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Melissa's Child Care and Preschool

Family child care home · 3605 FLEETWOOD DR, Amarillo, TX 79109-4525 · License 1790118

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 12. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (152)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One children's file was reviewed and there were no immunizations in file for review.
2 747.1309(i) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Self- Instructional 80%
The primary caregiver did not have any of the required 6 hours of in person training on file for review during the inspection.
4 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The outdoor area that will be used for children had areas that posed to risk to children including rusty nails and screws exposed, fence pickets missing, dog feces, broken plastic pieces and poles sticking up.
3 747.1403 - Orientation for Household Members- Required
Orientation needs to be completed for one household member.
3 747.4303(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The cots and play yards used by children were not labeled for the children in care.
3 747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
One child did not have a file for review upon request.
4 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Two boards that are connected to the fencing have broken edges that are rough and could cause injury to a child.
5 747.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Four child files were reviewed. One child file did not have a parent signature as required for the information related to emergency medical authorization. All four of the children files were missing the addresses for the individuals that the parent listed as emergency contacts.
4 747.1801 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
The operation was over ratio. The ages of children in care were: 8 months, 19 months, 20 months, 22 months, 23 months, 27 months, 27 months, 30 months, 41 months and 47 months.
5 747.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
A children's file was reviewed and the information for the emergency medical authorization for a child did not have any information provided by the parent and did not have the parent signature.
3 747.3703(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
Four pets in the home did not have statement of health from a veterinarian.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver present at the operation did not have an eligible background check status.
4 747.3219 - Water Temperature
The water temperature in the sinks that will be used for children exceeded 120 degrees.
4 747.613(c) - Immunization Record Upon Admission
Two children's files were reviewed and there were no immunization records in file to review.
3 747.801(2) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
Two infants that require infant feeding instructions did not have current feeding instructions available for review.
4 747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
The fire extinguisher in the home is not the required classification of 3A-40BC and it was not mounted.
3 747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Children younger than two years of age were observed participating in screen time.
3 747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
The emergency drills were not available for review upon request.
4 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There are two boards that are connected to the fencing have broken edges that are rough and could cause injury to a child.
3 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One children's file was reviewed and there were no immunizations in file for review.
5 747.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
A children's file was reviewed and the information for the emergency medical authorization for a child did not have any information provided by the parent and did not have the parent signature.
4 747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
The fire extinguisher in the home is not the required classification of 3A-40BC and it was not mounted.
5 747.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Four child files were reviewed. One child file did not have a parent signature as required for the information related to emergency medical authorization. All four of the children files were missing the addresses for the individuals that the parent listed as emergency contacts.
4 747.3219 - Water Temperature
The water temperature in the sinks that will be used for children exceeded 120 degrees.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver present at the operation did not have an eligible background check status.
4 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The outdoor area that will be used for children had areas that posed to risk to children including rusty nails and screws exposed, fence pickets missing, dog feces, broken plastic pieces and poles sticking up.
3 747.801(2) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
Two infants that require infant feeding instructions did not have current feeding instructions available for review.
2 747.1309(i) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Self- Instructional 80%
The primary caregiver did not have any of the required 6 hours of in person training on file for review during the inspection.
3 747.3703(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
Four pets in the home did not have statement of health from a veterinarian.
3 747.1403 - Orientation for Household Members- Required
Orientation needs to be completed for one household member.
3 747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Children younger than two years of age were observed participating in screen time.
3 747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
The emergency drills were not available for review upon request.
4 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Two boards that are connected to the fencing have broken edges that are rough and could cause injury to a child.
3 747.4303(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The cots and play yards used by children were not labeled for the children in care.
3 747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
One child did not have a file for review upon request.
4 747.1801 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
The operation was over ratio. The ages of children in care were: 8 months, 19 months, 20 months, 22 months, 23 months, 27 months, 27 months, 30 months, 41 months and 47 months.
4 747.613(c) - Immunization Record Upon Admission
Two children's files were reviewed and there were no immunization records in file to review.
4 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There are two boards that are connected to the fencing have broken edges that are rough and could cause injury to a child.
3 747.801(2) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
Two infants that require infant feeding instructions did not have current feeding instructions available for review.
5 747.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Four child files were reviewed. One child file did not have a parent signature as required for the information related to emergency medical authorization. All four of the children files were missing the addresses for the individuals that the parent listed as emergency contacts.
4 747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
The fire extinguisher in the home is not the required classification of 3A-40BC and it was not mounted.
4 747.1801 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
The operation was over ratio. The ages of children in care were: 8 months, 19 months, 20 months, 22 months, 23 months, 27 months, 27 months, 30 months, 41 months and 47 months.
4 747.613(c) - Immunization Record Upon Admission
Two children's files were reviewed and there were no immunization records in file to review.
3 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One children's file was reviewed and there were no immunizations in file for review.
2 747.1309(i) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Self- Instructional 80%
The primary caregiver did not have any of the required 6 hours of in person training on file for review during the inspection.
3 747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
One child did not have a file for review upon request.
5 747.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
A children's file was reviewed and the information for the emergency medical authorization for a child did not have any information provided by the parent and did not have the parent signature.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver present at the operation did not have an eligible background check status.
4 747.3219 - Water Temperature
The water temperature in the sinks that will be used for children exceeded 120 degrees.
