Based on interview with staff who accompanied the children on this field trip operation did not set appropriate behavior expectations before this field trip which resulted in this incident.
Correction deadline
April 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 23, 2025
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
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746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
All Licensed childcare centers must annually report to CCR the number of employees who left employment the previous year by January 15. The deadline for entering the number of employees who left employment in 2023 is 1/15/2024. If you have not already you must log in to your childcare regulation account and report the number of employees that left your employment in 2023
1. Condition one is met. 2. Condition two is met. 3. This condition is not met. Four out of six staff has discipline and guidance training and two staff did not have classroom management training. 4. Condition four is met. 5. Condition five is met. 6. Condition six is met, however one staff record is missing first aid and CPR training and current director did not have his file available for review. 7. Condition seven no longer applies because operation is no longer a nighttime care. 8. This condition is met. There was no violation for the last inspection so condition nine did not apply but will apply next visit.
During inspection licensing did not have access to staff records.
Correction deadline
August 31, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 12, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.909 - Access to Personnel Records
Official code
746.909
Medium concern: Staff training
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One of the staff files email to me did not have the required training hours. Caregiver only had four out of 24 hours of annual training from the period of 6/6/2021 to 6/6/2022. Director stated on her email to me that staff will complete her training 9/10 and 9/11.
Correction deadline
September 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 6, 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)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
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It is the director's responsibility to ensure that operation operate in compliance with the minimum standard. With this follow up inspection staff records were still not available.
Correction deadline
August 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 12, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
I observed mixed age group during bedtime however out of the mixed age group two were older than six years old and were not separated from the other children.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 12, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3207(5) - Nighttime Requirements - Separate Sleeping and Dressing Areas for Over 6 Years of Age
Official code
746.3207(5)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
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Children were already having their bed time when I came into the operation however the Television was still on.
Correction deadline
August 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 11, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3209(b)(2) - Nighttime Care - Screen Time Activities Not Used in Bed/Before Bedtime
Official code
746.3209(b)(2)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During inspection licensing did not have access to for staff records including that of the director.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 12, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.909 - Access to Personnel Records
Official code
746.909
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
It is the director's responsibility to ensure that operation operate in compliance with the minimum standard.
Correction deadline
August 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 22, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
During inspection licensing did not have access to staff records.
Correction deadline
July 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 3, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.909 - Access to Personnel Records
Official code
746.909
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
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Children were already having their bed time when I came into the operation however the Television was still on.
Correction deadline
July 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 3, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3209(b)(2) - Nighttime Care - Screen Time Activities Not Used in Bed/Before Bedtime
Official code
746.3209(b)(2)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
I observed mixed age group during bedtime however out of the mixed age group two were older than six years old and were not separated from the other children.
Correction deadline
July 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 3, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3207(5) - Nighttime Requirements - Separate Sleeping and Dressing Areas for Over 6 Years of Age
One caregiver in charge of a group of children during naptime has not received any eligibility letter from the background unit before placed in the classroom with children.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 7, 2022
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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
Based on the information obtained during investigation there is enough evidence to validate that a child was taken to Urgent care and management was informed but Licensing was not called.
Correction deadline
May 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 9, 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
The first aid kits were reviewed for the 3 van used. The 1st kit did not have cotton balls, scissors, and a thermometer, the second kit did not have a first aid guide and a thermometer, and third kit did not have a thermometer.
Correction deadline
December 29, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 14, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Official code
746.4003(a)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the inspection the children in the toddler and school-age classrooms were observed to be out of control. A toddler was observed attempting to climb on the diaper changing table and another toddler was observed pushing a chair around the classroom. In the school-age room several children were observed to be running around and hitting each other, one child was picking up another child and carrying them around the room. A third child used their knees to jump onto a child's back who was laying down on the floor which caused an injury that required first aid.
Correction deadline
December 29, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 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: Attendance accountability
Report finding
A caregiver with a group of children 14-21 months old was not aware of the ages of the children in their care. A caregiver with a group of children between 4-11 years old was not aware of the ages of the children in their care.
Correction deadline
December 29, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 14, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Official code
746.1203(3)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
According to staff, children between the ages of 1-2 are placed in a corner for a period of 5 minutes.
Correction deadline
December 29, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 14, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2805(10)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
In the infant room, a 14 month old was observed walking around the room playing with a ball and eating food. The food was removed from the infants hand and discarding after Licensing's presence was announced. In the school age room, several children were observed to be eating snacks and playing with toys or coloring, no handwashing was done in-between activities.
Correction deadline
December 29, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 14, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Official code
746.3317
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
During the inspection, the caregivers were not aware of the number of children in their care. The caregiver initially stated there were 21 children in care then counted and stated there were 24 children. Later during the inspection, only 23 children were observed when asked where the 24th child was the caregiver stated they did not know because they were a substitute.
Correction deadline
December 29, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 8, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
A caregiver with a group of children 15-17 months old was not aware of the ages of the children in their care. A caregiver with a group of children between 1-3 years old was not aware of the ages of the children in their care.
Correction deadline
December 20, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 8, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Official code
746.1203(3)
Higher concern: Environmental health
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A caregiver's diaper changing procedures was observed. The caregiver di not wash their hands after removing their gloves. A caregiver in the infant room was observed wiping a child's nose and did not wash their hands after. A child was observed to be changed and was not made to wash hands.
Correction deadline
December 20, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 29, 2021
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3419 - Handwashing Procedures
Official code
746.3419
Higher concern: Child guidance
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A three year old child was observed climbing into a booster table, the child was then observed climbing in and out of multiple booster seats in the table.
Correction deadline
December 20, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 29, 2021
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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: Child guidance
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During the walkthrough a 2yr old child was observed to be sitting in a high chair. According to the caregiver, the child was hitting several children and placed in the high chair for a few minutes.
Correction deadline
December 17, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 14, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2805(10)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
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A caregiver on the playground with a group of children was observed sitting in a chair to prop open an exit door. In the toddler room, two nap mats were observed blocking an exit.
Correction deadline
December 17, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 29, 2021
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Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
Official code
746.5209(c)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
A caregiver was asked for the number of children in their care. The caregiver stated there was 6 children in their care. When informed that there were 7 children in care, the caregiver began to ask where the child came from and stated they must have followed and child into the room. A caregiver was asked for how a count of the number of children in care. The caregiver stated that there were 6 children. When asked again the caregiver again stated 6. The caregiver was informed there were 7 children in care, they stated the child's parent was a caregiver in the next room and continued to say there were only 6 children.
Correction deadline
December 17, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 29, 2021
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Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Official code
746.1203(2)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During the inspection the operation was asked for the record recently fired caregiver. The personnel record was not available for review.
The first aid kits were reviewed for the 3 van used. The 1st kit did not have cotton balls, scissors, and a thermometer, the second kit did not have a first aid guide and a thermometer, and third kit did not have a thermometer.
A caregiver was allowed to have direct access to the children prior to receiving the results of an FBI background check. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was sent home until the results of the background check are received.
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