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Childrens Ark

Child care center · 321 THOMPSON DR, Kerrville, TX 78028-5805 · License 179289

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 105. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (144)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.2401(2) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Individual Attention
Upon reviewing video footage, infant caregivers were observed sitting in the rocking chairs in the classroom during the day and not engaging with the infants when awake.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The promotion of indoor/outdoor physical activity was not included in the copy of the operation's parent handbook.
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Based on video footage reviewed, two infants were in swings for 17 minutes and 40 minutes.
5 746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
A copy of the emergency prepardness plan was not available for review.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Two out of ten child records reviewed were missing updated vaccination records.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver was observed changing diapers and did not wash their hands in between diaper checks/changes. Caregiver only removed gloves and put new gloves on in between diapering.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Three out of 10 child files reviewed were missing current shot records.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
One child was missing a copy of immunization records upon enrollment. Two children were in need of updated immunization records.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Three out of ten child immunization records reviewed did not have current records on file. One child is currently 2 yrs of age and the last updated record was at 6 months. One child is currently 8 months old and is missing their 3 and 5 months vaccinations. One child is 6 months old and is missing their 5 month vaccinations.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
A copy of the operation's maintenance report was not available for review during the inspection.
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
Upon review of video footage, infants were observed opening cabinet doors under the sink area 5 separate times without a caregiver intervening.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Three children in the Toddler room did not wash their hands after diapering.
4 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
The most current fire inspection report was not available for review.
3 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
5 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not show the caregivers completed the required 24 annual training hours. The director's training file did not have documentation that the required 30 annual training hours were completed.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
A copy of the emergency drills conducted for the year was not available for review.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The most recent consumer product certificate was dated 1/4/21. NOTE: A new certificate form was provided and updated during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Upon review of video footage, caregivers were observed sitting and looking at their personal cell phones throughout the day.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Two out of ten child files evaluated were missing an address for their listed emergency contact on their enrollment form.
4 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
The most current fire inspection report was not available for review.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Three children in the Toddler room did not wash their hands after diapering.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver was observed changing diapers and did not wash their hands in between diaper checks/changes. Caregiver only removed gloves and put new gloves on in between diapering.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Two out of ten child records reviewed were missing updated vaccination records.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
One child was missing a copy of immunization records upon enrollment. Two children were in need of updated immunization records.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
A copy of the operation's maintenance report was not available for review during the inspection.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Three out of ten child immunization records reviewed did not have current records on file. One child is currently 2 yrs of age and the last updated record was at 6 months. One child is currently 8 months old and is missing their 3 and 5 months vaccinations. One child is 6 months old and is missing their 5 month vaccinations.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
A copy of the emergency drills conducted for the year was not available for review.
3 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
5 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not show the caregivers completed the required 24 annual training hours. The director's training file did not have documentation that the required 30 annual training hours were completed.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Upon review of video footage, caregivers were observed sitting and looking at their personal cell phones throughout the day.
4 746.2401(2) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Individual Attention
Upon reviewing video footage, infant caregivers were observed sitting in the rocking chairs in the classroom during the day and not engaging with the infants when awake.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Three out of 10 child files reviewed were missing current shot records.
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Based on video footage reviewed, two infants were in swings for 17 minutes and 40 minutes.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The most recent consumer product certificate was dated 1/4/21. NOTE: A new certificate form was provided and updated during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The promotion of indoor/outdoor physical activity was not included in the copy of the operation's parent handbook.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Two out of ten child files evaluated were missing an address for their listed emergency contact on their enrollment form.
5 746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
A copy of the emergency prepardness plan was not available for review.
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
Upon review of video footage, infants were observed opening cabinet doors under the sink area 5 separate times without a caregiver intervening.
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Based on video footage reviewed, two infants were in swings for 17 minutes and 40 minutes.
4 746.2401(2) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Individual Attention
Upon reviewing video footage, infant caregivers were observed sitting in the rocking chairs in the classroom during the day and not engaging with the infants when awake.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
One child was missing a copy of immunization records upon enrollment. Two children were in need of updated immunization records.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The most recent consumer product certificate was dated 1/4/21. NOTE: A new certificate form was provided and updated during the inspection.
Yes
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
Upon review of video footage, infants were observed opening cabinet doors under the sink area 5 separate times without a caregiver intervening.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Two out of ten child files evaluated were missing an address for their listed emergency contact on their enrollment form.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Two out of ten child records reviewed were missing updated vaccination records.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Upon review of video footage, caregivers were observed sitting and looking at their personal cell phones throughout the day.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Three children in the Toddler room did not wash their hands after diapering.
5 746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
A copy of the emergency prepardness plan was not available for review.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Three out of 10 child files reviewed were missing current shot records.
3 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
5 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not show the caregivers completed the required 24 annual training hours. The director's training file did not have documentation that the required 30 annual training hours were completed.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver was observed changing diapers and did not wash their hands in between diaper checks/changes. Caregiver only removed gloves and put new gloves on in between diapering.
4 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
The most current fire inspection report was not available for review.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
