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Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be in deficient. The caregiver did not use their best judgement while supervising a group of children by cutting a child's hair.

Corrected Nov 30, 2023, verified Nov 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be in deficient. The caregiver did not use their best judgement while supervising a group of children by cutting a child's hair.

Corrected Nov 30, 2023, verified Nov 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be in deficient. The caregiver did not use their best judgement while supervising a group of children by cutting a child's hair.

Corrected Nov 30, 2023, verified Nov 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be in deficient. The caregiver did not use their best judgement while supervising a group of children by cutting a child's hair.

Corrected Nov 30, 2023, verified Nov 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).

Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. It has been observed caregivers raising their voices in front and at their students.

Corrected Jun 30, 2023, verified Jul 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(5).

Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. It has been observed caregivers raising their voices in front and at their students.

Corrected Jun 30, 2023, verified Jul 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(5).

Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. It has been observed caregivers raising their voices in front and at their students.

Corrected Jun 30, 2023, verified Jul 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(5).

Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. It has been observed caregivers raising their voices in front and at their students.

Corrected Jun 30, 2023, verified Jul 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(5).

Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

During an inspection of the vans, it was observed two van without working safety alarms.

Corrected May 19, 2023, verified Jun 2, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).

Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

During a review of staff records, it was observed only two staff members with current CPR training.

Corrected May 19, 2023, verified Jun 2, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).

Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

Annual training records were not made available.

Corrected May 19, 2023, verified Jun 2, 2023. Standard 746.1311(a).

Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

During an inspection of the vans, it was observed two van without working safety alarms.

Corrected May 19, 2023, verified Jun 2, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).

Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

Annual training records were not made available.

Corrected May 19, 2023, verified Jun 2, 2023. Standard 746.1311(a).

Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

During a review of staff records, it was observed only two staff members with current CPR training.

Corrected May 19, 2023, verified Jun 2, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).

Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

During an inspection of the vans, it was observed two van without working safety alarms.

Corrected May 19, 2023, verified Jun 2, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).

Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

During a review of staff records, it was observed only two staff members with current CPR training.

Corrected May 19, 2023, verified Jun 2, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).

Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

Annual training records were not made available.

Corrected May 19, 2023, verified Jun 2, 2023. Standard 746.1311(a).

Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

During an inspection of the vans, it was observed two van without working safety alarms.

Corrected May 19, 2023, verified Jun 2, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).

Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

During a review of staff records, it was observed only two staff members with current CPR training.

Corrected May 19, 2023, verified Jun 2, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).

Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

Annual training records were not made available.

Corrected May 19, 2023, verified Jun 2, 2023. Standard 746.1311(a).

AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

Based on the information obtain during interviews and observation, a caregiver was left supervising children alone which is against their current background check conditions.

Corrected Apr 14, 2023, verified Apr 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(3).

Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies

This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The caregivers were not aware of how to handle the emergency that took place.

Corrected Jun 23, 2023, verified Jul 13, 2023. Standard 746.5619.

Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

Based on recent supervision concerns, it has been determined that the Director is not ensuring that the operation is operating in compliance. Plans were not put in place to ensure compliance, following recent incidents.

Corrected May 8, 2023, verified May 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).

Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

Supervision was not met, when a young child was found in a classroom alone. The caregiver did not have physical and auditory or visual awareness of the child's on-going activity, as the caregiver was on the playground with their class.

Corrected May 8, 2023, verified May 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).

Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training

It was found that Pre-Service for the employee in question, had not been completed within the required timeframe. The employee was counted in child/caregiver ratio prior to receiving their pre-service training hours.

Corrected May 15, 2023, verified May 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(2)(A).

Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies

This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The caregivers were not aware of how to handle the emergency that took place.

Corrected Jun 23, 2023, verified Jul 13, 2023. Standard 746.5619.

Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

Based on recent supervision concerns, it has been determined that the Director is not ensuring that the operation is operating in compliance. Plans were not put in place to ensure compliance, following recent incidents.

Corrected May 8, 2023, verified May 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).

Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

Supervision was not met, when a young child was found in a classroom alone. The caregiver did not have physical and auditory or visual awareness of the child's on-going activity, as the caregiver was on the playground with their class.

Corrected May 8, 2023, verified May 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).

Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training

It was found that Pre-Service for the employee in question, had not been completed within the required timeframe. The employee was counted in child/caregiver ratio prior to receiving their pre-service training hours.

Corrected May 15, 2023, verified May 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(2)(A).

AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

Based on the information obtain during interviews and observation, a caregiver was left supervising children alone which is against their current background check conditions.

Corrected Apr 14, 2023, verified Apr 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(3).

Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies

This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The caregivers were not aware of how to handle the emergency that took place.

Corrected Jun 23, 2023, verified Jul 13, 2023. Standard 746.5619.

AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

Based on the information obtain during interviews and observation, a caregiver was left supervising children alone which is against their current background check conditions.

Corrected Apr 14, 2023, verified Apr 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(3).

Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

Based on recent supervision concerns, it has been determined that the Director is not ensuring that the operation is operating in compliance. Plans were not put in place to ensure compliance, following recent incidents.

Corrected May 8, 2023, verified May 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).

Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

Supervision was not met, when a young child was found in a classroom alone. The caregiver did not have physical and auditory or visual awareness of the child's on-going activity, as the caregiver was on the playground with their class.

Corrected May 8, 2023, verified May 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).

Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training

It was found that Pre-Service for the employee in question, had not been completed within the required timeframe. The employee was counted in child/caregiver ratio prior to receiving their pre-service training hours.

Corrected May 15, 2023, verified May 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(2)(A).

Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies

This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The caregivers were not aware of how to handle the emergency that took place.

Corrected Jun 23, 2023, verified Jul 13, 2023. Standard 746.5619.

AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

Based on the information obtain during interviews and observation, a caregiver was left supervising children alone which is against their current background check conditions.

Corrected Apr 14, 2023, verified Apr 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(3).

Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

Based on recent supervision concerns, it has been determined that the Director is not ensuring that the operation is operating in compliance. Plans were not put in place to ensure compliance, following recent incidents.

Corrected May 8, 2023, verified May 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).

Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

Supervision was not met, when a young child was found in a classroom alone. The caregiver did not have physical and auditory or visual awareness of the child's on-going activity, as the caregiver was on the playground with their class.

Corrected May 8, 2023, verified May 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).

Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training

It was found that Pre-Service for the employee in question, had not been completed within the required timeframe. The employee was counted in child/caregiver ratio prior to receiving their pre-service training hours.

Corrected May 15, 2023, verified May 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(2)(A).

Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegation and found to be deficient. A child was left unsupervised for more than 30 minutes in their classroom.

Corrected Apr 28, 2023, verified May 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 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

This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegation and found to be deficient. A child was left unsupervised for more than 30 minutes in their classroom.

Corrected Apr 28, 2023, verified May 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 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

This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegation and found to be deficient. A child was left unsupervised for more than 30 minutes in their classroom.

Corrected Apr 28, 2023, verified May 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 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

This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegation and found to be deficient. A child was left unsupervised for more than 30 minutes in their classroom.

Corrected Apr 28, 2023, verified May 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

During an inspection of the building, it was observed by licensing a hole in the closet door in the gym area.

Corrected Dec 28, 2022, verified Jan 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

During an inspection of the building, it was observed by licensing a hole in the closet door in the gym area.

Corrected Dec 28, 2022, verified Jan 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

During an inspection of the building, it was observed by licensing a hole in the closet door in the gym area.

Corrected Dec 28, 2022, verified Jan 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

During an inspection of the building, it was observed by licensing a hole in the closet door in the gym area.

Corrected Dec 28, 2022, verified Jan 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

This standard was reviewed in relations to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment while lining the children up which resulted in a child being left unsupervised in the classroom alone.

Corrected Jul 18, 2022, verified Jul 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

This standard was reviewed in relations to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The child was left alone in their classroom napping while the class transition to the lunchroom.

Corrected Jul 18, 2022, verified Jul 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

This standard was reviewed in relations to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment while lining the children up which resulted in a child being left unsupervised in the classroom alone.

Corrected Jul 18, 2022, verified Jul 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

This standard was reviewed in relations to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The child was left alone in their classroom napping while the class transition to the lunchroom.

Corrected Jul 18, 2022, verified Jul 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

This standard was reviewed in relations to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The child was left alone in their classroom napping while the class transition to the lunchroom.

