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St. Christophers Day School

Child care center · 1656 BLALOCK RD, Houston, TX 77080-7321 · License 117074

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 100. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (328)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director did not have the required annual training topics in: Administering Medication and Preventing and Responding to Emergencies due to Food or Allergic Reaction.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
An infant was sleeping in a restrictive device with its face covered with a blanket. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the infant from the restrictive device and placed him in his crib.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The director and a caregiver had expired transportation training. Two other caregivers that transporting children didn't have transportation training at all.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
The staff training records were not available for review by Licensing.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat had tears in it.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The operations emergency preparedness plan was found to be missing how to evacuate children under 24 months. Corrected: The director updated the emergency preparedness plan to show infants will be transported in evacuation cribs.
Yes
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A child with a known allergy did not an allergy plan signed by a health care professional
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Nine of the reviewed caregiver training files did not have an administering medication training.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
During the inspection I observed three medications to be expired for two children in care. One epinephrine injection has been expired since July of 2022. One auvi-q injection has been expired since 8/28/2022. One bottle of benadryl has been expired since 04/2023.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
A child was unattended while in care of the operation.
5 746.4603(2) - Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure Onto Other Parts
Children age three year old playing on the monkey bars. Corrected: When the director had the caregiver get the children off the monkey bars.
Yes
4 746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
During the inspection I observed that the caregiver did not wash the childs hands after a diaper change.
4 746.5207(a)(3) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
The operation emeregency evacuation diagram did not include the designated relocation site outside of the child care center. Corrected: The director updated the emergency evacuation diagram to show the designated relocation sites outside of the chilld care center.
Yes
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
2 out of 3 caregivers did not have the required annual training topics in: Administering Medication and Preventing and Responding to Emergencies due to Food or Allergic Reaction.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The current fire inspection was last completed on 4.2.24
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child did not have the required food allergy emergency plan on file.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One of the reviewed files did not have a current shot record
3 746.5627 - Required Vehicle Documentation - date of lease or purchase for each vehicle
The operation was not able to present documentation of the date of lease or purchase of a bus with over 8-person seating that did not have a child safety alarm.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
There was an 6 month old infant sleeping in a swing.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation did not have a current annual sanitation inspection or documents to confirm that a sanitiation inspection is not required.
4 746.2403(4) - Infant Care Area - Crib Placement
In both infant classrooms each infant crib did not have adequate space between them.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation dose not have an updated fire inspection, the fire inspection expired on 4/17/2020.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Hot liquid accessible to children in the classroom resulted in injury to a child.
5 746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
The buses didn't have the children's emergency telephone numbers, the only information was the parents contact number and email address.
4 746.5207(a)(4) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside
The operation emergency evacuation diagram does not include the designated location inside the child-care center where they will take shelter from threatening weather. Corrected: The director updated the emergency evacuation diagram to show the designated location inside the child-care center where they will take shelter from threatening weather.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
In the infant classroom the SAG is 0-11 months, there was one caregiver in the room with 8 infants when one of the caregivers came to the door.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The operation did not inform the parent immediately after the incident.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
During the walkthrough the following safety hazards were observed: * Electrical outlets accesible to the children in care. * There was exposed sharp wood on the playground equipmet.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022 data from February3 ,2023 revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022 as required.
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
The operation did not immediately notify the parent that a child was unsupervised at the operation.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The parent handbook does not include the required information for the promotion of physical activity.
4 746.1203(3)(C) - Janitorial duties
A caregiver was involved in janitorial duties while tasked with supervision of children.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The buses didn't have the children's emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A ceiling tile in the classroom was partially detached from the ceiling. This was corrected when a caregiver fixed the tile.
Yes
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
The operation did not inform the parent immediately after the incident.
1 746.609(a) - Update Admission Information - Procedure
The child's file has not been updated since enrolled as an infant, he is know a school age child.
4 746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
The operation did not have the manufacture instructions for the play equipment on the playground.
3 746.4307 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
During the inspection I observed that a fenced playground yard did not have two exits.
4 746.3001(5) - Field Trips - Copy of Food Allergy Plan and Medications needed
During the inspection it was found that two children were on a field trip without their food allergy emergency plans and allergy medications.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
A child was unsupervised at the operation.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The operation did not notify Licensing that a child was unsupervised at the operation.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Hot liquid accessible to children in the classroom resulted in injury to a child.
4 746.2403(4) - Infant Care Area - Crib Placement
In both infant classrooms each infant crib did not have adequate space between them.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
The staff training records were not available for review by Licensing.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The director and a caregiver had expired transportation training. Two other caregivers that transporting children didn't have transportation training at all.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One of the reviewed files did not have a current shot record
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The current fire inspection was last completed on 4.2.24
4 746.5207(a)(4) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside
The operation emergency evacuation diagram does not include the designated location inside the child-care center where they will take shelter from threatening weather. Corrected: The director updated the emergency evacuation diagram to show the designated location inside the child-care center where they will take shelter from threatening weather.
Yes
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation did not have a current annual sanitation inspection or documents to confirm that a sanitiation inspection is not required.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022 data from February3 ,2023 revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022 as required.
