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Watauga KinderCare

Child care center · 5801 WATAUGA RD, Watauga, TX 76148-3070 · License 193276- 747

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Poor

Capacity 120. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (296)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Six children's files were missing or did not have current immunization records.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Three personnel records had incomplete affidavits.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
At the time of the inspection the director allowed a caregiver to be present in a classroom without a background check. The director provided a different name for the caregiver, who had an active background check, and advised the caregiver present to do the same.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on information obtained through investigation it was determined that a caregiver did not use good judgement when they grabbed a child by the arm in a rough manner that caused discomfort to the child.
4 746.1203(10) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. It was found that different caregivers observed concerning behaviors in a child in care and did not communicate with one another about the behaviors to ensure that the child could be supervised appropriately.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
At the time of the visit 4 of the infants that require written feeding instructions did not have updated forms within the last 30 days.
3 746.1013(b) - Director's Absence - Extended Period
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. The investigation found that the named director at the operation had been on maternity leave and there was not a notification sent to Childcare Regulation.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
It was found through investigation that a child in care had received an injury and had medical treatment for this injury. The operation failed to report this injury and Childcare Regulation was not made aware of it until a different incident was being investigated more than 2 weeks after this incident took place.
4 746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
This rule was evaluated with regard to an investigation and has been found to be in violation. The center did not make a report to Child Care Regulation. The director understands that any communicable disease must be reported to CCR within two days.
Yes
4 746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
At the time of the inspection the operation had 1 child with a food allergy that did not have a food allergy emergency plan signed by the child's physician.
4 746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
At the time of the inspection an epi pen was stored in the locked medication cabinet inside a ziploc baggie with the child's name written on the outside. The epi pen did not have the prescription box it would have been prescribed in.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
At the time of the investigation it was found that a caregiver with a pending background check had been present in the classroom with children and additional caregivers.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
At the time of inspection, one child's record was missing immunization documentation.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Based on information obtained through the investigation it was determined that staff were aware of a parent concern regarding interactions between their child and a caregiver and failed to report to licensing in the required time frame of 2 days.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. Through reviewing the investigation it was found that a caregiver with a background status of Eligible With Conditions that prevented them from being alone in the classroom supervising children had been left alone to supervise a group of toddlers while on the playground.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
There was no documentation of drills since March 2021.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
At the time of the visit 3 of the 10 children's records had missing items like emergency contact, emergency contact address, and address of elementary school attended.
3 746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
The center was unable to provide verification of test data from the manufacturer showing the impact rating of the material (the maximum height of equipment that may be installed over the surfacing material), and installation and maintenance requirements.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. In reviewing the investigation, it was found that a caregiver was observed by staff and admitting to picking up young children by their arms.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
There were no entries logged on the active play space and equipment monthly checklist since January 2021.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
At the time of inspection there were 4 children requiring epi-pens, with 3 children who had epi pens with expired dates.
5 746.1201(5) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
Based on information obtained through the investigation it was found that caregivers and administration became aware of a concern of abuse of a child in care and did not make a report of the concern to the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline.
3 746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
At the time of inspection, 5/10 personnel records reviewed were found to be incomplete.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The unitary surfacing under the toddler play structures is cracking and disintegrating. The integrity of the surfacing is compromised. Photographs were taken of the deficiency.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
At the time of the inspection a caregiver was present, alone, in the classroom without having completed a background check at the operation.
4 746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
At the time of inspection there were 5 children enrolled with documented food allergies without completed food allergy plans in their files.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
At the time of inspection, 2 children did not have completed health statements in their admission records.
3 746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Based on information obtained through investigation it was found that a child was bitten in care and the parent was not notified of the bite until the following day.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
At the time of the inspection 3 infants in care did not have updated written feeding instructions within the last 30 days.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
At the time of the inspection the infant classroom had 5 children under the age of 12 months with 1 caregiver.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The center had not certiffied annually in writing that they reviewed each of the recall notices issued by the CPSC and that there are no unsafe products in the center.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
At the time of the inspection 1 classroom had 18 children present with 1 caregiver, exceeding the caregiver/child ratio for the age group by 3 children.
5 746.3805(a)(1) - Administering Medication - According to Label Directions
At the time of inspection there were 2 epinephrine injections for children in care that were not stored in the original containers/packaging with child's full name or date brought to the operation.
3 746.2705(1) - School-age Furnishings and Equipment - Age-appropriate Seating, Tables
