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Children's Courtyard

Child care center · 4213 SPICEWOOD SPRINGS RD, Austin, TX 78759-8610 · License 815756- 810

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 396. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (352)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
The First Aid kits on the bus were incomplete. Antiseptic solution was not available.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
During a DFPS investigation it was found that a caregiver grabbed a child leaving fingernail marks in the child's skin.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During a walk through during naptime, two caregivers were on their personal cell phones, one with ear buds in, while caring for children. One of the caregiver was also observed cleaning the toilet while children were still awake in the classroom.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
During a DFPS investigation, it was found that a caregiver yelled at the children.
4 746.305(a)(1) - Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence
The operation experienced flooding from a broken water supply line that caused the closure of three rooms and the hallway. Children were relocated to other rooms. The operation did not notify Child Care Regulations. were not notified.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
A current sanitation inspection was not available for review
3 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Training records were not available for review. The operation had CPR and First Aide cerrtificates available for review.
1 746.609(a) - Update Admission Information - Procedure
Admission information is not updated as required.
4 746.3407(4) - Sanitize Sleeping Equipment
During a DFPS investigation it was found that napping equipment is being sanitized monthly and not when another child is using it or when soiled.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
An allergy action plan was not signed by the meducal professional and the parent.
5 745.621(b)(1)(A) - AP Renewal background checks submitted -No later than 5 yrs from date last submitted subjects initial or renewal fingerprint-based criminal hist check
There was a caregiver on the premises with direct access to children.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
It is alleged that a child was unsupervised and able to squeeze under a playground fence and enter the parking lot.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Three classrooms have chipped paint the size of a quarter or larger. The outdoor fence has a gap about six inched wide in the fence gate.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Four out of ten children files reviewed did not have the emergency contact address listed in the admission paperwork.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Two allergy actions plans were not signed by both the parent and the medical professional.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation's last fire inspection expired on 12/17/21. The director stated she has been trying to contact them to schedule the inspection since before it expired.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Three classrooms have chipped paint the size of a quarter or larger. The outdoor fence has a gap about six inched wide in the fence gate.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Seven trash cans containing garbage did not have lids, leaving it accessible to children.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During a DFPS investigation it was found that caregivers were on their personal cell phones while caring for children.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
7 out of 10 staff did not have in person CPR completed.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Eight out of ten children were missing updated immunization records.
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
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a child was left outside, unsupervised for approximately 5 minutes.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Fire drill logs showed exit times longer than three minutes.
5 746.3805(a)(1) - Administering Medication - According to Label Directions
Medication was not administered as stated on the label.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver did not know how many children she was responsible for.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
An electrical outlet without a safety cover was accessible to children
Yes
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
A classroom wall has paint chipping.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Four infants were sitting in highchairs without the safety straps fastened. This was corrected when the caregivers buckled the straps.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One infant classroon was observed to have five infants under 12 months old with one caregiver. This was corrected when one of the infants was moved to another room until the second caregiver arrived.
3 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Training records were not available for review. The operation had CPR and First Aide cerrtificates available for review.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
The diaper changing table was not sanitized between diaper changes.
Yes
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
During a DFPS investigation, a caregiver was observed yelling at children and told them to be quiet and sit down.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Children did not wash hands after diapering.
Yes
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation does not have a current sanitation inspection.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver did not wash her hands after diapering children.
Yes
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on the evidence gathered during the DFPS investigation, it was determined that physical abuse occurred at the operation when a caregiver left marks on a child.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation has started the process of getting a fire inspecction completed, it has not yet been conducted.
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 left the building unattended.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
A caregiver did not have current CPR and First Aid certification.
5 745.8641 - Requirements during probation
The director or their designee did not complete a walkthrough of all indoor areas utilizing a checklist.
4 746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that caregivers grab children by one arm when they are getting children down from climbing furniture.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
It is alleged that the operation did not report an incident that put a child at risk.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Operation failed to notice child was having an allergic reaction to bug bites.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
It was found during the inspection there were two classrooms that had missing outlet covers. This was corrected at the inspection when the director covered the outlets that were missing covers.
Yes
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver did not wash her hands after diapering children.
Yes
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Fire drill logs showed exit times longer than three minutes.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Four infants were sitting in highchairs without the safety straps fastened. This was corrected when the caregivers buckled the straps.
Yes
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During a walk through during naptime, two caregivers were on their personal cell phones, one with ear buds in, while caring for children. One of the caregiver was also observed cleaning the toilet while children were still awake in the classroom.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
