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Little Dreamers Learning Academy

Child care center · 1801 S 5TH ST STE 106, Mcallen, TX 78503-2919 · License 1345006

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Poor

Capacity 82. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (128)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
-The outdoor play area used by the children was observed with more than 16 cigarette butts on the ground. There were reds ants and exposed tree roots which are a tripping hazard for the children during outdoor play. -There were paint cans underneath the hand washing sink used by the children. Corrected at Inspection: A safety latch for the cabinet door was installed during the inspection.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Three electrical outlets were observed without a cover and within reach of children as observed during the inspection. One outlet was in the infant classroom, the other outlets were in the pre-k classroom but toddlers were present. NOTE: Electrical outlets were covered during the inspection.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Two caregivers had expired CPR and 1st aid trainings. 8 caregiver files were reviewed. Caregiver #1 Training expired 2/2023. Caregiver #2 Training expired 12/2022.
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills is not being maintained since the drills for September 2021 conducted were not documented. Corrected at Inspection: The safety documentation was updated.
Yes
4 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
A caregiver did not have the 24 hours of PreService Training.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Child/Caregiver ratio was deficient by 1 child in the toddler classroom. There were 12 children with a Specified Age Group of 2 years old, under the care of 1 caregiver. NOTE: Child/Caregiver ratio was corrected by a second caregiver joining the classroom.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Two children's files did not have a health statement.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Personnel record for one out of two records reviewed was incomplete.
4 746.3317(8) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
Food was observed uncovered in the refrigerator to include a plate with pasta, cut pineapple, three sandwiches, and a cut banana. NOTE: Food was removed and thrown away by Director during the inspection.
3 746.2431(5) - Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities
The Infant Daily Report did not include the section, Summary of Activities.
4 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
A 14 month old infant was in the same group of children as a 4 year old, under the care of 1 caregiver.
3 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
The activity plans posted in the infant room and after school room did not have a current date. The activity plans in the PreK and toddler room did not have a date.
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
3 children were observed to be using electronic devices for purposes not related to planned activities. NOTE: This was corrected by devices being put away and caregiver transitioning to a planned activity.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An individual with a pending background check was observed caring for children in the infant classroom. Individual was counted in child/caregiver ratio. The operation hs not received notification from the CBCU that this individual's background check is eligible. NOTE: Individual left the operation during the inspection and a second caregiver joined the infant classroom to remain in child/caregiver ratio.
4 746.3207(3) - Nighttime Requirements - Cot, Bed or Mattress for 18 mos or older
A child was observed asleep on the floor during nighttime hours of operation. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Child was provided with a sleeping mat.
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Children were watching a movie (cartoon) not related to planned activities while in care at the operation. NOTE: Television was turned off by caregiver. Planned activities were resumed.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Two caregivers had expired CPR and 1st aid trainings. 8 caregiver files were reviewed. Caregiver #1 Training expired 2/2023. Caregiver #2 Training expired 12/2022.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An individual with a pending background check was observed caring for children in the infant classroom. Individual was counted in child/caregiver ratio. The operation hs not received notification from the CBCU that this individual's background check is eligible. NOTE: Individual left the operation during the inspection and a second caregiver joined the infant classroom to remain in child/caregiver ratio.
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Children were watching a movie (cartoon) not related to planned activities while in care at the operation. NOTE: Television was turned off by caregiver. Planned activities were resumed.
4 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
A 14 month old infant was in the same group of children as a 4 year old, under the care of 1 caregiver.
3 746.2431(5) - Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities
The Infant Daily Report did not include the section, Summary of Activities.
4 746.3207(3) - Nighttime Requirements - Cot, Bed or Mattress for 18 mos or older
A child was observed asleep on the floor during nighttime hours of operation. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Child was provided with a sleeping mat.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
-The outdoor play area used by the children was observed with more than 16 cigarette butts on the ground. There were reds ants and exposed tree roots which are a tripping hazard for the children during outdoor play. -There were paint cans underneath the hand washing sink used by the children. Corrected at Inspection: A safety latch for the cabinet door was installed during the inspection.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Two children's files did not have a health statement.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Personnel record for one out of two records reviewed was incomplete.
