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Ferris Christian Academy

425 W 6TH ST, Ferris, TX 75125-2401

Operation number:
838594
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Ellis
Capacity:
230
License effective:
July 19, 2004
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9725448388
Email:
amandafca2016@gmail.com

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

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Summary

This summary covers 36 available inspections for Ferris Christian Academy from December 30, 2021 through June 24, 2026.

21 inspections recorded violations, with 73 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on June 24, 2026 and involved recordkeeping.

Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in seven inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
36

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
73

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
60

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

36 total inspections vs 10 local median in Ellis County

Compared to 73 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
2.03
Local median
0.29

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
53%
Local median
13%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
58%
Local median
18%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.37

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The insurance policy expired 11-30-25. An email was sent to the operation on 6-11-26 regarding Liability Insurance information and/or verification is due soon. I asked the operation to log into the provider's portal to update and validate the insurance information. Informed the operation if the insurance information is not updated on or before the due date, the operation will incur a deficiency.
Correction deadline
June 30, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Official code
746.203(2)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Cleaning supplies were found within children reach. The specific age group of the room was three.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operation was found to be out of compliance with minimum standards.
Correction deadline
July 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 31, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
CCR was not notified of a communicable illness in a timely manner.
Correction deadline
July 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 31, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Official code
746.305(a)(4)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection electrical outlets were observed uncovered.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
746.3701(1)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection, a Lysol can was found in the reach of the children.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
A caregiver was observed not washing their hands after removing gloves used for diapering a child.
Correction deadline
December 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(13) - Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
Official code
746.3415(13)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
All infants in care were observed to be sleeping in bouncers.
Correction deadline
December 6, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 13, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2424 - Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
Official code
746.2424
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Caregivers were observed to be using electronic devices for personal use.
Correction deadline
December 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 13, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Official code
746.1203(3)(D)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
There was not adequate lighting to allow visual supervision of all children in the group during naptime.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Official code
746.2911
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Caregivers did not wash childrens hands after diapering in the toddler room.
Correction deadline
November 15, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During the inspection two separate toddler rooms outlets were observed without covers.
Correction deadline
November 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 14, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
746.3701(1)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Garbage was accessible to children in one of the toddler rooms.
Correction deadline
November 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 14, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Official code
746.3407(8)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the inspection it was observed that caregivers in two separate classrooms did not wash their hands after changing a child.
Correction deadline
November 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 14, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Official code
746.3415(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have current testing documented.
Correction deadline
December 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Official code
746.5537(a)(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have carbon monoxide detector
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5535(a) - Install CO Detection System-Number of CO Detection Devices
Official code
746.5535(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have current testing documented.
Correction deadline
December 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
Official code
746.5319
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
2 electrical outlets did not have the safety covers in the lunch room.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
746.3701(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
During my inspection, I observed the entire outdoor sidewalk play area for the toddlers was covered with rocks.
Correction deadline
November 7, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Official code
746.4751(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
There was no exemption for immunizations in a childs file who has refused immunizations.
Correction deadline
March 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 16, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.615(a) - Exemptions for Immunization Requirements Must Meet Criteria Specified by DSHS
Official code
746.615(a)
Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
A toddler caregiver did not wash their hands when they removed their gloves after changing a childs diaper. This was corrected at inspection when the inspector brought this to the attention of the caregiver before the caregiver was able to change another child. Caregiver washed their hands at this time. Inspector also discussed with director training for caregivers on handwashing.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(13) - Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
Official code
746.3415(13)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A toddler hands was not washed after diapering. This was corrected at inspection when the inspector brought this to the attention of the caregiver who then assisted the child with washing their hands.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
It was observed that the operation was out of ratio in a school age classroom with a specified age group of 6-8 year old children. There were a total of 37 children present with two caregivers. The children in the class were later divided into two groups during this inspection.
