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St. Helena's Early Enrichment Pre-school

Child care center · 410 N MAIN ST, Boerne, TX 78006-2040 · License 1353931

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Poor

Capacity 56. ToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (152)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 746.4601(3) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
The upper playground had 2 missing fence boards creating a gap of over 3 inches that could cause possible entrapment. There was also a gap of more than 3 inches where slats of the fence do not meet the ground and create an area where children can attempt to climb under resulting in exiting to the street. Lower playground has a playhouse where the front of the house has come unattached from the house causing a possible entrapment or pinch hazard.
4 746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Two rescue medications did not contain a prescription box or label.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation did not conduct a fire drill for the month of January.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Monthly building and equipment maintenance checklists have not been conducted.
4 746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
One child with medicaiton on file did not have the original medicaiton container with the prescription.
5 746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
There was a metal canoe on the lower playground that had jagged points on the seat that could potentially cut a child's finger or hand. NOTE: A work order was submitted during the inspection to have the canoe removed.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A child with a food allergy plan on file did not contain the parent's signature on the plan.
3 746.1505(3) - Placement of Groups - Not Exceed Room Capacity
During morning drop off time, between 8:30-8:45 am, there were 21 children, ages 2-4 years, in the enrichment room that has a maximum capacity for 11 children.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There were two caregiver purses on the classroom counter accessible to children. There was a container of Clorox wipes on a counter accessible to children. There were television and radio cords hanging in two classrooms within the reach of the children.
4 746.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person
The operation had a change in their controlling persons in March 2023 and had not updated this information.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Three children with medication at the operation did not contain an allergy plan on file. One child's allergy plan was not signed by the parent.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The operation's vehicle fire extinguisher was last inspected in 12/2020.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Six out of nine booster chairs used did not contain safety straps.
4 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The upper playground had a section of a wall that is used as part of the fenced area that was missing and does not meet the 4 foot height requirement. This creates the ability for children to climb over and exit the playground.
4 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Children were observed eating morning snack outside on the concrete.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
One out of 4 staff files evaluated did not have any training certificates for the evaluation year of 2021-2022.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Room E and the 3-4 year room both had cords hanging from a mounted television and Christmas lights that were within reach of the children. Upper playground had exposed wires on the ground leading from the building to the electrical and cable boxes accessible to the 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 caregiver was observed in the hallway and answered the front door, leaving ten 3-4 yr olds napping in the classroom unattended.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Two out of five caregiver files evaluated did not have a current first aid certificate on file.
4 746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
One child with medicaiton on file did not have the original medicaiton container with the prescription.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Six out of nine booster chairs used did not contain safety straps.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The operation's vehicle fire extinguisher was last inspected in 12/2020.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Two out of five caregiver files evaluated did not have a current first aid certificate on file.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Monthly building and equipment maintenance checklists have not been conducted.
3 746.1505(3) - Placement of Groups - Not Exceed Room Capacity
During morning drop off time, between 8:30-8:45 am, there were 21 children, ages 2-4 years, in the enrichment room that has a maximum capacity for 11 children.
4 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Children were observed eating morning snack outside on the concrete.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A child with a food allergy plan on file did not contain the parent's signature on the plan.
4 746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Two rescue medications did not contain a prescription box or label.
4 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The upper playground had a section of a wall that is used as part of the fenced area that was missing and does not meet the 4 foot height requirement. This creates the ability for children to climb over and exit the playground.
4 746.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person
The operation had a change in their controlling persons in March 2023 and had not updated this information.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation did not conduct a fire drill for the month of January.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Three children with medication at the operation did not contain an allergy plan on file. One child's allergy plan was not signed by the parent.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There were two caregiver purses on the classroom counter accessible to children. There was a container of Clorox wipes on a counter accessible to children. There were television and radio cords hanging in two classrooms within the reach of the 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 caregiver was observed in the hallway and answered the front door, leaving ten 3-4 yr olds napping in the classroom unattended.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Room E and the 3-4 year room both had cords hanging from a mounted television and Christmas lights that were within reach of the children. Upper playground had exposed wires on the ground leading from the building to the electrical and cable boxes accessible to the children.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
