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Austin Children's Academy

Child care center · 12310 RANCH ROAD 620 N, Austin, TX 78750-1168 · License 893342

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 150. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (240)

Severity	Date	Standard / narrative	Corrected
3	—	746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission Out of ten children files reviewed, one child did not have a health statement.	—
3	—	746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional Four infants did not have infant feeding instructions signed by the parent.	—
3	—	746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information Out of ten children files reviewed, one child did not have their doctor name, address, and phone number on the admission form.	—
4	—	746.3805(b)(3) - Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date Medication for six children was expired.	—
5	—	746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children Four classrooms had cleaning supplies that were accessible to children. This was corrected when caregivers moved the cleaning supplies so they were inaccessible to children.	Yes
4	—	746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child A caregiver served a child in care food they had an identified allergy to, resulting in the child having an allergic reaction.	—
4	—	746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded The space heater was not mounted against a wall. This was corrected at the inspection when the heater was removed from the room.	Yes
4	—	746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation One caregiver did not have preservice training in her record.	—
3	—	746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records While reviewing records the playground maintenance checklist was not availble for review. The operation also did not have the fire extiguisher checks and the smoke detectors checks docuemtned.	—
4	—	746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training Eight out of ten caregivers did not have annual trainings completed.	—
4	—	746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR The director did not obtain an active cpr or first aid certificate or 30 annual hours of training.	—
3	—	746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used Four medications were expired. These were removed from the medication storage boxes.	Yes
4	—	746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child One caregiver did not wash their hands after changing an infant's diaper.	—
4	—	746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training While revieiwng ten staff files, four did not have all 24 hours of annual training.	—
4	—	746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR One caregiver did not have hands on CPR training.	—
5	—	746.2411(2)(A) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads Pack and plays in the infant room had additional mattresses that were not designed by the manufacturer specifically for the play yard model number	—
5	—	746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited During an investigation sufficient evidence to support a child in care was neglected	—
3	—	746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content Three out of four staff files did not have training in SIDS and Shaken baby syndrome, hazardous materials, administering medication, or food allergies.	—
4	—	746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets Infant play yards were observed having loose fitting sheets.	—
5	—	746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children During the walk through in an infant classroom, two bottles of cleaning supplies were in reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the supplies were put on top of the cabinet out of reach of children.	Yes
5	—	746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger While reviewing the operational policies, the following policies were missing, infant safe sleep, transportation, emergency preparedness plan, nursing mother, preventing and responding to abuse and neglect and gang free zone.	—
4	—	746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date Two epi pens did not have the orginal box showing the child's name.	—
4	—	746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional There were three children with food allergy plans that did not have all the medication listed on the plan. Without this medication, the plan could not be implemented.	—
4	—	746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child A caregiver served a child in care food they had an identified allergy to, resulting in the child having an allergic reaction.	—
4	—	746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly During the inspeciton it was found that the operaiton is not documenting the changing of batteries and testing of the carbon monoxide detectors.	—
4	—	746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated One child had a medication at the operation without a medication authorization signed by the parent for that medication.	—
5	—	746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited During an investigation sufficient evidence to support a child in care was neglected	—
4	—	746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary The refrigerator in the infant room that was used to store bottles was not working properly. This was corrected at the inspection when the refrigerator was switched with a new one.	Yes
4	—	746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering One caregiver did not wash an infant's hands after changing their diaper.	—
4	—	746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional Two children with diagnosed food allergies did not have the medication listed on their food allergy emergency plan. Four food allergy emergency plans were not signed by the child's parent.	—
4	—	746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR The director did not obtain an active cpr or first aid certificate or 30 annual hours of training.	—
5	—	746.2411(2)(A) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads Pack and plays in the infant room had additional mattresses that were not designed by the manufacturer specifically for the play yard model number	—
4	—	746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional Two children with diagnosed food allergies did not have the medication listed on their food allergy emergency plan. Four food allergy emergency plans were not signed by the child's parent.	—
4	—	746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets Infant play yards were observed having loose fitting sheets.	—
4	—	746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training While revieiwng ten staff files, four did not have all 24 hours of annual training.	—
3	—	746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content Three out of four staff files did not have training in SIDS and Shaken baby syndrome, hazardous materials, administering medication, or food allergies.	—
4	—	746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training Eight out of ten caregivers did not have annual trainings completed.	—
4	—	746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR One caregiver did not have hands on CPR training.	—
3	—	746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission Out of ten children files reviewed, one child did not have a health statement.	—
3	—	746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used Four medications were expired. These were removed from the medication storage boxes.	Yes
4	—	746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional There were three children with food allergy plans that did not have all the medication listed on the plan. Without this medication, the plan could not be implemented.	—
4	—	746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly During the inspeciton it was found that the operaiton is not documenting the changing of batteries and testing of the carbon monoxide detectors.	—
5	—	746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children During the walk through in an infant classroom, two bottles of cleaning supplies were in reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the supplies were put on top of the cabinet out of reach of children.	Yes
4	—	746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation One caregiver did not have preservice training in her record.	—
4	—	746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded The space heater was not mounted against a wall. This was corrected at the inspection when the heater was removed from the room.	Yes
4	—	746.3805(b)(3) - Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date Medication for six children was expired.	—
4	—	746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering One caregiver did not wash an infant's hands after changing their diaper.	—
3	—	746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records While reviewing records the playground maintenance checklist was not availble for review. The operation also did not have the fire extiguisher checks and the smoke detectors checks docuemtned.	—
5	—	746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited During an investigation sufficient evidence to support a child in care was neglected	—
4	—	746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date Two epi pens did not have the orginal box showing the child's name.	—
3	—	746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional Four infants did not have infant feeding instructions signed by the parent.	—
