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First Baptist Preschool of Portland

Child care center · 1305 WILDCAT DR, Portland, TX 78374-2811 · License 42251

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 279. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (144)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 745.621(a)(3) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you contract with someone who requires a background check
On 9/6/23 inspector observed one person present and having unsupervised access to children while conducting contract work. The operation stated they have had contracted work being conducted since August 18th, 2023. The operation failed to submit or wait to receive the results of an initial background check or FBI Fingerprint for contracted person(s).
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
The director failed to operate in compliance minimum standards, and during the course of the investigation, it was found that the rooms were not well ventilated after being painted, infants were placed in the cafeteria with children older than 18 months and no amendment was requested to licensing, the director also did not notify the operation that their playground had been finished for inspection and review, and the director chose to end a safety plan without discussing it with Licensing during the course of the investigation.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, one staff used inappropriate discipline with a child in care. Staff pulled a child's arm while in care. Staff was also observed pulling on a child's shirt causing the child to fall to the ground.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, one staff member used poor judgment while caring for children. Staff was seen on video by taking away toys from a child and tossing them across the table. The caregiver also used poor judgment when the child was upset and the caregiver did not comfort the child.
4 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
One out of four staff did not have the required 30 hours of annual training for 2020-2021. The following trainings were missing: child maltreatment, sids, shaken baby, and early brain development, transportation, and all trainings in standard 746.1311(e). One out of four staff did not have the required 24 hours of annual training for 2021-2022. They were missing 2 1/2 hours of annual training. The following trainings were missing: child maltreatment, sids, shaken baby, and early brain development, and all trainings in section 746.1309 (e) with the exception of medication which was found in the file. One out of four staff did not have the required 24 hours of training and were still missing 11 1/2 hours of training for 2020-2021. The staff member was missing trainings in section 746.1309 (e). One out of four staff was missing trainings from standard 746.1309 (e).
4 746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
The operation had one severe weather drill for 2022 and had no lock down drills documented at the time of inspection.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The operation did not have current documentation of daily buildings and grounds checklist. The last written documentation was from 2019.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
One out of four staff records was missing 10 hours of annual training for 2022-2023. The trainings missing were Sids, Shaken Baby, Early Brain Development, Communicable Diseases including Immunizations, Food Allergies, Building and Premises Safety, Hazardous Materials including Blood borne Pathogens, and Emergency Preparedness.
4 746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
The director position has been vacant for approximately 2 weeks and licensing was not notified of this change.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation did not have documentation of fire drills, severe weather, or lock down drills. There was also no monthly documentation for smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, or carbon monoxide detectors.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, the operation used poor judgment when they allowed children and staff to be placed in classrooms after being painted. As a result, staff became ill and it is believed that some of the infants became ill while being in care as well. After there had been complaints of the smell the infant children were moved for one day and then placed back into their classrooms.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Multiple classrooms at the facility have chipped paint on the walls accessible to children. One infant room had a broken cabinet, another classroom had broken locks on the bathroom cabinets and cleaners were accessible to the children.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child who has a documented food allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not use good judgement when she tossed a child above her head, and the child fell downward to the ground.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Upon inspection the fire inspection was expired.
4 746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
One child who required a food allergy plan did not have a plan on file.
4 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
One out of four staff did not have the required 30 hours of annual training for 2020-2021. The following trainings were missing: Child maltreatment, Sids, Shaken baby, and Early brain development, Transportation, Communicable Diseases including Immunizations, Administering Medication, Food Allergies, and Hazardous Materials including Blood Borne Pathogens. One out of four staff did not have the required 24 hours of annual training for 2021-2022. They were missing 2 1/2 hours of annual training. The following trainings were missing: Child maltreatment, Sids, shaken baby, Communicable Diseases including Immunization, Food Allergies, Building and Premises Safety, Hazardous Materials including Blood Borne Pathogens, and Emergency Preparedness Trainings. One out of four staff did not have the required 24 hours of training and were still missing 6 1/2 hours of training for 2020-2021. The staff member was missing Communicable Diseases including Immunizations, Administering Medication, Food Allergies, Building and Premises Safety, Hazardous Materials including Blood Borne Pathogens, and Emergency Preparedness Trainings One out of four staff was missing Communicable Diseases including Immunizations, Administering Medication, and Hazardous Materials including Blood Borne Pathogens. This is a re-cite.
