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University Academy

Child care center · 3607 UNIVERSITY AVE, Wichita Falls, TX 76308-1427 · License 880190

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Capacity 173. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (208)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
It was found that a caregiver did not take children to wash their hands after coming inside from outdoor activities.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Upon reviewing records, it was found that the last completed fire inspection was on 10/25/2022 and has been expired for almost 4 months.
5 746.1003(4) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS abuse/neglect investigation, it was found that the director failed to appropriately supervise caregivers to ensure that children were not abused/neglected.
5 746.1201(5) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS abuse/neglect investigation, a caregiver was found to have neglected to protect children being physically abused by a fellow caregiver by failing to report the abuse as mandated.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
It was determined throughout the course of the investigation that a caregiver failed to sanitize a diaper changing area after diapering a child.
4 746.3505(a) - Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
A caregiver in the infant room was observed to not wash their hands following a diaper change.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
During an unannounced inspection, it was found that a child younger than 2yo was allowed to have screen time activities.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During this investigation, I found a playground area to be noncompliant with safety hazards present.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
It was determined throughout the course of the investigation that a caregiver failed to wash their hands after diapering a child.
5 746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS abuse/neglect investigation, it was found that two caregivers were being unnecessarily harsh and cruel in their treatment of children during nap time. Caregivers were observed to pick children up and slam them onto nap mats, pulling children by the arms to force them to lay down straight, kick a child on their legs and back to recenter their bodies on the nap mat, dragging children to the nap mat, and shoving children face down into the nap mat.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
A caregiver was observed on video footage to have aggressively carried a 1yo child by the arm.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
When reviewing required postings, it was found that the product certification form was not signed and renewed annually.
4 746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
Four caregivers in four different classrooms were observed not to have washed a child's hands following diaper changes.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
During a record audit, it was discovered that a new hire did not have all 24 hours of pre-service training completed within the first 90 days of employment.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
A child's record was missing a health statement from a medical professional.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During this investigation inspection there was a container catching a water leak under a sink in the kitchen that was found to be kept in an unsanitary manner. There were also oriental cockroaches found throughout the area. In addition, a container for refuse water under a portable sink was found to have mold inside of it.
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
It was found that when transitioning into the classroom from being outside, a caregiver did not notice that a child remained in the outdoor play area, and the child was left unsupervised for approximately 8-10 minutes.
4 746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
Three caregivers in three different classrooms were observed not to have washed a child's hands following diaper changes.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
It was determined throughout the course of the investigation that a caregiver failed to wash a child's hands after diapering.
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
During the course of the investigation, it was found that a caregiver left a child unsupervised outside while transitioning back inside the building.
4 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Upon reviewing personnel training records, it was found that one caregiver's CPR expired in January of 2024.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
A caregiver in the infant room was found to have had their personal cell phone out with the text messaging screen on indicating that it was being used for personal use while also playing with an infant in the floor.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS abuse/neglect investigation, two caregivers were found to have physically abused children in care and one of which was found to have additionally neglected to protect the children by failure to report that children were being abused.
5 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
A child was placed in a high chair/restrictive device as a form of discipline because the child would bite other children and would also climb on furniture.
3 746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
While reviewing the two infant class schedules, it was found that the infants were not being offered daily outdoor time as required by minimum standards.
Yes
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS abuse/neglect investigation, it was found that two caregivers were being unnecessarily harsh and cruel in their treatment of children. Caregivers were observed to forcefully grab and pull children's arms, grabbing children by their clothing in order to force them to sit down, grabbing a child by their shoulder causing them to fall down, and were also observed to have dragged a child across the daycare room floor.
4 746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
Three caregivers in three different classrooms were observed not to have washed a child's hands following diaper changes.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
It was determined throughout the course of the investigation that a caregiver failed to wash a child's hands after diapering.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
It was determined throughout the course of the investigation that a caregiver failed to wash their hands after diapering a child.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During this investigation inspection there was a container catching a water leak under a sink in the kitchen that was found to be kept in an unsanitary manner. There were also oriental cockroaches found throughout the area. In addition, a container for refuse water under a portable sink was found to have mold inside of it.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
During a record audit, it was discovered that a new hire did not have all 24 hours of pre-service training completed within the first 90 days of employment.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS abuse/neglect investigation, two caregivers were found to have physically abused children in care and one of which was found to have additionally neglected to protect the children by failure to report that children were being abused.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
