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Future Minds

Child care center · 809 LENOX ST, Waco, TX 76704-1519 · License 860659

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Poor

Capacity 49. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (256)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
During the inspection a 9 month old was observed in a bouncer drinking a bottle that was propped up by a blanket. This was corrected by the caregiver removing the bottle and taking the infant out of the bouncer.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
A playground checklist had not being completed for June. This was corrected during the inspection when the director checked the playground and completed a playground checklist.
Yes
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
During the inspection the personnel files were missing, notarized affidavits, high school diplomas, and documentation of pre-service trainings.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
One caregiver had only completed 12 out of the 24 required annual training hours and another caregiver had only completed 16 hours out of the 24 required annual training hours for the 2022-2023 training year. This was corrected during the inspection as the training period has ended and both caregivers have started obtaining their hours for the current year.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the inspection a caregiver with a pending background check was accessible to children in care and counted in ratio. This was corrected by the caregiver leaving the operation and being replaced with caregiver with a cleared background check.
Yes
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
In the toddler room, disinfectant wipes and spray were being stored on shelves that were low enough for toddlers to reach. This was corrected during the inspection when the director hung a basket on the wall for caregivers to store their cleaning supplies out of reach.
4 746.3503(c)(3) - Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Caregiver Must Face Child and Be Within Arm's Length of Child
During the inspection observed a caregiver change a diaper, turn her back and throw a diaper in trash can leaving infant buckled on diaper changing table.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Out of four children's records reviewed, one child needed an updated immunization record.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
There was a bottle of Clorox wipes and a bottle of Febreze on the shelves where children could reach. This was corrected during the inspection when the supplies were moved to a closet that the children could not access.
4 746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
3 out of the 5 staff employed longer than 90 days and were present did not have a current certification in CPR/First AID
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One infant's feeding instructions had not been updated since May.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The children's product recall verification form was last signed in May 2024. This was corrected during the inspection when a new form was completed.
Yes
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
During the inspection a outlet accessible to children under 5 years was observed uncovered. This was corrected by the outlet being covered with a safety cover.
Yes
4 746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
An infant was observed sleeping with a bottle. This was corrected during the inspection when a caregiver removed the bottle from the crib.
Yes
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Observed two infants under 12 months old sleeping in playpens with blankets covering them. This was corrected by the caregivers removing the blankets.
4 746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
There was a piece of climbing equipment on the front playground that was meant for indoor use only. This was corrected during the inspection when the equipment was removed.
Yes
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
In the infant room, children under the age of two were watching a television program on the caregiver's tablet. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was informed that children under two cannot have screen time and the caregiver turned the tablet off.
Yes
4 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
One caregiver and the director had expired first aid and CPR training.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver did not wash hands after diapering a child.
4 746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
The director had only completed 9 out of the required 30 hours of annual training for the 2022-2023 training year. This was corrected during the inspection as the training period has ended and the director has already obtained over 30 training hours for the current year.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Out of six children's files reviewed, five were missing admission dates, three school-age children were missing school information, and one school-age child was missing permission to ride the bus from school.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
One caregiver was missing four hours out of the required 24 hours of annual training.
4 746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
There was no sink in the diaper changing area in the toddler room.
3 746.4003(a)(2) - First Aid Kit Incomplete Kit - Adhesive Tape
The first aid kit was missing adhesive tape.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
During the inspection observed caregiver prepare a bottle on the diaper changing table and then change on diaper on the table.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During the inspection the playground was observed with a large tree limb hanging down from a tree and leaning on playground fence. Observed a sink cabinet accessible to children containing rodent traps without a safety latch on the cabinet to prevent children in care from accessing items under sink. The traps were removed during the inspection.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
There were bottles of Clorox wipes in the toddler room and the pre-k room. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottles were moved out of reach.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The center's operational policies did not address all of the topics required in minimum standards.
3 746.2206(2)(B) - Written Activity Plan - Active Play Pre K - 90 Minutes of Moderate to Vigorous
The pre-k schedule did not have 90 minutes of physical activity on it.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Observed one infant sleeping in a bouncer with a blanket. This was corrected by the caregiver removing the infant and the blanket.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A child did not have their hands washed after getting their diaper changed.
4 746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
During the inspection there were eight infants observed sleeping, two infants did not have a crib/playpen and were observed sleeping in a bouncer. This was corrected by the director taking two playpens to the infant classroom.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One infant's feeding instructions had not been updated since May.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
