Child care center ·
2317 SETTLERS WAY BLVD, Sugar Land, TX 77478-5261 ·
License 853220
Capacity 136. ToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool
| Severity | Date | Standard / narrative | Corrected |
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| 2 | — |
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation is being cited by assessment because the operation failed to report the number of employees left the childcare center by the previous calendar year 2023. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Three employee's files were reviewed and missing 24 hours of required training. |
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| 3 | — |
746.2207(b) - Screen Time Activities - May Supplement Activities Not Replace
Three children were observed playing with their Ipad during the inspection. |
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| 4 | — |
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
3 out of 10 children's admission forms were missing the designated emergency contact's address. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
5 out of 7 employees do not have valid CPR/FA training. Training was completed in an online course without the use of a CPR manikin. |
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| 5 | — |
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Two operational staff were observed without a clear background check. The first classroom had 3 operational staff and 1 children. The director of the Excelsior Academy was present with two other teachers and parent conducting a parent conference. The second classroom had 2 operational staff and 13 children. The operational staff was observed in the present in children conducting gym activities inside the childcare center. |
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| 3 | — |
746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
A total of ten children files were review. Ten out of ten children files were missing the parent rights informing parents about childcare regulation for licensing to review. |
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| 3 | — |
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation has not complete their annual children product certification since 2021. |
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| 5 | — |
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One operational staff was observed inside the classroom without a clear background check. A total of one teacher and seven children. The age of the children are six to ten years old, and they were learning how to do mathematics. |
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| 5 | — |
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Two caregivers observed with children did not have a background check on file. |
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| 2 | — |
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation is being cited by assessment because the operation failed to report the number of employees left the childcare center by the previous calendar year 2024. |
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| 3 | — |
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
The operational staff was not able to produce the timesheet for the director to vertified the present of her operation hours of a minimum of 30 hours per week. |
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| 3 | — |
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
1 out of 9 staff files evaluated did not have documentation of training in the following topics: 1. Handling, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials. 2. Responding to Food Allergies 3. Understanding Building and Physical Premises Safety 4. Emergency Preparedness 5. Preventing the Spread of Communicable Diseases. |
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| 5 | — |
746.4601(3) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
Steps on play structure are rusting and beginning to have part of step fall. The area is approximately 3 x 2 inches. This section is lower than the rest of the step, and the rusty, metal edge is showing. Note: Photos were taken. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Diaper changing mat in toddler room had a tear approximately 1 inch long. Note: Photos were taken. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
Two caregivers conducting transportation did not have up to date training on file. |
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| 3 | — |
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation has not complete their annual children product certification since 03/11/2024. |
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| 5 | — |
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Three operational staff were observed without a clear background check. The first classroom had 1 operational staff and 4 children. The teacher was observed teaching children how to do mathematics inside the classroom. The second classroom 2 operational staff and 4 children. The teacher was observed teaching children how to do mathematics inside the classroom. |
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| 5 | — |
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
A yellow and white tube of disinfectant wipes was observed in an unlocked cabinet in room 9 which was accessible to children during the inspection. Note: The provider removed the wipes during the inspection. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.4001 - First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation
A total of three vehicle were observed. One of three vehicle did not have their First Aid Kit inside their respective vehicle for licensing to review. |
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| 1 | — |
746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
A total of ten operational staff were review. Ten out of ten operational staff did not have their latest form 2912 for licensing to review. |
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| 5 | — |
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation has not complete their annual fire inspection since 06/05/2023. |
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| 3 | — |
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation has not complete their annual children product certification since 2025. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
During inspection, 3 different teachers were yelling at one child, threateing to tell parents of their behavior. One caregiver asked for a belt from another caregiver to threaten the child into behaving. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
2 cargivers have expired first aid and CPR training. This training expired on April 23, 2021. |
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| 4 | — |
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
A nap cot was placed directly in front of a door entry to the classroom. Note: The provider moved the nap cot to provide a clear pathway to the room. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
A total of ten children files were review. Ten out of ten children files were not properly maintained for licensing to review. |
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| 3 | — |
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
A lock down drill that was conducted in July 2022 had not been documented. Note: The provider documented the date and time of the lock down drill that was conducted. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.1401(b) - Volunteers and contractors not counted in the child/caregiver ratio must comply with minimum standards that apply to employees
One volunteer was observed in the school age classroom with the present of children. |
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| 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