Correction deadline
October 24, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and was determined to be deficient.
Correction deadline
November 3, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 10, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(6)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and was determined to be deficient.
Correction deadline
November 3, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 10, 2022
More details
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
A caregiver did not know the age of a child they were responsible for or have information with the age of the child. This was corrected at inspection when the director printed out the childs information for the caregiver.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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: Facility condition
Report finding
Two out of eight employees stated that they use hand sanitizer between diaper changing.
Correction deadline
August 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 17, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Official code
746.3415(4)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
There were missing outlet covers in a classroom with 2-year old children. This was corrected at inspection when the director placed outlet covers on the outlets.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
746.3701(1)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The current designated director does currently meet minimum standard qualifications.
Correction deadline
August 25, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 17, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.201(4) - Designating Director
Official code
746.201(4)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Operation is still not in compliance with the minimum standards during the follow-up on 5/24/2022. There were multiple deficiencies. The director is not ensuring the operation is meeting the minimum standards.
Correction deadline
May 31, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Operation is still not in compliance with the minimum standards during the follow-up on 5/24/2022. Director does not have current 30 hours of annual training.
Correction deadline
May 31, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(6)(A)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Operation is still not in compliance with the minimum standards during the follow-up on 5/24/2022. Operation does not have a current health inspection,
Correction deadline
May 31, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 16, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Operation is still not in compliance with the minimum standards during the follow-up on 5/24/2022. The first aid kits in the 2 vans do not have the required equipment. All materials are expired and needs replacing.
Correction deadline
May 31, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 16, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Official code
746.5617(a)(6)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Operation is still not in compliance with the minimum standards during the follow-up on 5/24/2022. Out of 4 caregivers files evaluated 2 did not have current annual training hours.
Correction deadline
May 31, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 16, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(5)(A)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Caregiver has been in direct contact with children without a cleared background check.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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
Official code
745.641
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have a current gas leak test. The test was due June 2021.
Correction deadline
May 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Official code
746.5401
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Deficiency recited during the monitoring/ follow-up inspection on 5/04/2022. During the DFPS investigation the children's bathroom was observed having a broken light bulb on the ceiling having fire damage that resulted in the bathroom having black residue on the floor. The bathroom door did not have an out of order sign.
Correction deadline
May 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
There were multiple areas in the daycare that appeared to not have been cleaned for a while. There was visible dirt and debris on cabinets, floors, and restrooms accessible to the children. There are rooms that are not being used but are regulated space and those areas are dirty and items were observed on the floors.
Correction deadline
May 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Operation does not have a current health inspection,
Correction deadline
May 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The caregiver in the older infant classroom did not sanitize the changing table after diaper change.
Correction deadline
May 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Official code
746.3505(e)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
There were multiple deficiencies. The director is not ensuring the operation is meeting the minimum standards.
Correction deadline
May 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Director does not have current 30 hours of annual training.
Correction deadline
May 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(6)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Out of 4 caregivers files evaluated 2 did not have current annual training hours.
Correction deadline
May 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(5)(A)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The first aid kits in the 2 vans do not have the required equipment. All materials are expired and needs replacing.
Correction deadline
May 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Official code
746.5617(a)(6)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Out of 10 children files evaluated 5 did not have current health statements.
Correction deadline
May 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The caregiver in the 3-4 year old classroom was heard yelling at the children during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(6)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the DFPS investigation the children's bathroom was observed having a broken lightbulb on the ceiling having fire damage that resulted in the bathroom having black residue on the floor. The bathroom door did not have an out of order sign.
Correction deadline
April 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operational polcies do include information about outdoor play but it does not address all areas required to be addressed.
Correction deadline
January 31, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Official code
746.501(a)(18)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The permit holder is not ensuring the minimum standards are being met. The permit holder was informed of the two issues on the playground and the concerns with minimal to no activities for the school aged children and they did not fix any of the three concerns.
Correction deadline
January 25, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.113(a) - Operating in compliance with MS Rules Licensed
Official code
746.113(a)
Medium concern: Other violations
Report finding
The school aged classroom still had minimal age appropriate activities. The only things present were the air hockey machine, construction paper and crayons.
Correction deadline
