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Silver Star Academy at Cypress Creek

Child care center · 4331 BRIGHTWOOD DR, Houston, TX 77068-1700 · License 1808340

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 168. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (136)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Monthly checks of the fire extinguishers are not being conducted.
Yes
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being re-cited. Loose-fill surfacing or unitary surfacing has not been installed in the use zones for slides on two playgrounds.
5 746.501(a)(29) - Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Ther operational policies did not include information regarding the adminstering of unassigned auto injectors.
3 746.501(a)(14) - Written Operational Policies - Transportation
The operational policies did not obtain information regarding transportation.
4 746.5207(a)(3) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
The alternate location listed was too far away from the operation and would not be considered an emergency location.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Loose-fill surfacing or unitary surfacing has not been installed in the use zones for slides on two playgrounds.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There was a pipe on the toddler playground that was exposed.
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
Background checks for staff who are no longer employed by the center have not been inactivated.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
The operation is using a bleach/water solution as the disinfectant without the following additional steps being done: 1. Soapy water 2. Rinsing with clean water.
4 746.4217(1) - Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level-Written Approval
There was no documentation showing that the fire marshal aproved for the 2nd level of the operation to be used.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Staff are using the same towels throughout the day to clean the diaper changing table and tables/chairs.
3 746.501(a)(16) - Written Operational Policies - Field Trips
The operational policies did not obtain information regarding field trips.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies lacked the following information: complete procedures for the release of children, procedures for handling medical emergencies; procedures for parents to discuss concerns with the director; procedures for parents to access Minimum Standards online; the phone number for the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline; the HHSC website, requirement for staff to receive annual training in the recognition, reporting and prevention of child abuse and neglect; steps the center will take to increase staff and parent awareness regarding abuse and neglect and prevention techniques; community organizations available for assistance; actions a parent of a child who is a victim of abuse should to take to obtain assistance and staff vaccination policy.
5 746.4601(8) - No Asphalt or Concrete Under Climbing Equipment Unless Unitary Surfacing Covers Use Zone
Climbing equipment was installed over concrete without unitary surfacing being installed.
3 746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
There was no information regarding inclusive services in the operatoinal policies.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness plan does not include an alternate shelter for relocation.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Of the six personnel records evaluated, one caregiver did not complete a CPR class that adhreres to the guidelines for CPR by the American Heart Association.
5 746.501(a)(29) - Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Ther operational policies did not include information regarding the adminstering of unassigned auto injectors.
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
Background checks for staff who are no longer employed by the center have not been inactivated.
4 746.5207(a)(3) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
The alternate location listed was too far away from the operation and would not be considered an emergency location.
4 746.4217(1) - Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level-Written Approval
There was no documentation showing that the fire marshal aproved for the 2nd level of the operation to be used.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness plan does not include an alternate shelter for relocation.
3 746.501(a)(16) - Written Operational Policies - Field Trips
The operational policies did not obtain information regarding field trips.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Of the six personnel records evaluated, one caregiver did not complete a CPR class that adhreres to the guidelines for CPR by the American Heart Association.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Loose-fill surfacing or unitary surfacing has not been installed in the use zones for slides on two playgrounds.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Staff are using the same towels throughout the day to clean the diaper changing table and tables/chairs.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies lacked the following information: complete procedures for the release of children, procedures for handling medical emergencies; procedures for parents to discuss concerns with the director; procedures for parents to access Minimum Standards online; the phone number for the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline; the HHSC website, requirement for staff to receive annual training in the recognition, reporting and prevention of child abuse and neglect; steps the center will take to increase staff and parent awareness regarding abuse and neglect and prevention techniques; community organizations available for assistance; actions a parent of a child who is a victim of abuse should to take to obtain assistance and staff vaccination policy.
5 746.4601(8) - No Asphalt or Concrete Under Climbing Equipment Unless Unitary Surfacing Covers Use Zone
Climbing equipment was installed over concrete without unitary surfacing being installed.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being re-cited. Loose-fill surfacing or unitary surfacing has not been installed in the use zones for slides on two playgrounds.
3 746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
There was no information regarding inclusive services in the operatoinal policies.
4 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Monthly checks of the fire extinguishers are not being conducted.
Yes
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There was a pipe on the toddler playground that was exposed.
3 746.501(a)(14) - Written Operational Policies - Transportation