Two children were observed walking to the restroom by themselves without operational staff supervision. The age of the children are four years old and eight years old respectively. |
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| 5 | — |
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Two operational staff did not know how many children they were responsible for or know the ages of the children inside their respective classroom. |
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| 3 | — |
746.2207(b) - Screen Time Activities - May Supplement Activities Not Replace
Three children were observed playing with their Ipad during the inspection. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
Two caregivers conducting transportation did not have up to date training on file. |
— |
| 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
Two children were observed walking to the restroom by themselves without operational staff supervision. The age of the children are four years old and eight years old respectively. |
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| 2 | — |
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation is being cited by assessment because the operation failed to report the number of employees left the childcare center by the previous calendar year 2024. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
A total of ten children files were review. Ten out of ten children files were not properly maintained for licensing to review. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
A total of ten children files were review. Ten out of ten children files were missing the parent rights informing parents about childcare regulation for licensing to review. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
2 cargivers have expired first aid and CPR training. This training expired on April 23, 2021. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation has not complete their annual children product certification since 2021. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation has not complete their annual children product certification since 2025. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
A yellow and white tube of disinfectant wipes was observed in an unlocked cabinet in room 9 which was accessible to children during the inspection. Note: The provider removed the wipes during the inspection. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
1 out of 9 staff files evaluated did not have documentation of training in the following topics: 1. Handling, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials. 2. Responding to Food Allergies 3. Understanding Building and Physical Premises Safety 4. Emergency Preparedness 5. Preventing the Spread of Communicable Diseases. |
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| 5 | — |
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation has not complete their annual fire inspection since 06/05/2023. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
During inspection, 3 different teachers were yelling at one child, threateing to tell parents of their behavior. One caregiver asked for a belt from another caregiver to threaten the child into behaving. |
— |
| 1 | — |
746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
A total of ten operational staff were review. Ten out of ten operational staff did not have their latest form 2912 for licensing to review. |
— |
| 5 | — |
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Three operational staff were observed without a clear background check. The first classroom had 1 operational staff and 4 children. The teacher was observed teaching children how to do mathematics inside the classroom. The second classroom 2 operational staff and 4 children. The teacher was observed teaching children how to do mathematics inside the classroom. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.4001 - First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation
A total of three vehicle were observed. One of three vehicle did not have their First Aid Kit inside their respective vehicle for licensing to review. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
The operational staff was not able to produce the timesheet for the director to vertified the present of her operation hours of a minimum of 30 hours per week. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.1401(b) - Volunteers and contractors not counted in the child/caregiver ratio must comply with minimum standards that apply to employees
One volunteer was observed in the school age classroom with the present of children. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
A nap cot was placed directly in front of a door entry to the classroom. Note: The provider moved the nap cot to provide a clear pathway to the room. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One operational staff was observed inside the classroom without a clear background check. A total of one teacher and seven children. The age of the children are six to ten years old, and they were learning how to do mathematics. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Diaper changing mat in toddler room had a tear approximately 1 inch long. Note: Photos were taken. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
5 out of 7 employees do not have valid CPR/FA training. Training was completed in an online course without the use of a CPR manikin. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation has not complete their annual children product certification since 03/11/2024. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
A lock down drill that was conducted in July 2022 had not been documented. Note: The provider documented the date and time of the lock down drill that was conducted. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
3 out of 10 children's admission forms were missing the designated emergency contact's address. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Three employee's files were reviewed and missing 24 hours of required training. |
— |
| 5 | — |
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Two operational staff were observed without a clear background check. The first classroom had 3 operational staff and 1 children. The director of the Excelsior Academy was present with two other teachers and parent conducting a parent conference. The second classroom had 2 operational staff and 13 children. The operational staff was observed in the present in children conducting gym activities inside the childcare center. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.4601(3) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
Steps on play structure are rusting and beginning to have part of step fall. The area is approximately 3 x 2 inches. This section is lower than the rest of the step, and the rusty, metal edge is showing. Note: Photos were taken. |
— |
| 5 | — |
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Two caregivers observed with children did not have a background check on file. |
— |
| 2 | — |
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation is being cited by assessment because the operation failed to report the number of employees left the childcare center by the previous calendar year 2023. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Two operational staff did not know how many children they were responsible for or know the ages of the children inside their respective classroom. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
3 out of 10 children's admission forms were missing the designated emergency contact's address. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
