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Greater Love Learning Academy LLC

Child care center · 3400 OLD FM 440 RD, Killeen, TX 76549-3218 · License 870925

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Capacity 212. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (184)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
The children did not wash their hands after being assisted to the toilet.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
A fire extinguisher found in a transportation vehicle was found to have the needle on the undercharged section. This was corrected at inspection when a new fire extinguisher was placed in the transportation vehicle.
Yes
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat was observed with a hole in it and was not sanitized by the caregiver after being used.
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
The nap room was made up of mixed ages, specified age group for the room was 22 making the room out of ratio by 11. The infant room was found to have 10 children in care with one caregiver, making the room out of ratio by 6. This was corrected at inspection when an additional caregiver came into the room.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Children's potty chairs were in a classroom with waste inside of them. This was corrected at inspection when the potty chairs were removed from the classroom. Cleaning chemicals were observed on a bookcase within reach of the children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the items were removed and stored out of reach of the children in care. Garbage cans in two classrooms were found to have no lids and dirty diapers were on top within reach. The fence surrounding the playground areas were found to be rolling up and presenting an entrapment hazard.
5 746.4601(3) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
A broken bicycle was observed on the playground where a group of children were playing, posing a risk of injury to the children. This was corrected during the inspection when the bicycle was removed from the playground.
Yes
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
During the inspection two separate classrooms were observed to not wash the children's hands after changing their diapers.
4 746.3415(5) - Employee Handwashing After Assisting a Child with Toileting
The caregiver did not wash their hands after assisting the children with toileting.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
A transportation vehicle purchased less than 3 years ago was found to not have an electronic child safety alarm.
4 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Caregivers did not have current CPR and First Aid.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Caregivers were observed moving children around and handling them in a frustrating-aggressive manner. A caregiver was also heard yelling and humiliating a child while the inspector was in the operation conducting an inspection.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Screentime activities were observed in a classroom of children under two years of age. This was corrected during the inspection, when the caregiver turn the screen off.
Yes
3 746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Activity plans observed in the operation's classrooms did not include outside time for any of the age groups and were not detailed as to the activities the children engage in.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
3 of 7 children's files reviewed were found to not have an admission date. 2 of 7 children's files reviewed were found to not have the field trip admission information completed. 2 of 7 children's files reviewed were found to not have water activity permission completed. 2 of 7 children's files reviewed were found to not have health care information completed. 2 of 7 children's files reviewed were found to not have a health statement on file.
3 746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
An operation staff member stated they place children in time out for 5-10 minutes, which exceeds the required minute per age for their age group. This was corrected at inspection when appropriate time frames were discussed with the staff member.
Yes
4 746.3407(1) - Toys and Equipment to be Sanitized Set Aside
During the inspection, numerous toys and equipment was observed torn, tattered and broken. The items cause pinching and other hazards that pose risk to children.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During the inspection two ceilings fans located in classrooms used by children in care were found to be covered in dust. This was corrected at inspection when the fans were cleaned. During the inspection a caregiver's purse was observed to be on a shelf in an area where children were playing. This was corrected at inspection when the purse was removed and stored in an area that is out of reach of the children in care.
Yes
4 746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Caregivers were not supporting the children in a positive way. The caregivers displayed frustration with some of the behaviors the children were demonstrating and were observed and heard reacting negatively with the children.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
A caregiver, responsible for a group of children in care, was found to be asleep.
4 746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
4 of the required 8 drills had been completed. 4 severe weather/shelter in place drills and 4 lock down drills must be completed annually for a total of 8 drills.
5 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
The first aid kits reviewed in the transportation vehicle was found to have an ice pack that exploded inside, some items were missing, and had expired medication. This was corrected at inspection when a new first aid kit was placed in each transportation vehicle which has all required items in them.
Yes
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Components of the written operational policies were missing from the parent handbook. Parent's rights, emergency preparedness plan, suspension.
4 746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
Playground equipment at the operation was found to have two slides that do not have the required six feet use zone.