The operational policies did not obtain information regarding transportation.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
The operation is using a bleach/water solution as the disinfectant without the following additional steps being done: 1. Soapy water 2. Rinsing with clean water.
4 746.4217(1) - Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level-Written Approval
There was no documentation showing that the fire marshal aproved for the 2nd level of the operation to be used.
3 746.501(a)(16) - Written Operational Policies - Field Trips
The operational policies did not obtain information regarding field trips.
3 746.501(a)(14) - Written Operational Policies - Transportation
The operational policies did not obtain information regarding transportation.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness plan does not include an alternate shelter for relocation.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Staff are using the same towels throughout the day to clean the diaper changing table and tables/chairs.
5 746.501(a)(29) - Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Ther operational policies did not include information regarding the adminstering of unassigned auto injectors.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
The operation is using a bleach/water solution as the disinfectant without the following additional steps being done: 1. Soapy water 2. Rinsing with clean water.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There was a pipe on the toddler playground that was exposed.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Loose-fill surfacing or unitary surfacing has not been installed in the use zones for slides on two playgrounds.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being re-cited. Loose-fill surfacing or unitary surfacing has not been installed in the use zones for slides on two playgrounds.
5 746.4601(8) - No Asphalt or Concrete Under Climbing Equipment Unless Unitary Surfacing Covers Use Zone
Climbing equipment was installed over concrete without unitary surfacing being installed.
4 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Monthly checks of the fire extinguishers are not being conducted.
Yes
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Of the six personnel records evaluated, one caregiver did not complete a CPR class that adhreres to the guidelines for CPR by the American Heart Association.
3 746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
There was no information regarding inclusive services in the operatoinal policies.
4 746.5207(a)(3) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
The alternate location listed was too far away from the operation and would not be considered an emergency location.
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
Background checks for staff who are no longer employed by the center have not been inactivated.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies lacked the following information: complete procedures for the release of children, procedures for handling medical emergencies; procedures for parents to discuss concerns with the director; procedures for parents to access Minimum Standards online; the phone number for the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline; the HHSC website, requirement for staff to receive annual training in the recognition, reporting and prevention of child abuse and neglect; steps the center will take to increase staff and parent awareness regarding abuse and neglect and prevention techniques; community organizations available for assistance; actions a parent of a child who is a victim of abuse should to take to obtain assistance and staff vaccination policy.
3 746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
There was no information regarding inclusive services in the operatoinal policies.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Loose-fill surfacing or unitary surfacing has not been installed in the use zones for slides on two playgrounds.
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
Background checks for staff who are no longer employed by the center have not been inactivated.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness plan does not include an alternate shelter for relocation.
4 746.4217(1) - Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level-Written Approval
There was no documentation showing that the fire marshal aproved for the 2nd level of the operation to be used.
5 746.501(a)(29) - Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Ther operational policies did not include information regarding the adminstering of unassigned auto injectors.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There was a pipe on the toddler playground that was exposed.
3 746.501(a)(16) - Written Operational Policies - Field Trips
The operational policies did not obtain information regarding field trips.
3 746.501(a)(14) - Written Operational Policies - Transportation
The operational policies did not obtain information regarding transportation.
4 746.5207(a)(3) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
The alternate location listed was too far away from the operation and would not be considered an emergency location.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Staff are using the same towels throughout the day to clean the diaper changing table and tables/chairs.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
The operation is using a bleach/water solution as the disinfectant without the following additional steps being done: 1. Soapy water 2. Rinsing with clean water.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies lacked the following information: complete procedures for the release of children, procedures for handling medical emergencies; procedures for parents to discuss concerns with the director; procedures for parents to access Minimum Standards online; the phone number for the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline; the HHSC website, requirement for staff to receive annual training in the recognition, reporting and prevention of child abuse and neglect; steps the center will take to increase staff and parent awareness regarding abuse and neglect and prevention techniques; community organizations available for assistance; actions a parent of a child who is a victim of abuse should to take to obtain assistance and staff vaccination policy.
4 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Monthly checks of the fire extinguishers are not being conducted.
Yes
5 746.4601(8) - No Asphalt or Concrete Under Climbing Equipment Unless Unitary Surfacing Covers Use Zone