A child's record was missing a health statement from a medical professional.
4 746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
Four caregivers in four different classrooms were observed not to have washed a child's hands following diaper changes.
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
During the course of the investigation, it was found that a caregiver left a child unsupervised outside while transitioning back inside the building.
5 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
A child was placed in a high chair/restrictive device as a form of discipline because the child would bite other children and would also climb on furniture.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
When reviewing required postings, it was found that the product certification form was not signed and renewed annually.
5 746.1201(5) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS abuse/neglect investigation, a caregiver was found to have neglected to protect children being physically abused by a fellow caregiver by failing to report the abuse as mandated.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During this investigation, I found a playground area to be noncompliant with safety hazards present.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Upon reviewing records, it was found that the last completed fire inspection was on 10/25/2022 and has been expired for almost 4 months.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS abuse/neglect investigation, it was found that two caregivers were being unnecessarily harsh and cruel in their treatment of children. Caregivers were observed to forcefully grab and pull children's arms, grabbing children by their clothing in order to force them to sit down, grabbing a child by their shoulder causing them to fall down, and were also observed to have dragged a child across the daycare room floor.
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
It was found that when transitioning into the classroom from being outside, a caregiver did not notice that a child remained in the outdoor play area, and the child was left unsupervised for approximately 8-10 minutes.
3 746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
While reviewing the two infant class schedules, it was found that the infants were not being offered daily outdoor time as required by minimum standards.
Yes
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
A caregiver in the infant room was found to have had their personal cell phone out with the text messaging screen on indicating that it was being used for personal use while also playing with an infant in the floor.
4 746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
It was found that a caregiver did not take children to wash their hands after coming inside from outdoor activities.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
During an unannounced inspection, it was found that a child younger than 2yo was allowed to have screen time activities.
5 746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS abuse/neglect investigation, it was found that two caregivers were being unnecessarily harsh and cruel in their treatment of children during nap time. Caregivers were observed to pick children up and slam them onto nap mats, pulling children by the arms to force them to lay down straight, kick a child on their legs and back to recenter their bodies on the nap mat, dragging children to the nap mat, and shoving children face down into the nap mat.
4 746.3505(a) - Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
A caregiver in the infant room was observed to not wash their hands following a diaper change.
4 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Upon reviewing personnel training records, it was found that one caregiver's CPR expired in January of 2024.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
A caregiver was observed on video footage to have aggressively carried a 1yo child by the arm.
5 746.1003(4) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS abuse/neglect investigation, it was found that the director failed to appropriately supervise caregivers to ensure that children were not abused/neglected.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
It was determined throughout the course of the investigation that a caregiver failed to sanitize a diaper changing area after diapering a child.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
It was determined throughout the course of the investigation that a caregiver failed to sanitize a diaper changing area after diapering a child.
3 746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
While reviewing the two infant class schedules, it was found that the infants were not being offered daily outdoor time as required by minimum standards.
Yes
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS abuse/neglect investigation, it was found that two caregivers were being unnecessarily harsh and cruel in their treatment of children. Caregivers were observed to forcefully grab and pull children's arms, grabbing children by their clothing in order to force them to sit down, grabbing a child by their shoulder causing them to fall down, and were also observed to have dragged a child across the daycare room floor.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
A child's record was missing a health statement from a medical professional.
4 746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
It was found that a caregiver did not take children to wash their hands after coming inside from outdoor activities.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
During a record audit, it was discovered that a new hire did not have all 24 hours of pre-service training completed within the first 90 days of employment.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
It was determined throughout the course of the investigation that a caregiver failed to wash a child's hands after diapering.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
When reviewing required postings, it was found that the product certification form was not signed and renewed annually.
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
It was found that when transitioning into the classroom from being outside, a caregiver did not notice that a child remained in the outdoor play area, and the child was left unsupervised for approximately 8-10 minutes.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS abuse/neglect investigation, two caregivers were found to have physically abused children in care and one of which was found to have additionally neglected to protect the children by failure to report that children were being abused.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
A caregiver was observed on video footage to have aggressively carried a 1yo child by the arm.
5 746.1201(5) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS abuse/neglect investigation, a caregiver was found to have neglected to protect children being physically abused by a fellow caregiver by failing to report the abuse as mandated.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During this investigation inspection there was a container catching a water leak under a sink in the kitchen that was found to be kept in an unsanitary manner. There were also oriental cockroaches found throughout the area. In addition, a container for refuse water under a portable sink was found to have mold inside of it.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Upon reviewing records, it was found that the last completed fire inspection was on 10/25/2022 and has been expired for almost 4 months.
