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Ella Austin Child Center

Child care center · 227 EROSS, San Antonio, TX 78202-2523 · License 1807215

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 54. InfantToddlerPre-Kindergarten

Violation history (112)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 746.405(a) - Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbers
Emergency numbers were not posted.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The changing mats on the changing tables in two classrooms have a few tears and rips in them there have been taped over.
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
It was observed of a child down the hallway standing out side a classroom door with out a caregiver present.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
A bench is separating and has exposed screws.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Milk jugs were observed being stored in the hand washing sink in two rooms. This was corrected at inspection when a discussion was had with the caregivers about the use of hand washing sinks and the jugs were removed.
Yes
4 746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
An infant was observed being changed and not having their hands washed. This was corrected at inspection when a discussion was had with the caregiver and she washed the child's hands.
Yes
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
None of the five infants who do not eat table food had infant feeding instructions on file.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Part of the playground is being used to store extra indoor and outdoor equipment. Storage areas should be inaccessible to children.
3 746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Proof of insurance for the new ownership was not available.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A caregiver providing care to seven children, ages seven months to thirteen months was over ratio by two children. Note: This was corrected at inspection when a second caregiver was placed in classroom.
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
A storage closet containing cleaning supplies was unlocked. The closet is located in a children's bathroom stall and is accessible to children when not locked. This was corrected at inspection when the lock was realigned and the door was secured.
Yes
1 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
One out of nine children files did not have a health statement to review.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity was not available for review in the operational policy.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver used screen time for children under two years of age in the infant classroom.
3 746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Proof of insurance for the new ownership was not available.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Milk jugs were observed being stored in the hand washing sink in two rooms. This was corrected at inspection when a discussion was had with the caregivers about the use of hand washing sinks and the jugs were removed.
Yes
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
A bench is separating and has exposed screws.
3 746.405(a) - Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbers
Emergency numbers were not posted.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The changing mats on the changing tables in two classrooms have a few tears and rips in them there have been taped over.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver used screen time for children under two years of age in the infant classroom.
1 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
One out of nine children files did not have a health statement to 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
It was observed of a child down the hallway standing out side a classroom door with out a caregiver present.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
None of the five infants who do not eat table food had infant feeding instructions on file.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A caregiver providing care to seven children, ages seven months to thirteen months was over ratio by two children. Note: This was corrected at inspection when a second caregiver was placed in classroom.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity was not available for review in the operational policy.
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
A storage closet containing cleaning supplies was unlocked. The closet is located in a children's bathroom stall and is accessible to children when not locked. This was corrected at inspection when the lock was realigned and the door was secured.
Yes
4 746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
An infant was observed being changed and not having their hands washed. This was corrected at inspection when a discussion was had with the caregiver and she washed the child's hands.
Yes
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Part of the playground is being used to store extra indoor and outdoor equipment. Storage areas should be inaccessible to children.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Milk jugs were observed being stored in the hand washing sink in two rooms. This was corrected at inspection when a discussion was had with the caregivers about the use of hand washing sinks and the jugs were removed.
Yes
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Part of the playground is being used to store extra indoor and outdoor equipment. Storage areas should be inaccessible to children.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The changing mats on the changing tables in two classrooms have a few tears and rips in them there have been taped over.
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
It was observed of a child down the hallway standing out side a classroom door with out a caregiver present.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
A bench is separating and has exposed screws.
3 746.405(a) - Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbers
Emergency numbers were not posted.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver used screen time for children under two years of age in the infant classroom.
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
A storage closet containing cleaning supplies was unlocked. The closet is located in a children's bathroom stall and is accessible to children when not locked. This was corrected at inspection when the lock was realigned and the door was secured.
Yes
3 746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Proof of insurance for the new ownership was not available.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
None of the five infants who do not eat table food had infant feeding instructions on file.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity was not available for review in the operational policy.
4 746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
An infant was observed being changed and not having their hands washed. This was corrected at inspection when a discussion was had with the caregiver and she washed the child's hands.
Yes
1 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
One out of nine children files did not have a health statement to review.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A caregiver providing care to seven children, ages seven months to thirteen months was over ratio by two children. Note: This was corrected at inspection when a second caregiver was placed in classroom.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity was not available for review in the operational policy.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
None of the five infants who do not eat table food had infant feeding instructions on file.
4 746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
An infant was observed being changed and not having their hands washed. This was corrected at inspection when a discussion was had with the caregiver and she washed the child's hands.
Yes
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
A bench is separating and has exposed screws.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A caregiver providing care to seven children, ages seven months to thirteen months was over ratio by two children. Note: This was corrected at inspection when a second caregiver was placed in classroom.
1 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
One out of nine children files did not have a health statement to review.
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
A storage closet containing cleaning supplies was unlocked. The closet is located in a children's bathroom stall and is accessible to children when not locked. This was corrected at inspection when the lock was realigned and the door was secured.
Yes
