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Carousel Learning Center

Child care center · 514 COLLEGE ST, Killeen, TX 76541-4729 · License 838057

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 113. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (344)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
2 746.901(6)(B) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's personnel policies
During the monitoring inspection two staff files were reviewed and neither employee had signed operational or personnel policies.
3 746.2206(1)(B) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - 13 Months to Toddler and Pre K
During the inspection it was found that the infants are not having outdoor playtime during the course of their day.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the inspection the floor in the after school room was observed with a crack. The ceiling panels in the preschool room were missing pieces, and insects were observed crawling on the floor.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
While reviewing staff files at the monitoring inspection one of the files reviewed did not have current CPR/First Aid.
4 746.3415(3) - Employee Handwashing After Arriving at the Facility
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the staff were arriving at the operation and not washing their hands upon arrival.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the toddler room had a trash can, without a fully closing lid, that was storing soiled/wet diapers.
Yes
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
During the follow-up inspection the bathroom used by the school age children had dirt, dried urine, and other evidence that made it appear as if it had not been cleaned recently. This was recited but corrected at inspection when the bathroom was cleaned while Child Care Regulation was present.
Yes
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A child was observed asleep in a restrictive device. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver removed the child and placed the child in a crib.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
A caregiver was observed on her cell phone during naptime. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver put the phone away.
Yes
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 18, 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2023, as required.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
During the monitoring inspection children's records were reviewed and it was found that all 10 files reviewed were missing required admission information such as medical authorization, health statements, updated immunizations, emergency contacts, and acknowledge of receipt of required documentation.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the inspection it was observed that there was an individual present at the operation with direct access to the children before the operation had received notification from the CBCU that the subject of a background check was eligible to be present. Caregiver left operation while Child Care Regulation was present.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Caregivers had not completed the annual training hours.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that a 8 month old infant was dropped off in a stroller and left sleeping in the stroller until I asked the caregiver to move the child.
4 746.2403(6) - Infant Care Area - Not Used as a Passageway
The young infant room is used as a passageway to the school age room and also the toddler room.
4 746.1203(3)(C) - Janitorial duties
It was found a caregiver was engaged in cleaning the classroom when they were responsible for a group of children in care.
4 746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
During the inspection it was found that the 3 staff who transport children in care all had expired transportation training, Their training expired 01/2024.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation has not had a health inspection since December of 2023.
3 746.2207(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the operation had screen time for greater than 1 hour.
5 746.1203(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Minimum Standards
During the inspection it was observed that the caregivers were not familiar with the minimum standards and were not following them due to a lack of understanding of what is required by state.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
During the monitoring inspection the bathroom used by the school age children had dirt, paint, and other evidence that made it appear as if it had not been cleaned recently.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There were two instances when classrooms were out of ratio. One caregiver was left alone with 37 school age children ages 6 to 12. On caregiver was left alone with 7 infants ages 6 to 12 months while the caregiver walked to other areas of the building. A second caregiver was added to the school age room and the infant teacher returned to the classroom.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022, data from January 26, 2023, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022, as required.
4 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the children were arriving at the operation and being served breakfast without washing their hands first.
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the operation was not completeing the daily grounds checklist each morning.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the operation was not completing all of the action items on a consistent basis. The staff evaluation forms, which should be done once per month, for every staff, had not been completed since August. The infant checklist, which should be completed daily, was only being completed once per week.
1 746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
New caregivers did not have completed form 2912.
4 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
2 of 4 personnel files reviewed did not have proof of allergy or hazardous materials training. 1 of 4 personnel files reviewed did not have proof of SIDS/Shaken Baby training.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Caregivers were observed using personal cell phone devices, while caring for children.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
There were wall areas in the after school classroom that need to be refurbished with paint, and spaces of floor tiles that needs replacing. All chemicals must be keep out of the reach of child to prevent accidental exposure.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
5 of 5 classroom did not have a current activity plan with two classrooms having a plan posted from October 2021.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the course of the monitoring inspection it was found that there was a caregiver present at the operation with direct access to the children before their FBI fingerprint results were in.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A child with allergies to ants did not have an emergency allergy plan.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