4	—	746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child A caregiver served a child in care food they had an identified allergy to, resulting in the child having an allergic reaction.	—
5	—	746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited During an investigation sufficient evidence to support a child in care was neglected	—
5	—	746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children Four classrooms had cleaning supplies that were accessible to children. This was corrected when caregivers moved the cleaning supplies so they were inaccessible to children.	Yes
4	—	746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child One caregiver did not wash their hands after changing an infant's diaper.	—
4	—	746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated One child had a medication at the operation without a medication authorization signed by the parent for that medication.	—
4	—	746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary The refrigerator in the infant room that was used to store bottles was not working properly. This was corrected at the inspection when the refrigerator was switched with a new one.	Yes
4	—	746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child A caregiver served a child in care food they had an identified allergy to, resulting in the child having an allergic reaction.	—
3	—	746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information Out of ten children files reviewed, one child did not have their doctor name, address, and phone number on the admission form.	—
5	—	746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger While reviewing the operational policies, the following policies were missing, infant safe sleep, transportation, emergency preparedness plan, nursing mother, preventing and responding to abuse and neglect and gang free zone.	—
3	—	746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission Out of ten children files reviewed, one child did not have a health statement.	—
5	—	746.2411(2)(A) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads Pack and plays in the infant room had additional mattresses that were not designed by the manufacturer specifically for the play yard model number	—
4	—	746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets Infant play yards were observed having loose fitting sheets.	—
4	—	746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child One caregiver did not wash their hands after changing an infant's diaper.	—
5	—	746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger While reviewing the operational policies, the following policies were missing, infant safe sleep, transportation, emergency preparedness plan, nursing mother, preventing and responding to abuse and neglect and gang free zone.	—
4	—	746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly During the inspeciton it was found that the operaiton is not documenting the changing of batteries and testing of the carbon monoxide detectors.	—
5	—	746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited During an investigation sufficient evidence to support a child in care was neglected	—
4	—	746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional There were three children with food allergy plans that did not have all the medication listed on the plan. Without this medication, the plan could not be implemented.	—
4	—	746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training While revieiwng ten staff files, four did not have all 24 hours of annual training.	—
3	—	746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content Three out of four staff files did not have training in SIDS and Shaken baby syndrome, hazardous materials, administering medication, or food allergies.	—
3	—	746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records While reviewing records the playground maintenance checklist was not availble for review. The operation also did not have the fire extiguisher checks and the smoke detectors checks docuemtned.	—
4	—	746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering One caregiver did not wash an infant's hands after changing their diaper.	—
4	—	746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR One caregiver did not have hands on CPR training.	—
4	—	746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated One child had a medication at the operation without a medication authorization signed by the parent for that medication.	—
4	—	746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training Eight out of ten caregivers did not have annual trainings completed.	—
4	—	746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR The director did not obtain an active cpr or first aid certificate or 30 annual hours of training.	—
3	—	746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used Four medications were expired. These were removed from the medication storage boxes.	Yes
4	—	746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation One caregiver did not have preservice training in her record.	—
4	—	746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary The refrigerator in the infant room that was used to store bottles was not working properly. This was corrected at the inspection when the refrigerator was switched with a new one.	Yes
3	—	746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information Out of ten children files reviewed, one child did not have their doctor name, address, and phone number on the admission form.	—
5	—	746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children During the walk through in an infant classroom, two bottles of cleaning supplies were in reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the supplies were put on top of the cabinet out of reach of children.	Yes
4	—	746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child A caregiver served a child in care food they had an identified allergy to, resulting in the child having an allergic reaction.	—
4	—	746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded The space heater was not mounted against a wall. This was corrected at the inspection when the heater was removed from the room.	Yes
5	—	746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited During an investigation sufficient evidence to support a child in care was neglected	—
4	—	746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date Two epi pens did not have the orginal box showing the child's name.	—
5	—	746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children Four classrooms had cleaning supplies that were accessible to children. This was corrected when caregivers moved the cleaning supplies so they were inaccessible to children.	Yes
4	—	746.3805(b)(3) - Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date Medication for six children was expired.	—
3	—	746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional Four infants did not have infant feeding instructions signed by the parent.	—
4	—	746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child A caregiver served a child in care food they had an identified allergy to, resulting in the child having an allergic reaction.	—
4	—	746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional Two children with diagnosed food allergies did not have the medication listed on their food allergy emergency plan. Four food allergy emergency plans were not signed by the child's parent.	—
4	—	746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training While revieiwng ten staff files, four did not have all 24 hours of annual training.	—
5	—	746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children Four classrooms had cleaning supplies that were accessible to children. This was corrected when caregivers moved the cleaning supplies so they were inaccessible to children.	Yes
4	—	746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child A caregiver served a child in care food they had an identified allergy to, resulting in the child having an allergic reaction.	—
5	—	746.2411(2)(A) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads Pack and plays in the infant room had additional mattresses that were not designed by the manufacturer specifically for the play yard model number	—
4	—	746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded The space heater was not mounted against a wall. This was corrected at the inspection when the heater was removed from the room.	Yes
4	—	746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional There were three children with food allergy plans that did not have all the medication listed on the plan. Without this medication, the plan could not be implemented.	—
5	—	746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger While reviewing the operational policies, the following policies were missing, infant safe sleep, transportation, emergency preparedness plan, nursing mother, preventing and responding to abuse and neglect and gang free zone.	—
3	—	746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records While reviewing records the playground maintenance checklist was not availble for review. The operation also did not have the fire extiguisher checks and the smoke detectors checks docuemtned.	—
5	—	746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited During an investigation sufficient evidence to support a child in care was neglected	—
4	—	746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child One caregiver did not wash their hands after changing an infant's diaper.	—

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

Inspections (64)

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

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