One out of 4 staff files evaluated did not have any training certificates for the evaluation year of 2021-2022.
5 746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
There was a metal canoe on the lower playground that had jagged points on the seat that could potentially cut a child's finger or hand. NOTE: A work order was submitted during the inspection to have the canoe removed.
5 746.4601(3) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
The upper playground had 2 missing fence boards creating a gap of over 3 inches that could cause possible entrapment. There was also a gap of more than 3 inches where slats of the fence do not meet the ground and create an area where children can attempt to climb under resulting in exiting to the street. Lower playground has a playhouse where the front of the house has come unattached from the house causing a possible entrapment or pinch hazard.
4 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Children were observed eating morning snack outside on the concrete.
4 746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Two rescue medications did not contain a prescription box or label.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The operation's vehicle fire extinguisher was last inspected in 12/2020.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Room E and the 3-4 year room both had cords hanging from a mounted television and Christmas lights that were within reach of the children. Upper playground had exposed wires on the ground leading from the building to the electrical and cable boxes accessible to the children.
5 746.4601(3) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
The upper playground had 2 missing fence boards creating a gap of over 3 inches that could cause possible entrapment. There was also a gap of more than 3 inches where slats of the fence do not meet the ground and create an area where children can attempt to climb under resulting in exiting to the street. Lower playground has a playhouse where the front of the house has come unattached from the house causing a possible entrapment or pinch hazard.
5 746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
There was a metal canoe on the lower playground that had jagged points on the seat that could potentially cut a child's finger or hand. NOTE: A work order was submitted during the inspection to have the canoe removed.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Six out of nine booster chairs used did not contain safety straps.
4 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The upper playground had a section of a wall that is used as part of the fenced area that was missing and does not meet the 4 foot height requirement. This creates the ability for children to climb over and exit the playground.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation did not conduct a fire drill for the month of January.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Three children with medication at the operation did not contain an allergy plan on file. One child's allergy plan was not signed by the parent.
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 the hallway and answered the front door, leaving ten 3-4 yr olds napping in the classroom unattended.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There were two caregiver purses on the classroom counter accessible to children. There was a container of Clorox wipes on a counter accessible to children. There were television and radio cords hanging in two classrooms within the reach of the children.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
One out of 4 staff files evaluated did not have any training certificates for the evaluation year of 2021-2022.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Monthly building and equipment maintenance checklists have not been conducted.
4 746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
One child with medicaiton on file did not have the original medicaiton container with the prescription.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Two out of five caregiver files evaluated did not have a current first aid certificate on file.
3 746.1505(3) - Placement of Groups - Not Exceed Room Capacity
During morning drop off time, between 8:30-8:45 am, there were 21 children, ages 2-4 years, in the enrichment room that has a maximum capacity for 11 children.
4 746.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person
The operation had a change in their controlling persons in March 2023 and had not updated this information.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A child with a food allergy plan on file did not contain the parent's signature on the plan.
5 746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
There was a metal canoe on the lower playground that had jagged points on the seat that could potentially cut a child's finger or hand. NOTE: A work order was submitted during the inspection to have the canoe removed.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation did not conduct a fire drill for the month of January.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Six out of nine booster chairs used did not contain safety straps.
4 746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
One child with medicaiton on file did not have the original medicaiton container with the prescription.
3 746.1505(3) - Placement of Groups - Not Exceed Room Capacity
During morning drop off time, between 8:30-8:45 am, there were 21 children, ages 2-4 years, in the enrichment room that has a maximum capacity for 11 children.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A child with a food allergy plan on file did not contain the parent's signature on the plan.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The operation's vehicle fire extinguisher was last inspected in 12/2020.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There were two caregiver purses on the classroom counter accessible to children. There was a container of Clorox wipes on a counter accessible to children. There were television and radio cords hanging in two classrooms within the reach of the children.
4 746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Two rescue medications did not contain a prescription box or label.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
One out of 4 staff files evaluated did not have any training certificates for the evaluation year of 2021-2022.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Two out of five caregiver files evaluated did not have a current first aid certificate on file.
4 746.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person
The operation had a change in their controlling persons in March 2023 and had not updated this information.