During the inspection it was found that the operation did not have a electronic child safety alarm on their 15 passenger transportation van.
4 746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the operation did not have an emergency plan for the children with diagnosed food allergies.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that 3 of the crib sheets appeared to have not been washed recently, with dried drool and spit up.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that caregivers were changing diapers and not having the children wash their hands afterwards.
5 746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
During the monitoring inspeciton it was observed that there was standing water, about 2 inches, on the playground's sandbox cover, from the rain the night before.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The annual fire inspection had not been conducted.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline by plucking a child on the hand, by hitting a child in the back of the head with an open hand, swinging a stick towards a child in care in a threatening manner, and raising their voice towards a child in care.
4 746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
During the DFPS investigation it was found operation staff were placing children in time out for longer than one minute per their age.
1 746.1329(c)(1)(A) - Documentation pediatric CPR-1st aid includes participant's name, training date, training title, trainer's name, length of training
The operation did not have proof of CPR/First Aid training for a caregiver. The caregiver is current and will provide the proof to the operation.
3 746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
It was found the operation failed to notify parents of an incident that occurred when their child was in care.
4 746.2403(6) - Infant Care Area - Not Used as a Passageway
The young infant room is used as a passageway to the school age room and also the toddler room.
3 746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
It was found the operation failed to notify parents of an incident that occurred when their child was in care.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that caregivers were changing diapers and not having the children wash their hands afterwards.
4 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the children were arriving at the operation and being served breakfast without washing their hands first.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the toddler room had a trash can, without a fully closing lid, that was storing soiled/wet diapers.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the inspection it was observed that there was an individual present at the operation with direct access to the children before the operation had received notification from the CBCU that the subject of a background check was eligible to be present. Caregiver left operation while Child Care Regulation was present.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
While reviewing staff files at the monitoring inspection one of the files reviewed did not have current CPR/First Aid.
4 746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
During the inspection it was found that the 3 staff who transport children in care all had expired transportation training, Their training expired 01/2024.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
During the inspection it was found that the operation did not have a electronic child safety alarm on their 15 passenger transportation van.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Caregivers were observed using personal cell phone devices, while caring for children.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
There were wall areas in the after school classroom that need to be refurbished with paint, and spaces of floor tiles that needs replacing. All chemicals must be keep out of the reach of child to prevent accidental exposure.
2 746.901(6)(B) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's personnel policies
During the monitoring inspection two staff files were reviewed and neither employee had signed operational or personnel policies.
4 746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
During the DFPS investigation it was found operation staff were placing children in time out for longer than one minute per their age.
4 746.3415(3) - Employee Handwashing After Arriving at the Facility
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the staff were arriving at the operation and not washing their hands upon arrival.
1 746.1329(c)(1)(A) - Documentation pediatric CPR-1st aid includes participant's name, training date, training title, trainer's name, length of training
The operation did not have proof of CPR/First Aid training for a caregiver. The caregiver is current and will provide the proof to the operation.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline by plucking a child on the hand, by hitting a child in the back of the head with an open hand, swinging a stick towards a child in care in a threatening manner, and raising their voice towards a child in care.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Caregivers had not completed the annual training hours.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the operation was not completing all of the action items on a consistent basis. The staff evaluation forms, which should be done once per month, for every staff, had not been completed since August. The infant checklist, which should be completed daily, was only being completed once per week.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
During the monitoring inspection the bathroom used by the school age children had dirt, paint, and other evidence that made it appear as if it had not been cleaned recently.
3 746.2206(1)(B) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - 13 Months to Toddler and Pre K
During the inspection it was found that the infants are not having outdoor playtime during the course of their day.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There were two instances when classrooms were out of ratio. One caregiver was left alone with 37 school age children ages 6 to 12. On caregiver was left alone with 7 infants ages 6 to 12 months while the caregiver walked to other areas of the building. A second caregiver was added to the school age room and the infant teacher returned to the classroom.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
A caregiver was observed on her cell phone during naptime. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver put the phone away.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