1 out of 9 staff files evaluated did not have documentation of training in the following topics: 1. Handling, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials. 2. Responding to Food Allergies 3. Understanding Building and Physical Premises Safety 4. Emergency Preparedness 5. Preventing the Spread of Communicable Diseases. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
5 out of 7 employees do not have valid CPR/FA training. Training was completed in an online course without the use of a CPR manikin. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
A lock down drill that was conducted in July 2022 had not been documented. Note: The provider documented the date and time of the lock down drill that was conducted. |
Yes |
| 1 | — |
746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
A total of ten operational staff were review. Ten out of ten operational staff did not have their latest form 2912 for licensing to review. |
— |
| 2 | — |
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation is being cited by assessment because the operation failed to report the number of employees left the childcare center by the previous calendar year 2023. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.1401(b) - Volunteers and contractors not counted in the child/caregiver ratio must comply with minimum standards that apply to employees
One volunteer was observed in the school age classroom with the present of 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
Two children were observed walking to the restroom by themselves without operational staff supervision. The age of the children are four years old and eight years old respectively. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
During inspection, 3 different teachers were yelling at one child, threateing to tell parents of their behavior. One caregiver asked for a belt from another caregiver to threaten the child into behaving. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
Two caregivers conducting transportation did not have up to date training on file. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.4601(3) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
Steps on play structure are rusting and beginning to have part of step fall. The area is approximately 3 x 2 inches. This section is lower than the rest of the step, and the rusty, metal edge is showing. Note: Photos were taken. |
— |
| 5 | — |
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Three operational staff were observed without a clear background check. The first classroom had 1 operational staff and 4 children. The teacher was observed teaching children how to do mathematics inside the classroom. The second classroom 2 operational staff and 4 children. The teacher was observed teaching children how to do mathematics inside the classroom. |
— |
| 5 | — |
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Two caregivers observed with children did not have a background check on file. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Diaper changing mat in toddler room had a tear approximately 1 inch long. Note: Photos were taken. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation has not complete their annual fire inspection since 06/05/2023. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation has not complete their annual children product certification since 2025. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
A yellow and white tube of disinfectant wipes was observed in an unlocked cabinet in room 9 which was accessible to children during the inspection. Note: The provider removed the wipes during the inspection. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
A total of ten children files were review. Ten out of ten children files were missing the parent rights informing parents about childcare regulation for licensing to review. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Three employee's files were reviewed and missing 24 hours of required training. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
A total of ten children files were review. Ten out of ten children files were not properly maintained for licensing to review. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Two operational staff did not know how many children they were responsible for or know the ages of the children inside their respective classroom. |
— |
| 2 | — |
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation is being cited by assessment because the operation failed to report the number of employees left the childcare center by the previous calendar year 2024. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
A nap cot was placed directly in front of a door entry to the classroom. Note: The provider moved the nap cot to provide a clear pathway to the room. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation has not complete their annual children product certification since 2021. |
— |
| 5 | — |
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One operational staff was observed inside the classroom without a clear background check. A total of one teacher and seven children. The age of the children are six to ten years old, and they were learning how to do mathematics. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.4001 - First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation
A total of three vehicle were observed. One of three vehicle did not have their First Aid Kit inside their respective vehicle for licensing to review. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation has not complete their annual children product certification since 03/11/2024. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2207(b) - Screen Time Activities - May Supplement Activities Not Replace
Three children were observed playing with their Ipad during the inspection. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
2 cargivers have expired first aid and CPR training. This training expired on April 23, 2021. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
The operational staff was not able to produce the timesheet for the director to vertified the present of her operation hours of a minimum of 30 hours per week. |
— |
| 5 | — |
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Two operational staff were observed without a clear background check. The first classroom had 3 operational staff and 1 children. The director of the Excelsior Academy was present with two other teachers and parent conducting a parent conference. The second classroom had 2 operational staff and 13 children. The operational staff was observed in the present in children conducting gym activities inside the childcare center. |
— |
| 1 | — |
746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
A total of ten operational staff were review. Ten out of ten operational staff did not have their latest form 2912 for licensing to review. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Diaper changing mat in toddler room had a tear approximately 1 inch long. Note: Photos were taken. |
— |
| 2 | — |
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation is being cited by assessment because the operation failed to report the number of employees left the childcare center by the previous calendar year 2024. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
A nap cot was placed directly in front of a door entry to the classroom. Note: The provider moved the nap cot to provide a clear pathway to the room. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
Two caregivers conducting transportation did not have up to date training on file. |
— |
| 5 | — |
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Two caregivers observed with children did not have a background check on file. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Three employee's files were reviewed and missing 24 hours of required training. |
— |
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