Based on information obtained during an investigation children are being cared for in the hallway with no tables or chairs to sit in to do their homework or eat their snack.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
At the time of the inspection a caregiver was observed grabbing a child by the upper arm, lifting them off the ground, and moving them back to the line when the child tried to run ahead.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
This was found to be deficient when a caregiver slapped a child on the cheek when the child put a small rock in their mouth.
4 746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS Investigation. It was found that caregivers did not adjust the level of supervision required for a child in care when that child began exhibiting concerning behaviors. Caregivers were engaged in caregiving duties to the extent that they became unaware of the on-goings in the classroom and a child went into the bathroom with another child.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. Through reviewing the investigation it was found that a caregiver with a background status of Eligible With Conditions that prevented them from being alone in the classroom supervising children had been left alone to supervise a group of toddlers while on the playground.
3 746.2705(1) - School-age Furnishings and Equipment - Age-appropriate Seating, Tables
Based on information obtained during an investigation children are being cared for in the hallway with no tables or chairs to sit in to do their homework or eat their snack.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Six children's files were missing or did not have current immunization records.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
There was no documentation of drills since March 2021.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
At the time of inspection, 2 children did not have completed health statements in their admission records.
3 746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
At the time of inspection, 5/10 personnel records reviewed were found to be incomplete.
3 746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
The center was unable to provide verification of test data from the manufacturer showing the impact rating of the material (the maximum height of equipment that may be installed over the surfacing material), and installation and maintenance requirements.
5 746.3805(a)(1) - Administering Medication - According to Label Directions
At the time of inspection there were 2 epinephrine injections for children in care that were not stored in the original containers/packaging with child's full name or date brought to the operation.
3 746.1013(b) - Director's Absence - Extended Period
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. The investigation found that the named director at the operation had been on maternity leave and there was not a notification sent to Childcare Regulation.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
At the time of the inspection the infant classroom had 5 children under the age of 12 months with 1 caregiver.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
At the time of the inspection 3 infants in care did not have updated written feeding instructions within the last 30 days.
4 746.1203(10) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. It was found that different caregivers observed concerning behaviors in a child in care and did not communicate with one another about the behaviors to ensure that the child could be supervised appropriately.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
At the time of the visit 3 of the 10 children's records had missing items like emergency contact, emergency contact address, and address of elementary school attended.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
At the time of the inspection a caregiver was present, alone, in the classroom without having completed a background check at the operation.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The unitary surfacing under the toddler play structures is cracking and disintegrating. The integrity of the surfacing is compromised. Photographs were taken of the deficiency.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
At the time of the inspection the director allowed a caregiver to be present in a classroom without a background check. The director provided a different name for the caregiver, who had an active background check, and advised the caregiver present to do the same.
3 746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Based on information obtained through investigation it was found that a child was bitten in care and the parent was not notified of the bite until the following day.
4 746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS Investigation. It was found that caregivers did not adjust the level of supervision required for a child in care when that child began exhibiting concerning behaviors. Caregivers were engaged in caregiving duties to the extent that they became unaware of the on-goings in the classroom and a child went into the bathroom with another child.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
At the time of inspection there were 4 children requiring epi-pens, with 3 children who had epi pens with expired dates.
4 746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
At the time of the inspection an epi pen was stored in the locked medication cabinet inside a ziploc baggie with the child's name written on the outside. The epi pen did not have the prescription box it would have been prescribed in.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
This was found to be deficient when a caregiver slapped a child on the cheek when the child put a small rock in their mouth.
4 746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
This rule was evaluated with regard to an investigation and has been found to be in violation. The center did not make a report to Child Care Regulation. The director understands that any communicable disease must be reported to CCR within two days.
Yes
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
It was found through investigation that a child in care had received an injury and had medical treatment for this injury. The operation failed to report this injury and Childcare Regulation was not made aware of it until a different incident was being investigated more than 2 weeks after this incident took place.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
At the time of the investigation it was found that a caregiver with a pending background check had been present in the classroom with children and additional caregivers.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. In reviewing the investigation, it was found that a caregiver was observed by staff and admitting to picking up young children by their arms.
4 746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
At the time of the inspection the operation had 1 child with a food allergy that did not have a food allergy emergency plan signed by the child's physician.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
At the time of inspection, one child's record was missing immunization documentation.
4 746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
At the time of inspection there were 5 children enrolled with documented food allergies without completed food allergy plans in their files.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
There were no entries logged on the active play space and equipment monthly checklist since January 2021.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