4 746.3317(8) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
Food was observed uncovered in the refrigerator to include a plate with pasta, cut pineapple, three sandwiches, and a cut banana. NOTE: Food was removed and thrown away by Director during the inspection.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Three electrical outlets were observed without a cover and within reach of children as observed during the inspection. One outlet was in the infant classroom, the other outlets were in the pre-k classroom but toddlers were present. NOTE: Electrical outlets were covered during the inspection.
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills is not being maintained since the drills for September 2021 conducted were not documented. Corrected at Inspection: The safety documentation was updated.
Yes
3 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
The activity plans posted in the infant room and after school room did not have a current date. The activity plans in the PreK and toddler room did not have a date.
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
3 children were observed to be using electronic devices for purposes not related to planned activities. NOTE: This was corrected by devices being put away and caregiver transitioning to a planned activity.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Child/Caregiver ratio was deficient by 1 child in the toddler classroom. There were 12 children with a Specified Age Group of 2 years old, under the care of 1 caregiver. NOTE: Child/Caregiver ratio was corrected by a second caregiver joining the classroom.
4 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
A caregiver did not have the 24 hours of PreService Training.
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
3 children were observed to be using electronic devices for purposes not related to planned activities. NOTE: This was corrected by devices being put away and caregiver transitioning to a planned activity.
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills is not being maintained since the drills for September 2021 conducted were not documented. Corrected at Inspection: The safety documentation was updated.
Yes
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Two caregivers had expired CPR and 1st aid trainings. 8 caregiver files were reviewed. Caregiver #1 Training expired 2/2023. Caregiver #2 Training expired 12/2022.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Three electrical outlets were observed without a cover and within reach of children as observed during the inspection. One outlet was in the infant classroom, the other outlets were in the pre-k classroom but toddlers were present. NOTE: Electrical outlets were covered during the inspection.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Child/Caregiver ratio was deficient by 1 child in the toddler classroom. There were 12 children with a Specified Age Group of 2 years old, under the care of 1 caregiver. NOTE: Child/Caregiver ratio was corrected by a second caregiver joining the classroom.
4 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
A caregiver did not have the 24 hours of PreService Training.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Personnel record for one out of two records reviewed was incomplete.
3 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
The activity plans posted in the infant room and after school room did not have a current date. The activity plans in the PreK and toddler room did not have a date.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An individual with a pending background check was observed caring for children in the infant classroom. Individual was counted in child/caregiver ratio. The operation hs not received notification from the CBCU that this individual's background check is eligible. NOTE: Individual left the operation during the inspection and a second caregiver joined the infant classroom to remain in child/caregiver ratio.
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Children were watching a movie (cartoon) not related to planned activities while in care at the operation. NOTE: Television was turned off by caregiver. Planned activities were resumed.
4 746.3317(8) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
Food was observed uncovered in the refrigerator to include a plate with pasta, cut pineapple, three sandwiches, and a cut banana. NOTE: Food was removed and thrown away by Director during the inspection.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
-The outdoor play area used by the children was observed with more than 16 cigarette butts on the ground. There were reds ants and exposed tree roots which are a tripping hazard for the children during outdoor play. -There were paint cans underneath the hand washing sink used by the children. Corrected at Inspection: A safety latch for the cabinet door was installed during the inspection.
3 746.2431(5) - Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities
The Infant Daily Report did not include the section, Summary of Activities.
4 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
A 14 month old infant was in the same group of children as a 4 year old, under the care of 1 caregiver.
4 746.3207(3) - Nighttime Requirements - Cot, Bed or Mattress for 18 mos or older
A child was observed asleep on the floor during nighttime hours of operation. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Child was provided with a sleeping mat.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Two children's files did not have a health statement.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Child/Caregiver ratio was deficient by 1 child in the toddler classroom. There were 12 children with a Specified Age Group of 2 years old, under the care of 1 caregiver. NOTE: Child/Caregiver ratio was corrected by a second caregiver joining the classroom.
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
