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Handprints Academy

Child care center · 606 PIONEER RD, Mesquite, TX 75149-5255 · License 1159306

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 150. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (136)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
The three year old room did not have labeled individual storages for each child.
5 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
During the walkthrough conducted by the DFPS investigator three infants were observed asleep in bouncers.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Director inappropriately hit a child with her hand, ruler and belt.
5 746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
The reference standard does not relate to the original allegation. However, during the walkthrough of the operation conducted by the DFPS investigator infant children were observed having propped bottles inside the infant room.
5 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
Two infants were observed sleeping in baby rockers.
5 746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
Observed a 3 month old with a prop bottle.
3 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
The use zone located around a tire on the school age playground did not measure 6 feet around the object that is used for the children to play in and stand on.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
The operation did not have updated infant feeding insrtuctions signed by parents.
3 746.801(13) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report
The operation gas inspection expired 8/24/24,
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
The above reference standard was also evaluated and is found deficient. During the DFPS investigator walkthrough of the operation caregivers did not know the number of children they were responsible for.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Bottles were observed not labled in the fridge.
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
A caregiver was observed in a classroom with children, laying down with their eyes closed while supervising children.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on information provided, it was determined that a caregiver made children do wall sits and toe touches as a form of prohibited punishment.
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
The above reference standard does not relate to the original allegation. However, during the DFPS investigator walkthrough of the operation it was observed that there was insufficient lighting in the classrooms during naptime.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
The surfacing around a tire located on the school age playground did not measure the correct depth per standard. The tire was explained to be used for the children to play in and stand on.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
There was no emergency authorization forms available in the operations vehicles for 29 children that were being transported.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The director and one caregiver that transports children did not have current transportation training. Three additional caregivers that transport children did not have the required amount of transportation training per standard.
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
The above reference standard does not relate to the original allegation. However, during the DFPS investigator walkthrough of the operation it was observed that there was insufficient lighting in the classrooms during naptime.
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
A caregiver was observed in a classroom with children, laying down with their eyes closed while supervising children.
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
The three year old room did not have labeled individual storages for each child.
3 746.801(13) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report
The operation gas inspection expired 8/24/24,
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
The surfacing around a tire located on the school age playground did not measure the correct depth per standard. The tire was explained to be used for the children to play in and stand on.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
The operation did not have updated infant feeding insrtuctions signed by parents.
5 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
During the walkthrough conducted by the DFPS investigator three infants were observed asleep in bouncers.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Director inappropriately hit a child with her hand, ruler and belt.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
There was no emergency authorization forms available in the operations vehicles for 29 children that were being transported.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Bottles were observed not labled in the fridge.
5 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
Two infants were observed sleeping in baby rockers.
5 746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
Observed a 3 month old with a prop bottle.
5 746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
The reference standard does not relate to the original allegation. However, during the walkthrough of the operation conducted by the DFPS investigator infant children were observed having propped bottles inside the infant room.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on information provided, it was determined that a caregiver made children do wall sits and toe touches as a form of prohibited punishment.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
The above reference standard was also evaluated and is found deficient. During the DFPS investigator walkthrough of the operation caregivers did not know the number of children they were responsible for.
3 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
The use zone located around a tire on the school age playground did not measure 6 feet around the object that is used for the children to play in and stand on.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The director and one caregiver that transports children did not have current transportation training. Three additional caregivers that transport children did not have the required amount of transportation training per standard.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
The above reference standard was also evaluated and is found deficient. During the DFPS investigator walkthrough of the operation caregivers did not know the number of children they were responsible for.
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
The above reference standard does not relate to the original allegation. However, during the DFPS investigator walkthrough of the operation it was observed that there was insufficient lighting in the classrooms during naptime.
3 746.801(13) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report
The operation gas inspection expired 8/24/24,
3 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
The use zone located around a tire on the school age playground did not measure 6 feet around the object that is used for the children to play in and stand on.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
There was no emergency authorization forms available in the operations vehicles for 29 children that were being transported.
5 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
During the walkthrough conducted by the DFPS investigator three infants were observed asleep in bouncers.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The director and one caregiver that transports children did not have current transportation training. Three additional caregivers that transport children did not have the required amount of transportation training per standard.
5 746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
Observed a 3 month old with a prop bottle.
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
A caregiver was observed in a classroom with children, laying down with their eyes closed while supervising children.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Director inappropriately hit a child with her hand, ruler and belt.
5 746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
The reference standard does not relate to the original allegation. However, during the walkthrough of the operation conducted by the DFPS investigator infant children were observed having propped bottles inside the infant room.
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
The three year old room did not have labeled individual storages for each child.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on information provided, it was determined that a caregiver made children do wall sits and toe touches as a form of prohibited punishment.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
The surfacing around a tire located on the school age playground did not measure the correct depth per standard. The tire was explained to be used for the children to play in and stand on.
5 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
