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Ms. Penguin's Preschool

Family child care home · 12309 SAGERIDER, San Antonio, TX 78254-2687 · License 1797431

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 12. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (184)

Severity	Date	Standard / narrative	Corrected
4	—	747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes The required fire drill for the month of november was not completed.	—
4	—	747.2811 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime The room at naptime was dark and did not have adequate lighting enough to view the children. There were dark curtains that were observed to be drawn closed.	Yes
5	—	747.4403(2) - Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure There is a jungle gym in the backyard, which is restricted playground equipment.	—
5	—	747.4403(3) - Prohibited Equipment - Trampolines A trampoline that has a diameter of more than 4 feet was observed in the backyard play area.	—
5	—	747.5111 - Smoke-Detection System There were no smoke detecting device in the areas where the children would be in.	—
4	—	747.3701(2) - Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions During the walkthrough of the backyard, there was feces observed throughout the yard. A child stepped in feces and brought it inside.	—
3	—	747.3703(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian There was no statement of health from a local veterinarian for all animals in the child care home.	—
5	—	747.5115 - Smoke Detectors Testing Smoke and Carbon detectors were not tested for the month of November.	—
4	—	747.3619 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional A child in care with a peanut allergy is missing the food allergy emergency plan.	—
4	—	747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations There was no documentation to show the dogs and cats in the residence had vaccinations.	—
4	—	747.3203(13) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible During the walkthrough, there were chemicals observed being stored underneath the sink, in a cabinet without a lock. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the cabinet doors were secured.	Yes
4	—	747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal The operation did not have the correct 3A-40BC dry chemical fire extinguisher in the home.	—
4	—	747.4607(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear The swings in the backyard did not have an adequate use zone behind them.	—
5	—	747.1503(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for The caregiver stated she had 8 children in care and she had 9.	—
5	—	747.5331 - Registered or Licensed Child-Care Home Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System, unless located in a School Facility The residence did not have a working carbon monoxide unit in a location where children would be in.	—
3	—	747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations Two children's records were missing mmunization records.	—
5	—	747.3505(a) - Weapons In Homes Kept in Locked Cabinet, Inaccessible to Children A long barrel firearm was found in the master bedroom with a locked magazine.	—
5	—	747.1503(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 Upon arrival, there were three children inside and six children outside. The separation of the two groups posed a supervision risk ot the children.	—
4	—	747.3203(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner There was a diaper observed in the trash in the bathroom that was accessible to children.	Yes
4	—	747.5337(a)(2) - Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Test Monthly The battery operated carbon monoxide was not tested for the month of November.	—
5	—	747.4403(3) - Prohibited Equipment - Trampolines A trampoline that has a diameter of more than 4 feet was added to the backyard play area. This was corrected at inspection when it was made inaccessible.	—
4	—	747.3701(2) - Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions There was dog feces in the yard.	—
3	—	747.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space During the walkthrough, three children were observed sleeping in an unlicesned room in the home.	—
5	—	747.5115 - Smoke Detectors Testing Smoke and Carbon detectors were not tested for the month of November.	—
4	—	747.3701(2) - Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions During the walkthrough of the backyard, there was feces observed throughout the yard. A child stepped in feces and brought it inside.	—
5	—	747.3505(a) - Weapons In Homes Kept in Locked Cabinet, Inaccessible to Children A long barrel firearm was found in the master bedroom with a locked magazine.	—
4	—	747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal The operation did not have the correct 3A-40BC dry chemical fire extinguisher in the home.	—
4	—	747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes The required fire drill for the month of november was not completed.	—
5	—	747.5331 - Registered or Licensed Child-Care Home Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System, unless located in a School Facility The residence did not have a working carbon monoxide unit in a location where children would be in.	—
4	—	747.3203(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner There was a diaper observed in the trash in the bathroom that was accessible to children.	Yes
4	—	747.2811 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime The room at naptime was dark and did not have adequate lighting enough to view the children. There were dark curtains that were observed to be drawn closed.	Yes
4	—	747.5337(a)(2) - Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Test Monthly The battery operated carbon monoxide was not tested for the month of November.	—
