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Tony's Playhouse Discover Center

Child care center · 1929 PECAN BLVD, Mcallen, TX 78501-6730 · License 869876

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 186. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (320)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 746.801(9) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations
Statements of health and vaccination records for 3 pets at the operation were not available for review at the time of inspection.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Cots in the toddler were not labeled with the children's names and/or assigned number. Two out of the eight cribs being used in the infant room were labeled with the children's names.
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Infant age children were observed in high chairs and bucket seats for 25 consecutive minutes. Note: During inspection, caregiver removed the children from the devices and moved them onto the indoor playground area.
3 746.2205(a)(2) - Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities
Observed 2 classrooms Club B and School age room with no activy plan/ schedule posted.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Operation has swings and a play structure that has slide. There is 2-4 inches of pea gravel surrounding the structures/play-structures. Playground a rotating active play equipment that is within 2 feet from a metal pole.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, a caregiver was left in charge of supervising 6 children ages 13-16mo. Specified age group was 12-17mo, classroom was over ratio by one. child.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
One out of ten children's records reviewed is missing health statement. Seven out of ten children's records reviewed are missing the parent's rights statement.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Toddler room has a cabinet with a broken door, cleaning products are stored in the cabinet and are accessible to the children.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
6 out of 10 staff files reviewed are missing trainings, including trainings on the following topics: Hazardous Materials, Allergies, Medication, Emergency Preparedness, Communicable Diseases, Child Maltreatment, SIDS.
4 746.4703 - Requirements for Bucket Swings
Operation has four bucket swings; two of them do not have working safety straps and the other two inner inning is peeling. Swings are 14-16 inches from the ground.
3 746.801(18) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
Children Products Certification Form was not available for review at the time of inspection.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
A caregiver grabbed, pushed, pulled and attempted to physically restrain a child that was attempting to leave classroom.
5 746.3805(a)(2) - Administering Medication - As Amended in Writing by Child's Health Care Professional
Three medications were administered to a infant a child. Label instructions indicate medications are for children over the age of 2yo, 5yo and only with doctor's prescription. Operation did not have a written amended in writing by the child's health-care professional.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Two out of ten children's records review are missing a health statement.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There is peeling paint and peeling flooring in the after-school age classrooms. Ants were observed at the operation's playground and climbing up a post.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A staff member was present at operation and providing care to children without prior background check eligibility notice. Note: This was corrected at inspection when staffed was sent home pending background check eligibility notice.
Yes
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Operation did not report to CCR an incident that involved inappropriate forms of discipline / guidance.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Ten staff records were reviewed on 12/14/2022, the following items have not been available for review: -Copy of High School Diplomas for 1 staff member -First Aid and CPR trainings for 5 staff members -Building and Physical Premises Training for 7 staff members -Transportation, Abuse & Neglect, SIDS / Safe Sleep and Health/Safety related topics for a staff member
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
First Aid / CPR Training for two caregiver and Annual Training Certificates for six staff member were not available for review at the time of inspection.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Consecutive diaper changes were conducted without sanitizing the diaper-changing surface after each child.
4 746.5619 - Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies
Operation does not have a written transportation emergency plan.