Climbing equipment was installed over concrete without unitary surfacing being installed.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Of the six personnel records evaluated, one caregiver did not complete a CPR class that adhreres to the guidelines for CPR by the American Heart Association.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being re-cited. Loose-fill surfacing or unitary surfacing has not been installed in the use zones for slides on two playgrounds.
4 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Monthly checks of the fire extinguishers are not being conducted.
Yes
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being re-cited. Loose-fill surfacing or unitary surfacing has not been installed in the use zones for slides on two playgrounds.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness plan does not include an alternate shelter for relocation.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
The operation is using a bleach/water solution as the disinfectant without the following additional steps being done: 1. Soapy water 2. Rinsing with clean water.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Loose-fill surfacing or unitary surfacing has not been installed in the use zones for slides on two playgrounds.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Of the six personnel records evaluated, one caregiver did not complete a CPR class that adhreres to the guidelines for CPR by the American Heart Association.
4 746.4217(1) - Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level-Written Approval
There was no documentation showing that the fire marshal aproved for the 2nd level of the operation to be used.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Staff are using the same towels throughout the day to clean the diaper changing table and tables/chairs.
3 746.501(a)(16) - Written Operational Policies - Field Trips
The operational policies did not obtain information regarding field trips.
3 746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
There was no information regarding inclusive services in the operatoinal policies.
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
Background checks for staff who are no longer employed by the center have not been inactivated.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There was a pipe on the toddler playground that was exposed.
5 746.501(a)(29) - Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Ther operational policies did not include information regarding the adminstering of unassigned auto injectors.
5 746.4601(8) - No Asphalt or Concrete Under Climbing Equipment Unless Unitary Surfacing Covers Use Zone
Climbing equipment was installed over concrete without unitary surfacing being installed.
4 746.5207(a)(3) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
The alternate location listed was too far away from the operation and would not be considered an emergency location.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies lacked the following information: complete procedures for the release of children, procedures for handling medical emergencies; procedures for parents to discuss concerns with the director; procedures for parents to access Minimum Standards online; the phone number for the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline; the HHSC website, requirement for staff to receive annual training in the recognition, reporting and prevention of child abuse and neglect; steps the center will take to increase staff and parent awareness regarding abuse and neglect and prevention techniques; community organizations available for assistance; actions a parent of a child who is a victim of abuse should to take to obtain assistance and staff vaccination policy.
3 746.501(a)(14) - Written Operational Policies - Transportation
The operational policies did not obtain information regarding transportation.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Of the six personnel records evaluated, one caregiver did not complete a CPR class that adhreres to the guidelines for CPR by the American Heart Association.
4 746.5207(a)(3) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
The alternate location listed was too far away from the operation and would not be considered an emergency location.
5 746.4601(8) - No Asphalt or Concrete Under Climbing Equipment Unless Unitary Surfacing Covers Use Zone
Climbing equipment was installed over concrete without unitary surfacing being installed.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness plan does not include an alternate shelter for relocation.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies lacked the following information: complete procedures for the release of children, procedures for handling medical emergencies; procedures for parents to discuss concerns with the director; procedures for parents to access Minimum Standards online; the phone number for the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline; the HHSC website, requirement for staff to receive annual training in the recognition, reporting and prevention of child abuse and neglect; steps the center will take to increase staff and parent awareness regarding abuse and neglect and prevention techniques; community organizations available for assistance; actions a parent of a child who is a victim of abuse should to take to obtain assistance and staff vaccination policy.
3 746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
There was no information regarding inclusive services in the operatoinal policies.
3 746.501(a)(14) - Written Operational Policies - Transportation
The operational policies did not obtain information regarding transportation.
5 746.501(a)(29) - Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Ther operational policies did not include information regarding the adminstering of unassigned auto injectors.
4 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Monthly checks of the fire extinguishers are not being conducted.
Yes
3 746.501(a)(16) - Written Operational Policies - Field Trips
The operational policies did not obtain information regarding field trips.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Staff are using the same towels throughout the day to clean the diaper changing table and tables/chairs.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being re-cited. Loose-fill surfacing or unitary surfacing has not been installed in the use zones for slides on two playgrounds.
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
Background checks for staff who are no longer employed by the center have not been inactivated.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There was a pipe on the toddler playground that was exposed.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Loose-fill surfacing or unitary surfacing has not been installed in the use zones for slides on two playgrounds.

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

Inspections (48)

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

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