Child care center ·
8796 MARBACH RD, San Antonio, TX 78227-2345 ·
License 129076- 684
Capacity 120. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool
Accepts subsidy
| Severity | Date | Standard / narrative | Corrected |
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| 5 | — |
746.2805(9) - Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play
During the investigation it has been determined that the caregiver withholds active play from children as a result of bad behavior. |
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| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One of the three children's immunization records remain to be submitted. One of the two children's healthcare statements remain to be submitted. |
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| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
The director has not received documents from parents for children's records. |
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| 3 | — |
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Based on the evidence gathered in the investigation conducted, it can be determined that a blanket was placed over a child's head by a caregiver while the child laid on the cot during naptime. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There was a hard plastic pipe sticking out of the mulch on the preschool/school age playground. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Four out of six staff records reviewed did not have proof of a valid CPR training. |
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| 5 | — |
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An employee was working in the toddler classroom with no background check. This was corrected during inspection when that employee was sent home and advised could not return until it is returned cleared. Director submitted background check while inspector in office. |
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| 3 | — |
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The fire drill list did not show fire drills conducted for last two months. The smoke/carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers do not reflect checks for the past 5 months. |
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| 5 | — |
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
The director is did not ensure the center is meeting minimum standards and maintaining the ratio. |
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| 4 | — |
746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
A lock down drill has not been conducted or documented. |
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| 3 | — |
746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect Hotline
The operation's policies did not inlcude the instructions on how a parent may contact the local Licensing office, access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and access the HHSC website. |
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| 3 | — |
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The center could not produce a previously completed playground checklist. Corrected at inspection: The checklist was completed during the inspection. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Three infant feeding instructions were not updated. |
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| 3 | — |
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Four out of ten children files were missing the health statement information. |
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| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Three of ten child records reviewed did not contain immunization records Two of ten files did not have required health care physician statements. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the follow up inspection the first classroom had 30 children to 1 teacher and at 9:30 the director moved children to another classroom. In the infant room there were 8 infants 2 months to 11months and 2 children that were 1 year and 10 months and 1 year and 8 months and 2 teachers. Corrected at inspection the director separate the preschool children form the pre-k children and removed the 2 toddlers from the infant room. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
The director failure to comply with minimum standards when she allowed multiple classrooms out of ratio and placing child safety at risk. Corrected at inspection 2 more employess came in to work in the classrooms and the asst. director came to work. So the director was able to come out of the classroom. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
HRC42.054 - Required Fees
Fees have not been paid. |
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| 5 | — |
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
During the investigation, it has been determined that the staff did not display good judgment and self control while children were in care when a caregiver confronted another caregiver resulting in a verbal altercation in front of children in care. |
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| 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
During the course of a DFPS investigation it was determined that a child was left alone, in a bathroom. Pictures were also received showing 4 toddler age children standing on tables. |
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| 4 | — |
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
The operation was not adhering to the requirements of the Plan of Action that was agreed upon between Child Care Regulation and the operation. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Several air vents had accumulated dust. |
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| 5 | — |
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
The teachers were yelling at the children to shut up and be quiet, and sit down with a harsh tone in the toddler and preschool classroom. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
One out of the ten staff files reviewed during inspection did not have Pediatric First aid and CPR training. |
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| 5 | — |
745.8641 - Requirements during probation
The operation failed to follow the probation condition on ratios when several of the classrooms were out of ratio on a visit conducted by CCR on 9/9/2025 for inspection 4074769. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
The infant caregiver lacked training in SIDS, shaken baby syndrome and understanding early childhood brain development. |
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| 3 | — |
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Director lacked 29 hours of annual training for training period February 2020 through February 2021. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1501(b) - Caregiver Responsible for Each Child
The teachers in the pre-k and toddler classrooms are out of ratio during morning routine. |
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| 2 | — |
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Re cited-Four of the four employees still have not had an employment affidavit added to their employment file. |
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| 5 | — |
746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not know which children she was responsible for which resulted in a child being left behind in another classroom. |
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| 5 | — |
746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
Two tricycles observed in the playground had broken seats that had shear points. Corrected at inspection: The tricycles were removed from the playground. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
One caregiver had an expired CPR/1st aid certification since November 2024. |
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| 5 | — |
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
During this investigation, it has been found that caregivers do yell at the children. |
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| 4 | — |
746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
A severe weather drill has not been conducted or documented. |
