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Tarkington Learning Center

Child care center · 2520 FM 163 RD, Cleveland, TX 77327-1021 · License 976906

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 99. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (184)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.3415(1) - Employee Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food
Based on the information gathered when the water was turned off employee's hands were not being properly washed. Baby wipes and hand sanitizer were being used.
3 746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
One caregivers file reviewed did not contain their CPR/First aid training or their SIDS/Shaking Baby Syndrome training record or certificate.
4 746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
The nap cots in two classrooms were placed too close together which caused there to not be sufficient walking space around the cots. This was corrected that the time of the inspection by the caregivers rearranging the nap cots to provide sufficient walking space around each cot.
Yes
3 746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
The menu did not have what the children ate today. The Director corrected this by making the proper substitutions.
Yes
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The Sanitation Inspection expired on 3/15/2024. The Director is going to correct this by getting the Sanitation Inspection done.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
There was an infant in a high chair that was not strapped in with the straps that were attached to the high chair. A caregiver corrected this at the time of the inspection by strapping the child in the chair.
Yes
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
There were five trash cans without lids that made trash accessible to children.
4 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
There was heater/fan that was on a shelf that was accessible to children. The person in charge corrected this at the time of the inspection by removing the heater/fan.
Yes
4 746.3415(5) - Employee Handwashing After Assisting a Child with Toileting
Based on the information gathered when the water was turned off employee's hands were not being properly washed. Baby wipes and hand sanitizer were being used.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
There was a person in the operation who did not have a cleared background check. The person left the operation during the inspection.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The Fire Inspection expired on 3/15/2024. The Director is going to correct this by getting the Fire Inspection done.
4 746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
Not all parents were notified that a person in the center tested positive for COVID.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
It was found during the investigation that the operation did not report to Licensing that a child received medical treatment when a shelf fell on the child.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the inspection it was found that a ceiling tile was missing and above the tile was a pipe that was leaking water.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
One caregivers file reviewed did not have the required signed affidavit. There was a blank affidavit in the caregivers file.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
There was a diaper changing mat that had a tear in it. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by replacing the mat.
Yes
4 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Based on the information gathered when the water was turned off children's hands were not being properly washed. Baby wipes and hand sanitizer were being used.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Based on the information gathered during the investigation inspection, the Director allowed a person with no background check to supervise children alone, turned off the water during a freeze which resulted in proper handwashing techniques not being used for employees and children, a pipe busting causing a leak, and not reporting to Licensing when a child received medical attention when a shelf fell on the child.
5 746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
Caregivers and staff admitted that they give children candy as a reward for toilet training.
5 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
There was a person in the operation counted in child caregiver ratio who did not have a background check. The person in charge corrected this at the time of the inspection by having the person leave the operation.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Based on the information gathered when the water was turned off children's hands were not being properly washed. Baby wipes and hand sanitizer were being used.
4 746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
The Director did not notify the health department or licensing that a person tested positive for COVID.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The Director and the employee who transport children both had expired transportation training. The Director and the employee are getting the training done today before they transport children.
4 746.3415(1) - Employee Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food
Based on the information gathered when the water was turned off employee's hands were not being properly washed. Baby wipes and hand sanitizer were being used.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
There was a person in the operation who did not have a cleared background check. The person left the operation during the inspection.
4 746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
Not all parents were notified that a person in the center tested positive for COVID.
5 746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
Caregivers and staff admitted that they give children candy as a reward for toilet training.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
One caregivers file reviewed did not have the required signed affidavit. There was a blank affidavit in the caregivers file.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
There was an infant in a high chair that was not strapped in with the straps that were attached to the high chair. A caregiver corrected this at the time of the inspection by strapping the child in the chair.
Yes
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
There was a diaper changing mat that had a tear in it. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by replacing the mat.
Yes
4 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Based on the information gathered when the water was turned off children's hands were not being properly washed. Baby wipes and hand sanitizer were being used.
3 746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
The menu did not have what the children ate today. The Director corrected this by making the proper substitutions.
Yes
4 746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
The nap cots in two classrooms were placed too close together which caused there to not be sufficient walking space around the cots. This was corrected that the time of the inspection by the caregivers rearranging the nap cots to provide sufficient walking space around each cot.