3 746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Activity plans observed in the operation's classrooms did not include outside time for any of the age groups and were not detailed as to the activities the children engage in.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Children's potty chairs were in a classroom with waste inside of them. This was corrected at inspection when the potty chairs were removed from the classroom. Cleaning chemicals were observed on a bookcase within reach of the children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the items were removed and stored out of reach of the children in care. Garbage cans in two classrooms were found to have no lids and dirty diapers were on top within reach. The fence surrounding the playground areas were found to be rolling up and presenting an entrapment hazard.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
During the inspection two separate classrooms were observed to not wash the children's hands after changing their diapers.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat was observed with a hole in it and was not sanitized by the caregiver after being used.
4 746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
4 of the required 8 drills had been completed. 4 severe weather/shelter in place drills and 4 lock down drills must be completed annually for a total of 8 drills.
5 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
The first aid kits reviewed in the transportation vehicle was found to have an ice pack that exploded inside, some items were missing, and had expired medication. This was corrected at inspection when a new first aid kit was placed in each transportation vehicle which has all required items in them.
Yes
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
A transportation vehicle purchased less than 3 years ago was found to not have an electronic child safety alarm.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
3 of 7 children's files reviewed were found to not have an admission date. 2 of 7 children's files reviewed were found to not have the field trip admission information completed. 2 of 7 children's files reviewed were found to not have water activity permission completed. 2 of 7 children's files reviewed were found to not have health care information completed. 2 of 7 children's files reviewed were found to not have a health statement on file.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
The children did not wash their hands after being assisted to the toilet.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Caregivers were observed moving children around and handling them in a frustrating-aggressive manner. A caregiver was also heard yelling and humiliating a child while the inspector was in the operation conducting an inspection.
5 746.4601(3) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
A broken bicycle was observed on the playground where a group of children were playing, posing a risk of injury to the children. This was corrected during the inspection when the bicycle was removed from the playground.
Yes
4 746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Caregivers were not supporting the children in a positive way. The caregivers displayed frustration with some of the behaviors the children were demonstrating and were observed and heard reacting negatively with the children.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Screentime activities were observed in a classroom of children under two years of age. This was corrected during the inspection, when the caregiver turn the screen off.
Yes
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Components of the written operational policies were missing from the parent handbook. Parent's rights, emergency preparedness plan, suspension.
4 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Caregivers did not have current CPR and First Aid.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During the inspection two ceilings fans located in classrooms used by children in care were found to be covered in dust. This was corrected at inspection when the fans were cleaned. During the inspection a caregiver's purse was observed to be on a shelf in an area where children were playing. This was corrected at inspection when the purse was removed and stored in an area that is out of reach of the children in care.
Yes
4 746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
Playground equipment at the operation was found to have two slides that do not have the required six feet use zone.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
A fire extinguisher found in a transportation vehicle was found to have the needle on the undercharged section. This was corrected at inspection when a new fire extinguisher was placed in the transportation vehicle.
Yes
3 746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
An operation staff member stated they place children in time out for 5-10 minutes, which exceeds the required minute per age for their age group. This was corrected at inspection when appropriate time frames were discussed with the staff member.
Yes
4 746.3415(5) - Employee Handwashing After Assisting a Child with Toileting
The caregiver did not wash their hands after assisting the children with toileting.
4 746.3407(1) - Toys and Equipment to be Sanitized Set Aside
During the inspection, numerous toys and equipment was observed torn, tattered and broken. The items cause pinching and other hazards that pose risk to children.
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
The nap room was made up of mixed ages, specified age group for the room was 22 making the room out of ratio by 11. The infant room was found to have 10 children in care with one caregiver, making the room out of ratio by 6. This was corrected at inspection when an additional caregiver came into the room.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
A caregiver, responsible for a group of children in care, was found to be asleep.
4 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Caregivers did not have current CPR and First Aid.
5 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
The first aid kits reviewed in the transportation vehicle was found to have an ice pack that exploded inside, some items were missing, and had expired medication. This was corrected at inspection when a new first aid kit was placed in each transportation vehicle which has all required items in them.
Yes
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
A transportation vehicle purchased less than 3 years ago was found to not have an electronic child safety alarm.
4 746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Caregivers were not supporting the children in a positive way. The caregivers displayed frustration with some of the behaviors the children were demonstrating and were observed and heard reacting negatively with the children.