5 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
A child was placed in a high chair/restrictive device as a form of discipline because the child would bite other children and would also climb on furniture.
5 746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS abuse/neglect investigation, it was found that two caregivers were being unnecessarily harsh and cruel in their treatment of children during nap time. Caregivers were observed to pick children up and slam them onto nap mats, pulling children by the arms to force them to lay down straight, kick a child on their legs and back to recenter their bodies on the nap mat, dragging children to the nap mat, and shoving children face down into the nap mat.
4 746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
Four caregivers in four different classrooms were observed not to have washed a child's hands following diaper changes.
4 746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
Three caregivers in three different classrooms were observed not to have washed a child's hands following diaper changes.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During this investigation, I found a playground area to be noncompliant with safety hazards present.
4 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Upon reviewing personnel training records, it was found that one caregiver's CPR expired in January of 2024.
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
During the course of the investigation, it was found that a caregiver left a child unsupervised outside while transitioning back inside the building.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
It was determined throughout the course of the investigation that a caregiver failed to wash their hands after diapering a child.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
A caregiver in the infant room was found to have had their personal cell phone out with the text messaging screen on indicating that it was being used for personal use while also playing with an infant in the floor.
4 746.3505(a) - Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
A caregiver in the infant room was observed to not wash their hands following a diaper change.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
During an unannounced inspection, it was found that a child younger than 2yo was allowed to have screen time activities.
5 746.1003(4) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS abuse/neglect investigation, it was found that the director failed to appropriately supervise caregivers to ensure that children were not abused/neglected.
5 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
A child was placed in a high chair/restrictive device as a form of discipline because the child would bite other children and would also climb on furniture.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
A caregiver was observed on video footage to have aggressively carried a 1yo child by the arm.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
A child's record was missing a health statement from a medical professional.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
A caregiver in the infant room was found to have had their personal cell phone out with the text messaging screen on indicating that it was being used for personal use while also playing with an infant in the floor.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
During a record audit, it was discovered that a new hire did not have all 24 hours of pre-service training completed within the first 90 days of employment.
4 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Upon reviewing personnel training records, it was found that one caregiver's CPR expired in January of 2024.
4 746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
Four caregivers in four different classrooms were observed not to have washed a child's hands following diaper changes.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During this investigation, I found a playground area to be noncompliant with safety hazards present.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS abuse/neglect investigation, two caregivers were found to have physically abused children in care and one of which was found to have additionally neglected to protect the children by failure to report that children were being abused.
4 746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
It was found that a caregiver did not take children to wash their hands after coming inside from outdoor activities.
5 746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS abuse/neglect investigation, it was found that two caregivers were being unnecessarily harsh and cruel in their treatment of children during nap time. Caregivers were observed to pick children up and slam them onto nap mats, pulling children by the arms to force them to lay down straight, kick a child on their legs and back to recenter their bodies on the nap mat, dragging children to the nap mat, and shoving children face down into the nap mat.
5 746.1003(4) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS abuse/neglect investigation, it was found that the director failed to appropriately supervise caregivers to ensure that children were not abused/neglected.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During this investigation inspection there was a container catching a water leak under a sink in the kitchen that was found to be kept in an unsanitary manner. There were also oriental cockroaches found throughout the area. In addition, a container for refuse water under a portable sink was found to have mold inside of it.
4 746.3505(a) - Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
A caregiver in the infant room was observed to not wash their hands following a diaper change.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Upon reviewing records, it was found that the last completed fire inspection was on 10/25/2022 and has been expired for almost 4 months.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
It was determined throughout the course of the investigation that a caregiver failed to sanitize a diaper changing area after diapering a child.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
During an unannounced inspection, it was found that a child younger than 2yo was allowed to have screen time activities.
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
During the course of the investigation, it was found that a caregiver left a child unsupervised outside while transitioning back inside the building.
3 746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
While reviewing the two infant class schedules, it was found that the infants were not being offered daily outdoor time as required by minimum standards.
Yes
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
When reviewing required postings, it was found that the product certification form was not signed and renewed annually.
5 746.1201(5) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS abuse/neglect investigation, a caregiver was found to have neglected to protect children being physically abused by a fellow caregiver by failing to report the abuse as mandated.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
It was determined throughout the course of the investigation that a caregiver failed to wash a child's hands after diapering.

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

Inspections (120)

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

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