Two caregivers out four personnel records evaluated were missing annual training hours. One caregiver was missing four hours for 02/26/2021 to 02/26/2022. Second Caregiver was missing eight hours for 09/19/2021 to 09/19/2022.
Correction deadline
November 23, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 16, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
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Director's annual training certificates were not available to evaluate during this inspection.
Correction deadline
November 23, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 16, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Transportation vehicle (minibus) front row window safety belt was missing a part that must be inserted into the buckle. Four backside seat rests locking latch were not in proper working order. Pictures were taken and uploaded to digital storage. This minibus will not be used to transport children until it has been repaired.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 27, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Official code
746.5603(c)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
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Van #8, the only van with a child safety alarm system did not function during this inspection. Driver assisted with the testing of the alarm and was not able to activate the alarm after several attempts. Children will not be transported in this vehicle until the child safety alarm system has been repaired.
Correction deadline
May 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 27, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Official code
746.5625(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
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Monthly fire drills were missing for January, February, March, and April of 2022. A fire drill under three minutes was conducted and documented during this inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
An incident report was not completed for an incident in which a child was left unattended in a transportation van placing him at risk of harm.
Correction deadline
June 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 29, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.701(5)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver was neglectful by failing to ensure all children exited the transportation van, resulting in a child being placed at risk of harm.
Correction deadline
June 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 29, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A child was left unattended in a transportation van for approximately 5 minutes after being overlooked by the caregiver in charge of transporting the children.
Correction deadline
June 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 29, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
Official code
746.5605(4)
Higher concern: Incident records
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The operation failed to make a report to Child Care Regulation after becoming aware that a child had been placed at risk while in their care.
Correction deadline
June 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 29, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
Medium concern: Transportation
Report finding
Vehicle documentation verifying proof of purchase was not available for review for bus C26.
Correction deadline
June 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 29, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5627 - Required Vehicle Documentation - date of lease or purchase for each vehicle
Operation failed to notify Child Care Regulations in a timely manner of a child who was injured and received medical treatment. Parent notified the operation on 04/08/2022, the operation notified Child Care Regulations after hours by leaving a message on the intake line on 04/11/2022.
Correction deadline
May 27, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 8, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Official code
746.305(a)(2)
Higher concern: Supervision
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During the investigation it was determined a caregiver was using her personal cell phone while caring for children, as a result a child was severely injured.
Correction deadline
May 27, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 8, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Official code
746.1203(6)
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation failed to generate an incident/illness report for a child that required medical treatment.
Correction deadline
May 27, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 8, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
Official code
746.701(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the video footage obtained through the investigation, children were observed to be out of control, wrestling with one another, hitting each other in the face, and running out of the toddler classroom while a caregiver was on her cell phone.
Correction deadline
May 27, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 8, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
Official code
746.1203(5)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the investigation it was determined a caregiver failed to exercise proper supervision by leaving the toddler classroom unattended several times.
Correction deadline
May 27, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 8, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was determined that a caregiver failed to use good judgment when she failed to attend to a child's needs after he was injured and exhibited signs of pain and discomfort.
Correction deadline
May 27, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 8, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the DFPS investigation, it was determined that neglect occurred with a child in care who was seriously injured, resulting from the caregiver's inadequate supervision and conscious disregard for the safety and well-being of the children in care.
Correction deadline
May 27, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 8, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
Former caregiver confirmed she was present at the operation in care of infants on Monday 12/06/2021, Tuesday 12/07/2021, and Wednesday 12/08/2021, Caregiver resigned Wednesday night 12/08/2021. Caregiver was not present during the investigation on 12/13/2021, however CLASS indicated caregiver had a PENDING status. Director, designee, and an infant caregiver acknowledged former infant caregiver's presence at the operation on the above-mentioned dates. Former caregiver eligibility letter was received by the operation on 12/15/2021.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the investigation the handwashing sink in the infant room had a small plastic dish rack with bottles and infant dishes as well as a bottle of liquid dish soap on the side. (Photo taken)
Correction deadline
December 13, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 30, 2021
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Official code
746.2419(8)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During the investigation/inspection a six-month-old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device (bouncy). Corrected during inspection when infant caregiver moved infant to a crib. (Photo taken).
Correction deadline
December 13, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 30, 2021
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Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device