4 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
One out of the ten employee records evaluated, lacked 2.5 hours of annual training.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, one staff member used poor judgment while caring for children. Staff was seen on video by taking away toys from a child and tossing them across the table. The caregiver also used poor judgment when the child was upset and the caregiver did not comfort the child.
5 745.621(a)(3) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you contract with someone who requires a background check
On 9/6/23 inspector observed one person present and having unsupervised access to children while conducting contract work. The operation stated they have had contracted work being conducted since August 18th, 2023. The operation failed to submit or wait to receive the results of an initial background check or FBI Fingerprint for contracted person(s).
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
The director failed to operate in compliance minimum standards, and during the course of the investigation, it was found that the rooms were not well ventilated after being painted, infants were placed in the cafeteria with children older than 18 months and no amendment was requested to licensing, the director also did not notify the operation that their playground had been finished for inspection and review, and the director chose to end a safety plan without discussing it with Licensing during the course of the investigation.
4 746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
The director position has been vacant for approximately 2 weeks and licensing was not notified of this change.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The operation did not have current documentation of daily buildings and grounds checklist. The last written documentation was from 2019.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, one staff used inappropriate discipline with a child in care. Staff pulled a child's arm while in care. Staff was also observed pulling on a child's shirt causing the child to fall to the ground.
4 746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
One child who required a food allergy plan did not have a plan on file.
4 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
One out of four staff did not have the required 30 hours of annual training for 2020-2021. The following trainings were missing: child maltreatment, sids, shaken baby, and early brain development, transportation, and all trainings in standard 746.1311(e). One out of four staff did not have the required 24 hours of annual training for 2021-2022. They were missing 2 1/2 hours of annual training. The following trainings were missing: child maltreatment, sids, shaken baby, and early brain development, and all trainings in section 746.1309 (e) with the exception of medication which was found in the file. One out of four staff did not have the required 24 hours of training and were still missing 11 1/2 hours of training for 2020-2021. The staff member was missing trainings in section 746.1309 (e). One out of four staff was missing trainings from standard 746.1309 (e).
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, the operation used poor judgment when they allowed children and staff to be placed in classrooms after being painted. As a result, staff became ill and it is believed that some of the infants became ill while being in care as well. After there had been complaints of the smell the infant children were moved for one day and then placed back into their classrooms.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
One out of four staff records was missing 10 hours of annual training for 2022-2023. The trainings missing were Sids, Shaken Baby, Early Brain Development, Communicable Diseases including Immunizations, Food Allergies, Building and Premises Safety, Hazardous Materials including Blood borne Pathogens, and Emergency Preparedness.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not use good judgement when she tossed a child above her head, and the child fell downward to the ground.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child who has a documented food allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file.
4 746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
The operation had one severe weather drill for 2022 and had no lock down drills documented at the time of inspection.
4 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
One out of the ten employee records evaluated, lacked 2.5 hours of annual training.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation did not have documentation of fire drills, severe weather, or lock down drills. There was also no monthly documentation for smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, or carbon monoxide detectors.
