746.4135(a) · Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products

A boppy pillow recalled 9/2021 was observed to be in the infant room. NOTE: Operation completed annual children's product safety certification 1/23/2025.

Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

746.403(b) · Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans

A list of all children with diagnosed food allergies was not observed to be posted in the kitchen area.

Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2025

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

746.2415(a)(1) · Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers

A baby walker was observed in the infant room

Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2025

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

746.605(15) · Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan

2 children with documented diagnosed allergies did not have an allergy plan on file.

Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2025

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

The children's products safety certificate (CPSC) has not been completed annually. NOTE: The CPSC was last completed 10/26/2022

Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

746.201(1) · Policies Comply with Rules

The operation handbook was reviewed, the operations open door policy does not comply with Minimum Standards. The policy states that it is up to the discretion of the director or on-duty staff to allow or deny parental visitation The following policies were observed to be missing: (8)Suspension and Expulsion of children (18) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan) [Medium]; your policies must include: (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation and (F) The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play (26) Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children, including: (B)Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect C) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect (D) Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations [Medium]; and (E) Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention, including procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in ?746.2202 of this chapter (relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs?)

Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

746.3317 · Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary

A bag of hamburger buns was observed to be in the pantry. The buns had an expiration date of 1/10/2024 and some of the buns were observed to have mold. NOTE: Corrected at inspection. The hamburger buns were discarded during the inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

746.2401(6) · Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers

A 12 mo old was observed to be sleeping in a crib with a pacifier clipped to their clothing. NOTE: Pacifier clip was removed from the infant during the inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

746.901(4) · Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

One employee did not the affidavit form signed by a notary officer.

Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

746.901(2) · Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

Two emploeyees did not have the high school diploma available to review during the inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

746.1329(c)(2) · Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests

One employee did not have the CPR and First Aid training to review.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 2, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

The fire drill for the month of March was not conducted.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2023

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

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

The fire extinguisher was not observed secured in the vehicle.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2023

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

Two broken ride-on cars were observed on the playground. One car was missing the door and the other was missing the steering wheel. A metal stationary car was observed to have 4 bolts protuding out. NOTE: The two ride-on cars were removed from the playground during the inspecction

Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2023

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

A copy of the operations daily menu was not observed to be posted. NOTE:Corrected at inspection menu was made available for review during the inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2023

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

746.5625(b) · Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions

The van alarm was not observed to be operating during the time of the visit.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2022

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

746.2607(1) · Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Outdoor Play

Chidren enrolled have not engaged in outdoor/active play. According to the director, since they started 11/1/22 children have not gone outside. It is unknown when the last time children went outside

Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

The operation has not had an initial inspection conducted by the Fire Marshal.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2022

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

745.651(1) · Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving

A caregiver whose last day was 11/7 was still observed to have an active background check

Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2022

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

746.1316(a) · Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

Transportation training for the director and driver was not available for review.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2022

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

746.201(1) · Policies Comply with Rules

Policies were reviewed and observed to be missing the following: (8) Suspension and expulsion of children; (9) Safe sleep policy for infants from birth through 12 months old that is consistent with the rules in Subchapter H of this chapter (relating to Basic Requirements for Infants) that relate to sleep requirements and restrictions, including sleep positioning, and crib requirements and restrictions, including mattresses, bedding, blankets, toys, and restrictive devices; (18) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan); your policies must include: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play. (19) Procedures for providing and applying, as needed, insect repellent and sunscreen, including what types will be used, if applicable; (20) Procedures for parents to review and discuss with the child-care center director any questions or concerns about the policies and procedures of the child-care center; (21) Procedures for parents to participate in the child-care center's operation and activities; (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; (23) Instructions on how a parent may contact the local Licensing office, access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and access the HHSC website; (26) Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children, including: (B) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect; (C) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect; (D) Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations; and (E) Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention, including procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect; (27) Procedures for conducting health checks, if applicable; and (28) Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees, unless your center is in the home of the permit holder. The policy must address the requirements outlined in ?746.3611 of this chapter (relating to What must a policy for protecting children from vaccine-preventable diseases include?). They may visit the child-care center at any time during your hours of operation to observe their child, the program activities, the building, the premises, and the equipment without having to secure prior approval; and

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

Records were reviewed for 3 caregivers. Documentation was not available to verify staff received orientation training.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

745.641 · AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

On 10/18 the owner was observed to be present at the operation without notification of eligibility from the background check unit. The owner did not submit their background check until 10/27.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 9, 2022

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

746.2805(6) · Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

Based on information received, as a form of time-out discipline, children are made to stand facing a corner or wall for an unknown amount of time.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 9, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.

746.1203(2) · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For

Caregivers in care of a group of 7 children 2-9yrs old were not aware of the of the children in their care. When asked, the caregiver stated the oldest child was 5yrs old. NOTE: The oldest in care was 9yrs old.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 3, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.