3 children were observed to be using electronic devices for purposes not related to planned activities. NOTE: This was corrected by devices being put away and caregiver transitioning to a planned activity.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Two caregivers had expired CPR and 1st aid trainings. 8 caregiver files were reviewed. Caregiver #1 Training expired 2/2023. Caregiver #2 Training expired 12/2022.
3 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
The activity plans posted in the infant room and after school room did not have a current date. The activity plans in the PreK and toddler room did not have a date.
4 746.3317(8) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
Food was observed uncovered in the refrigerator to include a plate with pasta, cut pineapple, three sandwiches, and a cut banana. NOTE: Food was removed and thrown away by Director during the inspection.
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Children were watching a movie (cartoon) not related to planned activities while in care at the operation. NOTE: Television was turned off by caregiver. Planned activities were resumed.
3 746.2431(5) - Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities
The Infant Daily Report did not include the section, Summary of Activities.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
-The outdoor play area used by the children was observed with more than 16 cigarette butts on the ground. There were reds ants and exposed tree roots which are a tripping hazard for the children during outdoor play. -There were paint cans underneath the hand washing sink used by the children. Corrected at Inspection: A safety latch for the cabinet door was installed during the inspection.
4 746.3207(3) - Nighttime Requirements - Cot, Bed or Mattress for 18 mos or older
A child was observed asleep on the floor during nighttime hours of operation. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Child was provided with a sleeping mat.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Two children's files did not have a health statement.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Three electrical outlets were observed without a cover and within reach of children as observed during the inspection. One outlet was in the infant classroom, the other outlets were in the pre-k classroom but toddlers were present. NOTE: Electrical outlets were covered during the inspection.
4 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
A 14 month old infant was in the same group of children as a 4 year old, under the care of 1 caregiver.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An individual with a pending background check was observed caring for children in the infant classroom. Individual was counted in child/caregiver ratio. The operation hs not received notification from the CBCU that this individual's background check is eligible. NOTE: Individual left the operation during the inspection and a second caregiver joined the infant classroom to remain in child/caregiver ratio.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Personnel record for one out of two records reviewed was incomplete.
4 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
A caregiver did not have the 24 hours of PreService Training.
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills is not being maintained since the drills for September 2021 conducted were not documented. Corrected at Inspection: The safety documentation was updated.
Yes
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Personnel record for one out of two records reviewed was incomplete.
3 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
The activity plans posted in the infant room and after school room did not have a current date. The activity plans in the PreK and toddler room did not have a date.
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Children were watching a movie (cartoon) not related to planned activities while in care at the operation. NOTE: Television was turned off by caregiver. Planned activities were resumed.
4 746.3207(3) - Nighttime Requirements - Cot, Bed or Mattress for 18 mos or older
A child was observed asleep on the floor during nighttime hours of operation. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Child was provided with a sleeping mat.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An individual with a pending background check was observed caring for children in the infant classroom. Individual was counted in child/caregiver ratio. The operation hs not received notification from the CBCU that this individual's background check is eligible. NOTE: Individual left the operation during the inspection and a second caregiver joined the infant classroom to remain in child/caregiver ratio.
4 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
A 14 month old infant was in the same group of children as a 4 year old, under the care of 1 caregiver.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
-The outdoor play area used by the children was observed with more than 16 cigarette butts on the ground. There were reds ants and exposed tree roots which are a tripping hazard for the children during outdoor play. -There were paint cans underneath the hand washing sink used by the children. Corrected at Inspection: A safety latch for the cabinet door was installed during the inspection.
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
3 children were observed to be using electronic devices for purposes not related to planned activities. NOTE: This was corrected by devices being put away and caregiver transitioning to a planned activity.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Two children's files did not have a health statement.
4 746.3317(8) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
Food was observed uncovered in the refrigerator to include a plate with pasta, cut pineapple, three sandwiches, and a cut banana. NOTE: Food was removed and thrown away by Director during the inspection.
4 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