4 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
One out of four staff did not have the required 30 hours of annual training for 2020-2021. The following trainings were missing: Child maltreatment, Sids, Shaken baby, and Early brain development, Transportation, Communicable Diseases including Immunizations, Administering Medication, Food Allergies, and Hazardous Materials including Blood Borne Pathogens. One out of four staff did not have the required 24 hours of annual training for 2021-2022. They were missing 2 1/2 hours of annual training. The following trainings were missing: Child maltreatment, Sids, shaken baby, Communicable Diseases including Immunization, Food Allergies, Building and Premises Safety, Hazardous Materials including Blood Borne Pathogens, and Emergency Preparedness Trainings. One out of four staff did not have the required 24 hours of training and were still missing 6 1/2 hours of training for 2020-2021. The staff member was missing Communicable Diseases including Immunizations, Administering Medication, Food Allergies, Building and Premises Safety, Hazardous Materials including Blood Borne Pathogens, and Emergency Preparedness Trainings One out of four staff was missing Communicable Diseases including Immunizations, Administering Medication, and Hazardous Materials including Blood Borne Pathogens. This is a re-cite.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Multiple classrooms at the facility have chipped paint on the walls accessible to children. One infant room had a broken cabinet, another classroom had broken locks on the bathroom cabinets and cleaners were accessible to the children.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Upon inspection the fire inspection was expired.
4 746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
The director position has been vacant for approximately 2 weeks and licensing was not notified of this change.
4 746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
One child who required a food allergy plan did not have a plan on file.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not use good judgement when she tossed a child above her head, and the child fell downward to the ground.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, one staff used inappropriate discipline with a child in care. Staff pulled a child's arm while in care. Staff was also observed pulling on a child's shirt causing the child to fall to the ground.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, one staff member used poor judgment while caring for children. Staff was seen on video by taking away toys from a child and tossing them across the table. The caregiver also used poor judgment when the child was upset and the caregiver did not comfort the child.
4 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
One out of four staff did not have the required 30 hours of annual training for 2020-2021. The following trainings were missing: child maltreatment, sids, shaken baby, and early brain development, transportation, and all trainings in standard 746.1311(e). One out of four staff did not have the required 24 hours of annual training for 2021-2022. They were missing 2 1/2 hours of annual training. The following trainings were missing: child maltreatment, sids, shaken baby, and early brain development, and all trainings in section 746.1309 (e) with the exception of medication which was found in the file. One out of four staff did not have the required 24 hours of training and were still missing 11 1/2 hours of training for 2020-2021. The staff member was missing trainings in section 746.1309 (e). One out of four staff was missing trainings from standard 746.1309 (e).
4 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
One out of the ten employee records evaluated, lacked 2.5 hours of annual training.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
The director failed to operate in compliance minimum standards, and during the course of the investigation, it was found that the rooms were not well ventilated after being painted, infants were placed in the cafeteria with children older than 18 months and no amendment was requested to licensing, the director also did not notify the operation that their playground had been finished for inspection and review, and the director chose to end a safety plan without discussing it with Licensing during the course of the investigation.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, the operation used poor judgment when they allowed children and staff to be placed in classrooms after being painted. As a result, staff became ill and it is believed that some of the infants became ill while being in care as well. After there had been complaints of the smell the infant children were moved for one day and then placed back into their classrooms.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The operation did not have current documentation of daily buildings and grounds checklist. The last written documentation was from 2019.
4 746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
One child who required a food allergy plan did not have a plan on file.
5 745.621(a)(3) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you contract with someone who requires a background check
On 9/6/23 inspector observed one person present and having unsupervised access to children while conducting contract work. The operation stated they have had contracted work being conducted since August 18th, 2023. The operation failed to submit or wait to receive the results of an initial background check or FBI Fingerprint for contracted person(s).
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Upon inspection the fire inspection was expired.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child who has a documented food allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file.