3 746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
An operation staff member stated they place children in time out for 5-10 minutes, which exceeds the required minute per age for their age group. This was corrected at inspection when appropriate time frames were discussed with the staff member.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
3 of 7 children's files reviewed were found to not have an admission date. 2 of 7 children's files reviewed were found to not have the field trip admission information completed. 2 of 7 children's files reviewed were found to not have water activity permission completed. 2 of 7 children's files reviewed were found to not have health care information completed. 2 of 7 children's files reviewed were found to not have a health statement on file.
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Components of the written operational policies were missing from the parent handbook. Parent's rights, emergency preparedness plan, suspension.
4 746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
Playground equipment at the operation was found to have two slides that do not have the required six feet use zone.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
The children did not wash their hands after being assisted to the toilet.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Caregivers were observed moving children around and handling them in a frustrating-aggressive manner. A caregiver was also heard yelling and humiliating a child while the inspector was in the operation conducting an inspection.
3 746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Activity plans observed in the operation's classrooms did not include outside time for any of the age groups and were not detailed as to the activities the children engage in.
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
The nap room was made up of mixed ages, specified age group for the room was 22 making the room out of ratio by 11. The infant room was found to have 10 children in care with one caregiver, making the room out of ratio by 6. This was corrected at inspection when an additional caregiver came into the room.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
A caregiver, responsible for a group of children in care, was found to be asleep.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Screentime activities were observed in a classroom of children under two years of age. This was corrected during the inspection, when the caregiver turn the screen off.
Yes
4 746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
4 of the required 8 drills had been completed. 4 severe weather/shelter in place drills and 4 lock down drills must be completed annually for a total of 8 drills.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
A fire extinguisher found in a transportation vehicle was found to have the needle on the undercharged section. This was corrected at inspection when a new fire extinguisher was placed in the transportation vehicle.
Yes
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During the inspection two ceilings fans located in classrooms used by children in care were found to be covered in dust. This was corrected at inspection when the fans were cleaned. During the inspection a caregiver's purse was observed to be on a shelf in an area where children were playing. This was corrected at inspection when the purse was removed and stored in an area that is out of reach of the children in care.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Children's potty chairs were in a classroom with waste inside of them. This was corrected at inspection when the potty chairs were removed from the classroom. Cleaning chemicals were observed on a bookcase within reach of the children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the items were removed and stored out of reach of the children in care. Garbage cans in two classrooms were found to have no lids and dirty diapers were on top within reach. The fence surrounding the playground areas were found to be rolling up and presenting an entrapment hazard.
4 746.3415(5) - Employee Handwashing After Assisting a Child with Toileting
The caregiver did not wash their hands after assisting the children with toileting.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat was observed with a hole in it and was not sanitized by the caregiver after being used.
4 746.3407(1) - Toys and Equipment to be Sanitized Set Aside
During the inspection, numerous toys and equipment was observed torn, tattered and broken. The items cause pinching and other hazards that pose risk to children.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
During the inspection two separate classrooms were observed to not wash the children's hands after changing their diapers.
5 746.4601(3) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
A broken bicycle was observed on the playground where a group of children were playing, posing a risk of injury to the children. This was corrected during the inspection when the bicycle was removed from the playground.
Yes
4 746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Caregivers were not supporting the children in a positive way. The caregivers displayed frustration with some of the behaviors the children were demonstrating and were observed and heard reacting negatively with the children.
5 746.4601(3) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
A broken bicycle was observed on the playground where a group of children were playing, posing a risk of injury to the children. This was corrected during the inspection when the bicycle was removed from the playground.
Yes
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Screentime activities were observed in a classroom of children under two years of age. This was corrected during the inspection, when the caregiver turn the screen off.
Yes
3 746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Activity plans observed in the operation's classrooms did not include outside time for any of the age groups and were not detailed as to the activities the children engage in.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
A fire extinguisher found in a transportation vehicle was found to have the needle on the undercharged section. This was corrected at inspection when a new fire extinguisher was placed in the transportation vehicle.
Yes
3 746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
An operation staff member stated they place children in time out for 5-10 minutes, which exceeds the required minute per age for their age group. This was corrected at inspection when appropriate time frames were discussed with the staff member.
