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Ideal Day Care and Learning Center

Child care center · 1000 E RED BIRD LN, Dallas, TX 75241-2534 · License 1076746

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 100. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (296)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
At the time of inspection, cerfication documentaton is available for review.
4 746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Documentation of transportation training was not available for the director at the time of inspection.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Two infants aged 3 months were observed sleeping in restrictive devices.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The brown van used for transportation seats were observed to be damaged and need repair.
3 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
The operation could not provide proof of annual training hours for staff and the director
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined that a caregiver hit children while in care.
4 746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
A walker with wheels was observed in the infant room. The walker was removed from the operation during the inspection.
Yes
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 of age were observed sleeping in a crib with a bottle in mouth during the inspection. The deficiency was corrected at inspection by removing all items from the crib.
Yes
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
At the time of inspection, personnel records are not being maintained. Documentation is not available for revew.
5 746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
Transportation lists were not available for 2 weeks of the three-month time frame, relevant to the investigation.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
At the time of inspection, cerfication documentaton is available for review.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation's last fire inspection was conducted in January of 2022.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was observed caring for 5 children ages 3-14 months. The specified age group for the room was 0-11 months. The room was observed out of ratio by 1.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Per DFPS investigation a caregiver was observed placing a blanket in the infant crib.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was observed supervising a classroom of toddlers prior to the operation receiving the results of the person's eligibility from CBCU. The caregiver left the operation
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The bottom of the fence was curled up and could be lifted. The outside fencing around the play area was not properly anchored to the ground.
4 746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
The director and two van drivers do not have the required annual transportation training.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was observed caring for 5 children ages 3-14 months. The specified age group for the room was 0-11 months. The room was observed out of ratio by 1. Another caregiver was placed in the room during the inspection.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Out of the five staff files evaluated four did not have 24 hours of the annual required training.
4 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
There were no infant daily logs created for the children in care at the time of inspection.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
At the time of inspection training certification is not available for review.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
This standard was cited during a DFPS investigation inspection due to the operations doors not being able to secure.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Per DFPS investigation a caregiver was observed on their phone with their back turned to the infants.
3 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
The first aid kits on the vans were missing cotton balls, scissors, thermometers, and tweezers.
Yes
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
At the time of inspection, attendance documentation is not available for review.
4 746.5202(2) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures
The operation did not have a written emergency preparedness evacuation and relocaton plan.
Yes
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The operation did not have the emergency medical authorization forms for each child they transported.
Yes
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
At the time of inspection, training certification is not available for revew.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A 3 month old infant was observed sleeping with a blanket and a 6 month old infant was observed sleeping with a bottle. The blanket and the bottle were removed from the crib.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extinguisher in the two year old hallway has not recently been serviced and the needle is in the red.
5 746.2427(a) - AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
Per DFPS investigation a caregiver was observed placing an infant face down in the crib.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
The operation did not have complete personnel record for staff
5 746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Per DFPS investigation, infant classroom was left unsupervised.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing area surface has large cracks that expose the inner material, creating a risk of scratches to children's skin.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
The platform on the outdoor playground area does not have six inches of loose fill surfacing underneath. Also, the play structures does not have six feet of loose fill extending outward.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
At the time of inspection, training certification is not available for review.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The operation did not have the emergency medical authorization forms for each child they transported.
Yes
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
The platform on the outdoor playground area does not have six inches of loose fill surfacing underneath. Also, the play structures does not have six feet of loose fill extending outward.
5 746.2427(a) - AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
Per DFPS investigation a caregiver was observed placing an infant face down in the crib.
4 746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
A walker with wheels was observed in the infant room. The walker was removed from the operation during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A 3 month old infant was observed sleeping with a blanket and a 6 month old infant was observed sleeping with a bottle. The blanket and the bottle were removed from the crib.
4 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
There were no infant daily logs created for the children in care at the time of inspection.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Per DFPS investigation a caregiver was observed placing a blanket in the infant crib.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation's last fire inspection was conducted in January of 2022.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
The operation did not have complete personnel record for staff
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The bottom of the fence was curled up and could be lifted. The outside fencing around the play area was not properly anchored to the ground.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was observed supervising a classroom of toddlers prior to the operation receiving the results of the person's eligibility from CBCU. The caregiver left the operation
3 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
