41-02 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the child listed on the supplemental had an expired immunization record in their file

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

33-07 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete additional in-service training prior to the

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental only had 9 hours documented in-service training for the fiscal year 2023 - 2024

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

44-04 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff sign a new form prior to the due date. The provider was reminded this form must be signed annually on or before the prior year's date

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all 18 staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental had an expired Child Abuse & Neglect form in their file

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

06-01 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current driver's physical that includes medical approval to drive prior to the

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental had an annual physical that was expired and has been transporting after the physical expired

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

12-02 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/repaint both areas prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed an area of peeling paint located in the bathroom near the toilet tank lid between the 2 & 3-year-old classroom that was accessible to the children. Also, in the school age classroom in the second building, there was a small crack in the ceiling

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

12-06 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to permanently mount to the wall including the cord or remove from the classroom prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed a TV sitting on a window ledge in the school age classroom that was not mounted permanently, had the power cord hanging and was accessible to the children

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

30-03 · Technical assistance was given to the provider that bottle prep and handwashing cannot occur in the same sink and to either install a separate sink for bottle prep or prep all bottles in the kitchen area prior to the due date

At the time if the inspection, the licensing specialist observed a bottle brush located near the handwash sink in the infant classroom. The licensing specialist asked the staff if the sink was handwashing, and the staff acknowledged it was. When questioned about the bottle brush, the staff stated bottles are also prepared in the same sink

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

28-02 · Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed cups in the 4-year-old classroom that were not labeled with the child's first and last name. The provider labeled the cups while the licensing specialist was present placing the facility back into compliance for this standard

Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2024

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

05-05 · Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that: Prior to transporting children by vehicle, the transportation log must be recorded with each childs name, the date and time of departure and initialed by child care personnel verifying that all children were accounted for and that the log is complete. Upon arrival at the destination by vehicle, the driver of the vehicle must: a. Mark each child off the log as the child departs the vehicle; b. Conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle interior to ensure that no child is left in the vehicle; and c. Record, sign, and date the transportation log immediately, verifying that all children were accounted for, and that the visual sweep was conducted. d. Ensure that a second child care personnel conducts a second visual sweep, signs and dates the transportation log verifying that all children were accounted for, and that the log is complete

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed transportation logs and observed on 9/30/24, 1 child was not marked off the vehicle and on 10/2/24, none of the children were marked off the vehicle

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

13-03 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to keep the staff bathroom door locked or install a safety cover on the knob

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed trash bags, window cleaner and toilet bowl cleaner located in the children's bathroom between the 2 and 3 & 4-year-old classroom. The provider removed the items placing them back into compliance for this standard. Technical support was given to the provider that all cleaning products, toxic substances, hand sanitizer, etc. must be stored out of the reach of the children at all times. Lastly, the staff bathroom door was open and not locked and the licensing specialist observed In an unlocked cabinet was nail polish remover, trash nags, bathroom cleaner, Odoban disinfectant, Lysol toilet cleaner

Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2024

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

32-07 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to add more mulch prior to the due date. The provider was also reminded to rake the high traffic areas regularly to ensure the mulch remains at 6 inches in depth and 6 feet in perimeter and 6 feet in perimeter from the base of the equipment

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed both swing seta and large climbing equipment did not have sufficient mulch located underneath. (areas measured 3 - 5 inches)

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

33-06 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not complete Early Literacy training within 1 year of their industry start date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

33-07 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete additional in-service training prior to the

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental only had 9 hours documented in-service training for the fiscal year 2023 - 2024

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

35-12 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to review with the staff and document the training prior to the due date. Lastly, the provider was reminded that a refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan must be conducted with all staff annually

At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist reviewed a new staff file and observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of training on the facilitys exposure plan

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

45-01 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date

At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist reviewed a new staff file & observed the staff was missing a 5131 form in their file

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

45-04 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that 5-year employment history's must include the following information: a. (3) attempts must be made and documented and failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained b. A complete 5 years' worth of prior employment must be documented and verified c. The documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance

At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist reviewed a new staff file and determined the staff listed had an incomplete 5-year work history in their file. (no verifications completed and/or not a full 5-years' worth of employment documented)

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

14-01 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/replace the light bulbs or the fixture iprior to the due date

At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist observed the lighting in the middle classroom still had a fixture that was not operational and the lighting measured 7.76 foot candles

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

33-01 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff start complete/pass tests prior to the

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist determined that the staff listed on the supplemental still did not successfully complete the Departments training within 12 months from the date training began, not to exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry and/or completed training after the 15 months

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

12-02 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/repaint all areas prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the following: 1. Multiple areas of the roof/siding on both buildings were not in good repair (multiple shingles missing, missing siding on front building, rotten wood on door frame of 2nd building 2. In a classroom in the front building, areas of the ceiling were broken/hanging/stained

