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Ms Idas Child Care Center

Child care center · 1511 E LEAGUE ST, Waco, TX 76704-2835 · License 534862

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Poor

Capacity 36. InfantToddlerPre-Kindergarten Accepts subsidy

Violation history (304)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The CPSC form was last signed in October 2024.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver stated that they had nine children when there were children in the classroom. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was informed that they had ten children.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
There was a bottle of Clorox wipes left on a bookshelf in the pre-k class within the reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was moved to a shelf out of reach.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
The infant caregivers and the director did not have training in SIDS, shaken baby, and early childhood brain development for 2024.
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 sent to the bathroom without being accompanied by a caregiver. This was corrected during the inspection when the child returned to the classroom and the caregiver was informed that children cannot be sent to the bathroom alone.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
There was a slide under five feet tall with no loose-fill in the use zones.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There were two caregivers with a group of 13 children whose specified age was 18-23 months. One of the caregivers briefly left the classroom, leaving the group out of ratio. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver returned to the classroom.
4 746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
Two caregivers were required to watch the toddler and pre-k classes at naptime, and there was no additional caregiver in the building. This was corrected during the inspection when the director and another caregiver returned to the operation.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Of the four infants who were still on breastmilk or formula, two did not have feeding instructions on file and one had feeding instructions that were last updated in August.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Out of the four staff files reviewed, four were missing proof of background check requests, one was missing a photo ID, and one was missing a copy of her GED.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation did not have a signed children's product certification form verifying that the director had reviewed the children's product recall list. This was corrected during the inspection when the director confirmed that she is subscribed to the recall emails and signed a certification form.
Yes
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A caregiver did not wash an infant's hands before putting the infant down after a diaper change. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was reminded about handwashing and the caregiver lifted the infant up to the sink to wash their hands.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One infant's written feeding instructions had not been updated since March.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
There was a can of Lysol spray left on a bookshelf within reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was moved to a shelf out of reach.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The ramp down to the playground had broken boards on one side of the railing, and there was a loose board on the shed that had exposed nails.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One infant who was still on formula didn't have feeding instructions updated for February or March.
3 746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
There were no playground maintenance checklists available for review. This was corrected during the inspection when the director conducted a check of the playground and completed a playground maintenance checklist.
Yes
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
There was TV playing in the infant room. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers were informed that screen time can't be used for children under two and the TV was turned off.
Yes
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The parent handbook was missing parents right information, procedures for accomodating children with special needs, procedures for employee vaccinations, a policy about daily health checks, information on the benefits of physical activity, a plan for indoor physical activity to occur when children can't go outside, information on how parents can review minimum standards online, and policies for applying insect repellant and sunscreen.
3 746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
There were no playground checklists available for review.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
A slide and a rocking plane was observed on the playground without loose fill.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Out of the four children's records reviewed, two were missing health statements, two needed updated immunization records, and one was missing hearing and vision screening results.
3 746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
Some antibiotic and anti-itch cream in the first aid kit had recently expired. This was corrected during the inspection when the creams were disposed of.
Yes
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Out of the four staff files reviewed, one caregiver was missing 15 out of 24 hours of annual training, one was missing training in preventing emergencies due to allergies, one was missing training in preventing abuse and neglect, and one was missing training in preventing abuse and neglect, SIDS/Shaken Baby Syndrome, early childhood brain development, emergency preparedness, preventing emergencies due to allergies, building and physical premises safety, and handling hazardous materials.
3 746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
The infant schedule did not include two outdoor play opportunities or 60 minutes of outside time.
4 746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
There was no evacuation diagram posted in the pre-k room. This was corrected during the inspection when a copy of the evacuation diagram was posted.
Yes
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
The infants in the infant room were watching television. This was corrected during the inspection when the television was turned off.
Yes
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 caregiver stepped out of their room to open the front door and left their class briefly unsupervised. Another caregiver was sitting in an office adjacent to the classroom instead of in the classroom, leaving their class unsupervised. These were corrected when both caregivers returned to their respective classrooms.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Uncovered outlets were observed in the pre-k room. This was corrected during the inspection when outlet covers were placed on the outlets.
Yes
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A 5-month-old infant was sleeping in the crib with a burp cloth. This was corrected during the inspection when the burp cloth was removed from the crib.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
During the inspection the last fire drill was documented in March 2021. This was corrected during the inspection by a fire drill being condcuted.
Yes
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