3 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Required Postings were reviewed and the following are missing: Most Recent CCR Inspection / Investigation Form Keeping Children Safe Poster List of Employees Note: Keeping Children Safe Poster and List of Employee were posted.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Last fire inspection was conducted on 09/15/2023.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Three out of ten staff files requested for review were not available at the time of inspection. A fourth file is missing copy of high school diploma and fifth one is missing high school diploma and personnel / operational policies and orientation statements.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Ten staff records were reviewed, the following items were not available for review at the time of inspection: -Copy of High School Diplomas for 2 staff members -First Aid and CPR trainings for 5 staff members -Building and Physical Premises Training for 7 staff members -Transportation, Abuse & Neglect, SIDS / Safe Sleep and Health/Safety related topics for a staff member
4 746.4807(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
Swing play structure observed with 4 swings, measurements of use zone were not met with two play structures in use zone area at 6 ft.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
A rotating equipment bike of 4 two wheel seats observed to be placed on asphalt not in appropriate active play surfacing.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Two out of six staff training records reviewed are missing pediatric first aid/cpr. Note: one employee will no longer be working as a caregiver or be left in charge of a group of children.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Ground checks are conducted daily by operation but operation has not documented monthly checks utilizing a general maintenance checklist or safety checklist.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Seven out of ten staff files reviewed are missing trainings, including trainings on the following topics: -Abuse/Neglect -Safe Sleep / Shaken Baby -Hazardous Materials -Food Allergies -Administering Medications -Emergency Preparedness -Building Safety -Communicable Diseases -Transportation -First Aid / CPR
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the preponderance of evidence, a caregiver failed to demonstrate self-control / good judgment and became impatient towards a child that was attempting to leave classroom.
3 746.501(a)(17) - Written Operational Policies - Animals
Operational policies were reviewed and the following items are missing: (17) Pets (18) Physical and Outdoor Activities (26) Abuse and Neglect (30) Inclusive Care
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Two out of ten children's files reviewed are missing emergency medical authorization, health statement and health provider information.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Three out of the thirteen children's records reviewed and missing immunization records.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Observed teacher 4 teachers doing diapering procedures and did not wash hands in between in child's diaper change. Teachers observed to be wearing gloves and would remove gloves prepare the area and place new gloves on rather than washing hands after area was prepared for new child in diaper change. Observed a caregiver wipping childs nose to remove buggers, teacher threw wipes that was used to clean nose away and grabbed a new wipe to clean another child's nose. Observed Class coming inside from outdoor time and teachers did not wash the childrens hands once they came back inside.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Director and 2 staff members who provide transportation do not have a current transporation training. One cargiver has provided transporation since January with no transporation traning.
4 746.5403(a) - Gas Leak Inspection - Natural Gas
Last gas leak inspection was conducted 03/2021.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Ten staff files were reviewed. One file is missing copy of high school diploma or equivalent and first aid/cpr training certificate. A second file is missing the translation of a foreign high school diploma.
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Two staff members were caring for 11 children ages 8mo-18mo. Specified age group of 0-11mo. Maximum group size was over by one child.
3 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Cots in the older infants, toddler and prek3 rooms are labeled by numbers but assignment lists do not reflect the children they are assigned to.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Observed teacher 4 teachers doing diapering procedures and did not wash hands in between in child's diaper change. Teachers observed to be wearing gloves and would remove gloves prepare the area and place new gloves on rather than washing hands after area was prepared for new child in diaper change. Observed a caregiver wipping childs nose to remove buggers, teacher threw wipes that was used to clean nose away and grabbed a new wipe to clean another child's nose. Observed Class coming inside from outdoor time and teachers did not wash the childrens hands once they came back inside.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Last fire inspection was conducted on 09/15/2023.
4 746.4807(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
Swing play structure observed with 4 swings, measurements of use zone were not met with two play structures in use zone area at 6 ft.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Ten staff records were reviewed, the following items were not available for review at the time of inspection: -Copy of High School Diplomas for 2 staff members -First Aid and CPR trainings for 5 staff members -Building and Physical Premises Training for 7 staff members -Transportation, Abuse & Neglect, SIDS / Safe Sleep and Health/Safety related topics for a staff member
3 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Required Postings were reviewed and the following are missing: Most Recent CCR Inspection / Investigation Form Keeping Children Safe Poster List of Employees Note: Keeping Children Safe Poster and List of Employee were posted.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Three out of ten staff files requested for review were not available at the time of inspection. A fourth file is missing copy of high school diploma and fifth one is missing high school diploma and personnel / operational policies and orientation statements.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Operation did not report to CCR an incident that involved inappropriate forms of discipline / guidance.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Toddler room has a cabinet with a broken door, cleaning products are stored in the cabinet and are accessible to the children.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Ground checks are conducted daily by operation but operation has not documented monthly checks utilizing a general maintenance checklist or safety checklist.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Two out of ten children's records review are missing a health statement.