There was a bottle of Clorox wipes and a bottle of Febreze on the shelves where children could reach. This was corrected during the inspection when the supplies were moved to a closet that the children could not access.
4 746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
An infant was observed sleeping with a bottle. This was corrected during the inspection when a caregiver removed the bottle from the crib.
Yes
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
During the inspection the personnel files were missing, notarized affidavits, high school diplomas, and documentation of pre-service trainings.
4 746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
The director had only completed 9 out of the required 30 hours of annual training for the 2022-2023 training year. This was corrected during the inspection as the training period has ended and the director has already obtained over 30 training hours for the current year.
Yes
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A child did not have their hands washed after getting their diaper changed.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During the inspection the playground was observed with a large tree limb hanging down from a tree and leaning on playground fence. Observed a sink cabinet accessible to children containing rodent traps without a safety latch on the cabinet to prevent children in care from accessing items under sink. The traps were removed during the inspection.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Observed one infant sleeping in a bouncer with a blanket. This was corrected by the caregiver removing the infant and the blanket.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver did not wash hands after diapering a child.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
A playground checklist had not being completed for June. This was corrected during the inspection when the director checked the playground and completed a playground checklist.
Yes
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The center's operational policies did not address all of the topics required in minimum standards.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Observed two infants under 12 months old sleeping in playpens with blankets covering them. This was corrected by the caregivers removing the blankets.
4 746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
During the inspection there were eight infants observed sleeping, two infants did not have a crib/playpen and were observed sleeping in a bouncer. This was corrected by the director taking two playpens to the infant classroom.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
In the infant room, children under the age of two were watching a television program on the caregiver's tablet. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was informed that children under two cannot have screen time and the caregiver turned the tablet off.
Yes
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
In the toddler room, disinfectant wipes and spray were being stored on shelves that were low enough for toddlers to reach. This was corrected during the inspection when the director hung a basket on the wall for caregivers to store their cleaning supplies out of reach.
4 746.3503(c)(3) - Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Caregiver Must Face Child and Be Within Arm's Length of Child
During the inspection observed a caregiver change a diaper, turn her back and throw a diaper in trash can leaving infant buckled on diaper changing table.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
One caregiver was missing four hours out of the required 24 hours of annual training.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Out of six children's files reviewed, five were missing admission dates, three school-age children were missing school information, and one school-age child was missing permission to ride the bus from school.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The children's product recall verification form was last signed in May 2024. This was corrected during the inspection when a new form was completed.
Yes
4 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
One caregiver and the director had expired first aid and CPR training.
5 746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
During the inspection a 9 month old was observed in a bouncer drinking a bottle that was propped up by a blanket. This was corrected by the caregiver removing the bottle and taking the infant out of the bouncer.
3 746.4003(a)(2) - First Aid Kit Incomplete Kit - Adhesive Tape
The first aid kit was missing adhesive tape.
4 746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
There was no sink in the diaper changing area in the toddler room.
4 746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
3 out of the 5 staff employed longer than 90 days and were present did not have a current certification in CPR/First AID
4 746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
There was a piece of climbing equipment on the front playground that was meant for indoor use only. This was corrected during the inspection when the equipment was removed.
Yes
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
One caregiver had only completed 12 out of the 24 required annual training hours and another caregiver had only completed 16 hours out of the 24 required annual training hours for the 2022-2023 training year. This was corrected during the inspection as the training period has ended and both caregivers have started obtaining their hours for the current year.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the inspection a caregiver with a pending background check was accessible to children in care and counted in ratio. This was corrected by the caregiver leaving the operation and being replaced with caregiver with a cleared background check.
Yes
3 746.2206(2)(B) - Written Activity Plan - Active Play Pre K - 90 Minutes of Moderate to Vigorous
The pre-k schedule did not have 90 minutes of physical activity on it.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
There were bottles of Clorox wipes in the toddler room and the pre-k room. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottles were moved out of reach.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
During the inspection a outlet accessible to children under 5 years was observed uncovered. This was corrected by the outlet being covered with a safety cover.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Out of four children's records reviewed, one child needed an updated immunization record.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
During the inspection observed caregiver prepare a bottle on the diaper changing table and then change on diaper on the table.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Out of six children's files reviewed, five were missing admission dates, three school-age children were missing school information, and one school-age child was missing permission to ride the bus from school.
4 746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
The director had only completed 9 out of the required 30 hours of annual training for the 2022-2023 training year. This was corrected during the inspection as the training period has ended and the director has already obtained over 30 training hours for the current year.