Yes
4 746.3407(1) - Toys and Equipment to be Sanitized Set Aside
During the inspection, numerous toys and equipment was observed torn, tattered and broken. The items cause pinching and other hazards that pose risk to children.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
3 of 7 children's files reviewed were found to not have an admission date. 2 of 7 children's files reviewed were found to not have the field trip admission information completed. 2 of 7 children's files reviewed were found to not have water activity permission completed. 2 of 7 children's files reviewed were found to not have health care information completed. 2 of 7 children's files reviewed were found to not have a health statement on file.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Caregivers were observed moving children around and handling them in a frustrating-aggressive manner. A caregiver was also heard yelling and humiliating a child while the inspector was in the operation conducting an inspection.
5 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
The first aid kits reviewed in the transportation vehicle was found to have an ice pack that exploded inside, some items were missing, and had expired medication. This was corrected at inspection when a new first aid kit was placed in each transportation vehicle which has all required items in them.
Yes
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
A caregiver, responsible for a group of children in care, was found to be asleep.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
The children did not wash their hands after being assisted to the toilet.
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
The nap room was made up of mixed ages, specified age group for the room was 22 making the room out of ratio by 11. The infant room was found to have 10 children in care with one caregiver, making the room out of ratio by 6. This was corrected at inspection when an additional caregiver came into the room.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During the inspection two ceilings fans located in classrooms used by children in care were found to be covered in dust. This was corrected at inspection when the fans were cleaned. During the inspection a caregiver's purse was observed to be on a shelf in an area where children were playing. This was corrected at inspection when the purse was removed and stored in an area that is out of reach of the children in care.
Yes
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
During the inspection two separate classrooms were observed to not wash the children's hands after changing their diapers.
4 746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
Playground equipment at the operation was found to have two slides that do not have the required six feet use zone.
4 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Caregivers did not have current CPR and First Aid.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Children's potty chairs were in a classroom with waste inside of them. This was corrected at inspection when the potty chairs were removed from the classroom. Cleaning chemicals were observed on a bookcase within reach of the children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the items were removed and stored out of reach of the children in care. Garbage cans in two classrooms were found to have no lids and dirty diapers were on top within reach. The fence surrounding the playground areas were found to be rolling up and presenting an entrapment hazard.
4 746.3415(5) - Employee Handwashing After Assisting a Child with Toileting
The caregiver did not wash their hands after assisting the children with toileting.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
A transportation vehicle purchased less than 3 years ago was found to not have an electronic child safety alarm.
4 746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
4 of the required 8 drills had been completed. 4 severe weather/shelter in place drills and 4 lock down drills must be completed annually for a total of 8 drills.
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Components of the written operational policies were missing from the parent handbook. Parent's rights, emergency preparedness plan, suspension.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat was observed with a hole in it and was not sanitized by the caregiver after being used.
4 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Caregivers did not have current CPR and First Aid.
4 746.3407(1) - Toys and Equipment to be Sanitized Set Aside
During the inspection, numerous toys and equipment was observed torn, tattered and broken. The items cause pinching and other hazards that pose risk to children.
4 746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Caregivers were not supporting the children in a positive way. The caregivers displayed frustration with some of the behaviors the children were demonstrating and were observed and heard reacting negatively with the children.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat was observed with a hole in it and was not sanitized by the caregiver after being used.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
3 of 7 children's files reviewed were found to not have an admission date. 2 of 7 children's files reviewed were found to not have the field trip admission information completed. 2 of 7 children's files reviewed were found to not have water activity permission completed. 2 of 7 children's files reviewed were found to not have health care information completed. 2 of 7 children's files reviewed were found to not have a health statement on file.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During the inspection two ceilings fans located in classrooms used by children in care were found to be covered in dust. This was corrected at inspection when the fans were cleaned. During the inspection a caregiver's purse was observed to be on a shelf in an area where children were playing. This was corrected at inspection when the purse was removed and stored in an area that is out of reach of the children in care.
Yes
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
A transportation vehicle purchased less than 3 years ago was found to not have an electronic child safety alarm.
4 746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
Playground equipment at the operation was found to have two slides that do not have the required six feet use zone.

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

Inspections (72)

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

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