rashes and dried poop being found on them by other caregivers.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Two staff are missing required training topics and hours for the last full year.
3 745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Based on information gathered during the investigation, the operation has two subjects with active background checks who have not been employed there for over 7 days.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that caregivers in 1B, 2A, and 3B have been observed yelling in the children?s faces and using aggressive language. It is determined that the caregiver in 3B has used other children to taunt and humiliate children who wet themselves, misbehave, etc.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Based on information gathered during the investigation, it is determined that caregivers have been using their personal devices while caring for children.
4 746.2501(4) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting
Based on information gathered during the investigation and a review of video footage, a caregiver failed to provide comfort to a toddler who was visibly upset during drop‑off times.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that caregivers in the operation?s 1B, 2A, 2C, and 3B classrooms have been witnessed inappropriately grabbing and pulling children. One caregiver was observed pulling a child up off the floor by the collar of their shirt.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Based on information gathered, no incident report was created for an incident involving a child being placed out the back door of the classroom and being left outside with no direct supervision. The incident reported was not created as of 6/25/2025.
4 746.2501(4) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting
Based on information gathered during the investigation and a review of video footage, a caregiver failed to provide comfort to a toddler who was visibly upset during drop‑off times.
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 caregiver did not follow name to face procedures when transitioning from the outside playground to the classroom. As a result, a child was left outside on the playground unsupervised for approximately 4 to 5 minutes.
3 746.501(a)(3) - Written Operational Policies - Exclusion Criteria
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that the operation has allowed children with a fever to remain in care. When children are sent home with a fever, they are not required to remain out of care until 24 hours symptom-free.
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
Two caregivers did not follow procedures of name to face for all children when transitioning from the classroom to the outside playground. As a result, a child was left inside the classroom unsupervised for approximately 11 minutes.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
An employee did not use good judgment when management was not immediately notified of an incident that occurred.
3 746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
It was determined that the younger infants have not being going outside.
3 745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Based on information gathered during the investigation, the operation has two subjects with active background checks who have not been employed there for over 7 days.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Based on information gathered, no incident report was created for an incident involving a child being placed out the back door of the classroom and being left outside with no direct supervision. The incident reported was not created as of 6/25/2025.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that caregivers in 1B, 2A, and 3B have been observed yelling in the children?s faces and using aggressive language. It is determined that the caregiver in 3B has used other children to taunt and humiliate children who wet themselves, misbehave, etc.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that caregivers in the operation?s 1B, 2A, 2C, and 3B classrooms have been witnessed inappropriately grabbing and pulling children. One caregiver was observed pulling a child up off the floor by the collar of their shirt.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Based on information gathered during the investigation, it is determined that a toddler caregiver hit a child's hand while in care, and has hit children's hands in the past.
4 746.3303 - Nutrition and Food Service - Meal and Snack Schedule
Based on information gathered during the inspection, children in care went more than 3 hours without a meal or snack.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, a caregiver did not demonstrate competency by ensuring the Pre-B schedule was followed and children in care were fed before being instructed to lie down for naptime.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Two staff are missing required training topics and hours for the last full year.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on information gathered during the investigation, a toddler caregiver has been observed yelling in the children's faces.

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

Inspections (80)

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

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