Child care center ·
4507 FOUNTAINHEAD DR, Houston, TX 77066-2632 ·
License 1796361
Capacity 94. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool
Accepts subsidy
| Severity | Date | Standard / narrative | Corrected |
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| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, 5 were behind with required immunizations. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The following items need to addressed: 1. There are torn cots which prevent children from lying on them safely. 2. The van needs to be cleaned. There are empty chip bags, candy wrappers and debris littering the floorboards and seats. 3. Cracked wooden boards on a piece of equipment needs to be replaced. |
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| 3 | — |
746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
The storage space for children's belongings is not labeled with their name or a picture. |
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| 5 | — |
HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, all lacked the required pre-employment affidavit. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
This standard was evaluated in regard to a report received and compliance was not met. A review of sign in/out logs and staff cards reveal the center was out of compliance on 6/26/24. Six infants were in care, ages 3 months, 6 months, 13 months, 15 months, 2-17 months old; with one caregiver. The specified age group was 12-17 months old. With this specified age group, one caregiver can care for 5 infants. There were 26 children in care ages 1-21 months, 7-2 yr olds, 6-3 yr olds, 7-4 yr olds, 4-5 yr olds and 1-9 yr old with one caregiver. The specified age group was 3 yrs old. With this specified age group, one caregiver can care for 15 children. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1301(a)(1)A - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Staff have not completed an orientation |
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| 4 | — |
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Children and staff are not exiting the building within 3 minute during fire drills. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
The ceiling tiles in the Toddler 3 classroom had brown stains and it was buckling. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
One caregiver is not current with CPR and First Aid Training. |
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| 5 | — |
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was present without the operation receiving an eligibility determination. |
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| 5 | — |
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
A container of Clorox wipes was accessible to children in care. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on information from the DFPS investigation it has been determined staff did not use good judgment when children were encouraged to fight and the situation was not deescalated. |
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| 3 | — |
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Several classrooms did not have written activity plans. |
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| 5 | — |
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Based on information from the DFPS investigation it has been determined children are being hit on their hands as a discipline method by caregivers. |
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| 4 | — |
746.2807 - Employees Discipline Own Children
Based on information from the DFPS investigation it has been determined a caregiver is using inappropriate methods of discipline on her own child. |
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| 3 | — |
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
The following information was missing from the personnel records: 1. Hire date 2. Documentation of how they meet the education requirements. 3. Signed statement that a copy of the operational and personnel handbooks were received. |
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| 4 | — |
746.4807(c) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - on Sides
The use zones on the side of the bucket swings is not measuring at least 6 feet. |
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| 4 | — |
746.4807(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
The use zone in the front and rear of the bucket swings is not measuring twice the height of the vertical distance from the swing beam. |
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| 5 | — |
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
A child was left unsupervised in a classroom momentarily while the caregiver walked to the back classrooms. Video footage was reviewed and caregivers were observed leaving children unattended in the toddler classroom on March 18, 2026. |
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| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, two were not up to date with required immunizations. |
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| 4 | — |
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
The sign in and out log does not include the name or initial pf the parent and/or staff that is signing the child in and out daily. Also, a school age child is not being signed out when the child leaves the center to get dropped off at school nor is the child being signed back in when she returns to the center in the afternoon. |
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| 3 | — |
HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being re-cited. Two children's records lacked signed documentation that the parents received a copy of their rights. |
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| 3 | — |
746.2605(4) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Accessible to Children
Toys in the pre-k calassom area being kept on top of a shelf, out of the children's reach. |
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| 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
I observed a child by himself in the hallway during my walk through at the operation. The supervision was not maintained in the classroom. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
I observed the ceilings with brown stains in three classrooms during the walk through. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
The Preschool classroom had missing ceiling tiles. |
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| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. Updated shot records are not on file for one child. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
A caregiver is not sanitizing the diaper changing mat after each use. Also, when the diaper changing mat is sanitized the required steps are not being completed when bleach/water solution is the disinfectant. |
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| 3 | — |
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director was missing nineteen hours of annual trainings. |
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| 3 | — |
HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, two lacked signed documentation that the parents received a copy of their rights. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
This standard was evaluated in regard to a report and compliance was not met. On 6/19/24 there were 13 children, ages 13 months old to 9 years with one caregiver. Infants can't be combined with children that are more than 18 months older than the youngest child in the group. |
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| 3 | — |
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Written feeding instructions have not been signed by the parent. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
An infant was combined with a group of children where the oldest child in the group was more than 18 months older than the youngest child in the group. |
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| 5 | — |
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a current fire inspection available. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The PreK playground play equipment metal steps were broken and the toddler playground play train equipment had nails sticking out of it at the top, and it could cause a safety issue. |
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| 5 | — |
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The parent handbook lacked the following information: 1. The criteria that will be used to determine when the weather is to extreme for children to go outside. 2. The abuse and neglect policy lacked information on how the center will increase parent/staff awareness, prevention techniques, coordinating with community organizations and actions parent of a child who is victim may take to obtain assistance. 3. What steps the center will take to provide inclusive services |
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| 4 | — |
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One out three personnel files had expired pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training. |
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| 5 | — |
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on information from the DFPS investigation this standard was found to be deficient. |
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| 3 | — |
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
A table with seats did not have the required safety straps. |
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| 4 | — |
746.5202(4) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be cared for during emergencies. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
One out three personnel files had expired pediatric training. |
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| 4 | — |
746.2431(2) - Infant Daily Report - Times and Amount of Food
The daily report does not include the amount of food the child eats. |
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| 3 | — |
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
One out of two chilren did not have a feeding instruction form. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3407(1) - Toys and Equipment to be Sanitized Set Aside
The required steps to sanitize toys is not being used when a bleach/water solution is the disinfectant. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The fencing in one area of the playground is not secure. It is detached from the support pole and can result in a child being injured. |
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| 5 | — |
