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Kinwest Montessori Academy

Child care center · 1009 KINWEST PKWY, Irving, TX 75063-3407 · License 1215086

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 287. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (166)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
10 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have admission information required for water activities.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
A child in a bouncer was not properly strapped in. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the child from the bouncer.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Caregiver was present in the classroom alone with children with no background check. This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
3 staff had expired CPR/First Aid certificates.
4 746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Medication for a child at the operation was not in the original container.
4 746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Diaper creams were accessible to children in 3 classrooms. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregivers for each class moved the diaper creams out of the reach of children.
4 746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
The sheet in one of the playyards was not tight fitting. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver changed the sheet using a tight fitting sheet.
3 746.4751(d) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
Monthly playground checks were not recorded as required for the past 3 months.
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
Several classrooms did not have the individual storage space labeled with the child's name.
5 HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
2 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have the preemployment affidavit on file.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Four children with diagnosed food allergies did not have a completed allergy action plan on file.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
5 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have 24 hours of annual training.
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 child was left unsupervised in a classroom for approximately 7 minutes.
4 746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
2 out of 2 director's files reviewed did not have 30 hours of annual training.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operational policies did not include the promotion of indoor and outdoor play, vaccine preventable diseases for employees or procedures for supporting inclusive services.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Cleaning products were accessible to children in a classroom. This was corrected by the caregiver moving the cleaning products so the children could not reach them.
Yes
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
A caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child.
1 746.901(3) - Required Personnel Records - TB Test
4 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have a TB test.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Lysol spray was on a shelf that was accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved the Lysol to an area that was not accessible to children.
1 746.629(b) - Required documentation for Vision and Hearing Screening Requirement
1 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not vision and hearing screening on file.
4 746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Diaper creams were accessible to children in 3 classrooms. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregivers for each class moved the diaper creams out of the reach of children.
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 child was left unsupervised in a classroom for approximately 7 minutes.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operational policies did not include the promotion of indoor and outdoor play, vaccine preventable diseases for employees or procedures for supporting inclusive services.
5 HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
2 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have the preemployment affidavit on file.
3 746.4751(d) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
Monthly playground checks were not recorded as required for the past 3 months.
1 746.901(3) - Required Personnel Records - TB Test
4 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have a TB test.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
3 staff had expired CPR/First Aid certificates.
1 746.629(b) - Required documentation for Vision and Hearing Screening Requirement
1 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not vision and hearing screening on file.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Lysol spray was on a shelf that was accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved the Lysol to an area that was not accessible to children.
4 746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Medication for a child at the operation was not in the original container.
3 746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
10 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have admission information required for water activities.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
A child in a bouncer was not properly strapped in. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the child from the bouncer.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Four children with diagnosed food allergies did not have a completed allergy action plan on file.
4 746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
The sheet in one of the playyards was not tight fitting. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver changed the sheet using a tight fitting sheet.
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
Several classrooms did not have the individual storage space labeled with the child's name.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
5 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have 24 hours of annual training.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Caregiver was present in the classroom alone with children with no background check. This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Cleaning products were accessible to children in a classroom. This was corrected by the caregiver moving the cleaning products so the children could not reach them.
Yes
4 746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
2 out of 2 director's files reviewed did not have 30 hours of annual training.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
A caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child.
4 746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Medication for a child at the operation was not in the original container.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
A child in a bouncer was not properly strapped in. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the child from the bouncer.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Four children with diagnosed food allergies did not have a completed allergy action plan on file.
1 746.629(b) - Required documentation for Vision and Hearing Screening Requirement
1 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not vision and hearing screening on file.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operational policies did not include the promotion of indoor and outdoor play, vaccine preventable diseases for employees or procedures for supporting inclusive services.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Cleaning products were accessible to children in a classroom. This was corrected by the caregiver moving the cleaning products so the children could not reach them.
Yes
5 HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
2 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have the preemployment affidavit on file.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Caregiver was present in the classroom alone with children with no background check. This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
Several classrooms did not have the individual storage space labeled with the child's name.