4 746.4703 - Requirements for Bucket Swings
Operation has four bucket swings; two of them do not have working safety straps and the other two inner inning is peeling. Swings are 14-16 inches from the ground.
3 746.801(9) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations
Statements of health and vaccination records for 3 pets at the operation were not available for review at the time of inspection.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
One out of ten children's records reviewed is missing health statement. Seven out of ten children's records reviewed are missing the parent's rights statement.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the preponderance of evidence, a caregiver failed to demonstrate self-control / good judgment and became impatient towards a child that was attempting to leave classroom.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Consecutive diaper changes were conducted without sanitizing the diaper-changing surface after each child.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Operation has swings and a play structure that has slide. There is 2-4 inches of pea gravel surrounding the structures/play-structures. Playground a rotating active play equipment that is within 2 feet from a metal pole.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, a caregiver was left in charge of supervising 6 children ages 13-16mo. Specified age group was 12-17mo, classroom was over ratio by one. child.
5 746.3805(a)(2) - Administering Medication - As Amended in Writing by Child's Health Care Professional
Three medications were administered to a infant a child. Label instructions indicate medications are for children over the age of 2yo, 5yo and only with doctor's prescription. Operation did not have a written amended in writing by the child's health-care professional.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Seven out of ten staff files reviewed are missing trainings, including trainings on the following topics: -Abuse/Neglect -Safe Sleep / Shaken Baby -Hazardous Materials -Food Allergies -Administering Medications -Emergency Preparedness -Building Safety -Communicable Diseases -Transportation -First Aid / CPR
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Infant age children were observed in high chairs and bucket seats for 25 consecutive minutes. Note: During inspection, caregiver removed the children from the devices and moved them onto the indoor playground area.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Ten staff records were reviewed on 12/14/2022, the following items have not been available for review: -Copy of High School Diplomas for 1 staff member -First Aid and CPR trainings for 5 staff members -Building and Physical Premises Training for 7 staff members -Transportation, Abuse & Neglect, SIDS / Safe Sleep and Health/Safety related topics for a staff member
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Three out of the thirteen children's records reviewed and missing immunization records.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A staff member was present at operation and providing care to children without prior background check eligibility notice. Note: This was corrected at inspection when staffed was sent home pending background check eligibility notice.
Yes
3 746.501(a)(17) - Written Operational Policies - Animals
Operational policies were reviewed and the following items are missing: (17) Pets (18) Physical and Outdoor Activities (26) Abuse and Neglect (30) Inclusive Care
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
A rotating equipment bike of 4 two wheel seats observed to be placed on asphalt not in appropriate active play surfacing.
3 746.801(18) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
Children Products Certification Form was not available for review at the time of inspection.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Director and 2 staff members who provide transportation do not have a current transporation training. One cargiver has provided transporation since January with no transporation traning.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Ten staff files were reviewed. One file is missing copy of high school diploma or equivalent and first aid/cpr training certificate. A second file is missing the translation of a foreign high school diploma.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Cots in the toddler were not labeled with the children's names and/or assigned number. Two out of the eight cribs being used in the infant room were labeled with the children's names.
4 746.5403(a) - Gas Leak Inspection - Natural Gas
Last gas leak inspection was conducted 03/2021.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Two out of ten children's files reviewed are missing emergency medical authorization, health statement and health provider information.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There is peeling paint and peeling flooring in the after-school age classrooms. Ants were observed at the operation's playground and climbing up a post.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Two out of six staff training records reviewed are missing pediatric first aid/cpr. Note: one employee will no longer be working as a caregiver or be left in charge of a group of children.
3 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Cots in the older infants, toddler and prek3 rooms are labeled by numbers but assignment lists do not reflect the children they are assigned to.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
A caregiver grabbed, pushed, pulled and attempted to physically restrain a child that was attempting to leave classroom.