January 25, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2707(3) - Activities for School-age - Provides Thinking Skills and Sensory Development
Official code
746.2707(3)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The climbing structure on the school aged playground is missing a slide. I gave the operation a week to fix it prior to being cited and it has not been fixed more than a week later.
Correction deadline
January 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Official code
746.4751(c)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The loose fill material was not 6 inches deep as required.
Correction deadline
January 25, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The activity plans still have not been updated to meet the new requirements of reflecting active play times.
Correction deadline
January 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Official code
746.2206(1)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operational polcies still did not include the updated requirement for active/outdoor play.
Correction deadline
January 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Official code
746.501(a)(18)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Caregivers still have not completed all of these trainings.
Correction deadline
January 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
View official report
Medium concern: Other violations
Report finding
The school aged classroom had no age appropriate activities.
Correction deadline
January 6, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 11, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2707(3) - Activities for School-age - Provides Thinking Skills and Sensory Development
Official code
746.2707(3)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Eight of the 10 files reviewed did not have the required health/safety trainings.
Correction deadline
January 6, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 11, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
There were 3 caregivers without current 1st aid.
Correction deadline
January 6, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 11, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
Official code
746.1301(3)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
3 caregiver did not have current CPR.
Correction deadline
January 6, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 11, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1301(4)(A)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
There were multiple deficiencies. The director is not ensuring the oeration is meeting the minimum standards.
Correction deadline
January 27, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
There was a caregiver that was hired in 02/21. She had no experience and there was no documentation of pre-service training. Another caregiver was hired 09/21 and had no experience. She did not have any pre-service training.
Correction deadline
January 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Official code
746.1301(2)(A)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Six of the 10 files reviewed did not have current abuse/neglect training.
Correction deadline
January 6, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 11, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Official code
746.1309(c)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The caregivers in the 2 year old classroom and later in the 3-4 year old classroom was talking down to the children and being negative with all interactions with the children.
Correction deadline
December 30, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 11, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
Official code
746.1201(2)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Five of the 10 employee files reviewed did not have the required 24 hours of training for the previous year.
Correction deadline
January 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(5)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The caregiver in the infant/toddler classroom did not have current SIDS/SBS/EBD training.
Correction deadline
December 31, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 11, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
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746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Official code
746.1309(d)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
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The operational polcies did not include the updated requirement for active/outdoor play.
Correction deadline
January 6, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 11, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
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746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Official code
746.501(a)(18)
Higher concern: Child guidance
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The caregiver in the 3-4 year old classroom was heard yelling at the children and threatening to take away their outdoor time for not listening.
Correction deadline
December 30, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 11, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(6)
Higher concern: Environmental health
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There were multiple areas in the daycare that appeared to not have been cleaned for a while. There was visible dirt and debris on cabinets and floors accessible to the children. There are rooms that are not being used but are regulated space and those areas were dirty and debris was obsereved on the floors. Pictures were taken.
Correction deadline
January 6, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 11, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
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746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
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There were Clorox wipes on the home center of the older infant/toddler classroom. There was also aresol spray can next to the cleaner. These items were moved during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
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The activity plans have not been updated to meet the new requirements of reflecting active play times.
Correction deadline
January 6, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 11, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Official code
746.2206(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
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The caregiver in the older infant classroom did nto sanitize the changing table between diaper changes.
Correction deadline
December 30, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 11, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Official code
746.3505(e)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
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The operation did not have a current gas leak test. The test was due June 2021.
Correction deadline
January 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 28, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Official code
746.5401
Higher concern: Facility condition
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The caregiver in the older infant classroom did not wash infants hands after diaper changes. None of the children in the 2 year old classroom washed their hands after restroom break.
Correction deadline
December 30, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 11, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)