3 746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
10 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have admission information required for water activities.
4 746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
2 out of 2 director's files reviewed did not have 30 hours of annual training.
4 746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
The sheet in one of the playyards was not tight fitting. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver changed the sheet using a tight fitting sheet.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
5 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have 24 hours of annual training.
1 746.901(3) - Required Personnel Records - TB Test
4 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have a TB test.
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 child was left unsupervised in a classroom for approximately 7 minutes.
4 746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Diaper creams were accessible to children in 3 classrooms. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregivers for each class moved the diaper creams out of the reach of children.
3 746.4751(d) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
Monthly playground checks were not recorded as required for the past 3 months.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
This standard was evaluated in regards to an investigation and found deficient. A caregiver was grabbing a child's arms and hands to restrain them.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
3 staff had expired CPR/First Aid certificates.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Lysol spray was on a shelf that was accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved the Lysol to an area that was not accessible to children.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
A caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Four children with diagnosed food allergies did not have a completed allergy action plan on file.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Cleaning products were accessible to children in a classroom. This was corrected by the caregiver moving the cleaning products so the children could not reach them.
Yes
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
This standard was evaluated in regards to an investigation and found deficient. A caregiver was grabbing a child's arms and hands to restrain them.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
3 staff had expired CPR/First Aid certificates.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
5 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have 24 hours of annual training.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
A caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Lysol spray was on a shelf that was accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved the Lysol to an area that was not accessible to children.
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 child was left unsupervised in a classroom for approximately 7 minutes.
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
Several classrooms did not have the individual storage space labeled with the child's name.
5 HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
2 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have the preemployment affidavit on file.
1 746.901(3) - Required Personnel Records - TB Test
4 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have a TB test.
3 746.4751(d) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
Monthly playground checks were not recorded as required for the past 3 months.
4 746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Medication for a child at the operation was not in the original container.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
A child in a bouncer was not properly strapped in. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the child from the bouncer.
1 746.629(b) - Required documentation for Vision and Hearing Screening Requirement
1 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not vision and hearing screening on file.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Caregiver was present in the classroom alone with children with no background check. This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
3 746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
10 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have admission information required for water activities.
4 746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
The sheet in one of the playyards was not tight fitting. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver changed the sheet using a tight fitting sheet.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operational policies did not include the promotion of indoor and outdoor play, vaccine preventable diseases for employees or procedures for supporting inclusive services.
4 746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Diaper creams were accessible to children in 3 classrooms. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregivers for each class moved the diaper creams out of the reach of children.
4 746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
2 out of 2 director's files reviewed did not have 30 hours of annual training.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Lysol spray was on a shelf that was accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved the Lysol to an area that was not accessible to children.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Four children with diagnosed food allergies did not have a completed allergy action plan on file.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
3 staff had expired CPR/First Aid certificates.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operational policies did not include the promotion of indoor and outdoor play, vaccine preventable diseases for employees or procedures for supporting inclusive services.
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 child was left unsupervised in a classroom for approximately 7 minutes.
1 746.901(3) - Required Personnel Records - TB Test
4 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have a TB test.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
A child in a bouncer was not properly strapped in. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the child from the bouncer.
1 746.629(b) - Required documentation for Vision and Hearing Screening Requirement
1 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not vision and hearing screening on file.
4 746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
The sheet in one of the playyards was not tight fitting. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver changed the sheet using a tight fitting sheet.
3 746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
10 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have admission information required for water activities.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Caregiver was present in the classroom alone with children with no background check. This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
Several classrooms did not have the individual storage space labeled with the child's name.
5 HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
2 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have the preemployment affidavit on file.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
A caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child.
4 746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
2 out of 2 director's files reviewed did not have 30 hours of annual training.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
5 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have 24 hours of annual training.
4 746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Medication for a child at the operation was not in the original container.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
This standard was evaluated in regards to an investigation and found deficient. A caregiver was grabbing a child's arms and hands to restrain them.

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

Inspections (54)

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

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