4 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Two boards that are connected to the fencing have broken edges that are rough and could cause injury to a child.
4 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The outdoor area that will be used for children had areas that posed to risk to children including rusty nails and screws exposed, fence pickets missing, dog feces, broken plastic pieces and poles sticking up.
4 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There are two boards that are connected to the fencing have broken edges that are rough and could cause injury to a child.
3 747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Children younger than two years of age were observed participating in screen time.
3 747.4303(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The cots and play yards used by children were not labeled for the children in care.
3 747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
The emergency drills were not available for review upon request.
3 747.3703(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
Four pets in the home did not have statement of health from a veterinarian.
3 747.1403 - Orientation for Household Members- Required
Orientation needs to be completed for one household member.
4 747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
The fire extinguisher in the home is not the required classification of 3A-40BC and it was not mounted.
3 747.4303(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The cots and play yards used by children were not labeled for the children in care.
4 747.3219 - Water Temperature
The water temperature in the sinks that will be used for children exceeded 120 degrees.
3 747.3703(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
Four pets in the home did not have statement of health from a veterinarian.
3 747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Children younger than two years of age were observed participating in screen time.
4 747.1801 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
The operation was over ratio. The ages of children in care were: 8 months, 19 months, 20 months, 22 months, 23 months, 27 months, 27 months, 30 months, 41 months and 47 months.
4 747.613(c) - Immunization Record Upon Admission
Two children's files were reviewed and there were no immunization records in file to review.
3 747.1403 - Orientation for Household Members- Required
Orientation needs to be completed for one household member.
5 747.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
A children's file was reviewed and the information for the emergency medical authorization for a child did not have any information provided by the parent and did not have the parent signature.
4 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The outdoor area that will be used for children had areas that posed to risk to children including rusty nails and screws exposed, fence pickets missing, dog feces, broken plastic pieces and poles sticking up.
4 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There are two boards that are connected to the fencing have broken edges that are rough and could cause injury to a child.
5 747.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Four child files were reviewed. One child file did not have a parent signature as required for the information related to emergency medical authorization. All four of the children files were missing the addresses for the individuals that the parent listed as emergency contacts.
3 747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
One child did not have a file for review upon request.
3 747.801(2) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
Two infants that require infant feeding instructions did not have current feeding instructions available for review.
2 747.1309(i) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Self- Instructional 80%
The primary caregiver did not have any of the required 6 hours of in person training on file for review during the inspection.
4 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Two boards that are connected to the fencing have broken edges that are rough and could cause injury to a child.
3 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One children's file was reviewed and there were no immunizations in file for review.
3 747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
The emergency drills were not available for review upon request.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver present at the operation did not have an eligible background check status.
3 747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
The emergency drills were not available for review upon request.
3 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One children's file was reviewed and there were no immunizations in file for review.
4 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There are two boards that are connected to the fencing have broken edges that are rough and could cause injury to a child.
3 747.4303(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The cots and play yards used by children were not labeled for the children in care.
4 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Two boards that are connected to the fencing have broken edges that are rough and could cause injury to a child.
5 747.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
A children's file was reviewed and the information for the emergency medical authorization for a child did not have any information provided by the parent and did not have the parent signature.
3 747.3703(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
Four pets in the home did not have statement of health from a veterinarian.
4 747.3219 - Water Temperature
The water temperature in the sinks that will be used for children exceeded 120 degrees.
4 747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
The fire extinguisher in the home is not the required classification of 3A-40BC and it was not mounted.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver present at the operation did not have an eligible background check status.
3 747.801(2) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
Two infants that require infant feeding instructions did not have current feeding instructions available for review.
5 747.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Four child files were reviewed. One child file did not have a parent signature as required for the information related to emergency medical authorization. All four of the children files were missing the addresses for the individuals that the parent listed as emergency contacts.
2 747.1309(i) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Self- Instructional 80%
The primary caregiver did not have any of the required 6 hours of in person training on file for review during the inspection.
4 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The outdoor area that will be used for children had areas that posed to risk to children including rusty nails and screws exposed, fence pickets missing, dog feces, broken plastic pieces and poles sticking up.
3 747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Children younger than two years of age were observed participating in screen time.
4 747.613(c) - Immunization Record Upon Admission
Two children's files were reviewed and there were no immunization records in file to review.
4 747.1801 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
The operation was over ratio. The ages of children in care were: 8 months, 19 months, 20 months, 22 months, 23 months, 27 months, 27 months, 30 months, 41 months and 47 months.
3 747.1403 - Orientation for Household Members- Required
Orientation needs to be completed for one household member.
3 747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
One child did not have a file for review upon request.
3 747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Children younger than two years of age were observed participating in screen time.
4 747.3219 - Water Temperature
The water temperature in the sinks that will be used for children exceeded 120 degrees.
4 747.1801 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
The operation was over ratio. The ages of children in care were: 8 months, 19 months, 20 months, 22 months, 23 months, 27 months, 27 months, 30 months, 41 months and 47 months.
4 747.613(c) - Immunization Record Upon Admission
Two children's files were reviewed and there were no immunization records in file to review.
5 747.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
A children's file was reviewed and the information for the emergency medical authorization for a child did not have any information provided by the parent and did not have the parent signature.

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

Inspections (48)

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

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