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The Sandbox by the Bay Childcare Center LLC

Child care center · 814 MCMASTER RD, Alice, TX 78332-7752 · License 1819087

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 22. ToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (200)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
Smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detector have not been tested by the operation. Fire extinguishers have not been inspected by the operation.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Four employee files were evaluated. Two employees did not complete the pre-service training.
3 746.2501(1) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Routines Maintained
Children were observed not following a routine. Children were running around the room, playing in different activities, aside from what the caregiver was covering. Food was observed to be served approximately one hour after the time listed on the schedule.
4 746.113(a) - Operating in compliance with MS Rules Licensed
Permit holder is not ensuring the center is operating in compliance with the minimum standards.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Locks down, sheltering and lock down drills have not been conducted by the operation.
4 746.4603(5) - Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings
Swing structure at the operation had a multiple occupancy swing.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Activity plan for the week was not available for review.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Activity plan was not available for review.
3 746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Daily food menu was not available for review.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Four children's records were reviewed. Three files did no have immunization records.
3 746.2205(a)(4) - Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
Written activity plan had periods of time of two hours for arrival. Children were observed fighting for toys, taking off their shoes, and wanting to leave the classroom.
4 746.4807(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
To- fro swing structure at the operation had a use zone to the front and rear of approximately 13 feet. It requires a uze zone of 18 feet.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Floor in classroom had stains. Two toilets had rings inside the toilet bowl. There were rocks on top of the diaper changing table. Paper liner used on diaper changing table was being disposed at the end of the day, instead of after each diaper change.
3 746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
Children were observed walking around with cups, and laying down with sippy cups.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Caregiver did not wash her hands or the child's hands after diaper changing.
Yes
4 746.4701(c) - Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure
There was a composite play structure in the playground, consisting of swings and a slide and a clubhouse.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Four children's files were evaluated. One file was pending the admission form.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Three employee files were not available for review.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Three employee files were evaluated. Two employees completed the CPR training 100 percent online. The training did not include hands on practice on a manikin.
3 746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Four children's files were evaluated. Three files were missing the health statements signed by the parent.
5 746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
Child care center did not have a carbon monoxide detector.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Three employee files were evaluated. One employee file was not available for review. One file was pending form 2912.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Four employee files were reviewed. One file was missing the following: affidavit 2912 and 2985.
3 746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
Food substitution during inspection was not documented in menu. Children were given pizza, instead of chicken alfredo.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
CPSC form was not available for review.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Four employee files were reviewed. One file was missing the following: affidavit 2912 and 2985.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Three employee files were evaluated. One employee file was not available for review. One file was pending form 2912.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Four children's records were reviewed. Three files did no have immunization records.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Activity plan was not available for review.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Three employee files were not available for review.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Locks down, sheltering and lock down drills have not been conducted by the operation.
3 746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
Children were observed walking around with cups, and laying down with sippy cups.
4 746.113(a) - Operating in compliance with MS Rules Licensed
Permit holder is not ensuring the center is operating in compliance with the minimum standards.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Four children's files were evaluated. One file was pending the admission form.
3 746.2205(a)(4) - Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
Written activity plan had periods of time of two hours for arrival. Children were observed fighting for toys, taking off their shoes, and wanting to leave the classroom.
4 746.4701(c) - Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure
There was a composite play structure in the playground, consisting of swings and a slide and a clubhouse.
5 746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
Child care center did not have a carbon monoxide detector.
4 746.4603(5) - Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings
Swing structure at the operation had a multiple occupancy swing.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Activity plan for the week was not available for review.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Three employee files were evaluated. Two employees completed the CPR training 100 percent online. The training did not include hands on practice on a manikin.
3 746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Daily food menu was not available for review.
4 746.4807(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
To- fro swing structure at the operation had a use zone to the front and rear of approximately 13 feet. It requires a uze zone of 18 feet.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Four employee files were evaluated. Two employees did not complete the pre-service training.
3 746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
Food substitution during inspection was not documented in menu. Children were given pizza, instead of chicken alfredo.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Floor in classroom had stains. Two toilets had rings inside the toilet bowl. There were rocks on top of the diaper changing table. Paper liner used on diaper changing table was being disposed at the end of the day, instead of after each diaper change.
3 746.2501(1) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Routines Maintained
Children were observed not following a routine. Children were running around the room, playing in different activities, aside from what the caregiver was covering. Food was observed to be served approximately one hour after the time listed on the schedule.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
CPSC form was not available for review.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Caregiver did not wash her hands or the child's hands after diaper changing.
Yes
3 746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Four children's files were evaluated. Three files were missing the health statements signed by the parent.
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
Smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detector have not been tested by the operation. Fire extinguishers have not been inspected by the operation.