5 746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
The buses didn't have the children's emergency telephone numbers, the only information was the parents contact number and email address.
4 746.3001(5) - Field Trips - Copy of Food Allergy Plan and Medications needed
During the inspection it was found that two children were on a field trip without their food allergy emergency plans and allergy medications.
5 746.4603(2) - Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure Onto Other Parts
Children age three year old playing on the monkey bars. Corrected: When the director had the caregiver get the children off the monkey bars.
Yes
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The operation did not inform the parent immediately after the incident.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
2 out of 3 caregivers did not have the required annual training topics in: Administering Medication and Preventing and Responding to Emergencies due to Food or Allergic Reaction.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A child with a known allergy did not an allergy plan signed by a health care professional
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child did not have the required food allergy emergency plan on file.
1 746.609(a) - Update Admission Information - Procedure
The child's file has not been updated since enrolled as an infant, he is know a school age child.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The parent handbook does not include the required information for the promotion of physical activity.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
During the walkthrough the following safety hazards were observed: * Electrical outlets accesible to the children in care. * There was exposed sharp wood on the playground equipmet.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat had tears in it.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
An infant was sleeping in a restrictive device with its face covered with a blanket. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the infant from the restrictive device and placed him in his crib.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
A child was unattended while in care of the operation.
4 746.5207(a)(3) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
The operation emeregency evacuation diagram did not include the designated relocation site outside of the child care center. Corrected: The director updated the emergency evacuation diagram to show the designated relocation sites outside of the chilld care center.
Yes
4 746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
The operation did not have the manufacture instructions for the play equipment on the playground.
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
The operation did not immediately notify the parent that a child was unsupervised at the operation.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Nine of the reviewed caregiver training files did not have an administering medication training.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
In the infant classroom the SAG is 0-11 months, there was one caregiver in the room with 8 infants when one of the caregivers came to the door.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
A child was unsupervised at the operation.
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
The operation did not inform the parent immediately after the incident.
4 746.1203(3)(C) - Janitorial duties
A caregiver was involved in janitorial duties while tasked with supervision of children.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
During the inspection I observed three medications to be expired for two children in care. One epinephrine injection has been expired since July of 2022. One auvi-q injection has been expired since 8/28/2022. One bottle of benadryl has been expired since 04/2023.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director did not have the required annual training topics in: Administering Medication and Preventing and Responding to Emergencies due to Food or Allergic Reaction.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The operations emergency preparedness plan was found to be missing how to evacuate children under 24 months. Corrected: The director updated the emergency preparedness plan to show infants will be transported in evacuation cribs.
Yes
3 746.5627 - Required Vehicle Documentation - date of lease or purchase for each vehicle
The operation was not able to present documentation of the date of lease or purchase of a bus with over 8-person seating that did not have a child safety alarm.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The operation did not notify Licensing that a child was unsupervised at the operation.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The buses didn't have the children's emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A ceiling tile in the classroom was partially detached from the ceiling. This was corrected when a caregiver fixed the tile.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation dose not have an updated fire inspection, the fire inspection expired on 4/17/2020.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
There was an 6 month old infant sleeping in a swing.
4 746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
During the inspection I observed that the caregiver did not wash the childs hands after a diaper change.
3 746.4307 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
During the inspection I observed that a fenced playground yard did not have two exits.
3 746.5627 - Required Vehicle Documentation - date of lease or purchase for each vehicle
The operation was not able to present documentation of the date of lease or purchase of a bus with over 8-person seating that did not have a child safety alarm.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One of the reviewed files did not have a current shot record
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
The operation did not immediately notify the parent that a child was unsupervised at the operation.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A child with a known allergy did not an allergy plan signed by a health care professional
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director did not have the required annual training topics in: Administering Medication and Preventing and Responding to Emergencies due to Food or Allergic Reaction.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The director and a caregiver had expired transportation training. Two other caregivers that transporting children didn't have transportation training at all.
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
The operation did not inform the parent immediately after the incident.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The parent handbook does not include the required information for the promotion of physical activity.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
The staff training records were not available for review by Licensing.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The operation did not inform the parent immediately after the incident.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation did not have a current annual sanitation inspection or documents to confirm that a sanitiation inspection is not required.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child did not have the required food allergy emergency plan on file.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A ceiling tile in the classroom was partially detached from the ceiling. This was corrected when a caregiver fixed the tile.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation dose not have an updated fire inspection, the fire inspection expired on 4/17/2020.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
A child was unattended while in care of the operation.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
During the walkthrough the following safety hazards were observed: * Electrical outlets accesible to the children in care. * There was exposed sharp wood on the playground equipmet.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The buses didn't have the children's emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms.
4 746.3001(5) - Field Trips - Copy of Food Allergy Plan and Medications needed
During the inspection it was found that two children were on a field trip without their food allergy emergency plans and allergy medications.

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

Inspections (96)

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

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