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Pleasant Valley Baptist Church

Child care center · 555 E HASTINGS AVE, Amarillo, TX 79108-5240 · License 541191

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 125. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (248)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Climbing equipment that requires 6 inches of loose fill within the use zone was limited and did not meet the 6 inches requirements. Various areas were also compacted down.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Multiple classrooms were lacking lids to trash cans that have dirty diapers and food debri from afternoon snack time. One classroom had a cord hanging from the shelf and is in reach of children and poses a risk. One play house on the playground has a broken piece that is a sharp edge and presents a risk.
4 746.2803(4)(A) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Praise and Encouragement
A caregiver was not using positive guidance when communicating with children about inappropriate behavior. They were additionally raising their voice and using a harsh tone.
4 746.305(a)(5) - Report of Criminal Complaint Against Employees
The operation failed to notify child care regulation about an arrest of a subject with a background check under the operation within two days of the arrest.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A frequent visitor was present at the operation for at least 3 days in the last 30 days prior to having an eligibility notification received by the operation. The frequent visitor left the operation during the inspection.
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The emergency practices documentation was lacking the first page that documents the severe weather and lock down drills for the calendar year. Additionally, a fire drill was not documented for March. And the monthly checks of the fire extinguisher check, smoke detector and carbon dioxide detector check was not documented for February or March.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
An updated annual fire inspection was due by 04/11/2023 and had not been conducted or scheduled.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Two personnel records was lacking documentation of pre service training. One record was lacking documentation of orientation. Two were lacking the check boxes being selected for orientation and the trainer signature. One record was lacking a copy of photo identification. Two records was lacking a notorized affavit of employment.
4 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Children were observed at inspection eating snackwith their food served on the table surface without a plate or sanitary napkin. This was corrected at inspection with napkins being provided for the remainder of the children's snack time.
Yes
1 746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
Two employee records was lacking documentation of completed orientation. One employee records was lacking documentation of completed pre service. It was corrected at inspection with the orientation and pre service training previously completed documented.
Yes
4 746.3301(f)(2) - Nutrition and Food Service - Water served safe and sanitary
Children returned from outdoor activities and were not served water. This was corrected at inspection with director directing the staff to serve water.
Yes
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Three infant feeding instructions were last udated over 30 days ago.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver did not wash their hand their hands after changing a child's diaper and then immediately went to feeding that same child.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Diaper changing was observed in an infant classroom and the diaper changing surface was not sanitized.
4 746.4607(b)(1) - Maximum Height - Under Age 2
Children less than 2 years of age were observed on equipment that is higher than 32 inches at the highest designated point.
5 746.4101 - Release of Children
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a child was released to an individual that was not authorized to pick that child up at that time.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A volunteer had access to children in care before having an eligibility notification from the centralized background check unit. The volunteer left the operation during the inspection.
4 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Two classrooms were observed with children eating snack on the bare table without a napkin or plate.
4 746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
The director and the caregiver that provides transportation does not have current transportation training in their most complete training year or their current training year.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There was evidence of active insect activity in the office of the daycare.
3 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, an incident report was not completed regarding a situation that placed a child at risk.
3 746.801(13) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report
The most recent gas leak inspection was not availlable for review.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The playground had equipment with cracks in the plastic. The areas were covered with duct tape to remove the exposed pinch hazard. One trash can had layered food that was dried onto the bottom of the lid. This was scrubbed at inspection and dried food removed. The fence of the outdoor space had an extended bolt that needs to be shortened to reduce the likelihood of injuries. This was covered with a cup and taped to reduce the risk.
Yes
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A child had their diaper changed and they did not have their hands washed after. Then they immediately were transitioned to being fed a bottle as well.
4 746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
Four booster seats and one five point harness car seat used to transport children in care were past their expiration date.
4 746.4103(b) - Policies for Release of Children - Record Identity of Person
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the operation did not obtain a copy of an individual's identification until after the child had been inappropriately released to this person and returned.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
For the months of September 2023 and October 2023, there were no documented fire drills conducted.
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
An infant was observed in a restrictive device at inspection for more than 15 minutes.
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
An additional building was added and started being used on May 27th, 2022 without notification to child care regulation.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
One classroom was observed with the older infant not having their hands washed after a diaper change. Additionally, the staff member did not wash their own hands after changing a diaper as well.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Diaper changing was observed and the diaper changing surface was not sanitized in between each session.
4 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Children were observed at inspection eating snackwith their food served on the table surface without a plate or sanitary napkin. This was corrected at inspection with napkins being provided for the remainder of the children's snack time.
Yes
4 746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
