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La Petite Academy

Child care center · 9917 WHITE SETTLEMENT RD, Fort Worth, TX 76108-4115 · License 143390- 684

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 132. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (384)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
It was determined that a caregiver used a vaporizer in the presence off children.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Five garbage cans in the centers were open and accessible to children.
Yes
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
At the time of inspection certificates for annual training hours were not available for review at the operation.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
It was determined that the operation exceeded child/caregiver ratio in at least one classroom with 7 children (SAG - 17 months) and one caregiver.
3 746.2206(1)(B) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - 13 Months to Toddler and Pre K
None of the children went outside during their scheduled outside time in the morning. The person in charge stated it was too cold, but the temperature was 45 degrees and sunny. The person in charge had the children go outside once the concern was addressed.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
One child's file did not have a health statement from a parent or medical professional.
5 746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation. It was determined that the caregiver did not demonstrate courtesy/respect when interacting with a child.
3 746.1311(c) - Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
The director did not have current abuse/neglect training.
4 746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
The director did not have documentation of current SIDS/SBS/EBD training.
4 746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
The operation failed to notify Licensing of the director's extended absence or who the designated person in charge would be during the absence.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
At the time of inspection one child was not current with immunizations.
4 746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
At the time of inspection the fence gate for the outdoor space was locked with a combination lock. Caregivers were not aware of the combination code to open the gate. This was corrected at inspection when management provided the code to all staff who verbally acknowledged receiving the code.
Yes
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
At the time of inspection an infant was observed sitting in a highchair without safety restraints. This was corrected at inspection by the caregiver removing the child from the high chair so that the straps could be adjusted for size.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
It was determined that floors, walls, and other surfaces at the operation were not cleaned or maintained appropriately.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
At the time of inspection, 2 classes at the operation were over the child/caregiver ratio.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
At the time of inspection there was evidence of insects and rodents in many areas at the operation. An on call inspector arrived to confirm rodent activity and recommended temporary closure of the operation for pest treatment and deep cleaning.
4 746.3405 - Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection
At the time of inspection there were several health inspectoin violations noted on sight by City of Fort Worth Sanitation inspectors.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
It was determined that a caregiver used yelling and harsh tones when disciplining children.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operational policies did not include the information from the updated standards..
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
It was determined that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when using a vaporizer on the premises.
4 746.3407(6) - Empty Water Play Tables, Sanitize Water Play Toys, Wash Hands Before Using
At the time of inspection a water table on the toddler playground was observed to be full of water. This was corrected at inspection by having staff empty the table.
Yes
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Two staff files did not have affidavits of employment.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
None of the infants had updated feeding instructions.
4 746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
The operation did not report to Licensing that a child attending the center contracted COVID19.
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
It was determined that caregivers failed to provide adequate supervision to children when they fell asleep on duty.
3 746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
The activity plans did not reflect the new requirements for active play.
4 746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
Four caregivers did not have CPR.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
At the time of inspection there was a orange/black cable exposed from the ground posing a trip hazard.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
There were 7 children's files that did not have current immunizations or any immunizations.
4 746.3405 - Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection
It was determined that the operation did not comply with corrections required in the sanitation report.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Two children's files did not have addresses for the emergency contacts.
5 746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
It was determined that an individual used a vaporizer in the building while children were in care.
3 746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
It was determined that the director did not ensure that all staff complied with minimum standards related to discipline, caregiver responsibilities, and safety.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
At the time if inspection several areas at the operation were in need of organzing, cleaning, and maintenance. The fence separating the 2 playgrounds was observed to be leaning over. A work order has been submitted. The Pre K classroom was unoccupied due to incoming supply deliveries, this area was disorganied making the space unuseable.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
It was determined that the operation did not report a situation involving concerns related to the possible mistreatment of a child.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
It was determined that caregivers did not demonstrate good judgement, competency or self-control in disciplining, interacting with, and supervising children.
4 746.1203(7) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
A caregiver did not interact with children in a positive manner when the caregiver was observed responding to and redirecting children inappropriately.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The operation did not have documentation of a current fire inspection.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
At the time of inspection, 2 classes at the operation were over the child/caregiver ratio. The operation camie into compliance by adding another caregiver to one class and several children from the other class were picked up by parnets during the inspection.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver was notified of the child's injury but did not report it to management so that timely action could be taken. The caregiver was terminated for not following procedures.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
It was determined that administrators did not ensure compliance with minimum standards due to lack of knowledge and good judgment regarding daily operations at the center.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
At the time of inspection there were 13 children in the 2 year old class. An additional caregiver was added to the class to maintain ratio.
4 746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
Four caregivers did not have first aid.
5 746.1003(5) - Director Responsibilities - Direct Care for No More Than 10 Hours
It was determined that caregivers worked over 10 hours of direct care on at least one day.
4 746.5015(c) - Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
At the time of inspection a loose water hose was observed on the playground whien children were not using the equipment. This was corrected at inspection when staff disconnected the hose and wound it up to store so that it was inaccessible to children.
Yes
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation did not have a current health inspection.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
At the time of inspection one child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy response plan in thier file.
4 746.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person
The operation failed to report a change of controlling person.
5 746.1003(5) - Director Responsibilities - Direct Care for No More Than 10 Hours
It was determined that caregivers worked over 10 hours of direct care on at least one day.
3 746.1311(c) - Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
The director did not have current abuse/neglect training.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