4	—	747.3203(13) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible During the walkthrough, there were chemicals observed being stored underneath the sink, in a cabinet without a lock. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the cabinet doors were secured.	Yes
5	—	747.5111 - Smoke-Detection System There were no smoke detecting device in the areas where the children would be in.	—
5	—	747.4403(3) - Prohibited Equipment - Trampolines A trampoline that has a diameter of more than 4 feet was added to the backyard play area. This was corrected at inspection when it was made inaccessible.	—
3	—	747.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space During the walkthrough, three children were observed sleeping in an unlicesned room in the home.	—
4	—	747.3619 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional A child in care with a peanut allergy is missing the food allergy emergency plan.	—
4	—	747.4607(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear The swings in the backyard did not have an adequate use zone behind them.	—
4	—	747.3701(2) - Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions There was dog feces in the yard.	—
3	—	747.3703(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian There was no statement of health from a local veterinarian for all animals in the child care home.	—
5	—	747.4403(2) - Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure There is a jungle gym in the backyard, which is restricted playground equipment.	—
3	—	747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations Two children's records were missing mmunization records.	—
5	—	747.4403(3) - Prohibited Equipment - Trampolines A trampoline that has a diameter of more than 4 feet was observed in the backyard play area.	—
5	—	747.1503(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 Upon arrival, there were three children inside and six children outside. The separation of the two groups posed a supervision risk ot the children.	—
5	—	747.1503(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for The caregiver stated she had 8 children in care and she had 9.	—
4	—	747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations There was no documentation to show the dogs and cats in the residence had vaccinations.	—
3	—	747.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space During the walkthrough, three children were observed sleeping in an unlicesned room in the home.	—
5	—	747.1503(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for The caregiver stated she had 8 children in care and she had 9.	—
5	—	747.4403(3) - Prohibited Equipment - Trampolines A trampoline that has a diameter of more than 4 feet was observed in the backyard play area.	—
5	—	747.4403(3) - Prohibited Equipment - Trampolines A trampoline that has a diameter of more than 4 feet was added to the backyard play area. This was corrected at inspection when it was made inaccessible.	—
4	—	747.3203(13) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible During the walkthrough, there were chemicals observed being stored underneath the sink, in a cabinet without a lock. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the cabinet doors were secured.	Yes
5	—	747.5115 - Smoke Detectors Testing Smoke and Carbon detectors were not tested for the month of November.	—
5	—	747.3505(a) - Weapons In Homes Kept in Locked Cabinet, Inaccessible to Children A long barrel firearm was found in the master bedroom with a locked magazine.	—
4	—	747.5337(a)(2) - Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Test Monthly The battery operated carbon monoxide was not tested for the month of November.	—
4	—	747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal The operation did not have the correct 3A-40BC dry chemical fire extinguisher in the home.	—
3	—	747.3703(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian There was no statement of health from a local veterinarian for all animals in the child care home.	—
5	—	747.1503(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 Upon arrival, there were three children inside and six children outside. The separation of the two groups posed a supervision risk ot the children.	—
4	—	747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations There was no documentation to show the dogs and cats in the residence had vaccinations.	—
5	—	747.5111 - Smoke-Detection System There were no smoke detecting device in the areas where the children would be in.	—
4	—	747.4607(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear The swings in the backyard did not have an adequate use zone behind them.	—
4	—	747.3203(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner There was a diaper observed in the trash in the bathroom that was accessible to children.	Yes
4	—	747.3619 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional A child in care with a peanut allergy is missing the food allergy emergency plan.	—
4	—	747.3701(2) - Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions During the walkthrough of the backyard, there was feces observed throughout the yard. A child stepped in feces and brought it inside.	—
4	—	747.3701(2) - Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions There was dog feces in the yard.	—
4	—	747.2811 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime The room at naptime was dark and did not have adequate lighting enough to view the children. There were dark curtains that were observed to be drawn closed.	Yes
5	—	747.4403(2) - Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure There is a jungle gym in the backyard, which is restricted playground equipment.	—