At the time of the inspection a caregiver was observed grabbing a child by the upper arm, lifting them off the ground, and moving them back to the line when the child tried to run ahead.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The center had not certiffied annually in writing that they reviewed each of the recall notices issued by the CPSC and that there are no unsafe products in the center.
5 746.1201(5) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
Based on information obtained through the investigation it was found that caregivers and administration became aware of a concern of abuse of a child in care and did not make a report of the concern to the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
At the time of the visit 4 of the infants that require written feeding instructions did not have updated forms within the last 30 days.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Based on information obtained through the investigation it was determined that staff were aware of a parent concern regarding interactions between their child and a caregiver and failed to report to licensing in the required time frame of 2 days.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
At the time of the inspection 1 classroom had 18 children present with 1 caregiver, exceeding the caregiver/child ratio for the age group by 3 children.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on information obtained through investigation it was determined that a caregiver did not use good judgement when they grabbed a child by the arm in a rough manner that caused discomfort to the child.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Three personnel records had incomplete affidavits.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Three personnel records had incomplete affidavits.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The unitary surfacing under the toddler play structures is cracking and disintegrating. The integrity of the surfacing is compromised. Photographs were taken of the deficiency.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. Through reviewing the investigation it was found that a caregiver with a background status of Eligible With Conditions that prevented them from being alone in the classroom supervising children had been left alone to supervise a group of toddlers while on the playground.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
At the time of inspection, one child's record was missing immunization documentation.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
There was no documentation of drills since March 2021.
3 746.1013(b) - Director's Absence - Extended Period
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. The investigation found that the named director at the operation had been on maternity leave and there was not a notification sent to Childcare Regulation.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
At the time of the inspection 1 classroom had 18 children present with 1 caregiver, exceeding the caregiver/child ratio for the age group by 3 children.
3 746.2705(1) - School-age Furnishings and Equipment - Age-appropriate Seating, Tables
Based on information obtained during an investigation children are being cared for in the hallway with no tables or chairs to sit in to do their homework or eat their snack.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
At the time of the inspection the infant classroom had 5 children under the age of 12 months with 1 caregiver.
5 746.3805(a)(1) - Administering Medication - According to Label Directions
At the time of inspection there were 2 epinephrine injections for children in care that were not stored in the original containers/packaging with child's full name or date brought to the operation.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
At the time of the inspection 3 infants in care did not have updated written feeding instructions within the last 30 days.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Based on information obtained through the investigation it was determined that staff were aware of a parent concern regarding interactions between their child and a caregiver and failed to report to licensing in the required time frame of 2 days.
3 746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
The center was unable to provide verification of test data from the manufacturer showing the impact rating of the material (the maximum height of equipment that may be installed over the surfacing material), and installation and maintenance requirements.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
It was found through investigation that a child in care had received an injury and had medical treatment for this injury. The operation failed to report this injury and Childcare Regulation was not made aware of it until a different incident was being investigated more than 2 weeks after this incident took place.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on information obtained through investigation it was determined that a caregiver did not use good judgement when they grabbed a child by the arm in a rough manner that caused discomfort to the child.
3 746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
At the time of inspection, 5/10 personnel records reviewed were found to be incomplete.
4 746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
At the time of inspection there were 5 children enrolled with documented food allergies without completed food allergy plans in their files.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
This was found to be deficient when a caregiver slapped a child on the cheek when the child put a small rock in their mouth.
4 746.1203(10) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. It was found that different caregivers observed concerning behaviors in a child in care and did not communicate with one another about the behaviors to ensure that the child could be supervised appropriately.
3 746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Based on information obtained through investigation it was found that a child was bitten in care and the parent was not notified of the bite until the following day.
4 746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
At the time of the inspection the operation had 1 child with a food allergy that did not have a food allergy emergency plan signed by the child's physician.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
At the time of the inspection a caregiver was observed grabbing a child by the upper arm, lifting them off the ground, and moving them back to the line when the child tried to run ahead.
4 746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
This rule was evaluated with regard to an investigation and has been found to be in violation. The center did not make a report to Child Care Regulation. The director understands that any communicable disease must be reported to CCR within two days.
Yes
4 746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS Investigation. It was found that caregivers did not adjust the level of supervision required for a child in care when that child began exhibiting concerning behaviors. Caregivers were engaged in caregiving duties to the extent that they became unaware of the on-goings in the classroom and a child went into the bathroom with another child.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The center had not certiffied annually in writing that they reviewed each of the recall notices issued by the CPSC and that there are no unsafe products in the center.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
At the time of inspection there were 4 children requiring epi-pens, with 3 children who had epi pens with expired dates.

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

Inspections (128)

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

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