It was determined that the operation exceeded child/caregiver ratio in at least one classroom with 7 children (SAG - 17 months) and one caregiver.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
One child's file did not have a health statement from a parent or medical professional.
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
It was determined that caregivers failed to provide adequate supervision to children when they fell asleep on duty.
4 746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
The operation failed to notify Licensing of the director's extended absence or who the designated person in charge would be during the absence.
4 746.1203(7) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
A caregiver did not interact with children in a positive manner when the caregiver was observed responding to and redirecting children inappropriately.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
None of the infants had updated feeding instructions.
4 746.3405 - Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection
At the time of inspection there were several health inspectoin violations noted on sight by City of Fort Worth Sanitation inspectors.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
At the time of inspection, 2 classes at the operation were over the child/caregiver ratio.
4 746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
The operation did not report to Licensing that a child attending the center contracted COVID19.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
It was determined that caregivers did not demonstrate good judgement, competency or self-control in disciplining, interacting with, and supervising children.
4 746.3405 - Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection
It was determined that the operation did not comply with corrections required in the sanitation report.
5 746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
It was determined that a caregiver used a vaporizer in the presence off children.
3 746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
The activity plans did not reflect the new requirements for active play.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The operation did not have documentation of a current fire inspection.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Two children's files did not have addresses for the emergency contacts.
4 746.5015(c) - Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
At the time of inspection a loose water hose was observed on the playground whien children were not using the equipment. This was corrected at inspection when staff disconnected the hose and wound it up to store so that it was inaccessible to children.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
At the time if inspection several areas at the operation were in need of organzing, cleaning, and maintenance. The fence separating the 2 playgrounds was observed to be leaning over. A work order has been submitted. The Pre K classroom was unoccupied due to incoming supply deliveries, this area was disorganied making the space unuseable.
5 746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
It was determined that an individual used a vaporizer in the building while children were in care.
5 746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation. It was determined that the caregiver did not demonstrate courtesy/respect when interacting with a child.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operational policies did not include the information from the updated standards..
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
It was determined that the operation did not report a situation involving concerns related to the possible mistreatment of a child.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
At the time of inspection one child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy response plan in thier file.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
At the time of inspection, 2 classes at the operation were over the child/caregiver ratio. The operation camie into compliance by adding another caregiver to one class and several children from the other class were picked up by parnets during the inspection.
4 746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
The director did not have documentation of current SIDS/SBS/EBD training.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
At the time of inspection an infant was observed sitting in a highchair without safety restraints. This was corrected at inspection by the caregiver removing the child from the high chair so that the straps could be adjusted for size.
4 746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
At the time of inspection the fence gate for the outdoor space was locked with a combination lock. Caregivers were not aware of the combination code to open the gate. This was corrected at inspection when management provided the code to all staff who verbally acknowledged receiving the code.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
At the time of inspection one child was not current with immunizations.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
It was determined that a caregiver used yelling and harsh tones when disciplining children.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
It was determined that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when using a vaporizer on the premises.
4 746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
Four caregivers did not have first aid.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
At the time of inspection there was evidence of insects and rodents in many areas at the operation. An on call inspector arrived to confirm rodent activity and recommended temporary closure of the operation for pest treatment and deep cleaning.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Five garbage cans in the centers were open and accessible to children.
Yes
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Two staff files did not have affidavits of employment.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
At the time of inspection certificates for annual training hours were not available for review at the operation.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
It was determined that administrators did not ensure compliance with minimum standards due to lack of knowledge and good judgment regarding daily operations at the center.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
At the time of inspection there were 13 children in the 2 year old class. An additional caregiver was added to the class to maintain ratio.
3 746.2206(1)(B) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - 13 Months to Toddler and Pre K
None of the children went outside during their scheduled outside time in the morning. The person in charge stated it was too cold, but the temperature was 45 degrees and sunny. The person in charge had the children go outside once the concern was addressed.
Yes
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation did not have a current health inspection.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
There were 7 children's files that did not have current immunizations or any immunizations.
4 746.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person
The operation failed to report a change of controlling person.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver was notified of the child's injury but did not report it to management so that timely action could be taken. The caregiver was terminated for not following procedures.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
At the time of inspection there was a orange/black cable exposed from the ground posing a trip hazard.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
It was determined that floors, walls, and other surfaces at the operation were not cleaned or maintained appropriately.
4 746.3407(6) - Empty Water Play Tables, Sanitize Water Play Toys, Wash Hands Before Using
At the time of inspection a water table on the toddler playground was observed to be full of water. This was corrected at inspection by having staff empty the table.
Yes
3 746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
It was determined that the director did not ensure that all staff complied with minimum standards related to discipline, caregiver responsibilities, and safety.
4 746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
Four caregivers did not have CPR.
5 746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
It was determined that an individual used a vaporizer in the building while children were in care.
4 746.3405 - Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection
It was determined that the operation did not comply with corrections required in the sanitation report.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
It was determined that administrators did not ensure compliance with minimum standards due to lack of knowledge and good judgment regarding daily operations at the center.
3 746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
It was determined that the director did not ensure that all staff complied with minimum standards related to discipline, caregiver responsibilities, and safety.

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

Inspections (160)

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

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