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Circle School

Child care center · 217 PERSHING AVE, San Antonio, TX 78209-6601 · License 12902

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Poor

Capacity 85. Pre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (272)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
One out of the four staff files reviewed, did not have the required content health and safety trainings for the last full year of employment.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation did not report the number of employees who ceased employment in 2023 by the required date.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
6 out of the 8 staff records reviewed were missing annual training in the required following topics: (1) Emergency preparedness, (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, (3) Administering medication, if applicable,(4) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, (5) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic & (6) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
An epi-pen with an expiration date of 12/2022 was still in the medication cabinet. Noted: this was corrected during the inspection when the epi pen was removed to give back to the parent.
Yes
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Five of eight employee records reviewed did not have pediatric CPR training.
3 746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
Recited from the original deficiency: Five out of five staff files reviewed were missing the required training hours for the allocated year.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Air condition cord in the three year old classroom was laying on the floor below the air conditionner in access of children .
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Upon review of five employee files there were no updated CPR and First Aid cards available in their files.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Eight out of ten children's files reviewed were missing health statement from physisians.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
There were 4 out of the 5 staff files that did not have the required 24 hours of annual training available for review.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Two of eight employee records reviewed did not have an affidavit on file.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extinguishers were last serviced in November 2020.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation did not have a sanitation inspection on file that had been conducted within the last 12 months.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
During the course of the investigation it was determined that an inappropriate incident occurred between students when the staff failed to properly supervise children in the restroom.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
There were 2 inches of loose fill where the swings were located. There was less then 1 inch of loose fill where the pull up bars were located.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
There were 4 out of the 5 staff files that did not have the required 24 hours of annual training available for review.
4 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Three of the five staff files reviewed did not include current training hours in pediatric first aid.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extinguishers were last serviced in November 2020.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Ten out of ten children files reviewed were missing emergancy contact addresses.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
One of the swings on the playground is broken and in need of repairs.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director did not have 30 hours of required annual training available for review.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
There were no documentation of emergency drills available for review for the year 2022.
3 746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
Five out of five staff files reviewed were missing the required training hours for the allocated year.
3 746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
Written activity plan was not posted in two of the classrooms. Note: This was corrected during inspection when written activity plans were posted.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
When reviewing the monthly fire drills, it was noted that the April drill was not conducted.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Carpets in the preschool room had not been routinely cleaned resulting in the rug having multiple stains.
5 746.4601(4) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings
Underneath the playground structure there were screws that were protruding out of the wood planks. The screw points were the ends that were protruding out of the wood planks.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
One of the four employee records reviewed did not have the in person pediatric CPR training.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
There were 2 inches of loose fill where the swings were located. There was less then 1 inch of loose fill where the pull up bars were located.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
There was a caregiver in a classroom that did not have an initial background check submitted. Note: The caregiver immediately came out of the classroom, and was no longer in the presence of children.
4 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Five of eight staff files reviewed did not include current training hours in pediatric first aid.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director did not have 30 hours of required annual training available for review.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
There was no documentation of fire drills being conducted since 10/8/23.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
There were multiple outlets observed that did not have outlet covers. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director put outlet covers in all of the outlets.
Yes
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Ten out of ten children files reviewed were missing emergancy contact addresses.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Carpets in the preschool room had not been routinely cleaned resulting in the rug having multiple stains.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
There was a caregiver in a classroom that did not have an initial background check submitted. Note: The caregiver immediately came out of the classroom, and was no longer in the presence of children.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
There were 2 inches of loose fill where the swings were located. There was less then 1 inch of loose fill where the pull up bars were located.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Air condition cord in the three year old classroom was laying on the floor below the air conditionner in access of children .
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
There were multiple outlets observed that did not have outlet covers. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director put outlet covers in all of the outlets.
Yes
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
6 out of the 8 staff records reviewed were missing annual training in the required following topics: (1) Emergency preparedness, (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, (3) Administering medication, if applicable,(4) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, (5) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic & (6) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
There was no documentation of fire drills being conducted since 10/8/23.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
There were 4 out of the 5 staff files that did not have the required 24 hours of annual training available for review.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extinguishers were last serviced in November 2020.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
One of the four employee records reviewed did not have the in person pediatric CPR training.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
During the course of the investigation it was determined that an inappropriate incident occurred between students when the staff failed to properly supervise children in the restroom.
3 746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
Five out of five staff files reviewed were missing the required training hours for the allocated year.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Five of eight employee records reviewed did not have pediatric CPR training.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation did not report the number of employees who ceased employment in 2023 by the required date.