The first aid kits on the vans were missing cotton balls, scissors, thermometers, and tweezers.
Yes
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
At the time of inspection, training certification is not available for revew.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
This standard was cited during a DFPS investigation inspection due to the operations doors not being able to secure.
4 746.5202(2) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures
The operation did not have a written emergency preparedness evacuation and relocaton plan.
Yes
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
At the time of inspection, cerfication documentaton is available for review.
4 746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
The director and two van drivers do not have the required annual transportation training.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Per DFPS investigation a caregiver was observed on their phone with their back turned to the infants.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was observed caring for 5 children ages 3-14 months. The specified age group for the room was 0-11 months. The room was observed out of ratio by 1.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The brown van used for transportation seats were observed to be damaged and need repair.
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 of age were observed sleeping in a crib with a bottle in mouth during the inspection. The deficiency was corrected at inspection by removing all items from the crib.
Yes
3 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
The operation could not provide proof of annual training hours for staff and the director
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
At the time of inspection, training certification is not available for review.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
At the time of inspection, cerfication documentaton is available for review.
4 746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Documentation of transportation training was not available for the director at the time of inspection.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
At the time of inspection, attendance documentation is not available for review.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was observed caring for 5 children ages 3-14 months. The specified age group for the room was 0-11 months. The room was observed out of ratio by 1. Another caregiver was placed in the room during the inspection.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined that a caregiver hit children while in care.
5 746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
Transportation lists were not available for 2 weeks of the three-month time frame, relevant to the investigation.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Two infants aged 3 months were observed sleeping in restrictive devices.
5 746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Per DFPS investigation, infant classroom was left unsupervised.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Out of the five staff files evaluated four did not have 24 hours of the annual required training.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
At the time of inspection training certification is not available for review.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
At the time of inspection, personnel records are not being maintained. Documentation is not available for revew.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing area surface has large cracks that expose the inner material, creating a risk of scratches to children's skin.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extinguisher in the two year old hallway has not recently been serviced and the needle is in the red.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
This standard was cited during a DFPS investigation inspection due to the operations doors not being able to secure.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Out of the five staff files evaluated four did not have 24 hours of the annual required training.
5 746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
Transportation lists were not available for 2 weeks of the three-month time frame, relevant to the investigation.
4 746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
A walker with wheels was observed in the infant room. The walker was removed from the operation during the inspection.
Yes
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 of age were observed sleeping in a crib with a bottle in mouth during the inspection. The deficiency was corrected at inspection by removing all items from the crib.
Yes
4 746.5202(2) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures
The operation did not have a written emergency preparedness evacuation and relocaton plan.
Yes
4 746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
The director and two van drivers do not have the required annual transportation training.
4 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
There were no infant daily logs created for the children in care at the time of inspection.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A 3 month old infant was observed sleeping with a blanket and a 6 month old infant was observed sleeping with a bottle. The blanket and the bottle were removed from the crib.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation's last fire inspection was conducted in January of 2022.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
At the time of inspection, training certification is not available for revew.
5 746.2427(a) - AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
Per DFPS investigation a caregiver was observed placing an infant face down in the crib.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extinguisher in the two year old hallway has not recently been serviced and the needle is in the red.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing area surface has large cracks that expose the inner material, creating a risk of scratches to children's skin.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
At the time of inspection, attendance documentation is not available for review.
4 746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Documentation of transportation training was not available for the director at the time of inspection.
3 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
The first aid kits on the vans were missing cotton balls, scissors, thermometers, and tweezers.
Yes
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
At the time of inspection, cerfication documentaton is available for review.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The brown van used for transportation seats were observed to be damaged and need repair.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Two infants aged 3 months were observed sleeping in restrictive devices.
3 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
The operation could not provide proof of annual training hours for staff and the director
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined that a caregiver hit children while in care.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Per DFPS investigation a caregiver was observed on their phone with their back turned to the infants.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
At the time of inspection, training certification is not available for review.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
At the time of inspection, cerfication documentaton is available for review.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was observed caring for 5 children ages 3-14 months. The specified age group for the room was 0-11 months. The room was observed out of ratio by 1.

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

Inspections (112)

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

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