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

12-06 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to permanently mount the cords to the wall prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed a TV in the right front classroom (2-year-old) with the power cord hanging and was accessible to the children

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

14-01 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/replace the light bulbs/fixtures in the remaining rooms prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the 3-year-old classroom, and the middle classroom in the 2nd building and the bathrooms in the 2nd building had light fixtures that were inoperable and the lighting measured 11.81 -15.68-foot candles. The provider replaced the bulbs in the bathrooms bringing the lighting to 41.9 - 47.6-foot candles

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

33-01 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff start complete/pass tests prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not successfully complete the Departments training within 12 months from the date training began, not to exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry and/or completed training after the 15 months

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-07 · Training Requirements

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of completing the required 10-hour annual in-service hours for the fiscal year 2022 - 2023. The provider completed the form while the licensing specialist was present placing them back into compliance for this standard. Note: there was no training certificates in the file upon original review

Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

45-04 · Background Screening Documents

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental had an incomplete 5-year work history in their file. (missing verification from 1 previous employer). The provider completed while the licensing specialist was present placing the facility back into compliance. Lastly, the provider was reminded that previous employment documentation must include a full 5 years. If the staff has not worked (i.e. student, stay at home mom, unemployed, etc.), it must be documented

Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2024

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

04-01 · Supervision

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the staff member in the four year old classroom to the right from the entrance of the second building in another empty classroom (SA classroom) next to the four year old classroom leaving children unattended. The staff noticed the counselor enter the building and hurriedly walked back into the classroom with children as counselor was approaching the conduct ratio. The counselor reminded staff after completing ratio that she must stay in the classroom with the children after noticing this staff was the only staff responsible for supervising children in the classroom. It is unknown how long the children were left alone in the classroom. TA was provided to ensure that staff do not leave children alone at any time and provide active supervision while responsible for supervising children in care

Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

20-06 · Crib Requirements

At time of inspection, the counselor observed a four month old infants sleeping on their back in a crib wearing a bib that was flipped up near the infants face and with a thick pink blanket placed in the crib with the infant. The counselor advised the staff that the blanket posed a suffocation hazard in the crib and also suggested if the infant is sleeping to remove the bib while the infant is in the crib sleeping. The staff advised that she knew and immediately removed the blanket and the bib from the crib and infants neck at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the no items are placed in the crib with infants that can pose a strangulation or suffocation hazard to the child

Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2024

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

04-32 · Supervision

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete pre service training or any required training prior to being left alone with children. The staff was observed with school aged children at time of inspection without a supervising staff with her who has child care hours. TA was provided to ensure staff completes preservice training or part 1 of introductory training and test out by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

07-06 · Vehicle Requirements

At the time of reinspection, the counselor observed the facilitys van 2 used to transport children with a vehicle alarm that sounded after 5 minutes after the ignition was turned off. The counselor advised the provider that rule states the vehicle alarm must sound after 1 minute of the ignition turned off. The provider contacted the provider who inspected the alarm after the last inspection and they stated there is a way to adjust the timeframe of the alarm sounding. The provider advised they will get the alarm fixed as soon as possible. This is the week of spring break and the facility is not transporting this week and they will get the vehicle alarm worked on this Thursday. Provider spoke with owner and owner came and got vehicle to take to another provider who was able to adjust the alarm today. Provider arrived back to the facility before inspection was completed and tested the alarm with counselor for the 2nd time. Counselor observed the ignition being turned off at 12:43 pm and the alarm sounded at 12:44 pm. The alarm is now in good working condition meeting all requirements. TA was provided to ensure provider reads, CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 for more information on compliance with this standard

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2024

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

09-06 · Planned Activities

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the one and two year old classroom watching the Trolls movie. Counselor advised the provider that children under two years old can not have any media while in care. The provider stated she understood and the staff immediately turned off the tv and put on music for the children instead using a radio. TA was provided to ensure that children under the age of two years old do not have electronic media while in care

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

09-07 · Planned Activities

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the one and two year old classroom watching the Trolls movie. The counselor advised the provider that the Trolls movie is not educational and children in care should have media that is educational while in care. The provider stated she understood, and the staff immediately turned off the tv and put on music for the children instead using a radio. TA was provided to ensure that children two and older have educational media offered while in care

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

24-24 · Food Preparation Area

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facilitys frozen food still not labeled with the food items expiration date, however the facility has labeled the date received. The counselor advised that the food type name and expiration date must be labeled on food stored. was provided to ensure the food items are labeled appropriately by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

33-03 · Training Requirements

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not start required DCF introductory training within 90 days of starting in the industry. The staff started in the child care industry on 9/27/2023 but did not start training until 12/31/2023. Staff started a course but late. TA was provided to ensure that staff complete required introductory training within 90 days from the state they started in the industry

