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Greater Waco Early Education Center

Child care center · 910 E LOOP 340, Waco, TX 76705-3452 · License 895601

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 149. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (272)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
One infant was observed to be swaddled in a bare crib during the inspection. The swaddle was removed.
3 746.2425 - Crib Activities
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that infants were placed in cribs for reasons not related to sleep and when discontent.
3 746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
A classroom that had infants in it was using reduced naptime ratio. This was corrected during the inspection when another caregiver joined the classroom so that ratio was not reduced.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
One of the classrooms had an outlet that was uncovered. This was corrected during the inspection when an outlet cover was placed in the outlet.
Yes
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The parent handbook was missing an infant safe sleep policy, procedures for parents to communicate with the director, information on the abuse and neglect hotline and how parents can access minimum standards online, procedures for nursing mothers to nurse their children at the center, and information about the benefits of physical play and how children will do active play when the weather prohibits them from going outside. This was corrected during the inspection when this information was added to the handbook.
Yes
5 746.2424 - Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
There was an infant asleep on a boppy pillow on the floor in the infant room. This was corrected during the inspection when the infant was moved to a crib.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
There were two caregivers in classrooms who did not have a cleared background check yet. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers left the operation.
Yes
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that caregivers used prohibited punishment when yelling at children.
4 746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that children were served undercooked or overcooked food at the operation on multiple occasions.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
A caregiver was heard yelling at children during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was reminded that yelling is not an acceptable form of discipline.
5 746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that caregivers did not provide an adequate level of supervision to intervene and ensure the safety of children on the playground.
5 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
The first aid kit in the transportation bus was missing a guide to first aid, tweezers, and antiseptic wipes.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
One infant under 12 months old was observed sleeping in a crib with a stuffed animal. The toy was removed during the inspeciton.
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 DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver stepped into the bathroom to complete diaper changes, leaving the children in the classroom unsupervised.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that prohibited punishment was used when children were pulled or moved aggressively by the arm.
5 746.2424 - Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
There was an infant asleep on a boppy pillow on the floor in the infant room. This was corrected during the inspection when the infant was moved to a crib.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
It was observed that the fence on the playground was not secured properly. Children were observed lifting the bottom of the chain link fence posing a safety risk.
4 746.1203(3)(C) - Janitorial duties
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that caregivers were completing janitorial duties while responsible for the supervision of children.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
A caregiver who had conditions on her background check and couldn't be left alone with children was left alone with children during naptime. This was corrected during the inspection when another caregiver returned to the classroom.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Out of ten children's files reviewed, three were missing hearing and vision screening results and two needed updated immunization records.
4 746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that the minimum director presence of 75% was not being met.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
In the afterschool classroom, there was a bottle of cleaning supplies left within reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the cleaning supplies were moved to a locked cabinet.
4 746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
One caregiver in a 12-17 month old classroom did not wash a child's hands after diapering the child.
4 746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
Two caregivers did not wash the hands of two infants after diapering the children.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that the safety straps on one highchair were not fastened, causing a child to fall.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Four infants were observed eating in highchairs without the safety belts fastened. This was brought into compliance when the infants were buckled in their seats.
Yes
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 investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that adequate supervision was not provided when there were incidents where a child was bitten and the caregivers were unaware.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
An outlet in a pre-k class was uncovered. This was corrected during the inspection when an outlet cover was placed in the outlet.
Yes
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
In one of the toddler classrooms, there was a bottle of multi-purpose cleaner sitting on a cabinet within the reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the cleaner was moved to a counter out of the children's reach.
4 746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
One classroom of 5 infants, ages 10 - 13 months, did not have their hands washed upon returning inside from outdoor play.
5 746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Children under the age of 4 years old were observed to be served whole hotdogs during lunch. The food was cut into small peices during the inspection.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Three caregivers were found to not know how many children they were responsible for during the inspection.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Four infants were observed in highchairs without safety straps buckled. This was corrected when the caregivers buckled the straps during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