Two infants were observed sleeping in baby rockers.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
The operation did not have updated infant feeding insrtuctions signed by parents.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Bottles were observed not labled in the fridge.
5 746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
Observed a 3 month old with a prop bottle.
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
The three year old room did not have labeled individual storages for each child.
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
A caregiver was observed in a classroom with children, laying down with their eyes closed while supervising children.
5 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
Two infants were observed sleeping in baby rockers.
5 746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
The reference standard does not relate to the original allegation. However, during the walkthrough of the operation conducted by the DFPS investigator infant children were observed having propped bottles inside the infant room.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on information provided, it was determined that a caregiver made children do wall sits and toe touches as a form of prohibited punishment.
3 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
The use zone located around a tire on the school age playground did not measure 6 feet around the object that is used for the children to play in and stand on.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
The above reference standard was also evaluated and is found deficient. During the DFPS investigator walkthrough of the operation caregivers did not know the number of children they were responsible for.
3 746.801(13) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report
The operation gas inspection expired 8/24/24,
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Director inappropriately hit a child with her hand, ruler and belt.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
The operation did not have updated infant feeding insrtuctions signed by parents.
5 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
During the walkthrough conducted by the DFPS investigator three infants were observed asleep in bouncers.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
The surfacing around a tire located on the school age playground did not measure the correct depth per standard. The tire was explained to be used for the children to play in and stand on.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
There was no emergency authorization forms available in the operations vehicles for 29 children that were being transported.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Bottles were observed not labled in the fridge.
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
The above reference standard does not relate to the original allegation. However, during the DFPS investigator walkthrough of the operation it was observed that there was insufficient lighting in the classrooms during naptime.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The director and one caregiver that transports children did not have current transportation training. Three additional caregivers that transport children did not have the required amount of transportation training per standard.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Director inappropriately hit a child with her hand, ruler and belt.
3 746.801(13) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report
The operation gas inspection expired 8/24/24,
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
The operation did not have updated infant feeding insrtuctions signed by parents.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The director and one caregiver that transports children did not have current transportation training. Three additional caregivers that transport children did not have the required amount of transportation training per standard.
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
A caregiver was observed in a classroom with children, laying down with their eyes closed while supervising children.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
The surfacing around a tire located on the school age playground did not measure the correct depth per standard. The tire was explained to be used for the children to play in and stand on.
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
The above reference standard does not relate to the original allegation. However, during the DFPS investigator walkthrough of the operation it was observed that there was insufficient lighting in the classrooms during naptime.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on information provided, it was determined that a caregiver made children do wall sits and toe touches as a form of prohibited punishment.
5 746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
The reference standard does not relate to the original allegation. However, during the walkthrough of the operation conducted by the DFPS investigator infant children were observed having propped bottles inside the infant room.
5 746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
Observed a 3 month old with a prop bottle.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
The above reference standard was also evaluated and is found deficient. During the DFPS investigator walkthrough of the operation caregivers did not know the number of children they were responsible for.
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
The three year old room did not have labeled individual storages for each child.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Bottles were observed not labled in the fridge.
5 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
During the walkthrough conducted by the DFPS investigator three infants were observed asleep in bouncers.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
There was no emergency authorization forms available in the operations vehicles for 29 children that were being transported.
3 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
The use zone located around a tire on the school age playground did not measure 6 feet around the object that is used for the children to play in and stand on.
5 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
Two infants were observed sleeping in baby rockers.
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
A caregiver was observed in a classroom with children, laying down with their eyes closed while supervising children.
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
The three year old room did not have labeled individual storages for each child.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on information provided, it was determined that a caregiver made children do wall sits and toe touches as a form of prohibited punishment.
3 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
The use zone located around a tire on the school age playground did not measure 6 feet around the object that is used for the children to play in and stand on.
3 746.801(13) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report
The operation gas inspection expired 8/24/24,
5 746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
The reference standard does not relate to the original allegation. However, during the walkthrough of the operation conducted by the DFPS investigator infant children were observed having propped bottles inside the infant room.
5 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
Two infants were observed sleeping in baby rockers.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Director inappropriately hit a child with her hand, ruler and belt.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
The above reference standard was also evaluated and is found deficient. During the DFPS investigator walkthrough of the operation caregivers did not know the number of children they were responsible for.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Bottles were observed not labled in the fridge.
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
The above reference standard does not relate to the original allegation. However, during the DFPS investigator walkthrough of the operation it was observed that there was insufficient lighting in the classrooms during naptime.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
There was no emergency authorization forms available in the operations vehicles for 29 children that were being transported.
5 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
During the walkthrough conducted by the DFPS investigator three infants were observed asleep in bouncers.
5 746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
Observed a 3 month old with a prop bottle.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
The surfacing around a tire located on the school age playground did not measure the correct depth per standard. The tire was explained to be used for the children to play in and stand on.

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

Inspections (56)

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

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