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

45-11 · Background Screening Documents

At the time of reinspection, the counselor determined that the provider submitted a request for out of state child abuse and neglect registry through their form via email submission on 2/21/2024 and also submitted a search for Sexual offender but completed a national. Counselor advised that the individual state needs to be requested to submit a search. The provider completed the search at time of inspection for the state of Texas and documented results on file. TA was provided to ensure that the provider initiates a search for out of state child abuse and neglect and sexual offender search for staff who has lived out of state within the past five years

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2024

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

05-04 · Transportation

At time of inspection, the counselor observed the facilitys vehicle, van 1 the driver listed on the supplemental failed to complete transportation log with documentation of Location and Destination for the last 2 weeks of transporting children in care. Counselor advised that logs should be filled out to its entirety daily. TA was provided to ensure that the transportation logs are completely documented with all required information regarding transporting children in care. Provider is encouraged to read, CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 for more information

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

06-01 · Driver's License, Physician Certification

At time of inspection, the counselor determined that the facilitys vehicle, van 1 the driver listed on the supplemental failed to complete training for CPR and First Aid before transporting children in care. The provider stated that she is registering the staff to complete the training and will utilize the back up driver until facility is in compliance for this standard. TA was provided to ensure that all drivers are trained in CPR and First Aid and hold documented credentials of the completed training prior to transporting children in care

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

06-02 · Driver's License, Physician Certification

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the facilitys vehicle, van 2 the driver CCP listed on the supplemental did not have appropriate documentation of a drivers medical physical before transporting children in care. Provider stated that she knew she did not have medical clearance to transport children in care. The staff started transporting children on 1/8/2024 but did not have a physical until 1/13/2024. The driver obtained a current documented physical after a couple of days of driving the facility's van. TA was provided to ensure that drivers have a documented annual medical form on file before transporting children in care

Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2024

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

07-06 · Vehicle Requirements

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facililtys vehicle, van 2 did not have a working alarm that sound within 1 minute of the ignition disengaged. The provider who is the driver of the van stated that she has never heard the vehicle alarm sound when she drives children to the destination after the vehicle is parked she automatically walks to the back of the van and pushes the green button. TA was provided to ensure that the provider has the alarm checkout for good working condition per rule requirements. Provider is encouraged to read, CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 for more information

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

12-06 · Facility Environment

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the fire extinguishers in both the facilitys vans used to transport children in care not secured. The counselor advised the provider that the fire extinguisher poses a potential safety hazard is they are not secured or properly mounted in the vehicle. TA was provided to ensure that the fire extinguishers are mounted by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

13-02 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facilitys storage closet in the main hallway to the left of the entrance across from the one and two year old classrooms unlocked with harmful cleaning supplies on the ground and low shelves in reach of children in care. The door was observed with a sign that read, Keep door locked at all times. The provider advised that the door is usually locked, but someone forgot. The provider immediately locked the door at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that children in care do not have access to cleaning supplies or any other toxic or hazardous material while in care

Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2024

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

23-04 · Fire Drills

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the fire extinguisher in both the facilitys vans used to transport children with a fire extinguisher that was smaller than the minimum required size of 2A10BC. TA was provided to ensure that the fire extinguishers are replaced to the appropriate size by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

24-24 · Food Preparation Area

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed multiple freezers throughout the facility with frozen food stored that was not labeled with food type or expiration date. TA was provided to ensure that the frozen food is labeled by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

25-08 · Meals and Snacks

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed multiple freezers throughout the facility without thermometers. Provider immediately placed thermometer in all freezers at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure the freezers have a thermometer placed inside the freezers at all times

Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2024

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

30-07 · Diapering

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the diaper changing area in the two year old classroom with items stored that we not related to diapering to include paint, construction paper and decorations in a storage bin. Counselor advised provider that only items related to diapering should be present on changing areas. The provider immediately removed excess items at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the diaper changing areas only store items related to diapering at all times

Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

34-07 · Credentialed Staff

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the facility failed to inform the Office of Licensing of loosing a director with 5 working days of when the event occurred. The facility stated that the last date the previous director worked was 1/2/2024. The counselor received the emailed change of director checklist request on 2/6/2024. TA was provided to ensure that provider follows what rule states regarding the lost of credentialed director

Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

38-02 · Emergency Telephone Numbers

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the facility did not have emergency number posted by facilitys phone. TA was provided to ensure that the emergency phone number and written directions are posted near the facilitys phone by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

45-02 · Background Screening Documents

At the time of inspection, the child care personnel listed on the supplemental started working and or transporting children in care without a current eligible status on their documented background screening before supervising children in care. Staff had documented on file of an eligible background screening for child care at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that all staff at the facility who have access to children in care have documented current eligible background screening prior to contact with children in care

Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

45-11 · Background Screening Documents

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental lived in the state of Texas within the past 5 years and did not request a out-of-state child abuse and neglect registry search nor a out-of-state sexual offender/predator registry search prior to working at the facility. TA was provided to ensure that staff has results of the completed search documented by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

33-01 · Training Requirements

• Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 tA: FSc advised provider child care personnel must complete training by due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.