3 746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Proof of insurance for the new ownership was not available.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Part of the playground is being used to store extra indoor and outdoor equipment. Storage areas should be inaccessible to children.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Milk jugs were observed being stored in the hand washing sink in two rooms. This was corrected at inspection when a discussion was had with the caregivers about the use of hand washing sinks and the jugs were removed.
Yes
3 746.405(a) - Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbers
Emergency numbers were not posted.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The changing mats on the changing tables in two classrooms have a few tears and rips in them there have been taped over.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver used screen time for children under two years of age in the infant 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
It was observed of a child down the hallway standing out side a classroom door with out a caregiver present.
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
A storage closet containing cleaning supplies was unlocked. The closet is located in a children's bathroom stall and is accessible to children when not locked. This was corrected at inspection when the lock was realigned and the door was secured.
Yes
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver used screen time for children under two years of age in the infant classroom.
4 746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
An infant was observed being changed and not having their hands washed. This was corrected at inspection when a discussion was had with the caregiver and she washed the child's hands.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A caregiver providing care to seven children, ages seven months to thirteen months was over ratio by two children. Note: This was corrected at inspection when a second caregiver was placed in classroom.
1 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
One out of nine children files did not have a health statement to review.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Part of the playground is being used to store extra indoor and outdoor equipment. Storage areas should be inaccessible to children.
3 746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Proof of insurance for the new ownership was not available.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The changing mats on the changing tables in two classrooms have a few tears and rips in them there have been taped over.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Milk jugs were observed being stored in the hand washing sink in two rooms. This was corrected at inspection when a discussion was had with the caregivers about the use of hand washing sinks and the jugs were removed.
Yes
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
None of the five infants who do not eat table food had infant feeding instructions on file.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
A bench is separating and has exposed screws.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity was not available for review in the operational policy.
3 746.405(a) - Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbers
Emergency numbers were not posted.
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
It was observed of a child down the hallway standing out side a classroom door with out a caregiver present.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
A bench is separating and has exposed screws.
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
It was observed of a child down the hallway standing out side a classroom door with out a caregiver present.
4 746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
An infant was observed being changed and not having their hands washed. This was corrected at inspection when a discussion was had with the caregiver and she washed the child's hands.
Yes
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Part of the playground is being used to store extra indoor and outdoor equipment. Storage areas should be inaccessible to children.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity was not available for review in the operational policy.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A caregiver providing care to seven children, ages seven months to thirteen months was over ratio by two children. Note: This was corrected at inspection when a second caregiver was placed in classroom.
1 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
One out of nine children files did not have a health statement to review.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
None of the five infants who do not eat table food had infant feeding instructions on file.
3 746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Proof of insurance for the new ownership was not available.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Milk jugs were observed being stored in the hand washing sink in two rooms. This was corrected at inspection when a discussion was had with the caregivers about the use of hand washing sinks and the jugs were removed.
Yes
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
A storage closet containing cleaning supplies was unlocked. The closet is located in a children's bathroom stall and is accessible to children when not locked. This was corrected at inspection when the lock was realigned and the door was secured.
Yes
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver used screen time for children under two years of age in the infant classroom.
3 746.405(a) - Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbers
Emergency numbers were not posted.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The changing mats on the changing tables in two classrooms have a few tears and rips in them there have been taped over.
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
It was observed of a child down the hallway standing out side a classroom door with out a caregiver present.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
None of the five infants who do not eat table food had infant feeding instructions on file.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Part of the playground is being used to store extra indoor and outdoor equipment. Storage areas should be inaccessible to children.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity was not available for review in the operational policy.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
A bench is separating and has exposed screws.
3 746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Proof of insurance for the new ownership was not available.
3 746.405(a) - Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbers
Emergency numbers were not posted.
1 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
One out of nine children files did not have a health statement to review.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A caregiver providing care to seven children, ages seven months to thirteen months was over ratio by two children. Note: This was corrected at inspection when a second caregiver was placed in classroom.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The changing mats on the changing tables in two classrooms have a few tears and rips in them there have been taped over.
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
A storage closet containing cleaning supplies was unlocked. The closet is located in a children's bathroom stall and is accessible to children when not locked. This was corrected at inspection when the lock was realigned and the door was secured.
Yes
4 746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
An infant was observed being changed and not having their hands washed. This was corrected at inspection when a discussion was had with the caregiver and she washed the child's hands.
Yes
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Milk jugs were observed being stored in the hand washing sink in two rooms. This was corrected at inspection when a discussion was had with the caregivers about the use of hand washing sinks and the jugs were removed.
Yes
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver used screen time for children under two years of age in the infant classroom.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver used screen time for children under two years of age in the infant 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
It was observed of a child down the hallway standing out side a classroom door with out a caregiver present.

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

Inspections (40)

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

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