There were a bottle of Clorox wipes sitting on a shelf within the reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the wipes were moved to a shelf out of the reach of children.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One of the infant caregivers briefly stepped out of the infant room, leaving six infants with one caregiver. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver returned to the infant room.
4 746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
During the inspection there was no documentation of a infant caregiver having the required pre-service trainings for caring for children under 24 months.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The loose-fill at the bottom of the slide had been displaced.
3 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
The first aid kit was missing tweezers, gloves, and a first aid guide.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
One of the slides on the playground had loose-fill that had compacted and was not six inches deep. There were also two small slides, a seated merry-go-round, and a piece of bouncing equipment that did not have any loose-fill.
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The operation did not have a list of employees posted where parents could view it.
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 sent to the bathroom without being accompanied by a caregiver. This was corrected during the inspection when the child returned to the classroom and the caregiver was informed that children cannot be sent to the bathroom alone.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One of the infant caregivers briefly stepped out of the infant room, leaving six infants with one caregiver. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver returned to the infant room.
4 746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
Two caregivers were required to watch the toddler and pre-k classes at naptime, and there was no additional caregiver in the building. This was corrected during the inspection when the director and another caregiver returned to the operation.
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 caregiver stepped out of their room to open the front door and left their class briefly unsupervised. Another caregiver was sitting in an office adjacent to the classroom instead of in the classroom, leaving their class unsupervised. These were corrected when both caregivers returned to their respective classrooms.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation did not have a signed children's product certification form verifying that the director had reviewed the children's product recall list. This was corrected during the inspection when the director confirmed that she is subscribed to the recall emails and signed a certification form.
Yes
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Out of the four children's records reviewed, two were missing health statements, two needed updated immunization records, and one was missing hearing and vision screening results.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A caregiver did not wash an infant's hands before putting the infant down after a diaper change. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was reminded about handwashing and the caregiver lifted the infant up to the sink to wash their hands.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
A slide and a rocking plane was observed on the playground without loose fill.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The loose-fill at the bottom of the slide had been displaced.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There were two caregivers with a group of 13 children whose specified age was 18-23 months. One of the caregivers briefly left the classroom, leaving the group out of ratio. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver returned to the classroom.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A 5-month-old infant was sleeping in the crib with a burp cloth. This was corrected during the inspection when the burp cloth was removed from the crib.
4 746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
During the inspection there was no documentation of a infant caregiver having the required pre-service trainings for caring for children under 24 months.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One infant who was still on formula didn't have feeding instructions updated for February or March.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The ramp down to the playground had broken boards on one side of the railing, and there was a loose board on the shed that had exposed nails.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
The infant caregivers and the director did not have training in SIDS, shaken baby, and early childhood brain development for 2024.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
There were a bottle of Clorox wipes sitting on a shelf within the reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the wipes were moved to a shelf out of the reach of children.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The parent handbook was missing parents right information, procedures for accomodating children with special needs, procedures for employee vaccinations, a policy about daily health checks, information on the benefits of physical activity, a plan for indoor physical activity to occur when children can't go outside, information on how parents can review minimum standards online, and policies for applying insect repellant and sunscreen.
3 746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
There were no playground checklists available for review.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
There was a can of Lysol spray left on a bookshelf within reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was moved to a shelf out of reach.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Of the four infants who were still on breastmilk or formula, two did not have feeding instructions on file and one had feeding instructions that were last updated in August.
3 746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
Some antibiotic and anti-itch cream in the first aid kit had recently expired. This was corrected during the inspection when the creams were disposed of.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver stated that they had nine children when there were children in the classroom. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was informed that they had ten children.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
There was a bottle of Clorox wipes left on a bookshelf in the pre-k class within the reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was moved to a shelf out of reach.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
One of the slides on the playground had loose-fill that had compacted and was not six inches deep. There were also two small slides, a seated merry-go-round, and a piece of bouncing equipment that did not have any loose-fill.
3 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
The first aid kit was missing tweezers, gloves, and a first aid guide.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Out of the four staff files reviewed, one caregiver was missing 15 out of 24 hours of annual training, one was missing training in preventing emergencies due to allergies, one was missing training in preventing abuse and neglect, and one was missing training in preventing abuse and neglect, SIDS/Shaken Baby Syndrome, early childhood brain development, emergency preparedness, preventing emergencies due to allergies, building and physical premises safety, and handling hazardous materials.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Out of the four staff files reviewed, four were missing proof of background check requests, one was missing a photo ID, and one was missing a copy of her GED.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The CPSC form was last signed in October 2024.