5	—	747.5331 - Registered or Licensed Child-Care Home Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System, unless located in a School Facility The residence did not have a working carbon monoxide unit in a location where children would be in.	—
3	—	747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations Two children's records were missing mmunization records.	—
4	—	747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes The required fire drill for the month of november was not completed.	—
5	—	747.4403(3) - Prohibited Equipment - Trampolines A trampoline that has a diameter of more than 4 feet was observed in the backyard play area.	—
5	—	747.5115 - Smoke Detectors Testing Smoke and Carbon detectors were not tested for the month of November.	—
4	—	747.5337(a)(2) - Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Test Monthly The battery operated carbon monoxide was not tested for the month of November.	—
4	—	747.2811 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime The room at naptime was dark and did not have adequate lighting enough to view the children. There were dark curtains that were observed to be drawn closed.	Yes
5	—	747.4403(2) - Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure There is a jungle gym in the backyard, which is restricted playground equipment.	—
4	—	747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal The operation did not have the correct 3A-40BC dry chemical fire extinguisher in the home.	—
4	—	747.4607(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear The swings in the backyard did not have an adequate use zone behind them.	—
5	—	747.3505(a) - Weapons In Homes Kept in Locked Cabinet, Inaccessible to Children A long barrel firearm was found in the master bedroom with a locked magazine.	—
3	—	747.3703(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian There was no statement of health from a local veterinarian for all animals in the child care home.	—
4	—	747.3701(2) - Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions There was dog feces in the yard.	—
4	—	747.3203(13) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible During the walkthrough, there were chemicals observed being stored underneath the sink, in a cabinet without a lock. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the cabinet doors were secured.	Yes
4	—	747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes The required fire drill for the month of november was not completed.	—
4	—	747.3203(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner There was a diaper observed in the trash in the bathroom that was accessible to children.	Yes
4	—	747.3701(2) - Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions During the walkthrough of the backyard, there was feces observed throughout the yard. A child stepped in feces and brought it inside.	—
4	—	747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations There was no documentation to show the dogs and cats in the residence had vaccinations.	—
4	—	747.3619 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional A child in care with a peanut allergy is missing the food allergy emergency plan.	—
5	—	747.5331 - Registered or Licensed Child-Care Home Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System, unless located in a School Facility The residence did not have a working carbon monoxide unit in a location where children would be in.	—
3	—	747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations Two children's records were missing mmunization records.	—
3	—	747.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space During the walkthrough, three children were observed sleeping in an unlicesned room in the home.	—
5	—	747.1503(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 Upon arrival, there were three children inside and six children outside. The separation of the two groups posed a supervision risk ot the children.	—
5	—	747.4403(3) - Prohibited Equipment - Trampolines A trampoline that has a diameter of more than 4 feet was added to the backyard play area. This was corrected at inspection when it was made inaccessible.	—
5	—	747.1503(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for The caregiver stated she had 8 children in care and she had 9.	—
5	—	747.5111 - Smoke-Detection System There were no smoke detecting device in the areas where the children would be in.	—
4	—	747.5337(a)(2) - Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Test Monthly The battery operated carbon monoxide was not tested for the month of November.	—
4	—	747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal The operation did not have the correct 3A-40BC dry chemical fire extinguisher in the home.	—
5	—	747.1503(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 Upon arrival, there were three children inside and six children outside. The separation of the two groups posed a supervision risk ot the children.	—
5	—	747.4403(3) - Prohibited Equipment - Trampolines A trampoline that has a diameter of more than 4 feet was added to the backyard play area. This was corrected at inspection when it was made inaccessible.	—
4	—	747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations There was no documentation to show the dogs and cats in the residence had vaccinations.	—
5	—	747.4403(3) - Prohibited Equipment - Trampolines A trampoline that has a diameter of more than 4 feet was observed in the backyard play area.	—
4	—	747.3203(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner There was a diaper observed in the trash in the bathroom that was accessible to children.	Yes
3	—	747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations Two children's records were missing mmunization records.	—

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

Inspections (48)

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

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