The director and the caregiver that provides transportation does not have current transportation training in their most complete training year or their current training year.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
For the months of September 2023 and October 2023, there were no documented fire drills conducted.
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
An additional building was added and started being used on May 27th, 2022 without notification to child care regulation.
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
An infant was observed in a restrictive device at inspection for more than 15 minutes.
4 746.4103(b) - Policies for Release of Children - Record Identity of Person
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the operation did not obtain a copy of an individual's identification until after the child had been inappropriately released to this person and returned.
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The emergency practices documentation was lacking the first page that documents the severe weather and lock down drills for the calendar year. Additionally, a fire drill was not documented for March. And the monthly checks of the fire extinguisher check, smoke detector and carbon dioxide detector check was not documented for February or March.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Climbing equipment that requires 6 inches of loose fill within the use zone was limited and did not meet the 6 inches requirements. Various areas were also compacted down.
4 746.4607(b)(1) - Maximum Height - Under Age 2
Children less than 2 years of age were observed on equipment that is higher than 32 inches at the highest designated point.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A volunteer had access to children in care before having an eligibility notification from the centralized background check unit. The volunteer left the operation during the inspection.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There was evidence of active insect activity in the office of the daycare.
4 746.3301(f)(2) - Nutrition and Food Service - Water served safe and sanitary
Children returned from outdoor activities and were not served water. This was corrected at inspection with director directing the staff to serve water.
Yes
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A child had their diaper changed and they did not have their hands washed after. Then they immediately were transitioned to being fed a bottle as well.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Two personnel records was lacking documentation of pre service training. One record was lacking documentation of orientation. Two were lacking the check boxes being selected for orientation and the trainer signature. One record was lacking a copy of photo identification. Two records was lacking a notorized affavit of employment.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
An updated annual fire inspection was due by 04/11/2023 and had not been conducted or scheduled.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A frequent visitor was present at the operation for at least 3 days in the last 30 days prior to having an eligibility notification received by the operation. The frequent visitor left the operation during the inspection.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Diaper changing was observed and the diaper changing surface was not sanitized in between each session.
3 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, an incident report was not completed regarding a situation that placed a child at risk.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The playground had equipment with cracks in the plastic. The areas were covered with duct tape to remove the exposed pinch hazard. One trash can had layered food that was dried onto the bottom of the lid. This was scrubbed at inspection and dried food removed. The fence of the outdoor space had an extended bolt that needs to be shortened to reduce the likelihood of injuries. This was covered with a cup and taped to reduce the risk.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Multiple classrooms were lacking lids to trash cans that have dirty diapers and food debri from afternoon snack time. One classroom had a cord hanging from the shelf and is in reach of children and poses a risk. One play house on the playground has a broken piece that is a sharp edge and presents a risk.
1 746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
Two employee records was lacking documentation of completed orientation. One employee records was lacking documentation of completed pre service. It was corrected at inspection with the orientation and pre service training previously completed documented.
Yes
3 746.801(13) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report
The most recent gas leak inspection was not availlable for review.
4 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Two classrooms were observed with children eating snack on the bare table without a napkin or plate.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Diaper changing was observed in an infant classroom and the diaper changing surface was not sanitized.
4 746.305(a)(5) - Report of Criminal Complaint Against Employees
The operation failed to notify child care regulation about an arrest of a subject with a background check under the operation within two days of the arrest.
4 746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
Four booster seats and one five point harness car seat used to transport children in care were past their expiration date.
4 746.2803(4)(A) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Praise and Encouragement
A caregiver was not using positive guidance when communicating with children about inappropriate behavior. They were additionally raising their voice and using a harsh tone.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
One classroom was observed with the older infant not having their hands washed after a diaper change. Additionally, the staff member did not wash their own hands after changing a diaper as well.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Three infant feeding instructions were last udated over 30 days ago.
5 746.4101 - Release of Children
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a child was released to an individual that was not authorized to pick that child up at that time.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver did not wash their hand their hands after changing a child's diaper and then immediately went to feeding that same child.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Diaper changing was observed and the diaper changing surface was not sanitized in between each session.
4 746.4607(b)(1) - Maximum Height - Under Age 2
Children less than 2 years of age were observed on equipment that is higher than 32 inches at the highest designated point.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Three infant feeding instructions were last udated over 30 days ago.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A volunteer had access to children in care before having an eligibility notification from the centralized background check unit. The volunteer left the operation during the inspection.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A frequent visitor was present at the operation for at least 3 days in the last 30 days prior to having an eligibility notification received by the operation. The frequent visitor left the operation during the inspection.