A copy of the emergency drills conducted for the year was not available for review.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The promotion of indoor/outdoor physical activity was not included in the copy of the operation's parent handbook.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Three out of ten child immunization records reviewed did not have current records on file. One child is currently 2 yrs of age and the last updated record was at 6 months. One child is currently 8 months old and is missing their 3 and 5 months vaccinations. One child is 6 months old and is missing their 5 month vaccinations.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
A copy of the operation's maintenance report was not available for review during the inspection.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Three children in the Toddler room did not wash their hands after diapering.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The most recent consumer product certificate was dated 1/4/21. NOTE: A new certificate form was provided and updated during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.2401(2) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Individual Attention
Upon reviewing video footage, infant caregivers were observed sitting in the rocking chairs in the classroom during the day and not engaging with the infants when awake.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
A copy of the operation's maintenance report was not available for review during the inspection.
4 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
The most current fire inspection report was not available for review.
5 746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
A copy of the emergency prepardness plan was not available for review.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver was observed changing diapers and did not wash their hands in between diaper checks/changes. Caregiver only removed gloves and put new gloves on in between diapering.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
A copy of the emergency drills conducted for the year was not available for review.
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
Upon review of video footage, infants were observed opening cabinet doors under the sink area 5 separate times without a caregiver intervening.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The promotion of indoor/outdoor physical activity was not included in the copy of the operation's parent handbook.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Three out of ten child immunization records reviewed did not have current records on file. One child is currently 2 yrs of age and the last updated record was at 6 months. One child is currently 8 months old and is missing their 3 and 5 months vaccinations. One child is 6 months old and is missing their 5 month vaccinations.
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Based on video footage reviewed, two infants were in swings for 17 minutes and 40 minutes.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
One child was missing a copy of immunization records upon enrollment. Two children were in need of updated immunization records.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Upon review of video footage, caregivers were observed sitting and looking at their personal cell phones throughout the day.
3 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
5 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not show the caregivers completed the required 24 annual training hours. The director's training file did not have documentation that the required 30 annual training hours were completed.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Two out of ten child files evaluated were missing an address for their listed emergency contact on their enrollment form.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Three out of 10 child files reviewed were missing current shot records.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Two out of ten child records reviewed were missing updated vaccination records.
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Based on video footage reviewed, two infants were in swings for 17 minutes and 40 minutes.
3 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
5 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not show the caregivers completed the required 24 annual training hours. The director's training file did not have documentation that the required 30 annual training hours were completed.
5 746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
A copy of the emergency prepardness plan was not available for review.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
A copy of the emergency drills conducted for the year was not available for review.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
A copy of the operation's maintenance report was not available for review during the inspection.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
One child was missing a copy of immunization records upon enrollment. Two children were in need of updated immunization records.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Three out of 10 child files reviewed were missing current shot records.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The promotion of indoor/outdoor physical activity was not included in the copy of the operation's parent handbook.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Three children in the Toddler room did not wash their hands after diapering.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver was observed changing diapers and did not wash their hands in between diaper checks/changes. Caregiver only removed gloves and put new gloves on in between diapering.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Three out of ten child immunization records reviewed did not have current records on file. One child is currently 2 yrs of age and the last updated record was at 6 months. One child is currently 8 months old and is missing their 3 and 5 months vaccinations. One child is 6 months old and is missing their 5 month vaccinations.
4 746.2401(2) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Individual Attention
Upon reviewing video footage, infant caregivers were observed sitting in the rocking chairs in the classroom during the day and not engaging with the infants when awake.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Two out of ten child files evaluated were missing an address for their listed emergency contact on their enrollment form.
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
Upon review of video footage, infants were observed opening cabinet doors under the sink area 5 separate times without a caregiver intervening.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Two out of ten child records reviewed were missing updated vaccination records.
4 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
The most current fire inspection report was not available for review.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The most recent consumer product certificate was dated 1/4/21. NOTE: A new certificate form was provided and updated during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Upon review of video footage, caregivers were observed sitting and looking at their personal cell phones throughout the day.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
A copy of the emergency drills conducted for the year was not available for review.
3 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
5 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not show the caregivers completed the required 24 annual training hours. The director's training file did not have documentation that the required 30 annual training hours were completed.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Three out of ten child immunization records reviewed did not have current records on file. One child is currently 2 yrs of age and the last updated record was at 6 months. One child is currently 8 months old and is missing their 3 and 5 months vaccinations. One child is 6 months old and is missing their 5 month vaccinations.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Two out of ten child records reviewed were missing updated vaccination records.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
A copy of the operation's maintenance report was not available for review during the inspection.
4 746.2401(2) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Individual Attention
Upon reviewing video footage, infant caregivers were observed sitting in the rocking chairs in the classroom during the day and not engaging with the infants when awake.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The promotion of indoor/outdoor physical activity was not included in the copy of the operation's parent handbook.
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
Upon review of video footage, infants were observed opening cabinet doors under the sink area 5 separate times without a caregiver intervening.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver was observed changing diapers and did not wash their hands in between diaper checks/changes. Caregiver only removed gloves and put new gloves on in between diapering.
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Based on video footage reviewed, two infants were in swings for 17 minutes and 40 minutes.

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

Inspections (56)

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

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