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| 3 | — |
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
6 infants did not have updated feeding schedules. |
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| 3 | — |
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Staff trainings were not available for review during inspection. |
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| 3 | — |
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One caregiver did not accumulate the required trainings with certificates for the year 2024-2025 period. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Director's first aid and CPR expired on 9/10/2020. |
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| 4 | — |
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
One out of five children enrollment forms reviewed during inspection was missing the emergency contacts. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
Based on the evidence gathered in the investigation conducted, it can be determined that a caregiver did not use positive interactions when they pulled a four year old child up by the arm and carried the same child by the arms to the other side of the classroom. |
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| 3 | — |
746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
During inspection it was observed that benadryl onitment and antiseptic wipes located in the first aid kit in the bus was expired. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on the evidence gathered in the investigation conducted, it can be determined that the pre-k classroom was out of ratio as there were twenty children to one caregiver with majority of the children were awake and were not asleep or laying down on their cots. As majority of the children were awake the ratio of one caregiver to 15 three year olds or one caregiver to 18 four year olds must be followed. |
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| 5 | — |
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Certain caregivers did not exercise good judgment when purposely not notifying management of a broken toilet at the operation. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
They preschool children returned into the classroom from outside play and went straight to the table and started playing with toys. The children nor the teacher washed there hands. |
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| 3 | — |
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
One out five children enrollment forms reviewed during the visit was missing information on the emergency medical attention section. |
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| 4 | — |
746.2403(6) - Infant Care Area - Not Used as a Passageway
The infant classroom was used as a passageway for a two year old class to return to their own assigned classroom. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The after school classroom was observed over ratio by four children in care. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection, when the inspector notified the office manager who had completed the bus runs to assist in the after school classroom. |
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| 3 | — |
746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
Based on the evidence gathered in the investigation conducted, it can be determined that a four year old was separated for thirteen minutes. |
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| 3 | — |
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Two classrooms did have a number/child assignment map for the cots observed used by the children in care. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the map was created. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Two of eight staff files did not have verification of employment qualifications. Four of eight files did not have employment affidavits. |
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| 4 | — |
746.2909(4) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
The classrooms had cots that were put to close together and the children would need to cross over other children to get out. |
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| 4 | — |
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Loose fill observed by the slides on the playground did not meet the required 6 inches of dept. |
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| 5 | — |
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Caregivers in the infant and preschool classrooms gave incorrect number of children they supervised. The infant class caregiver said she had nine infant, when she only had eight. The preschool class caregiver had 22 when she said she had 23. |
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| 5 | — |
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a situation that placed a child at risk was not reported to Child Care Regulation. |
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| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Three of ten child records reviewed did not contain immunization records Two of ten files did not have required health care physician statements. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Three out of the three staff files reviewed during inspection did not inlucde a copy of their first aid and CPR. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The health inspection was last conducted on 05/10/2021 and another inspection has not been conducted since then. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1013(c) - Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
During inspection, while the director, assistant director, and office manager were out to lunch, the caregivers supervising children during naptime, did not know who was left in charge, nor for how long. |
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| 4 | — |
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The two fire extinguishers located in the center buses have not been serviced. They were last serviced June 2020. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A clogged toilet was not repaired attracting bugs in the children's restroom creating unsanitary conditions. |
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| 3 | — |
746.4751(d) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
Playground maintenance inspections and repair records were not available for review during inspection. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Four out of six personnel staff records reviewed did not have proof of a valid First Aid training. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
Based on the evidence gathered in the investigation conducted, it can be determined that a pre-k classroom was not in control as majority of the children refused to nap and played on and around the cots. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat in the toddler classroom was torn along one side of the seam. Corrected when the diaper changing mat was removed from the diaper changing table. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The caregiver in the twos classroom was observed caring for twelve two year old children. NOTE: This was corrected when the director called parents to pick up their children. A preschool classroom caregiver was observed supervising twenty two three year old children by herself. NOTE: This was corrected as the director arrived and assigned the cook/caregiver to assist in that classroom. As the cook stepped away to finish lunch preparation, the director stepped in to supervise. |
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| 5 | — |
745.8641 - Requirements during probation
The operation has failed to maintain the child-caregiver ratio logs for the month of October and November. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
One out of the two files did not have current first aid and CPR training. |
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| 1 | — |
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