4 746.4603(5) - Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings
Swing structure at the operation had a multiple occupancy swing.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Four employee files were reviewed. One file was missing the following: affidavit 2912 and 2985.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Four children's records were reviewed. Three files did no have immunization records.
3 746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Daily food menu was not available for review.
4 746.4807(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
To- fro swing structure at the operation had a use zone to the front and rear of approximately 13 feet. It requires a uze zone of 18 feet.
3 746.2501(1) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Routines Maintained
Children were observed not following a routine. Children were running around the room, playing in different activities, aside from what the caregiver was covering. Food was observed to be served approximately one hour after the time listed on the schedule.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Locks down, sheltering and lock down drills have not been conducted by the operation.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Three employee files were evaluated. Two employees completed the CPR training 100 percent online. The training did not include hands on practice on a manikin.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Four employee files were reviewed. One file was missing the following: affidavit 2912 and 2985.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Three employee files were not available for review.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Activity plan was not available for review.
4 746.4603(5) - Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings
Swing structure at the operation had a multiple occupancy swing.
3 746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
Children were observed walking around with cups, and laying down with sippy cups.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Activity plan for the week was not available for review.
4 746.113(a) - Operating in compliance with MS Rules Licensed
Permit holder is not ensuring the center is operating in compliance with the minimum standards.
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
Smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detector have not been tested by the operation. Fire extinguishers have not been inspected by the operation.
3 746.2205(a)(4) - Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
Written activity plan had periods of time of two hours for arrival. Children were observed fighting for toys, taking off their shoes, and wanting to leave the classroom.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Floor in classroom had stains. Two toilets had rings inside the toilet bowl. There were rocks on top of the diaper changing table. Paper liner used on diaper changing table was being disposed at the end of the day, instead of after each diaper change.
4 746.4701(c) - Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure
There was a composite play structure in the playground, consisting of swings and a slide and a clubhouse.
3 746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
Food substitution during inspection was not documented in menu. Children were given pizza, instead of chicken alfredo.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Four employee files were evaluated. Two employees did not complete the pre-service training.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Three employee files were evaluated. One employee file was not available for review. One file was pending form 2912.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Caregiver did not wash her hands or the child's hands after diaper changing.
Yes
5 746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
Child care center did not have a carbon monoxide detector.
3 746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Four children's files were evaluated. Three files were missing the health statements signed by the parent.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Four children's files were evaluated. One file was pending the admission form.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
CPSC form was not available for review.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Three employee files were evaluated. Two employees completed the CPR training 100 percent online. The training did not include hands on practice on a manikin.
3 746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
Children were observed walking around with cups, and laying down with sippy cups.
4 746.4701(c) - Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure
There was a composite play structure in the playground, consisting of swings and a slide and a clubhouse.
5 746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
Child care center did not have a carbon monoxide detector.
3 746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
Food substitution during inspection was not documented in menu. Children were given pizza, instead of chicken alfredo.
4 746.113(a) - Operating in compliance with MS Rules Licensed
Permit holder is not ensuring the center is operating in compliance with the minimum standards.
4 746.4807(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
To- fro swing structure at the operation had a use zone to the front and rear of approximately 13 feet. It requires a uze zone of 18 feet.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Three employee files were evaluated. One employee file was not available for review. One file was pending form 2912.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Three employee files were not available for review.
3 746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Four children's files were evaluated. Three files were missing the health statements signed by the parent.
3 746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Daily food menu was not available for review.
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
Smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detector have not been tested by the operation. Fire extinguishers have not been inspected by the operation.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Activity plan for the week was not available for review.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Caregiver did not wash her hands or the child's hands after diaper changing.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Floor in classroom had stains. Two toilets had rings inside the toilet bowl. There were rocks on top of the diaper changing table. Paper liner used on diaper changing table was being disposed at the end of the day, instead of after each diaper change.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Four employee files were evaluated. Two employees did not complete the pre-service training.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Locks down, sheltering and lock down drills have not been conducted by the operation.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Four children's files were evaluated. One file was pending the admission form.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Activity plan was not available for review.
3 746.2205(a)(4) - Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
Written activity plan had periods of time of two hours for arrival. Children were observed fighting for toys, taking off their shoes, and wanting to leave the classroom.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
CPSC form was not available for review.
3 746.2501(1) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Routines Maintained
Children were observed not following a routine. Children were running around the room, playing in different activities, aside from what the caregiver was covering. Food was observed to be served approximately one hour after the time listed on the schedule.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Four children's records were reviewed. Three files did no have immunization records.

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

Inspections (48)

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

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