3 746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
Written activity plan was not posted in two of the classrooms. Note: This was corrected during inspection when written activity plans were posted.
4 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Five of eight staff files reviewed did not include current training hours in pediatric first aid.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
There were 2 inches of loose fill where the swings were located. There was less then 1 inch of loose fill where the pull up bars were located.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
When reviewing the monthly fire drills, it was noted that the April drill was not conducted.
5 746.4601(4) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings
Underneath the playground structure there were screws that were protruding out of the wood planks. The screw points were the ends that were protruding out of the wood planks.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director did not have 30 hours of required annual training available for review.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Eight out of ten children's files reviewed were missing health statement from physisians.
3 746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
Recited from the original deficiency: Five out of five staff files reviewed were missing the required training hours for the allocated year.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
There were 4 out of the 5 staff files that did not have the required 24 hours of annual training available for review.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation did not have a sanitation inspection on file that had been conducted within the last 12 months.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
One out of the four staff files reviewed, did not have the required content health and safety trainings for the last full year of employment.
4 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Three of the five staff files reviewed did not include current training hours in pediatric first aid.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
One of the swings on the playground is broken and in need of repairs.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extinguishers were last serviced in November 2020.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
There were no documentation of emergency drills available for review for the year 2022.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Two of eight employee records reviewed did not have an affidavit on file.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
An epi-pen with an expiration date of 12/2022 was still in the medication cabinet. Noted: this was corrected during the inspection when the epi pen was removed to give back to the parent.
Yes
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director did not have 30 hours of required annual training available for review.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Upon review of five employee files there were no updated CPR and First Aid cards available in their files.
4 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Three of the five staff files reviewed did not include current training hours in pediatric first aid.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extinguishers were last serviced in November 2020.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation did not report the number of employees who ceased employment in 2023 by the required date.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
One of the four employee records reviewed did not have the in person pediatric CPR training.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Eight out of ten children's files reviewed were missing health statement from physisians.
4 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Five of eight staff files reviewed did not include current training hours in pediatric first aid.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
There were 4 out of the 5 staff files that did not have the required 24 hours of annual training available for review.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
When reviewing the monthly fire drills, it was noted that the April drill was not conducted.
3 746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
Written activity plan was not posted in two of the classrooms. Note: This was corrected during inspection when written activity plans were posted.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
There were 2 inches of loose fill where the swings were located. There was less then 1 inch of loose fill where the pull up bars were located.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
During the course of the investigation it was determined that an inappropriate incident occurred between students when the staff failed to properly supervise children in the restroom.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Eight out of ten children's files reviewed were missing health statement from physisians.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
There were 4 out of the 5 staff files that did not have the required 24 hours of annual training available for review.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Air condition cord in the three year old classroom was laying on the floor below the air conditionner in access of children .
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation did not have a sanitation inspection on file that had been conducted within the last 12 months.
3 746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
Recited from the original deficiency: Five out of five staff files reviewed were missing the required training hours for the allocated year.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extinguishers were last serviced in November 2020.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
There was a caregiver in a classroom that did not have an initial background check submitted. Note: The caregiver immediately came out of the classroom, and was no longer in the presence of children.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
There were no documentation of emergency drills available for review for the year 2022.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
There was no documentation of fire drills being conducted since 10/8/23.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
6 out of the 8 staff records reviewed were missing annual training in the required following topics: (1) Emergency preparedness, (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, (3) Administering medication, if applicable,(4) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, (5) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic & (6) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Five of eight employee records reviewed did not have pediatric CPR training.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Two of eight employee records reviewed did not have an affidavit on file.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
There were multiple outlets observed that did not have outlet covers. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director put outlet covers in all of the outlets.
Yes
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Carpets in the preschool room had not been routinely cleaned resulting in the rug having multiple stains.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
One of the swings on the playground is broken and in need of repairs.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Air condition cord in the three year old classroom was laying on the floor below the air conditionner in access of children .
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director did not have 30 hours of required annual training available for review.
3 746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
Five out of five staff files reviewed were missing the required training hours for the allocated year.
5 746.4601(4) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings
Underneath the playground structure there were screws that were protruding out of the wood planks. The screw points were the ends that were protruding out of the wood planks.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
There were 4 out of the 5 staff files that did not have the required 24 hours of annual training available for review.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director did not have 30 hours of required annual training available for review.

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

Inspections (104)

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

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