During the monitoring inspection children's records were reviewed and it was found that all 10 files reviewed were missing required admission information such as medical authorization, health statements, updated immunizations, emergency contacts, and acknowledge of receipt of required documentation.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation has not had a health inspection since December of 2023.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the course of the monitoring inspection it was found that there was a caregiver present at the operation with direct access to the children before their FBI fingerprint results were in.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022, data from January 26, 2023, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022, as required.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A child was observed asleep in a restrictive device. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver removed the child and placed the child in a crib.
5 746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
During the monitoring inspeciton it was observed that there was standing water, about 2 inches, on the playground's sandbox cover, from the rain the night before.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the inspection the floor in the after school room was observed with a crack. The ceiling panels in the preschool room were missing pieces, and insects were observed crawling on the floor.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
During the follow-up inspection the bathroom used by the school age children had dirt, dried urine, and other evidence that made it appear as if it had not been cleaned recently. This was recited but corrected at inspection when the bathroom was cleaned while Child Care Regulation was present.
Yes
4 746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the operation did not have an emergency plan for the children with diagnosed food allergies.
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the operation was not completeing the daily grounds checklist each morning.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A child with allergies to ants did not have an emergency allergy plan.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that a 8 month old infant was dropped off in a stroller and left sleeping in the stroller until I asked the caregiver to move the child.
3 746.2207(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the operation had screen time for greater than 1 hour.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
5 of 5 classroom did not have a current activity plan with two classrooms having a plan posted from October 2021.
5 746.1203(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Minimum Standards
During the inspection it was observed that the caregivers were not familiar with the minimum standards and were not following them due to a lack of understanding of what is required by state.
4 746.1203(3)(C) - Janitorial duties
It was found a caregiver was engaged in cleaning the classroom when they were responsible for a group of children in care.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 18, 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2023, as required.
1 746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
New caregivers did not have completed form 2912.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The annual fire inspection had not been conducted.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that 3 of the crib sheets appeared to have not been washed recently, with dried drool and spit up.
4 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
2 of 4 personnel files reviewed did not have proof of allergy or hazardous materials training. 1 of 4 personnel files reviewed did not have proof of SIDS/Shaken Baby training.
4 746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
During the inspection it was found that the 3 staff who transport children in care all had expired transportation training, Their training expired 01/2024.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
During the inspection it was found that the operation did not have a electronic child safety alarm on their 15 passenger transportation van.
2 746.901(6)(B) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's personnel policies
During the monitoring inspection two staff files were reviewed and neither employee had signed operational or personnel policies.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the course of the monitoring inspection it was found that there was a caregiver present at the operation with direct access to the children before their FBI fingerprint results were in.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that caregivers were changing diapers and not having the children wash their hands afterwards.
3 746.2206(1)(B) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - 13 Months to Toddler and Pre K
During the inspection it was found that the infants are not having outdoor playtime during the course of their day.
4 746.3415(3) - Employee Handwashing After Arriving at the Facility
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the staff were arriving at the operation and not washing their hands upon arrival.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline by plucking a child on the hand, by hitting a child in the back of the head with an open hand, swinging a stick towards a child in care in a threatening manner, and raising their voice towards a child in care.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the operation was not completing all of the action items on a consistent basis. The staff evaluation forms, which should be done once per month, for every staff, had not been completed since August. The infant checklist, which should be completed daily, was only being completed once per week.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that 3 of the crib sheets appeared to have not been washed recently, with dried drool and spit up.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
There were wall areas in the after school classroom that need to be refurbished with paint, and spaces of floor tiles that needs replacing. All chemicals must be keep out of the reach of child to prevent accidental exposure.
4 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the children were arriving at the operation and being served breakfast without washing their hands first.
4 746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
During the DFPS investigation it was found operation staff were placing children in time out for longer than one minute per their age.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the inspection the floor in the after school room was observed with a crack. The ceiling panels in the preschool room were missing pieces, and insects were observed crawling on the floor.

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

Inspections (144)

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

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