4 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
One out of four staff did not have the required 30 hours of annual training for 2020-2021. The following trainings were missing: Child maltreatment, Sids, Shaken baby, and Early brain development, Transportation, Communicable Diseases including Immunizations, Administering Medication, Food Allergies, and Hazardous Materials including Blood Borne Pathogens. One out of four staff did not have the required 24 hours of annual training for 2021-2022. They were missing 2 1/2 hours of annual training. The following trainings were missing: Child maltreatment, Sids, shaken baby, Communicable Diseases including Immunization, Food Allergies, Building and Premises Safety, Hazardous Materials including Blood Borne Pathogens, and Emergency Preparedness Trainings. One out of four staff did not have the required 24 hours of training and were still missing 6 1/2 hours of training for 2020-2021. The staff member was missing Communicable Diseases including Immunizations, Administering Medication, Food Allergies, Building and Premises Safety, Hazardous Materials including Blood Borne Pathogens, and Emergency Preparedness Trainings One out of four staff was missing Communicable Diseases including Immunizations, Administering Medication, and Hazardous Materials including Blood Borne Pathogens. This is a re-cite.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Multiple classrooms at the facility have chipped paint on the walls accessible to children. One infant room had a broken cabinet, another classroom had broken locks on the bathroom cabinets and cleaners were accessible to the children.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
One out of four staff records was missing 10 hours of annual training for 2022-2023. The trainings missing were Sids, Shaken Baby, Early Brain Development, Communicable Diseases including Immunizations, Food Allergies, Building and Premises Safety, Hazardous Materials including Blood borne Pathogens, and Emergency Preparedness.
4 746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
The operation had one severe weather drill for 2022 and had no lock down drills documented at the time of inspection.
4 746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
The director position has been vacant for approximately 2 weeks and licensing was not notified of this change.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation did not have documentation of fire drills, severe weather, or lock down drills. There was also no monthly documentation for smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, or carbon monoxide detectors.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Upon inspection the fire inspection was expired.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Multiple classrooms at the facility have chipped paint on the walls accessible to children. One infant room had a broken cabinet, another classroom had broken locks on the bathroom cabinets and cleaners were accessible to the children.
4 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
One out of the ten employee records evaluated, lacked 2.5 hours of annual training.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, one staff member used poor judgment while caring for children. Staff was seen on video by taking away toys from a child and tossing them across the table. The caregiver also used poor judgment when the child was upset and the caregiver did not comfort the child.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, the operation used poor judgment when they allowed children and staff to be placed in classrooms after being painted. As a result, staff became ill and it is believed that some of the infants became ill while being in care as well. After there had been complaints of the smell the infant children were moved for one day and then placed back into their classrooms.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
The director failed to operate in compliance minimum standards, and during the course of the investigation, it was found that the rooms were not well ventilated after being painted, infants were placed in the cafeteria with children older than 18 months and no amendment was requested to licensing, the director also did not notify the operation that their playground had been finished for inspection and review, and the director chose to end a safety plan without discussing it with Licensing during the course of the investigation.
4 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
One out of four staff did not have the required 30 hours of annual training for 2020-2021. The following trainings were missing: child maltreatment, sids, shaken baby, and early brain development, transportation, and all trainings in standard 746.1311(e). One out of four staff did not have the required 24 hours of annual training for 2021-2022. They were missing 2 1/2 hours of annual training. The following trainings were missing: child maltreatment, sids, shaken baby, and early brain development, and all trainings in section 746.1309 (e) with the exception of medication which was found in the file. One out of four staff did not have the required 24 hours of training and were still missing 11 1/2 hours of training for 2020-2021. The staff member was missing trainings in section 746.1309 (e). One out of four staff was missing trainings from standard 746.1309 (e).
4 746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
The operation had one severe weather drill for 2022 and had no lock down drills documented at the time of inspection.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not use good judgement when she tossed a child above her head, and the child fell downward to the ground.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, one staff used inappropriate discipline with a child in care. Staff pulled a child's arm while in care. Staff was also observed pulling on a child's shirt causing the child to fall to the ground.
5 745.621(a)(3) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you contract with someone who requires a background check
On 9/6/23 inspector observed one person present and having unsupervised access to children while conducting contract work. The operation stated they have had contracted work being conducted since August 18th, 2023. The operation failed to submit or wait to receive the results of an initial background check or FBI Fingerprint for contracted person(s).
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The operation did not have current documentation of daily buildings and grounds checklist. The last written documentation was from 2019.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child who has a documented food allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation did not have documentation of fire drills, severe weather, or lock down drills. There was also no monthly documentation for smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, or carbon monoxide detectors.