4 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Children were observed at inspection eating snackwith their food served on the table surface without a plate or sanitary napkin. This was corrected at inspection with napkins being provided for the remainder of the children's snack time.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The playground had equipment with cracks in the plastic. The areas were covered with duct tape to remove the exposed pinch hazard. One trash can had layered food that was dried onto the bottom of the lid. This was scrubbed at inspection and dried food removed. The fence of the outdoor space had an extended bolt that needs to be shortened to reduce the likelihood of injuries. This was covered with a cup and taped to reduce the risk.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Multiple classrooms were lacking lids to trash cans that have dirty diapers and food debri from afternoon snack time. One classroom had a cord hanging from the shelf and is in reach of children and poses a risk. One play house on the playground has a broken piece that is a sharp edge and presents a risk.
4 746.4103(b) - Policies for Release of Children - Record Identity of Person
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the operation did not obtain a copy of an individual's identification until after the child had been inappropriately released to this person and returned.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
One classroom was observed with the older infant not having their hands washed after a diaper change. Additionally, the staff member did not wash their own hands after changing a diaper as well.
5 746.4101 - Release of Children
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a child was released to an individual that was not authorized to pick that child up at that time.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Climbing equipment that requires 6 inches of loose fill within the use zone was limited and did not meet the 6 inches requirements. Various areas were also compacted down.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver did not wash their hand their hands after changing a child's diaper and then immediately went to feeding that same child.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
For the months of September 2023 and October 2023, there were no documented fire drills conducted.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Two personnel records was lacking documentation of pre service training. One record was lacking documentation of orientation. Two were lacking the check boxes being selected for orientation and the trainer signature. One record was lacking a copy of photo identification. Two records was lacking a notorized affavit of employment.
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The emergency practices documentation was lacking the first page that documents the severe weather and lock down drills for the calendar year. Additionally, a fire drill was not documented for March. And the monthly checks of the fire extinguisher check, smoke detector and carbon dioxide detector check was not documented for February or March.
4 746.3301(f)(2) - Nutrition and Food Service - Water served safe and sanitary
Children returned from outdoor activities and were not served water. This was corrected at inspection with director directing the staff to serve water.
Yes
4 746.305(a)(5) - Report of Criminal Complaint Against Employees
The operation failed to notify child care regulation about an arrest of a subject with a background check under the operation within two days of the arrest.
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
An infant was observed in a restrictive device at inspection for more than 15 minutes.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
An updated annual fire inspection was due by 04/11/2023 and had not been conducted or scheduled.
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
An additional building was added and started being used on May 27th, 2022 without notification to child care regulation.
4 746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
Four booster seats and one five point harness car seat used to transport children in care were past their expiration date.
1 746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
Two employee records was lacking documentation of completed orientation. One employee records was lacking documentation of completed pre service. It was corrected at inspection with the orientation and pre service training previously completed documented.
Yes
4 746.2803(4)(A) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Praise and Encouragement
A caregiver was not using positive guidance when communicating with children about inappropriate behavior. They were additionally raising their voice and using a harsh tone.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A child had their diaper changed and they did not have their hands washed after. Then they immediately were transitioned to being fed a bottle as well.
3 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, an incident report was not completed regarding a situation that placed a child at risk.
4 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Two classrooms were observed with children eating snack on the bare table without a napkin or plate.
4 746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
The director and the caregiver that provides transportation does not have current transportation training in their most complete training year or their current training year.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There was evidence of active insect activity in the office of the daycare.
3 746.801(13) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report
The most recent gas leak inspection was not availlable for review.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Diaper changing was observed in an infant classroom and the diaper changing surface was not sanitized.
3 746.801(13) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report
The most recent gas leak inspection was not availlable for review.
4 746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
Four booster seats and one five point harness car seat used to transport children in care were past their expiration date.
4 746.305(a)(5) - Report of Criminal Complaint Against Employees
The operation failed to notify child care regulation about an arrest of a subject with a background check under the operation within two days of the arrest.
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
An additional building was added and started being used on May 27th, 2022 without notification to child care regulation.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A volunteer had access to children in care before having an eligibility notification from the centralized background check unit. The volunteer left the operation during the inspection.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
An updated annual fire inspection was due by 04/11/2023 and had not been conducted or scheduled.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Multiple classrooms were lacking lids to trash cans that have dirty diapers and food debri from afternoon snack time. One classroom had a cord hanging from the shelf and is in reach of children and poses a risk. One play house on the playground has a broken piece that is a sharp edge and presents a risk.

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

Inspections (96)

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

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