A caregiver did not have the 24 hours of PreService Training.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Child/Caregiver ratio was deficient by 1 child in the toddler classroom. There were 12 children with a Specified Age Group of 2 years old, under the care of 1 caregiver. NOTE: Child/Caregiver ratio was corrected by a second caregiver joining the classroom.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Three electrical outlets were observed without a cover and within reach of children as observed during the inspection. One outlet was in the infant classroom, the other outlets were in the pre-k classroom but toddlers were present. NOTE: Electrical outlets were covered during the inspection.
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills is not being maintained since the drills for September 2021 conducted were not documented. Corrected at Inspection: The safety documentation was updated.
Yes
3 746.2431(5) - Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities
The Infant Daily Report did not include the section, Summary of Activities.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Two caregivers had expired CPR and 1st aid trainings. 8 caregiver files were reviewed. Caregiver #1 Training expired 2/2023. Caregiver #2 Training expired 12/2022.
3 746.2431(5) - Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities
The Infant Daily Report did not include the section, Summary of Activities.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Personnel record for one out of two records reviewed was incomplete.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Two children's files did not have a health statement.
4 746.3207(3) - Nighttime Requirements - Cot, Bed or Mattress for 18 mos or older
A child was observed asleep on the floor during nighttime hours of operation. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Child was provided with a sleeping mat.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Child/Caregiver ratio was deficient by 1 child in the toddler classroom. There were 12 children with a Specified Age Group of 2 years old, under the care of 1 caregiver. NOTE: Child/Caregiver ratio was corrected by a second caregiver joining the classroom.
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Children were watching a movie (cartoon) not related to planned activities while in care at the operation. NOTE: Television was turned off by caregiver. Planned activities were resumed.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Three electrical outlets were observed without a cover and within reach of children as observed during the inspection. One outlet was in the infant classroom, the other outlets were in the pre-k classroom but toddlers were present. NOTE: Electrical outlets were covered during the inspection.
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
3 children were observed to be using electronic devices for purposes not related to planned activities. NOTE: This was corrected by devices being put away and caregiver transitioning to a planned activity.
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills is not being maintained since the drills for September 2021 conducted were not documented. Corrected at Inspection: The safety documentation was updated.
Yes
3 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
The activity plans posted in the infant room and after school room did not have a current date. The activity plans in the PreK and toddler room did not have a date.
4 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
A 14 month old infant was in the same group of children as a 4 year old, under the care of 1 caregiver.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An individual with a pending background check was observed caring for children in the infant classroom. Individual was counted in child/caregiver ratio. The operation hs not received notification from the CBCU that this individual's background check is eligible. NOTE: Individual left the operation during the inspection and a second caregiver joined the infant classroom to remain in child/caregiver ratio.
4 746.3317(8) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
Food was observed uncovered in the refrigerator to include a plate with pasta, cut pineapple, three sandwiches, and a cut banana. NOTE: Food was removed and thrown away by Director during the inspection.
4 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
A caregiver did not have the 24 hours of PreService Training.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
-The outdoor play area used by the children was observed with more than 16 cigarette butts on the ground. There were reds ants and exposed tree roots which are a tripping hazard for the children during outdoor play. -There were paint cans underneath the hand washing sink used by the children. Corrected at Inspection: A safety latch for the cabinet door was installed during the inspection.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Two caregivers had expired CPR and 1st aid trainings. 8 caregiver files were reviewed. Caregiver #1 Training expired 2/2023. Caregiver #2 Training expired 12/2022.
4 746.3207(3) - Nighttime Requirements - Cot, Bed or Mattress for 18 mos or older
A child was observed asleep on the floor during nighttime hours of operation. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Child was provided with a sleeping mat.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Child/Caregiver ratio was deficient by 1 child in the toddler classroom. There were 12 children with a Specified Age Group of 2 years old, under the care of 1 caregiver. NOTE: Child/Caregiver ratio was corrected by a second caregiver joining the classroom.
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills is not being maintained since the drills for September 2021 conducted were not documented. Corrected at Inspection: The safety documentation was updated.
Yes
3 746.2431(5) - Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities
The Infant Daily Report did not include the section, Summary of Activities.

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

Inspections (32)

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

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