4 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
One out of four staff did not have the required 30 hours of annual training for 2020-2021. The following trainings were missing: Child maltreatment, Sids, Shaken baby, and Early brain development, Transportation, Communicable Diseases including Immunizations, Administering Medication, Food Allergies, and Hazardous Materials including Blood Borne Pathogens. One out of four staff did not have the required 24 hours of annual training for 2021-2022. They were missing 2 1/2 hours of annual training. The following trainings were missing: Child maltreatment, Sids, shaken baby, Communicable Diseases including Immunization, Food Allergies, Building and Premises Safety, Hazardous Materials including Blood Borne Pathogens, and Emergency Preparedness Trainings. One out of four staff did not have the required 24 hours of training and were still missing 6 1/2 hours of training for 2020-2021. The staff member was missing Communicable Diseases including Immunizations, Administering Medication, Food Allergies, Building and Premises Safety, Hazardous Materials including Blood Borne Pathogens, and Emergency Preparedness Trainings One out of four staff was missing Communicable Diseases including Immunizations, Administering Medication, and Hazardous Materials including Blood Borne Pathogens. This is a re-cite.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
One out of four staff records was missing 10 hours of annual training for 2022-2023. The trainings missing were Sids, Shaken Baby, Early Brain Development, Communicable Diseases including Immunizations, Food Allergies, Building and Premises Safety, Hazardous Materials including Blood borne Pathogens, and Emergency Preparedness.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not use good judgement when she tossed a child above her head, and the child fell downward to the ground.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, one staff used inappropriate discipline with a child in care. Staff pulled a child's arm while in care. Staff was also observed pulling on a child's shirt causing the child to fall to the ground.
5 745.621(a)(3) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you contract with someone who requires a background check
On 9/6/23 inspector observed one person present and having unsupervised access to children while conducting contract work. The operation stated they have had contracted work being conducted since August 18th, 2023. The operation failed to submit or wait to receive the results of an initial background check or FBI Fingerprint for contracted person(s).
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation did not have documentation of fire drills, severe weather, or lock down drills. There was also no monthly documentation for smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, or carbon monoxide detectors.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, one staff member used poor judgment while caring for children. Staff was seen on video by taking away toys from a child and tossing them across the table. The caregiver also used poor judgment when the child was upset and the caregiver did not comfort the child.
4 746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
One child who required a food allergy plan did not have a plan on file.
4 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
One out of four staff did not have the required 30 hours of annual training for 2020-2021. The following trainings were missing: child maltreatment, sids, shaken baby, and early brain development, transportation, and all trainings in standard 746.1311(e). One out of four staff did not have the required 24 hours of annual training for 2021-2022. They were missing 2 1/2 hours of annual training. The following trainings were missing: child maltreatment, sids, shaken baby, and early brain development, and all trainings in section 746.1309 (e) with the exception of medication which was found in the file. One out of four staff did not have the required 24 hours of training and were still missing 11 1/2 hours of training for 2020-2021. The staff member was missing trainings in section 746.1309 (e). One out of four staff was missing trainings from standard 746.1309 (e).
4 746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
The director position has been vacant for approximately 2 weeks and licensing was not notified of this change.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
The director failed to operate in compliance minimum standards, and during the course of the investigation, it was found that the rooms were not well ventilated after being painted, infants were placed in the cafeteria with children older than 18 months and no amendment was requested to licensing, the director also did not notify the operation that their playground had been finished for inspection and review, and the director chose to end a safety plan without discussing it with Licensing during the course of the investigation.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Upon inspection the fire inspection was expired.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Multiple classrooms at the facility have chipped paint on the walls accessible to children. One infant room had a broken cabinet, another classroom had broken locks on the bathroom cabinets and cleaners were accessible to the children.
4 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
One out of the ten employee records evaluated, lacked 2.5 hours of annual training.