Yes
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
There was a bottle of Clorox wipes and a bottle of Febreze on the shelves where children could reach. This was corrected during the inspection when the supplies were moved to a closet that the children could not access.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The children's product recall verification form was last signed in May 2024. This was corrected during the inspection when a new form was completed.
Yes
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
A playground checklist had not being completed for June. This was corrected during the inspection when the director checked the playground and completed a playground checklist.
Yes
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
During the inspection the personnel files were missing, notarized affidavits, high school diplomas, and documentation of pre-service trainings.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
There were bottles of Clorox wipes in the toddler room and the pre-k room. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottles were moved out of reach.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One infant's feeding instructions had not been updated since May.
4 746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
There was no sink in the diaper changing area in the toddler room.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver did not wash hands after diapering a child.
4 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
One caregiver and the director had expired first aid and CPR training.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
One caregiver was missing four hours out of the required 24 hours of annual training.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
One caregiver had only completed 12 out of the 24 required annual training hours and another caregiver had only completed 16 hours out of the 24 required annual training hours for the 2022-2023 training year. This was corrected during the inspection as the training period has ended and both caregivers have started obtaining their hours for the current year.
Yes
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The center's operational policies did not address all of the topics required in minimum standards.
4 746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
During the inspection there were eight infants observed sleeping, two infants did not have a crib/playpen and were observed sleeping in a bouncer. This was corrected by the director taking two playpens to the infant classroom.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A child did not have their hands washed after getting their diaper changed.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
During the inspection observed caregiver prepare a bottle on the diaper changing table and then change on diaper on the table.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
In the infant room, children under the age of two were watching a television program on the caregiver's tablet. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was informed that children under two cannot have screen time and the caregiver turned the tablet off.
Yes
3 746.2206(2)(B) - Written Activity Plan - Active Play Pre K - 90 Minutes of Moderate to Vigorous
The pre-k schedule did not have 90 minutes of physical activity on it.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
During the inspection a outlet accessible to children under 5 years was observed uncovered. This was corrected by the outlet being covered with a safety cover.
Yes
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
In the toddler room, disinfectant wipes and spray were being stored on shelves that were low enough for toddlers to reach. This was corrected during the inspection when the director hung a basket on the wall for caregivers to store their cleaning supplies out of reach.
4 746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
An infant was observed sleeping with a bottle. This was corrected during the inspection when a caregiver removed the bottle from the crib.
Yes
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Observed one infant sleeping in a bouncer with a blanket. This was corrected by the caregiver removing the infant and the blanket.
4 746.3503(c)(3) - Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Caregiver Must Face Child and Be Within Arm's Length of Child
During the inspection observed a caregiver change a diaper, turn her back and throw a diaper in trash can leaving infant buckled on diaper changing table.
5 746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
During the inspection a 9 month old was observed in a bouncer drinking a bottle that was propped up by a blanket. This was corrected by the caregiver removing the bottle and taking the infant out of the bouncer.
4 746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
There was a piece of climbing equipment on the front playground that was meant for indoor use only. This was corrected during the inspection when the equipment was removed.
Yes
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During the inspection the playground was observed with a large tree limb hanging down from a tree and leaning on playground fence. Observed a sink cabinet accessible to children containing rodent traps without a safety latch on the cabinet to prevent children in care from accessing items under sink. The traps were removed during the inspection.
4 746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
3 out of the 5 staff employed longer than 90 days and were present did not have a current certification in CPR/First AID
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the inspection a caregiver with a pending background check was accessible to children in care and counted in ratio. This was corrected by the caregiver leaving the operation and being replaced with caregiver with a cleared background check.
Yes
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Observed two infants under 12 months old sleeping in playpens with blankets covering them. This was corrected by the caregivers removing the blankets.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Out of four children's records reviewed, one child needed an updated immunization record.
3 746.4003(a)(2) - First Aid Kit Incomplete Kit - Adhesive Tape
The first aid kit was missing adhesive tape.
4 746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
There was no sink in the diaper changing area in the toddler room.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
In the infant room, children under the age of two were watching a television program on the caregiver's tablet. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was informed that children under two cannot have screen time and the caregiver turned the tablet off.
Yes
3 746.4003(a)(2) - First Aid Kit Incomplete Kit - Adhesive Tape
The first aid kit was missing adhesive tape.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
A playground checklist had not being completed for June. This was corrected during the inspection when the director checked the playground and completed a playground checklist.
Yes

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

Inspections (80)

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

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