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Discovery Kids Academy of Greater Houston
5200 FANNIN ST, Houston TX 77004-5808 · License #1553742 · Licensed Center
Contact
- Director
- Maricella Ramirez
- Phone
- (713) 984-4950
- Address
- 5200 FANNIN ST, Houston TX 77004-5808 · Directions
Hours
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- Accepts child care subsidy
- Licensed for 31 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation- Medium High
746.3701(1) · Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Electrical chord was observed hanging from wall accessible to children outside on the playground.
Corrected by Feb 20, 2024
- Medium High
746.5307(b) · Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Fire extinguisher was observed expired during inspection.
Corrected by Feb 20, 2024
- Medium High
746.4751(a) · Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
A plastic swimming pool on the playground was observed having a hole in it, a play house was observed having a hole in the roof, trash(plastic food wrappings) was observed on the playground accessible to children.
Corrected by Feb 20, 2024
- Medium
746.2505(4)(A) · Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
Sippy cups were observed in toddler room not labeled. This was corrected during inspection when caregiver was observed labeling the cups.
Corrected by Feb 6, 2024
- High
746.3807(1) · Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
Medication including tylenol and diaper rash ointment was observed stored on bottom shelf accesible to children in the toddler room. This was corrected during the inspection when caregiver was observed removing the medicine from the bottom shelf and storing away from children.
Corrected by Feb 6, 2024
- Medium High
746.3407(13) · Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
Cleaning supplies including Clorox, dish soap, and /Comet was observed sitting on the floor of restroom used by children aaccessible to children. This was corrected during inspection when caregiver was observed removing the chemicals and making them inaccesible to children.
Corrected by Feb 6, 2024
- Medium High
746.5401 · Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
There was no current gas inspection available for review during the inspection.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2023
- Medium High
746.605(16) · Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
There was no food allergy emergency plan available for review for one child with food allergy during inspection.
Corrected by Nov 7, 2023
- Medium High
746.605(13)(B)(i) · Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications
Four children files observed were not updated. The childcare facility did not update the children files to portray the updated required information by 09/01/2023. The files observed did not include updated modifications.
Corrected by Nov 7, 2023
- Medium
746.4003(a)(1) · First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care
The first aid kit was missing a first aid guide. This was corrected during inspection when director printed and placed a first aid guide in the first aid kit.
Corrected by Oct 24, 2023
- Medium
746.2207(c)(4) · Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Children were observed having screen time during mealtime. This was corrected during inspection when caregiver was observed turning the screen away from the children.
Corrected by Oct 24, 2023
- Medium
746.2207(a) · Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Children under 2 years of age was observed having screen time. This was corrected during inspection when caregiver was observed turning the screen away from children and allowing the music to play.
Corrected by Oct 24, 2023
- Medium High
746.5207(b) · Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
There was no emergency evacuation and relocation diagram posted in the toddler room. This was corrected during inspection when director posted a diagram in the room.
Corrected by Oct 24, 2023
- Medium
746.2421(a) · Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
There was no infant feeding instruction sheet obtained or available for review for 6-week old infant during inspection.
Corrected by Oct 31, 2023
- Medium High
746.1301(a)(5)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
One out of four caregiver files reviewed was missing the required 24 clock hour trainings.
Corrected by Nov 7, 2023
- Medium High
746.1301(a)(4)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
There was no current cpr training for director available for review during inspection.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2023
- Medium
746.605(10) · Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Four children files observed were not updated. The childcare facility did not update the children files to portray the updated required information by 09/01/2023. The files observed did not include updated water activity permissiont.
Corrected by Nov 7, 2023
- Medium High
746.2409(a)(3) · Safety Requirements for Cribs - Waterproof, Washable Mattress
One crib mattress in the infant room was observed torn and not washable.
Corrected by Nov 7, 2023
- Medium
746.4003(a)(5) · First Aid Kit Incomplete - Scissors
The first aid kit was missing scissors. This was corrected during inspection when director placed a pair of scissors in the first aid guide.
Corrected by Oct 24, 2023
- Medium High
746.1301(a)(6)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Director file was missing the required 30 clock hour trainings.
Corrected by Nov 7, 2023
- Medium
746.1309(e) · Documented Annual Training- Required Content
two out of four staff files reviewed were missing training on Preventing and controlling and responding to emergencies due to food and allergic reaction.
Corrected by Nov 7, 2023
- High
746.5101(a) · Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There was no current fire inspection available for review during inspection.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2023
- Medium High
746.605(13) · Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Four children files observed were not updated. The childcare facility did not update the children files to portray the updated required information by 09/01/2023. The files observed did not include updated special needs statement.
Corrected by Nov 7, 2023
- Medium High
746.1203(3)(D) · Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Caregiver was observed using cell phone while caring for infants during the inspection. This was corrected when the caregiver was observed putting away the cell phone.
Corrected by Oct 24, 2023
- Medium High
746.1301(a)(3)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
There was no current first aid training for director available for review during inspection.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2023
- Medium Low
746.303(b) · Report Number of Employees
The operation did not report the number of employees who left employment in the 2022 calendar year by January 15.
Corrected by Feb 4, 2023
- Medium
746.2421(a) · Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
There were no written feeding instruction sheets available for review during the inspection.
Corrected by Dec 6, 2022
- Medium
746.2207(a) · Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
A 1-year-old child was observed having screen time during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was observed turning off the television and giving the child(ren) another activity to participate in.
Corrected by Nov 29, 2022
- Medium
746.5205(4) · Documentation of Drills
There was mo documentation of shelter drills, severe weather drills, emergency preparedness plan, or lock-down drills available for review during the inspection.
Corrected by Dec 6, 2022
- Medium
746.3901(1) · Animals - Notify Parents in Writing
There was no parent notification available for review during inspection that an animal (dog) was present at the center. This was corrected during inspection when the dog was seen being picked up and remove from the operation during the inspection.
Corrected by Nov 29, 2022
- Medium High
746.3903(a) · Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
There was no documentation available for review during inspection of dogs vaccination.
Corrected by Nov 29, 2022
- Medium High
746.5307(a) · Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
There was no documentation of fire extinguishers being inspected monthly available for review during inspection.
Corrected by Dec 6, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Feb 6, 2024 inspection noted: “Electrical chord was observed hanging from wall accessible to children outside on the playground.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Oct 24, 2023 inspection noted: “There was no current gas inspection available for review during the inspection.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Feb 2, 2023 inspection noted: “The operation did not report the number of employees who left employment in the 2022 calendar year by January 15.” — what has changed since then?
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