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on information from the DFPS investigation it has been determined a staff used profanity in the presence of children. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
One caregiver did not know the ages of the children she was caring for. |
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| 3 | — |
746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
One staff's education document is written in a foreign language. |
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| 3 | — |
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One out of two children feeding instructions were not updated. |
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| 5 | — |
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The required emergency medical transport and emergency treatment authorization information for a child is not in the van used for transportation. This was corrected at inspection. |
Yes |
| 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
The background checks for staff no longer employed by the center have not been inactivated. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
The caregivers did not know the number of children they were responsible for. |
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| 3 | — |
746.2605(1)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly Defined
The pre-k classroom does not have any interest centers. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
The director and one caregiver are not current with the required transportation safety training. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing surface in the infant classroom is torn and is no longer non-absorbent. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
The ceiling tiles in the Toddler 3 classroom had brown stains and it was buckling. |
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| 5 | — |
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on information from the DFPS investigation this standard was found to be deficient. |
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| 4 | — |
746.5202(4) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be cared for during emergencies. |
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| 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
The background checks for staff no longer employed by the center have not been inactivated. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.2605(1)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly Defined
The pre-k classroom does not have any interest centers. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One out three personnel files had expired pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training. |
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| 5 | — |
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a current fire inspection available. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
The Preschool classroom had missing ceiling tiles. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The fencing in one area of the playground is not secure. It is detached from the support pole and can result in a child being injured. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
One caregiver did not know the ages of the children she was caring for. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
An infant was combined with a group of children where the oldest child in the group was more than 18 months older than the youngest child in the group. |
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| 5 | — |
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
A child was left unsupervised in a classroom momentarily while the caregiver walked to the back classrooms. Video footage was reviewed and caregivers were observed leaving children unattended in the toddler classroom on March 18, 2026. |
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| 3 | — |
HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being re-cited. Two children's records lacked signed documentation that the parents received a copy of their rights. |
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| 3 | — |
HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, two lacked signed documentation that the parents received a copy of their rights. |
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| 4 | — |
746.2431(2) - Infant Daily Report - Times and Amount of Food
The daily report does not include the amount of food the child eats. |
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| 3 | — |
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One out of two children feeding instructions were not updated. |
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| 5 | — |
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on information from the DFPS investigation it has been determined a staff used profanity in the presence of children. |
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| 3 | — |
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director was missing nineteen hours of annual trainings. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
The director and one caregiver are not current with the required transportation safety training. |
— |
| 5 | — |
HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, all lacked the required pre-employment affidavit. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
The caregivers did not know the number of children they were responsible for. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
A container of Clorox wipes was accessible to children in care. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.2807 - Employees Discipline Own Children
Based on information from the DFPS investigation it has been determined a caregiver is using inappropriate methods of discipline on her own child. |
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| 5 | — |
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was present without the operation receiving an eligibility determination. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
A caregiver is not sanitizing the diaper changing mat after each use. Also, when the diaper changing mat is sanitized the required steps are not being completed when bleach/water solution is the disinfectant. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The following items need to addressed: 1. There are torn cots which prevent children from lying on them safely. 2. The van needs to be cleaned. There are empty chip bags, candy wrappers and debris littering the floorboards and seats. 3. Cracked wooden boards on a piece of equipment needs to be replaced. |
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| 3 | — |
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Several classrooms did not have written activity plans. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.4807(c) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - on Sides
The use zones on the side of the bucket swings is not measuring at least 6 feet. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
I observed the ceilings with brown stains in three classrooms during the walk through. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
The sign in and out log does not include the name or initial pf the parent and/or staff that is signing the child in and out daily. Also, a school age child is not being signed out when the child leaves the center to get dropped off at school nor is the child being signed back in when she returns to the center in the afternoon. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1301(a)(1)A - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Staff have not completed an orientation |
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| 4 | — |
746.4807(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
The use zone in the front and rear of the bucket swings is not measuring twice the height of the vertical distance from the swing beam. |
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| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, two were not up to date with required immunizations. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Children and staff are not exiting the building within 3 minute during fire drills. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing surface in the infant classroom is torn and is no longer non-absorbent. |
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| 3 | — |
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
The following information was missing from the personnel records: 1. Hire date 2. Documentation of how they meet the education requirements. 3. Signed statement that a copy of the operational and personnel handbooks were received. |
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| 5 | — |
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Based on information from the DFPS investigation it has been determined children are being hit on their hands as a discipline method by caregivers. |
— |
| 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
I observed a child by himself in the hallway during my walk through at the operation. The supervision was not maintained in the classroom. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
One caregiver is not current with CPR and First Aid Training. |
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| 3 | — |
746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
One staff's education document is written in a foreign language. |
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| 3 | — |
746.2605(4) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Accessible to Children
Toys in the pre-k calassom area being kept on top of a shelf, out of the children's reach. |
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| 3 | — |
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
One out of two chilren did not have a feeding instruction form. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The PreK playground play equipment metal steps were broken and the toddler playground play train equipment had nails sticking out of it at the top, and it could cause a safety issue. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The required emergency medical transport and emergency treatment authorization information for a child is not in the van used for transportation. This was corrected at inspection. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
One out three personnel files had expired pediatric training. |
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88 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.
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