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 the hallway and answered the front door, leaving ten 3-4 yr olds napping in the classroom unattended.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Room E and the 3-4 year room both had cords hanging from a mounted television and Christmas lights that were within reach of the children. Upper playground had exposed wires on the ground leading from the building to the electrical and cable boxes accessible to the children.
5 746.4601(3) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
The upper playground had 2 missing fence boards creating a gap of over 3 inches that could cause possible entrapment. There was also a gap of more than 3 inches where slats of the fence do not meet the ground and create an area where children can attempt to climb under resulting in exiting to the street. Lower playground has a playhouse where the front of the house has come unattached from the house causing a possible entrapment or pinch hazard.
4 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The upper playground had a section of a wall that is used as part of the fenced area that was missing and does not meet the 4 foot height requirement. This creates the ability for children to climb over and exit the playground.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Three children with medication at the operation did not contain an allergy plan on file. One child's allergy plan was not signed by the parent.
4 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Children were observed eating morning snack outside on the concrete.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Monthly building and equipment maintenance checklists have not been conducted.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
One out of 4 staff files evaluated did not have any training certificates for the evaluation year of 2021-2022.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Three children with medication at the operation did not contain an allergy plan on file. One child's allergy plan was not signed by the parent.
4 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Children were observed eating morning snack outside on the concrete.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Six out of nine booster chairs used did not contain safety straps.
5 746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
There was a metal canoe on the lower playground that had jagged points on the seat that could potentially cut a child's finger or hand. NOTE: A work order was submitted during the inspection to have the canoe removed.
4 746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
One child with medicaiton on file did not have the original medicaiton container with the prescription.
5 746.4601(3) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
The upper playground had 2 missing fence boards creating a gap of over 3 inches that could cause possible entrapment. There was also a gap of more than 3 inches where slats of the fence do not meet the ground and create an area where children can attempt to climb under resulting in exiting to the street. Lower playground has a playhouse where the front of the house has come unattached from the house causing a possible entrapment or pinch hazard.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation did not conduct a fire drill for the month of January.
4 746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Two rescue medications did not contain a prescription box or label.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The operation's vehicle fire extinguisher was last inspected in 12/2020.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A child with a food allergy plan on file did not contain the parent's signature on the plan.
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 the hallway and answered the front door, leaving ten 3-4 yr olds napping in the classroom unattended.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Two out of five caregiver files evaluated did not have a current first aid certificate on file.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Room E and the 3-4 year room both had cords hanging from a mounted television and Christmas lights that were within reach of the children. Upper playground had exposed wires on the ground leading from the building to the electrical and cable boxes accessible to the children.
4 746.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person
The operation had a change in their controlling persons in March 2023 and had not updated this information.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There were two caregiver purses on the classroom counter accessible to children. There was a container of Clorox wipes on a counter accessible to children. There were television and radio cords hanging in two classrooms within the reach of the children.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Monthly building and equipment maintenance checklists have not been conducted.
3 746.1505(3) - Placement of Groups - Not Exceed Room Capacity
During morning drop off time, between 8:30-8:45 am, there were 21 children, ages 2-4 years, in the enrichment room that has a maximum capacity for 11 children.
4 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The upper playground had a section of a wall that is used as part of the fenced area that was missing and does not meet the 4 foot height requirement. This creates the ability for children to climb over and exit the playground.
4 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Children were observed eating morning snack outside on the concrete.
5 746.4601(3) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
The upper playground had 2 missing fence boards creating a gap of over 3 inches that could cause possible entrapment. There was also a gap of more than 3 inches where slats of the fence do not meet the ground and create an area where children can attempt to climb under resulting in exiting to the street. Lower playground has a playhouse where the front of the house has come unattached from the house causing a possible entrapment or pinch hazard.
3 746.1505(3) - Placement of Groups - Not Exceed Room Capacity
During morning drop off time, between 8:30-8:45 am, there were 21 children, ages 2-4 years, in the enrichment room that has a maximum capacity for 11 children.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Room E and the 3-4 year room both had cords hanging from a mounted television and Christmas lights that were within reach of the children. Upper playground had exposed wires on the ground leading from the building to the electrical and cable boxes accessible to the children.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The operation's vehicle fire extinguisher was last inspected in 12/2020.

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

Inspections (64)

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

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