Yes
4 746.3415(5) - Employee Handwashing After Assisting a Child with Toileting
Based on the information gathered when the water was turned off employee's hands were not being properly washed. Baby wipes and hand sanitizer were being used.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The Director and the employee who transport children both had expired transportation training. The Director and the employee are getting the training done today before they transport children.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Based on the information gathered during the investigation inspection, the Director allowed a person with no background check to supervise children alone, turned off the water during a freeze which resulted in proper handwashing techniques not being used for employees and children, a pipe busting causing a leak, and not reporting to Licensing when a child received medical attention when a shelf fell on the child.
5 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
There was a person in the operation counted in child caregiver ratio who did not have a background check. The person in charge corrected this at the time of the inspection by having the person leave the operation.
4 746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
The Director did not notify the health department or licensing that a person tested positive for COVID.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Based on the information gathered when the water was turned off children's hands were not being properly washed. Baby wipes and hand sanitizer were being used.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the inspection it was found that a ceiling tile was missing and above the tile was a pipe that was leaking water.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The Fire Inspection expired on 3/15/2024. The Director is going to correct this by getting the Fire Inspection done.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
There were five trash cans without lids that made trash accessible to children.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The Sanitation Inspection expired on 3/15/2024. The Director is going to correct this by getting the Sanitation Inspection done.
3 746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
One caregivers file reviewed did not contain their CPR/First aid training or their SIDS/Shaking Baby Syndrome training record or certificate.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
It was found during the investigation that the operation did not report to Licensing that a child received medical treatment when a shelf fell on the child.
4 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
There was heater/fan that was on a shelf that was accessible to children. The person in charge corrected this at the time of the inspection by removing the heater/fan.
Yes
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
There were five trash cans without lids that made trash accessible to children.
5 746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
Caregivers and staff admitted that they give children candy as a reward for toilet training.
5 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
There was a person in the operation counted in child caregiver ratio who did not have a background check. The person in charge corrected this at the time of the inspection by having the person leave the operation.
4 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
There was heater/fan that was on a shelf that was accessible to children. The person in charge corrected this at the time of the inspection by removing the heater/fan.
Yes
4 746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
The Director did not notify the health department or licensing that a person tested positive for COVID.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
It was found during the investigation that the operation did not report to Licensing that a child received medical treatment when a shelf fell on the child.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The Director and the employee who transport children both had expired transportation training. The Director and the employee are getting the training done today before they transport children.
4 746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
Not all parents were notified that a person in the center tested positive for COVID.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The Sanitation Inspection expired on 3/15/2024. The Director is going to correct this by getting the Sanitation Inspection done.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
There was a person in the operation who did not have a cleared background check. The person left the operation during the inspection.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
One caregivers file reviewed did not have the required signed affidavit. There was a blank affidavit in the caregivers file.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
There was an infant in a high chair that was not strapped in with the straps that were attached to the high chair. A caregiver corrected this at the time of the inspection by strapping the child in the chair.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the inspection it was found that a ceiling tile was missing and above the tile was a pipe that was leaking water.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Based on the information gathered when the water was turned off children's hands were not being properly washed. Baby wipes and hand sanitizer were being used.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
There was a diaper changing mat that had a tear in it. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by replacing the mat.
Yes
4 746.3415(5) - Employee Handwashing After Assisting a Child with Toileting
Based on the information gathered when the water was turned off employee's hands were not being properly washed. Baby wipes and hand sanitizer were being used.
4 746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
The nap cots in two classrooms were placed too close together which caused there to not be sufficient walking space around the cots. This was corrected that the time of the inspection by the caregivers rearranging the nap cots to provide sufficient walking space around each cot.
Yes
4 746.3415(1) - Employee Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food
Based on the information gathered when the water was turned off employee's hands were not being properly washed. Baby wipes and hand sanitizer were being used.
3 746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
The menu did not have what the children ate today. The Director corrected this by making the proper substitutions.
Yes
3 746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
One caregivers file reviewed did not contain their CPR/First aid training or their SIDS/Shaking Baby Syndrome training record or certificate.