One caregiver was observed wiping the noses of different children without washing their hands in between.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that prohibited punishment was used when children were pulled or moved aggressively by the arm.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that caregivers used prohibited punishment when yelling at children.
4 746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
Two caregivers did not wash the hands of two infants after diapering the children.
4 746.1203(3)(C) - Janitorial duties
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that caregivers were completing janitorial duties while responsible for the supervision of children.
5 746.2424 - Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
There was an infant asleep on a boppy pillow on the floor in the infant room. This was corrected during the inspection when the infant was moved to a crib.
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 investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that adequate supervision was not provided when there were incidents where a child was bitten and the caregivers were unaware.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
One infant under 12 months old was observed sleeping in a crib with a stuffed animal. The toy was removed during the inspeciton.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
A caregiver who had conditions on her background check and couldn't be left alone with children was left alone with children during naptime. This was corrected during the inspection when another caregiver returned to the classroom.
3 746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
A classroom that had infants in it was using reduced naptime ratio. This was corrected during the inspection when another caregiver joined the classroom so that ratio was not reduced.
5 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
The first aid kit in the transportation bus was missing a guide to first aid, tweezers, and antiseptic wipes.
5 746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Children under the age of 4 years old were observed to be served whole hotdogs during lunch. The food was cut into small peices during the inspection.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
There were two caregivers in classrooms who did not have a cleared background check yet. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers left the operation.
Yes
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
An outlet in a pre-k class was uncovered. This was corrected during the inspection when an outlet cover was placed in the outlet.
Yes
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
In the afterschool classroom, there was a bottle of cleaning supplies left within reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the cleaning supplies were moved to a locked cabinet.
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 DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver stepped into the bathroom to complete diaper changes, leaving the children in the classroom unsupervised.
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
One infant was observed to be swaddled in a bare crib during the inspection. The swaddle was removed.
5 746.2424 - Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
There was an infant asleep on a boppy pillow on the floor in the infant room. This was corrected during the inspection when the infant was moved to a crib.
3 746.2425 - Crib Activities
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that infants were placed in cribs for reasons not related to sleep and when discontent.
4 746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
One classroom of 5 infants, ages 10 - 13 months, did not have their hands washed upon returning inside from outdoor play.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
It was observed that the fence on the playground was not secured properly. Children were observed lifting the bottom of the chain link fence posing a safety risk.
4 746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that the minimum director presence of 75% was not being met.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Four infants were observed eating in highchairs without the safety belts fastened. This was brought into compliance when the infants were buckled in their seats.
Yes
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that the safety straps on one highchair were not fastened, causing a child to fall.
4 746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that children were served undercooked or overcooked food at the operation on multiple occasions.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Three caregivers were found to not know how many children they were responsible for during the inspection.
5 746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that caregivers did not provide an adequate level of supervision to intervene and ensure the safety of children on the playground.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Out of ten children's files reviewed, three were missing hearing and vision screening results and two needed updated immunization records.
4 746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
One caregiver in a 12-17 month old classroom did not wash a child's hands after diapering the child.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The parent handbook was missing an infant safe sleep policy, procedures for parents to communicate with the director, information on the abuse and neglect hotline and how parents can access minimum standards online, procedures for nursing mothers to nurse their children at the center, and information about the benefits of physical play and how children will do active play when the weather prohibits them from going outside. This was corrected during the inspection when this information was added to the handbook.
Yes
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
One of the classrooms had an outlet that was uncovered. This was corrected during the inspection when an outlet cover was placed in the outlet.
Yes
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
A caregiver was heard yelling at children during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was reminded that yelling is not an acceptable form of discipline.
4 746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
One caregiver was observed wiping the noses of different children without washing their hands in between.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
In one of the toddler classrooms, there was a bottle of multi-purpose cleaner sitting on a cabinet within the reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the cleaner was moved to a counter out of the children's reach.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Four infants were observed in highchairs without safety straps buckled. This was corrected when the caregivers buckled the straps during the inspection.
