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Bright Minds Learning Center

Child care center · 2726 W ILLINOIS AVE, Dallas, TX 75233-1004 · License 1791518

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 134. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (264)

Severity	Date	Standard / narrative	Corrected
5	—	746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control The operation failed to exercise appropriate judgement by placing mouse traps inside the classroom environment. As a result, a child's finger became caught in the trap, which led to an injury. This demonstrates a lapse in ensuring a safe and hazard-free environment for children.	—
5	—	746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months The initial fire inspection has not been conducted.	—
4	—	746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection At the time of inspection, documentation of current inspection is not available for review.	—
5	—	746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months At the time of inspection documentaiton of current inspection is not available for revew.	—
4	—	746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play Water was not served with the provided lunch.	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	—
4	—	746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months At the time of inspection, certification documentation was not available for review.	—
4	—	746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained At the time of inspection, the loose fill on the playground is not maintained at standard requirements.	—
4	—	746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment During the investigation there were concerns of cleaning and proper sanitation of the operation brought to the staff's attention by parents.	—
4	—	746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets At the time of inspection, the sheets are not fiting snug on the mattresses.	—
3	—	746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required At the time of inspection, documentation is not available for review.	—
4	—	746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection At the time of inspection, documentation of current inspection is not available for review.	—
4	—	746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months At the time of inspection, certification documentation was not available for review.	—
4	—	746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. At the time of inspection, certification documentation was not available for review.	—
3	—	746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases The operational policies does not have information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees.	—
4	—	746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired Two play structure's seats on playground are broken, bolts are exposed.	—
4	—	746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games A caregiver was observed using their personal electronic device while caring for children.	—
4	—	746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional At the time of inspection documentation is not available for review and are not posted in the classrooms.	—
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 The level of supervision is not consistent with physical, mental, emotional, and social needs of the children.	—
4	—	746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. At the time of inspection, certification documentation was not available for review.	—
5	—	746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months At the time of inspection documentation of current inspection is not available for review.	—
5	—	746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual The standard was evaluated as related to the investigation allegation. As a result of the investigation it was determined that a form of prohibited punishment was used by a caregiver with a child in care.	—
5	—	746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children The operation placed sticky pads around the classroom, even though these items are designed to be kept out of children's reach. A child's shoes and another child's hand became stuck to the pads, creating a safety concern.	—
3	—	746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required At the time of inspection, certification documentaion was not available for review.	—
4	—	746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered At the time of inspection outlets were not childproofed in two classrooms.	—
5	—	746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control The operation failed to exercise appropriate judgement by placing mouse traps inside the classroom environment. As a result, a child's finger became caught in the trap, which led to an injury. This demonstrates a lapse in ensuring a safe and hazard-free environment for children.	—
4	—	746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75% At the time of inspection, the attendance report documents attendance less than the standard requirements.	—
3	—	746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records The person left in charge does not have access to childrens' files.	—
3	—	746.501(a)(26) - Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect The operational policies does not have strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations.	—
4	—	746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained At the time of inspection, the loose fill on the playground is not maintained at standard requirements.	—
5	—	746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety The level of supervision is not meeting standards and is resulting in injuries to others.	—
3	—	746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained At the time of inspection, children's records had not been updated.	—
5	—	746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling During an investigation it was determined that caregivers are yelling at children in an inappropriate manner while at the operation.	—
5	—	746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual The standard was evaluated as related to the investigation allegation. As a result of the investigation it was determined that a form of prohibited punishment was used by a caregiver with a child in care.	—
5	—	746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children The operation placed sticky pads around the classroom, even though these items are designed to be kept out of children's reach. A child's shoes and another child's hand became stuck to the pads, creating a safety concern.	—
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	—
4	—	746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional At the time of inspection documentation is not available for review and are not posted in the classrooms.	—
4	—	746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired Two play structure's seats on playground are broken, bolts are exposed.	—
4	—	746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months At the time of inspection, certification documentation was not available for review.	—
5	—	746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control The operation failed to exercise appropriate judgement by placing mouse traps inside the classroom environment. As a result, a child's finger became caught in the trap, which led to an injury. This demonstrates a lapse in ensuring a safe and hazard-free environment for children.	—
3	—	746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained At the time of inspection, children's records had not been updated.	—
3	—	746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases The operational policies does not have information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees.	—
4	—	746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. At the time of inspection, certification documentation was not available for review.	—
4	—	746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months At the time of inspection, certification documentation was not available for review.	—
3	—	746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required At the time of inspection, documentation is not available for review.	—
4	—	746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained At the time of inspection, the loose fill on the playground is not maintained at standard requirements.	—
5	—	746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months At the time of inspection documentation of current inspection is not available for review.	—
5	—	746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months The initial fire inspection has not been conducted.	—
4	—	746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play Water was not served with the provided lunch.	Yes
4	—	746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets At the time of inspection, the sheets are not fiting snug on the mattresses.	—
