A total of ten children files were review. Ten out of ten children files were missing the parent rights informing parents about childcare regulation for licensing to review.
The operation is being cited by assessment because the operation failed to report the number of employees left the childcare center by the previous calendar year 2024.
The operation is being cited by assessment because the operation failed to report the number of employees left the childcare center by the previous calendar year 2023.
Two operational staff were observed without a clear background check. The first classroom had 3 operational staff and 1 children. The director of the Excelsior Academy was present with two other teachers and parent conducting a parent conference. The second classroom had 2 operational staff and 13 children. The operational staff was observed in the present in children conducting gym activities inside the childcare center.
Correction deadline
August 4, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 18, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
High
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745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One operational staff was observed inside the classroom without a clear background check. A total of one teacher and seven children. The age of the children are six to ten years old, and they were learning how to do mathematics.
Correction deadline
July 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 4, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
High
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745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One volunteer was observed in the school age classroom with the present of children.
Correction deadline
July 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 17, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
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746.1401(b) - Volunteers and contractors not counted in the child/caregiver ratio must comply with minimum standards that apply to employees
Official code
746.1401(b)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
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Two operational staff did not know how many children they were responsible for or know the ages of the children inside their respective classroom.
Correction deadline
July 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 17, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
High
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746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
Higher concern: Supervision
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Two children were observed walking to the restroom by themselves without operational staff supervision. The age of the children are four years old and eight years old respectively.
Correction deadline
July 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 17, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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The operation has not complete their annual children product certification since 2021.
The operational staff was not able to produce the timesheet for the director to vertified the present of her operation hours of a minimum of 30 hours per week.
Correction deadline
July 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 17, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Official code
746.801(5)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
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Three children were observed playing with their Ipad during the inspection.
Correction deadline
July 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 17, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(b) - Screen Time Activities - May Supplement Activities Not Replace
Official code
746.2207(b)
Higher concern: Background screening
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Three operational staff were observed without a clear background check. The first classroom had 1 operational staff and 4 children. The teacher was observed teaching children how to do mathematics inside the classroom. The second classroom 2 operational staff and 4 children. The teacher was observed teaching children how to do mathematics inside the classroom.
Correction deadline
July 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 17, 2023
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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
A yellow and white tube of disinfectant wipes was observed in an unlocked cabinet in room 9 which was accessible to children during the inspection. Note: The provider removed the wipes during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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Official Texas risk level
High
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746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
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A lock down drill that was conducted in July 2022 had not been documented. Note: The provider documented the date and time of the lock down drill that was conducted.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
746.5205(4)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
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A nap cot was placed directly in front of a door entry to the classroom. Note: The provider moved the nap cot to provide a clear pathway to the room.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
Official code
746.2909(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
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1 out of 9 staff files evaluated did not have documentation of training in the following topics: 1. Handling, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials. 2. Responding to Food Allergies 3. Understanding Building and Physical Premises Safety 4. Emergency Preparedness 5. Preventing the Spread of Communicable Diseases.
Three employee's files were reviewed and missing 24 hours of required training.
Correction deadline
September 28, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 21, 2021
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
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746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(5)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
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5 out of 7 employees do not have valid CPR/FA training. Training was completed in an online course without the use of a CPR manikin.
Correction deadline
October 5, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 30, 2021
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1315(b)
Higher concern: Transportation
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Two caregivers conducting transportation did not have up to date training on file.
Correction deadline
September 10, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 8, 2021
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
Official code
746.1301(7)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
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2 cargivers have expired first aid and CPR training. This training expired on April 23, 2021.
Correction deadline
October 5, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 30, 2021
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
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Steps on play structure are rusting and beginning to have part of step fall. The area is approximately 3 x 2 inches. This section is lower than the rest of the step, and the rusty, metal edge is showing. Note: Photos were taken.
Correction deadline
October 15, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 8, 2021
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Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.4601(3) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
Official code
746.4601(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
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3 out of 10 children's admission forms were missing the designated emergency contact's address.
Correction deadline
September 21, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 8, 2021
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Higher concern: Child guidance
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During inspection, 3 different teachers were yelling at one child, threateing to tell parents of their behavior. One caregiver asked for a belt from another caregiver to threaten the child into behaving.
Correction deadline
September 8, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 22, 2021
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Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
Higher concern: Facility condition
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Diaper changing mat in toddler room had a tear approximately 1 inch long. Note: Photos were taken.