3 746.2205(a)(2) - Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities
Observed 2 classrooms Club B and School age room with no activy plan/ schedule posted.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
First Aid / CPR Training for two caregiver and Annual Training Certificates for six staff member were not available for review at the time of inspection.
4 746.5619 - Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies
Operation does not have a written transportation emergency plan.
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Two staff members were caring for 11 children ages 8mo-18mo. Specified age group of 0-11mo. Maximum group size was over by one child.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
6 out of 10 staff files reviewed are missing trainings, including trainings on the following topics: Hazardous Materials, Allergies, Medication, Emergency Preparedness, Communicable Diseases, Child Maltreatment, SIDS.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Two out of six staff training records reviewed are missing pediatric first aid/cpr. Note: one employee will no longer be working as a caregiver or be left in charge of a group of children.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Consecutive diaper changes were conducted without sanitizing the diaper-changing surface after each child.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Operation did not report to CCR an incident that involved inappropriate forms of discipline / guidance.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
6 out of 10 staff files reviewed are missing trainings, including trainings on the following topics: Hazardous Materials, Allergies, Medication, Emergency Preparedness, Communicable Diseases, Child Maltreatment, SIDS.
3 746.501(a)(17) - Written Operational Policies - Animals
Operational policies were reviewed and the following items are missing: (17) Pets (18) Physical and Outdoor Activities (26) Abuse and Neglect (30) Inclusive Care
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
First Aid / CPR Training for two caregiver and Annual Training Certificates for six staff member were not available for review at the time of inspection.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Cots in the toddler were not labeled with the children's names and/or assigned number. Two out of the eight cribs being used in the infant room were labeled with the children's names.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Toddler room has a cabinet with a broken door, cleaning products are stored in the cabinet and are accessible to the children.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
One out of ten children's records reviewed is missing health statement. Seven out of ten children's records reviewed are missing the parent's rights statement.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A staff member was present at operation and providing care to children without prior background check eligibility notice. Note: This was corrected at inspection when staffed was sent home pending background check eligibility notice.
Yes
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Director and 2 staff members who provide transportation do not have a current transporation training. One cargiver has provided transporation since January with no transporation traning.
4 746.4807(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
Swing play structure observed with 4 swings, measurements of use zone were not met with two play structures in use zone area at 6 ft.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Observed teacher 4 teachers doing diapering procedures and did not wash hands in between in child's diaper change. Teachers observed to be wearing gloves and would remove gloves prepare the area and place new gloves on rather than washing hands after area was prepared for new child in diaper change. Observed a caregiver wipping childs nose to remove buggers, teacher threw wipes that was used to clean nose away and grabbed a new wipe to clean another child's nose. Observed Class coming inside from outdoor time and teachers did not wash the childrens hands once they came back inside.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Operation has swings and a play structure that has slide. There is 2-4 inches of pea gravel surrounding the structures/play-structures. Playground a rotating active play equipment that is within 2 feet from a metal pole.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Ten staff files were reviewed. One file is missing copy of high school diploma or equivalent and first aid/cpr training certificate. A second file is missing the translation of a foreign high school diploma.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
A rotating equipment bike of 4 two wheel seats observed to be placed on asphalt not in appropriate active play surfacing.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, a caregiver was left in charge of supervising 6 children ages 13-16mo. Specified age group was 12-17mo, classroom was over ratio by one. child.
3 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Cots in the older infants, toddler and prek3 rooms are labeled by numbers but assignment lists do not reflect the children they are assigned to.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Ten staff records were reviewed, the following items were not available for review at the time of inspection: -Copy of High School Diplomas for 2 staff members -First Aid and CPR trainings for 5 staff members -Building and Physical Premises Training for 7 staff members -Transportation, Abuse & Neglect, SIDS / Safe Sleep and Health/Safety related topics for a staff member
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Three out of ten staff files requested for review were not available at the time of inspection. A fourth file is missing copy of high school diploma and fifth one is missing high school diploma and personnel / operational policies and orientation statements.

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

Inspections (128)

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

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