At the time of inspection, the operational policies lacked Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children, including: Required annual training for employees; 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; Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness ofprevention techniques for child abuse and neglect; Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations; and 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. This was corrected at inspection by updating the operational policies.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(26) - Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
Official code
746.501(a)(26)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
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746.501(18)(b) At the time of inspection, the operational policies lacked The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor. This was corrected at inspection by updating the operational policies. 746.501(18)(f) At the time of inspection, the operational policies lacked, the criteria they will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play. This was corrected at inspection by updating the operational policies. 746.501(18)(g) At the time of inspection, the operational policies lacked a plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play. This was corrected at inspection by updating the operational policies.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
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746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
A child in the toddler classroom was observed sitting unstrapped in a high chair during lunch time. This deficiency was corrected during the inspection as the child was immediately removed from the high chair.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Official code
746.4501(b)
Higher concern: Child guidance
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A caregiver could be heard throughout the operation continually screaming at a child to "have a seat".