Yes
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
A caregiver who had conditions on her background check and couldn't be left alone with children was left alone with children during naptime. This was corrected during the inspection when another caregiver returned to the classroom.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that the safety straps on one highchair were not fastened, causing a child to fall.
5 746.2424 - Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
There was an infant asleep on a boppy pillow on the floor in the infant room. This was corrected during the inspection when the infant was moved to a crib.
5 746.2424 - Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
There was an infant asleep on a boppy pillow on the floor in the infant room. This was corrected during the inspection when the infant was moved to a crib.
5 746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that caregivers did not provide an adequate level of supervision to intervene and ensure the safety of children on the playground.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
One of the classrooms had an outlet that was uncovered. This was corrected during the inspection when an outlet cover was placed in the outlet.
Yes
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that prohibited punishment was used when children were pulled or moved aggressively by the arm.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Out of ten children's files reviewed, three were missing hearing and vision screening results and two needed updated immunization records.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
There were two caregivers in classrooms who did not have a cleared background check yet. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers left the operation.
Yes
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
An outlet in a pre-k class was uncovered. This was corrected during the inspection when an outlet cover was placed in the outlet.
Yes
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 DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver stepped into the bathroom to complete diaper changes, leaving the children in the classroom unsupervised.
4 746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
Two caregivers did not wash the hands of two infants after diapering the children.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
It was observed that the fence on the playground was not secured properly. Children were observed lifting the bottom of the chain link fence posing a safety risk.
4 746.1203(3)(C) - Janitorial duties
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that caregivers were completing janitorial duties while responsible for the supervision of children.
4 746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
One caregiver was observed wiping the noses of different children without washing their hands in between.
4 746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that children were served undercooked or overcooked food at the operation on multiple occasions.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Four infants were observed eating in highchairs without the safety belts fastened. This was brought into compliance when the infants were buckled in their seats.
Yes
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that caregivers used prohibited punishment when yelling at children.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The parent handbook was missing an infant safe sleep policy, procedures for parents to communicate with the director, information on the abuse and neglect hotline and how parents can access minimum standards online, procedures for nursing mothers to nurse their children at the center, and information about the benefits of physical play and how children will do active play when the weather prohibits them from going outside. This was corrected during the inspection when this information was added to the handbook.
Yes
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Four infants were observed in highchairs without safety straps buckled. This was corrected when the caregivers buckled the straps during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
One infant was observed to be swaddled in a bare crib during the inspection. The swaddle was removed.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Three caregivers were found to not know how many children they were responsible for during the inspection.
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 investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that adequate supervision was not provided when there were incidents where a child was bitten and the caregivers were unaware.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
A caregiver was heard yelling at children during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was reminded that yelling is not an acceptable form of discipline.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
One infant under 12 months old was observed sleeping in a crib with a stuffed animal. The toy was removed during the inspeciton.
3 746.2425 - Crib Activities
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that infants were placed in cribs for reasons not related to sleep and when discontent.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
In the afterschool classroom, there was a bottle of cleaning supplies left within reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the cleaning supplies were moved to a locked cabinet.
5 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
The first aid kit in the transportation bus was missing a guide to first aid, tweezers, and antiseptic wipes.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
In one of the toddler classrooms, there was a bottle of multi-purpose cleaner sitting on a cabinet within the reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the cleaner was moved to a counter out of the children's reach.
4 746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that the minimum director presence of 75% was not being met.
5 746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Children under the age of 4 years old were observed to be served whole hotdogs during lunch. The food was cut into small peices during the inspection.
3 746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
A classroom that had infants in it was using reduced naptime ratio. This was corrected during the inspection when another caregiver joined the classroom so that ratio was not reduced.

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

Inspections (144)

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

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