4 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
One out of four staff did not have the required 30 hours of annual training for 2020-2021. The following trainings were missing: Child maltreatment, Sids, Shaken baby, and Early brain development, Transportation, Communicable Diseases including Immunizations, Administering Medication, Food Allergies, and Hazardous Materials including Blood Borne Pathogens. One out of four staff did not have the required 24 hours of annual training for 2021-2022. They were missing 2 1/2 hours of annual training. The following trainings were missing: Child maltreatment, Sids, shaken baby, Communicable Diseases including Immunization, Food Allergies, Building and Premises Safety, Hazardous Materials including Blood Borne Pathogens, and Emergency Preparedness Trainings. One out of four staff did not have the required 24 hours of training and were still missing 6 1/2 hours of training for 2020-2021. The staff member was missing Communicable Diseases including Immunizations, Administering Medication, Food Allergies, Building and Premises Safety, Hazardous Materials including Blood Borne Pathogens, and Emergency Preparedness Trainings One out of four staff was missing Communicable Diseases including Immunizations, Administering Medication, and Hazardous Materials including Blood Borne Pathogens. This is a re-cite.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, the operation used poor judgment when they allowed children and staff to be placed in classrooms after being painted. As a result, staff became ill and it is believed that some of the infants became ill while being in care as well. After there had been complaints of the smell the infant children were moved for one day and then placed back into their classrooms.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The operation did not have current documentation of daily buildings and grounds checklist. The last written documentation was from 2019.
4 746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
The operation had one severe weather drill for 2022 and had no lock down drills documented at the time of inspection.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
One out of four staff records was missing 10 hours of annual training for 2022-2023. The trainings missing were Sids, Shaken Baby, Early Brain Development, Communicable Diseases including Immunizations, Food Allergies, Building and Premises Safety, Hazardous Materials including Blood borne Pathogens, and Emergency Preparedness.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child who has a documented food allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not use good judgement when she tossed a child above her head, and the child fell downward to the ground.
4 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
One out of four staff did not have the required 30 hours of annual training for 2020-2021. The following trainings were missing: Child maltreatment, Sids, Shaken baby, and Early brain development, Transportation, Communicable Diseases including Immunizations, Administering Medication, Food Allergies, and Hazardous Materials including Blood Borne Pathogens. One out of four staff did not have the required 24 hours of annual training for 2021-2022. They were missing 2 1/2 hours of annual training. The following trainings were missing: Child maltreatment, Sids, shaken baby, Communicable Diseases including Immunization, Food Allergies, Building and Premises Safety, Hazardous Materials including Blood Borne Pathogens, and Emergency Preparedness Trainings. One out of four staff did not have the required 24 hours of training and were still missing 6 1/2 hours of training for 2020-2021. The staff member was missing Communicable Diseases including Immunizations, Administering Medication, Food Allergies, Building and Premises Safety, Hazardous Materials including Blood Borne Pathogens, and Emergency Preparedness Trainings One out of four staff was missing Communicable Diseases including Immunizations, Administering Medication, and Hazardous Materials including Blood Borne Pathogens. This is a re-cite.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, one staff member used poor judgment while caring for children. Staff was seen on video by taking away toys from a child and tossing them across the table. The caregiver also used poor judgment when the child was upset and the caregiver did not comfort the child.
4 746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
The director position has been vacant for approximately 2 weeks and licensing was not notified of this change.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Upon inspection the fire inspection was expired.
4 746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
One child who required a food allergy plan did not have a plan on file.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child who has a documented food allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file.
4 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
One out of the ten employee records evaluated, lacked 2.5 hours of annual training.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, the operation used poor judgment when they allowed children and staff to be placed in classrooms after being painted. As a result, staff became ill and it is believed that some of the infants became ill while being in care as well. After there had been complaints of the smell the infant children were moved for one day and then placed back into their classrooms.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
The director failed to operate in compliance minimum standards, and during the course of the investigation, it was found that the rooms were not well ventilated after being painted, infants were placed in the cafeteria with children older than 18 months and no amendment was requested to licensing, the director also did not notify the operation that their playground had been finished for inspection and review, and the director chose to end a safety plan without discussing it with Licensing during the course of the investigation.

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

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

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