One out of five children enrollment forms reviewed was missing the health statement. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A caregiver providing care to seven children, ages four months to twenty- one months was over ratio by three children, and the assistant director providing care to twenty-seven children ages two to five years old was over ratio by sixteen children. Note: This was corrected at inspection when a second caregiver was placed in both classrooms. |
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| 5 | — |
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months |
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| 3 | — |
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
The operation did not have current, up to date documentation for playground maintenance checks. |
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| 5 | — |
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Sprays containing sanitizing liquids were observed in an unlocked cabinet in the pre-k building accessible to the children in care. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the sprays were removed and placed out of reach during the inspection. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
Based on the evidence gathered in the investigation conducted, it can be determined that a caregiver was assigned to a classroom that did not math their skills and abilities as the classroom was not in control. |
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| 3 | — |
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Five out of twelve staff files were reviewed. Two of the caregiver files were missing trainings on handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials ,understanding building and physical premises safety, preventing and responding to emergencies, administering medication, preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, and emergency preparedness. |
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| 3 | — |
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Two of eight staff files did not have verification of employment qualifications. Four of eight files did not have employment affidavits. |
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| 3 | — |
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
The director has been unable to obtain employee documents as required. |
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| 5 | — |
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
During the course of a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the director did not use good judgment when she allowed a two year old child who had been left behind in an infant room, to stay in the infant room for 20 minutes. This disrupted the routine for the two year old child as well as the infants in care. |
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| 3 | — |
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The previous inspection posted was from 2020. Corrected at inspection: The new inspection form was printed and posted. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
The center did not have a current fire inspection. |
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| 4 | — |
746.2403(6) - Infant Care Area - Not Used as a Passageway
The infant classroom was used as a passageway for a two year old class to return to their own assigned classroom. |
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| 4 | — |
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
The center did not have a current fire inspection. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Director's first aid and CPR expired on 9/10/2020. |
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| 3 | — |
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The center could not produce a previously completed playground checklist. Corrected at inspection: The checklist was completed during the inspection. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
The operation did not have current, up to date documentation for playground maintenance checks. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Three out of the three staff files reviewed during inspection did not inlucde a copy of their first aid and CPR. |
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| 3 | — |
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The fire drill list did not show fire drills conducted for last two months. The smoke/carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers do not reflect checks for the past 5 months. |
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| 5 | — |
746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
Based on the evidence gathered in the investigation conducted, it can be determined that a caregiver was assigned to a classroom that did not math their skills and abilities as the classroom was not in control. |
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| 5 | — |
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
The teachers were yelling at the children to shut up and be quiet, and sit down with a harsh tone in the toddler and preschool classroom. |
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| 5 | — |
745.8641 - Requirements during probation
The operation failed to follow the probation condition on ratios when several of the classrooms were out of ratio on a visit conducted by CCR on 9/9/2025 for inspection 4074769. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The caregiver in the twos classroom was observed caring for twelve two year old children. NOTE: This was corrected when the director called parents to pick up their children. A preschool classroom caregiver was observed supervising twenty two three year old children by herself. NOTE: This was corrected as the director arrived and assigned the cook/caregiver to assist in that classroom. As the cook stepped away to finish lunch preparation, the director stepped in to supervise. |
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| 4 | — |
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The two fire extinguishers located in the center buses have not been serviced. They were last serviced June 2020. |
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| 5 | — |
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Sprays containing sanitizing liquids were observed in an unlocked cabinet in the pre-k building accessible to the children in care. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the sprays were removed and placed out of reach during the inspection. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Two of eight staff files did not have verification of employment qualifications. Four of eight files did not have employment affidavits. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Four out of six staff records reviewed did not have proof of a valid CPR training. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The health inspection was last conducted on 05/10/2021 and another inspection has not been conducted since then. |
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| 3 | — |
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
One out five children enrollment forms reviewed during the visit was missing information on the emergency medical attention section. |
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| 3 | — |
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Three infant feeding instructions were not updated. |
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| 5 | — |
746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
Two tricycles observed in the playground had broken seats that had shear points. Corrected at inspection: The tricycles were removed from the playground. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Staff trainings were not available for review during inspection. |
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| 3 | — |
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Five out of twelve staff files were reviewed. Two of the caregiver files were missing trainings on handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials ,understanding building and physical premises safety, preventing and responding to emergencies, administering medication, preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, and emergency preparedness. |
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