Corrected Jul 18, 2022, verified Jul 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

This standard was reviewed in relations to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment while lining the children up which resulted in a child being left unsupervised in the classroom alone.

Corrected Jul 18, 2022, verified Jul 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

This standard was reviewed in relations to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The child was left alone in their classroom napping while the class transition to the lunchroom.

Corrected Jul 18, 2022, verified Jul 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

This standard was reviewed in relations to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment while lining the children up which resulted in a child being left unsupervised in the classroom alone.

Corrected Jul 18, 2022, verified Jul 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

It was observed by licensing an exposed hole in the cafeteria wall. This was discussed with the director.

Corrected Jul 7, 2022, verified Jul 22, 2022. Standard 746.3407.

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

It was observed by licensing an exposed hole in the cafeteria wall. This was discussed with the director.

Corrected Jul 7, 2022, verified Jul 22, 2022. Standard 746.3407.

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

It was observed by licensing an exposed hole in the cafeteria wall. This was discussed with the director.

Corrected Jul 7, 2022, verified Jul 22, 2022. Standard 746.3407.

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

It was observed by licensing an exposed hole in the cafeteria wall. This was discussed with the director.

Corrected Jul 7, 2022, verified Jul 22, 2022. Standard 746.3407.

Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

Based on a DFPS investigation, this standard has found to be deficient. During collateral interviews, it was stated that the caregiver has used prohibited punishment by hitting, smashing hands and hitting in the face.

Corrected Mar 28, 2022, verified Mar 31, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.

Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

Based on a DFPS investigation, this standard has found to be deficient. During collateral interviews, it was stated that the caregiver has used prohibited punishment by hitting, smashing hands and hitting in the face.

Corrected Mar 28, 2022, verified Mar 31, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.

Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

Based on a DFPS investigation, this standard has found to be deficient. During collateral interviews, it was stated that the caregiver has used prohibited punishment by hitting, smashing hands and hitting in the face.

Corrected Mar 28, 2022, verified Mar 31, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.

Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

Based on a DFPS investigation, this standard has found to be deficient. During collateral interviews, it was stated that the caregiver has used prohibited punishment by hitting, smashing hands and hitting in the face.

Corrected Mar 28, 2022, verified Mar 31, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.

Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

Two children with documented food allergies did not have food allergy emergency plans.

Corrected Feb 11, 2022, verified Feb 23, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.

Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

Two children with documented food allergies did not have food allergy emergency plans.

Corrected Feb 11, 2022, verified Feb 23, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.

Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

Two children with documented food allergies did not have food allergy emergency plans.

Corrected Feb 11, 2022, verified Feb 23, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.

Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

Two children with documented food allergies did not have food allergy emergency plans.

Corrected Feb 11, 2022, verified Feb 23, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.

Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

The feeding instructions in the infant 1 room were reviewed and have not been updated in the last 30 days.

Corrected Dec 14, 2021, verified Dec 13, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).

Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily

The activity plan posted for the infants did not include outside time for the infants. One infant room did not have a schedule posted.

Corrected Dec 14, 2021, verified Dec 13, 2021. Standard 746.2417(1).

Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

The feeding instructions in the infant 1 room were reviewed and have not been updated in the last 30 days.

Corrected Dec 14, 2021, verified Dec 13, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).

Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily

The activity plan posted for the infants did not include outside time for the infants. One infant room did not have a schedule posted.

Corrected Dec 14, 2021, verified Dec 13, 2021. Standard 746.2417(1).

Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily

The activity plan posted for the infants did not include outside time for the infants. One infant room did not have a schedule posted.

Corrected Dec 14, 2021, verified Dec 13, 2021. Standard 746.2417(1).

Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

The feeding instructions in the infant 1 room were reviewed and have not been updated in the last 30 days.

Corrected Dec 14, 2021, verified Dec 13, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).

Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily

The activity plan posted for the infants did not include outside time for the infants. One infant room did not have a schedule posted.

Corrected Dec 14, 2021, verified Dec 13, 2021. Standard 746.2417(1).

Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

The feeding instructions in the infant 1 room were reviewed and have not been updated in the last 30 days.

Corrected Dec 14, 2021, verified Dec 13, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).