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The operation did not have a list of employees posted where parents could view it.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Uncovered outlets were observed in the pre-k room. This was corrected during the inspection when outlet covers were placed on the outlets.
Yes
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
During the inspection the last fire drill was documented in March 2021. This was corrected during the inspection by a fire drill being condcuted.
Yes
4 746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
There was no evacuation diagram posted in the pre-k room. This was corrected during the inspection when a copy of the evacuation diagram was posted.
Yes
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One infant's written feeding instructions had not been updated since March.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
The infants in the infant room were watching television. This was corrected during the inspection when the television was turned off.
Yes
3 746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
There were no playground maintenance checklists available for review. This was corrected during the inspection when the director conducted a check of the playground and completed a playground maintenance checklist.
Yes
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
There was TV playing in the infant room. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers were informed that screen time can't be used for children under two and the TV was turned off.
Yes
3 746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
The infant schedule did not include two outdoor play opportunities or 60 minutes of outside time.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
There was a slide under five feet tall with no loose-fill in the use zones.
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 sent to the bathroom without being accompanied by a caregiver. This was corrected during the inspection when the child returned to the classroom and the caregiver was informed that children cannot be sent to the bathroom alone.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One of the infant caregivers briefly stepped out of the infant room, leaving six infants with one caregiver. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver returned to the infant room.
4 746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
Two caregivers were required to watch the toddler and pre-k classes at naptime, and there was no additional caregiver in the building. This was corrected during the inspection when the director and another caregiver returned to the operation.
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The operation did not have a list of employees posted where parents could view it.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
A slide and a rocking plane was observed on the playground without loose fill.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Out of the four staff files reviewed, one caregiver was missing 15 out of 24 hours of annual training, one was missing training in preventing emergencies due to allergies, one was missing training in preventing abuse and neglect, and one was missing training in preventing abuse and neglect, SIDS/Shaken Baby Syndrome, early childhood brain development, emergency preparedness, preventing emergencies due to allergies, building and physical premises safety, and handling hazardous materials.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
There were a bottle of Clorox wipes sitting on a shelf within the reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the wipes were moved to a shelf out of the reach of children.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
The infant caregivers and the director did not have training in SIDS, shaken baby, and early childhood brain development for 2024.
3 746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
There were no playground checklists available for review.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The ramp down to the playground had broken boards on one side of the railing, and there was a loose board on the shed that had exposed nails.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A caregiver did not wash an infant's hands before putting the infant down after a diaper change. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was reminded about handwashing and the caregiver lifted the infant up to the sink to wash their hands.
3 746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
Some antibiotic and anti-itch cream in the first aid kit had recently expired. This was corrected during the inspection when the creams were disposed of.
Yes
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
There was TV playing in the infant room. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers were informed that screen time can't be used for children under two and the TV was turned off.
Yes
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Out of the four staff files reviewed, four were missing proof of background check requests, one was missing a photo ID, and one was missing a copy of her GED.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
During the inspection the last fire drill was documented in March 2021. This was corrected during the inspection by a fire drill being condcuted.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver stated that they had nine children when there were children in the classroom. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was informed that they had ten children.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
There was a can of Lysol spray left on a bookshelf within reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was moved to a shelf out of reach.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One infant who was still on formula didn't have feeding instructions updated for February or March.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
There was a bottle of Clorox wipes left on a bookshelf in the pre-k class within the reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was moved to a shelf out of reach.
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 caregiver stepped out of their room to open the front door and left their class briefly unsupervised. Another caregiver was sitting in an office adjacent to the classroom instead of in the classroom, leaving their class unsupervised. These were corrected when both caregivers returned to their respective classrooms.
3 746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
The infant schedule did not include two outdoor play opportunities or 60 minutes of outside time.
3 746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
There were no playground maintenance checklists available for review. This was corrected during the inspection when the director conducted a check of the playground and completed a playground maintenance checklist.
Yes
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Uncovered outlets were observed in the pre-k room. This was corrected during the inspection when outlet covers were placed on the outlets.
Yes
4 746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
During the inspection there was no documentation of a infant caregiver having the required pre-service trainings for caring for children under 24 months.

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

Inspections (96)

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

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