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

Last Fire Inspection was conducted on 08/29/2023.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2024

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

746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

One caregiver was providing care for 14 children ages 18mo-9yo, SAG 2yo. Classroom was over ratio by 3 children.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Both transportation vehicle's are missing a fire extinguisher and transportation first aid kits are missing a thermometer.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2024

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

746.603(a) · Children's Records Maintained

Six children's records were reviewed, One file is missing up to date immunization records. Six files are missing parent's rights statement. Three files are missing updated special care and water activities statements. Feeding instructions for five children not yet eating table food were not available for review at the time of inspection. 13 out of the 41 children present were not signed in.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

Infant group: one caregiver was providing care for 6 children ages 9-14mo, SAG 0-11mo. Room was over ratio by two children. Toddler-Prek group: two caregivers were providing care for 17 children ages 17mo-4yo. Age difference between youngest and oldest child exceeded 18 months.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

746.501(a)(21) · Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parent Participation

Operational Policies were reviewed and the following information is missing: (a)(21) Procedures for parents to participate in the child-care center's operation and activities; (a)(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; (a)(23) Instructions on how a parent may contact the local Licensing office, access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and access the HHSC website; and (b)(1) You must inform parents that 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.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

746.801(12) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report

Most recent health inspection was not available for review at the time of inspection. Inspection report provided by completed on 5/22/2023. Note: A copy of the most recent health inspection report (11/8/2023) was provider by operation via text message after the conclusion of the inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

746.901 · Required Personnel Records

Five staff files were reviewed. One file is missing annual training certificates and notarized affidavit. A second file is missing translation of foreign diploma.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

746.2911 · Adequate Lighting During Naptime

There was insufficient light in the toddler room during naptime. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider turned on the light to the adjacent room allowing additional light to enter the room.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Last fire inspection was conducted on 01/21/2022. Note: Provider contacted the City of McAllen and requested an inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 8, 2023

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

746.3701(8) · Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children

There is mopping bucket containing water in the prek age room and accessible to children. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider removed bucket.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2022

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

746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

Two caregivers were providing care for a total of 5 children ages 2mo, 3mo, 8mo, 9mo and 13mo. One of the caregivers stepped out of the room and remained in the kitchen during lunch preparation leaving one caregiver in charge of the 5 children.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2022

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

746.2411(2)(A) · Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads

A child was placed to nap on a play-yard. The play-yard had an additional mat and foam layer which was added on top of the original play-yard mat and covered with a sheet. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider removed additional mat and foam layer and placed a clean sheet on the original play-yard mat.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2022

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

746.901(5) · Required Personnel Records- Training Hours

One out of five staff trainings records reviewed was not available for review at the time of inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 7, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

746.1315(b) · Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

One out of five staff records reviewed has an expired first aid/cpr training.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 14, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

746.2603(1) · Space Requirements for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Does Not Limit Movement

Two children in the toddler room were observied in high chairs while the rest of the group participated in a craft. One child in the prek room was observed a high chair while rest of the group participated in a craft.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.

746.901 · Required Personnel Records

One staff file is missing copy high school diploma or equivalent.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

746.1309(e) · Documented Annual Training- Required Content

One staff member is missing training on Safe Sleep/Shaken Baby/Early Brain Development.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

746.603(a) · Children's Records Maintained

Two children's files are missing immunization records and three are missing health statements.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Folder taken during transportation routes is missing the following: -List of Children Being Transported -Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms -Written Transportation Emergency Plan

Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2022

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

746.501(a)(18) · Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

Operation policies were reviewed and following items are missing: -Safe Sleep Policy -Physical and Outdoor Activities Policy -Abuse/Neglect Policy -Employee's Vaccinations Policy

Corrected Corrected by Jan 7, 2022

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

746.801(11) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care

Per provider a fire inspection was recently conducted, however, inspection report available for review was conducted on 11/6/2020.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

746.1309(e) · Documented Annual Training- Required Content

Four staff training records were reviewed. One file is missing 12 clock hours of training including trainings in the following topics: -Abuse/Neglect -Hazardous Materials -Food Allergies -Administering Medications -Emergency Preparedness -Building and Physical Premises Safety -Communicable Diseases Two files are missing training on -Safe Sleep/Shaken Baby/Early Brain Development.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

746.5209(c) · No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits

During nap; a child's mat was placed on the hall leading to the playground blocking the emergency exit. Note: This was corrected at inspection when mat was relocated.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 30, 2021

Marked corrected in the state record.

746.901 · Required Personnel Records

Four staff files were reviewed. A file is missing high school diploma. A second files requires a high school diploma be translated into English. Three files are missing copy of ID/DL. One file is missing hired date, affidavit and statements regarding personnel/center policies and orientation.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

746.603(a) · Children's Records Maintained

Six children's files were reviewed. One file was not available for review at the time of inspection. Two files are missing immunization records. Three files are missing health statements.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

United States Consumer Product Safety recall list was last certified on 06/19/2020.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.