The diaper changing table was not sanitized between diaper changes.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Three classrooms have chipped paint the size of a quarter or larger. The outdoor fence has a gap about six inched wide in the fence gate.
4 746.305(a)(1) - Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence
The operation experienced flooding from a broken water supply line that caused the closure of three rooms and the hallway. Children were relocated to other rooms. The operation did not notify Child Care Regulations. were not notified.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
It is alleged that a child was unsupervised and able to squeeze under a playground fence and enter the parking lot.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Operation failed to notice child was having an allergic reaction to bug bites.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation has started the process of getting a fire inspecction completed, it has not yet been conducted.
5 745.8641 - Requirements during probation
The director or their designee did not complete a walkthrough of all indoor areas utilizing a checklist.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Three classrooms have chipped paint the size of a quarter or larger. The outdoor fence has a gap about six inched wide in the fence gate.
4 746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that caregivers grab children by one arm when they are getting children down from climbing furniture.
4 746.3407(4) - Sanitize Sleeping Equipment
During a DFPS investigation it was found that napping equipment is being sanitized monthly and not when another child is using it or when soiled.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Two allergy actions plans were not signed by both the parent and the medical professional.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on the evidence gathered during the DFPS investigation, it was determined that physical abuse occurred at the operation when a caregiver left marks on a child.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver did not know how many children she was responsible for.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Eight out of ten children were missing updated immunization records.
3 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
The First Aid kits on the bus were incomplete. Antiseptic solution was not available.
5 746.3805(a)(1) - Administering Medication - According to Label Directions
Medication was not administered as stated on the label.
3 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Training records were not available for review. The operation had CPR and First Aide cerrtificates available for review.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
During a DFPS investigation it was found that a caregiver grabbed a child leaving fingernail marks in the child's skin.
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 left the building unattended.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
It was found during the inspection there were two classrooms that had missing outlet covers. This was corrected at the inspection when the director covered the outlets that were missing covers.
Yes
1 746.609(a) - Update Admission Information - Procedure
Admission information is not updated as required.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Four out of ten children files reviewed did not have the emergency contact address listed in the admission paperwork.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
An allergy action plan was not signed by the meducal professional and the parent.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
During a DFPS investigation, a caregiver was observed yelling at children and told them to be quiet and sit down.
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
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a child was left outside, unsupervised for approximately 5 minutes.
3 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Training records were not available for review. The operation had CPR and First Aide cerrtificates available for review.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
A current sanitation inspection was not available for review
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
A classroom wall has paint chipping.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Children did not wash hands after diapering.
Yes
5 745.621(b)(1)(A) - AP Renewal background checks submitted -No later than 5 yrs from date last submitted subjects initial or renewal fingerprint-based criminal hist check
There was a caregiver on the premises with direct access to children.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During a DFPS investigation it was found that caregivers were on their personal cell phones while caring for children.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
An electrical outlet without a safety cover was accessible to children
Yes
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation does not have a current sanitation inspection.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
It is alleged that the operation did not report an incident that put a child at risk.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Seven trash cans containing garbage did not have lids, leaving it accessible to children.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
7 out of 10 staff did not have in person CPR completed.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
A caregiver did not have current CPR and First Aid certification.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation's last fire inspection expired on 12/17/21. The director stated she has been trying to contact them to schedule the inspection since before it expired.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One infant classroon was observed to have five infants under 12 months old with one caregiver. This was corrected when one of the infants was moved to another room until the second caregiver arrived.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
During a DFPS investigation, it was found that a caregiver yelled at the children.
4 746.3407(4) - Sanitize Sleeping Equipment
During a DFPS investigation it was found that napping equipment is being sanitized monthly and not when another child is using it or when soiled.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
An allergy action plan was not signed by the meducal professional and the parent.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
It is alleged that the operation did not report an incident that put a child at risk.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
An electrical outlet without a safety cover was accessible to children
Yes
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Four out of ten children files reviewed did not have the emergency contact address listed in the admission paperwork.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver did not wash her hands after diapering children.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation has started the process of getting a fire inspecction completed, it has not yet been conducted.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation does not have a current sanitation inspection.
3 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
The First Aid kits on the bus were incomplete. Antiseptic solution was not available.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Seven trash cans containing garbage did not have lids, leaving it accessible to children.
5 746.3805(a)(1) - Administering Medication - According to Label Directions
Medication was not administered as stated on the label.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
A classroom wall has paint chipping.

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

Inspections (208)

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

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