4 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Based on the information gathered when the water was turned off children's hands were not being properly washed. Baby wipes and hand sanitizer were being used.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Based on the information gathered during the investigation inspection, the Director allowed a person with no background check to supervise children alone, turned off the water during a freeze which resulted in proper handwashing techniques not being used for employees and children, a pipe busting causing a leak, and not reporting to Licensing when a child received medical attention when a shelf fell on the child.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The Fire Inspection expired on 3/15/2024. The Director is going to correct this by getting the Fire Inspection done.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The Sanitation Inspection expired on 3/15/2024. The Director is going to correct this by getting the Sanitation Inspection done.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
There was a diaper changing mat that had a tear in it. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by replacing the mat.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The Fire Inspection expired on 3/15/2024. The Director is going to correct this by getting the Fire Inspection done.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The Director and the employee who transport children both had expired transportation training. The Director and the employee are getting the training done today before they transport children.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
One caregivers file reviewed did not have the required signed affidavit. There was a blank affidavit in the caregivers file.
3 746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
One caregivers file reviewed did not contain their CPR/First aid training or their SIDS/Shaking Baby Syndrome training record or certificate.
5 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
There was a person in the operation counted in child caregiver ratio who did not have a background check. The person in charge corrected this at the time of the inspection by having the person leave the operation.
4 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Based on the information gathered when the water was turned off children's hands were not being properly washed. Baby wipes and hand sanitizer were being used.
4 746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
The Director did not notify the health department or licensing that a person tested positive for COVID.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
There was a person in the operation who did not have a cleared background check. The person left the operation during the inspection.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
There was an infant in a high chair that was not strapped in with the straps that were attached to the high chair. A caregiver corrected this at the time of the inspection by strapping the child in the chair.
Yes
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Based on the information gathered when the water was turned off children's hands were not being properly washed. Baby wipes and hand sanitizer were being used.
4 746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
Not all parents were notified that a person in the center tested positive for COVID.
5 746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
Caregivers and staff admitted that they give children candy as a reward for toilet training.
3 746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
The menu did not have what the children ate today. The Director corrected this by making the proper substitutions.
Yes
4 746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
The nap cots in two classrooms were placed too close together which caused there to not be sufficient walking space around the cots. This was corrected that the time of the inspection by the caregivers rearranging the nap cots to provide sufficient walking space around each cot.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the inspection it was found that a ceiling tile was missing and above the tile was a pipe that was leaking water.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
There were five trash cans without lids that made trash accessible to children.
4 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
There was heater/fan that was on a shelf that was accessible to children. The person in charge corrected this at the time of the inspection by removing the heater/fan.
Yes
4 746.3415(5) - Employee Handwashing After Assisting a Child with Toileting
Based on the information gathered when the water was turned off employee's hands were not being properly washed. Baby wipes and hand sanitizer were being used.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Based on the information gathered during the investigation inspection, the Director allowed a person with no background check to supervise children alone, turned off the water during a freeze which resulted in proper handwashing techniques not being used for employees and children, a pipe busting causing a leak, and not reporting to Licensing when a child received medical attention when a shelf fell on the child.
4 746.3415(1) - Employee Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food
Based on the information gathered when the water was turned off employee's hands were not being properly washed. Baby wipes and hand sanitizer were being used.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
It was found during the investigation that the operation did not report to Licensing that a child received medical treatment when a shelf fell on the child.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
There was a diaper changing mat that had a tear in it. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by replacing the mat.
Yes
4 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Based on the information gathered when the water was turned off children's hands were not being properly washed. Baby wipes and hand sanitizer were being used.
4 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
There was heater/fan that was on a shelf that was accessible to children. The person in charge corrected this at the time of the inspection by removing the heater/fan.
Yes
5 746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
Caregivers and staff admitted that they give children candy as a reward for toilet training.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
One caregivers file reviewed did not have the required signed affidavit. There was a blank affidavit in the caregivers file.
4 746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
The Director did not notify the health department or licensing that a person tested positive for COVID.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The Sanitation Inspection expired on 3/15/2024. The Director is going to correct this by getting the Sanitation Inspection done.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
There was a person in the operation who did not have a cleared background check. The person left the operation during the inspection.

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

Inspections (72)

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

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