4	—	746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. At the time of inspection, certification documentation was not available for review.	—
4	—	746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment During the investigation there were concerns of cleaning and proper sanitation of the operation brought to the staff's attention by parents.	—
5	—	746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling During an investigation it was determined that caregivers are yelling at children in an inappropriate manner while at the operation.	—
3	—	746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records The person left in charge does not have access to childrens' files.	—
4	—	746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection At the time of inspection, documentation of current inspection is not available for review.	—
4	—	746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered At the time of inspection outlets were not childproofed in two classrooms.	—
5	—	746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety The level of supervision is not meeting standards and is resulting in injuries to others.	—
3	—	746.501(a)(26) - Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect The operational policies does not have strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations.	—
4	—	746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection At the time of inspection, documentation of current inspection is not available for review.	—
4	—	746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75% At the time of inspection, the attendance report documents attendance less than the standard requirements.	—
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 The level of supervision is not consistent with physical, mental, emotional, and social needs of the children.	—
5	—	746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control The operation failed to exercise appropriate judgement by placing mouse traps inside the classroom environment. As a result, a child's finger became caught in the trap, which led to an injury. This demonstrates a lapse in ensuring a safe and hazard-free environment for children.	—
4	—	746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games A caregiver was observed using their personal electronic device while caring for children.	—
3	—	746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required At the time of inspection, certification documentaion was not available for review.	—
4	—	746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained At the time of inspection, the loose fill on the playground is not maintained at standard requirements.	—
5	—	746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months At the time of inspection documentaiton of current inspection is not available for revew.	—
5	—	746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months At the time of inspection documentation of current inspection is not available for review.	—
4	—	746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained At the time of inspection, the loose fill on the playground is not maintained at standard requirements.	—
4	—	746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection At the time of inspection, documentation of current inspection is not available for review.	—
4	—	746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets At the time of inspection, the sheets are not fiting snug on the mattresses.	—
4	—	746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection At the time of inspection, documentation of current inspection is not available for review.	—
4	—	746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered At the time of inspection outlets were not childproofed in two classrooms.	—
5	—	746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling During an investigation it was determined that caregivers are yelling at children in an inappropriate manner while at the operation.	—
4	—	746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment During the investigation there were concerns of cleaning and proper sanitation of the operation brought to the staff's attention by parents.	—
3	—	746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases The operational policies does not have information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees.	—
4	—	746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months At the time of inspection, certification documentation was not available for review.	—
5	—	746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months The initial fire inspection has not been conducted.	—
4	—	746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional At the time of inspection documentation is not available for review and are not posted in the classrooms.	—
4	—	746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained At the time of inspection, the loose fill on the playground is not maintained at standard requirements.	—
4	—	746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. At the time of inspection, certification documentation was not available for review.	—
5	—	746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control The operation failed to exercise appropriate judgement by placing mouse traps inside the classroom environment. As a result, a child's finger became caught in the trap, which led to an injury. This demonstrates a lapse in ensuring a safe and hazard-free environment for children.	—
3	—	746.501(a)(26) - Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect The operational policies does not have strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations.	—
3	—	746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required At the time of inspection, documentation is not available for review.	—
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	—
5	—	746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months At the time of inspection documentaiton of current inspection is not available for revew.	—
4	—	746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games A caregiver was observed using their personal electronic device while caring for children.	—
5	—	746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual The standard was evaluated as related to the investigation allegation. As a result of the investigation it was determined that a form of prohibited punishment was used by a caregiver with a child in care.	—
3	—	746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records The person left in charge does not have access to childrens' files.	—
3	—	746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained At the time of inspection, children's records had not been updated.	—
4	—	746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75% At the time of inspection, the attendance report documents attendance less than the standard requirements.	—
5	—	746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children The operation placed sticky pads around the classroom, even though these items are designed to be kept out of children's reach. A child's shoes and another child's hand became stuck to the pads, creating a safety concern.	—
4	—	746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months At the time of inspection, certification documentation was not available for review.	—
4	—	746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play Water was not served with the provided lunch.	Yes
4	—	746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired Two play structure's seats on playground are broken, bolts are exposed.	—
5	—	746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control The operation failed to exercise appropriate judgement by placing mouse traps inside the classroom environment. As a result, a child's finger became caught in the trap, which led to an injury. This demonstrates a lapse in ensuring a safe and hazard-free environment for children.	—
5	—	746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety The level of supervision is not meeting standards and is resulting in injuries to others.	—
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 The level of supervision is not consistent with physical, mental, emotional, and social needs of the children.	—
4	—	746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. At the time of inspection, certification documentation was not available for review.	—
3	—	746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required At the time of inspection, certification documentaion was not available for review.	—
4	—	746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection At the time of inspection, documentation of current inspection is not available for review.	—

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

Inspections (96)

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

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