746.4403(a) · Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area

The portable sink in the diaper changing area was not functional.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2024

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

746.4901(a) · Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

There was no loose fill installed in any use zone on the playground.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

746.611(b) · Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission

Three of the five children's records observed did not have physician's health statements.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2024

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

746.1107(1) · Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - Age Requirement

Three of the five employee files did not contain proof of high school education or equivalent.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

746.1315(a) · Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

One out of two directors present had an expired pediatric first aid and cpr certificate.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

The grass has not been maintained at the operation. A medium sized toy was observed coverd by the grass.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2023

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

746.3701 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

There was a large metal pipe, two U-shaped table legs, and a rotted table upside down with the legs sticking up which was accessible to the children in care in the outdoor area. This was corrected at inspection when the director and another caregiver removed the items from the outdoor area.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2023

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

746.5307(b) · Fire Extinguishers Serviced

The fire extinguisher located the van read as empty. This was corrected at inspection when the director put a new one in the van.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2023

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

746.5202(1) · Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

The emergency preparedness plan is missing how children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 1, 2022

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

746.401(9) · Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name

The operation does not have a current staff list posted.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 1, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.

746.3701 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

A caregivers purse was observed sitting in a chair and accessible to the children. Note: The caregiver placed the purse on a shelf, making it inaccessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2022

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

746.4135(b) · Children's Products- Annual Certification

The operation has not reviewed the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recall list within the past year. Documentation shows the list was reviewed on 7/6/2020.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.

746.201(1) · Policies Comply with Rules

The operational policies handbook is incomplete and missing the following from subchapter 746.501: (1)Hours, days, and months of operation; (4)Procedures for dispensing medication or a statement that medication is not dispensed; (22) Procedures for parents to review a copy of the child-care center's most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online. (b)You must also inform the parents that: (2)Under the Texas Penal Code any area within 1,000 feet of a child -care center is a gang-free zone, where criminal offenses related to organized criminal activity are subject to a harsher penalty.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.

746.901(4) · Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

The Director is missing a notarized affidavit fro their file.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 1, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

746.5205(1) · Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

There operation is not practing fire drills monthly. Documentation shows the last fire drill was conducted on 7/9/2021.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 2, 2022

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

746.401(6) · Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center

The operation does not have the daily food menu posted.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 1, 2022

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

746.1301(1)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation

A caregiver has not completed orientation training.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 1, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

746.603(a)(2) · Children's Records - Admission Information

A child's record evaluated was missing the following from their admission record as specified in subchapter 746.605: (8)Permission for transportation; (12) Authorization to obtain emergency medical care and to transport the child for emergency medical treatment; (13) A statement of the child s special care needs. This includes, but is not limited to, allergies, existing illness, previous serious illness and injuries, hospitalizations during the past 12 months, and any medications prescribed for continuous, long-term use.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 1, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

746.5205(2) · Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year

The operation is not practicing severe weather drills at least four times a year. There is no documentation available for review.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 1, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.

746.901 · Required Personnel Records

A caregivers personnel file is not complete and is missing the following as specified in this subchapter: (1)Documentation showing the dates of the first and last day on the job; (2)Documentation showing how the employee meets the minimum age and education qualifications; (4)A notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form; (5)A record of training hours; (6)A statement signed and dated by the employee showing he has received a copy of the child-care center s: (A)Operational policies; and (B)Personnel policies; (8)A copy of a photo identification [Medium]; and (10) A statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation that includes an overview of your policy on the prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment outlined in ?746.1303 of this chapter

Corrected Corrected by Mar 1, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

746.5205(3) · Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year

The operation is not practicing lock down drills at least four times a year. There is no documentation available for review.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.

746.1605 · Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

There was a 12 month old infant in the same classroom as 7 year old. This was corrected when the infant went with another caregiver.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2021

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

746.5625(a) · Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

There was no child safety alarm installed in the van.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 9, 2021

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

746.5617(a)(1) · Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children

There was no list of the children being tranported in the van.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2021

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

746.5617(a)(5) · Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

There was no fire extinguisher installed in the van.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 1, 2021

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

746.5101(a) · Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

The most recent fire inspection was completed on 2/18/2020.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 9, 2021

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

746.5617(a)(2) · Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information

There was no list for the emergency medical treantment authorization in the van for the children that were being transported.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2021

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.