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Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77028

Academy of Little Achievers, LLC

8238 TIDWELL RD, Houston, TX 77028 · (713) 909-7000 · State permit no. 1717322

Between Nov 2, 2021 (the first state visit on record) and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Academy of Little Achievers, LLC for 89 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 47 routine inspections and 14 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 29 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.5617 (6 times, most recently Oct 22, 2024).

The state lists Academy of Little Achievers, LLC as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:00 AM to 08:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School. Program type: Child Care Program.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 89 violations at Academy of Little Achievers, LLC, 29 fall under rules Texas weights High and 34 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High2933%
Medium High3438%
Medium2427%
Medium Low22%
Low00%

Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers

Academy of Little Achievers, LLC had 89 violations since Nov 2, 2021, a shorter record than most, more than the five-year median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 1.6 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations since Nov 2, 2021: Academy of Little Achievers, LLC 89, Houston five-year median 11This daycare89Houston median11

Repeat issues

20 rules were cited more than once at Academy of Little Achievers, LLC since Nov 2, 2021.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
746.5617
High		6Each vehicle used to transport children must carry a list of the children on board, their emergency medical authorization forms, parent and emergency phone numbers, the center's name and phone number, a fire extinguisher approved by a fire marshal, and a first-aid kit. The driver must have a current driver's license. Official rule text
Most recent: Oct 22, 2024 · first: Mar 20, 2024
746.3701
Medium High		4All areas children can reach must be free of hazards. The rule lists examples such as childproof covers on outlets for children under five, heaters and fans mounted out of reach or guarded, poisonous plants kept out of reach, pools, buckets, and other water kept away from children, and TVs anchored so they cannot tip over. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024
Most recent: Feb 18, 2026 · first: Apr 3, 2024
746.5101
High		4The center must have a fire inspection by a state or local fire marshal before its first permit is issued and at least once every 12 months. Centers in public school buildings run by the local school district are exempt, and if no inspection is available the center must get written proof of that from a fire marshal or county judge. Official rule text
Most recent: Dec 18, 2024 · first: Apr 3, 2024
746.605
High		4Before admitting a child, the center must collect set information, including the child's name and birth date, how to reach the parents, an emergency contact for when parents can't be reached, the people allowed to pick up the child, and permission to get emergency medical care. It must also record the child's special care needs, any allergies with a food allergy emergency plan if needed, and permission for transportation, field trips, or water activities if the center offers them. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024
Most recent: Oct 22, 2024 · first: Aug 28, 2024
746.401
Medium		3The center must keep certain items posted at all times, including its license, the letter or form from its most recent licensing inspection or investigation, its emergency evacuation diagram, each group's activity plan, the daily menu, and a list of current employees' first and last names. It must also post required state notices and phone numbers and a list of children's food allergies that need an emergency plan. Official rule text
Most recent: Aug 26, 2025 · first: Apr 3, 2024
746.201
Medium High		3The permit holder must set and follow policies that meet the state minimum standards, name a qualified director who is responsible on site every day, make sure staff report suspected abuse directly to the state hotline, and keep the number of children in care within the licensed capacity. It must also let parents visit any time during operating hours without prior approval and follow the state child-care licensing law and rules. Official rule text
Most recent: Jul 18, 2025 · first: Mar 20, 2024
746.5105
High		3Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
Most recent: Jul 14, 2025 · first: Apr 15, 2025
746.603
Medium		3The center must keep a record for each enrolled child, including the enrollment agreement, admission information, a health statement from a health-care professional, and immunization records, plus items such as sign-in and sign-out records and medication records when they apply. These records must be kept at the center, available during operating hours, generally until three months after the child's last day. Official rule text
Most recent: Apr 23, 2025 · first: Mar 20, 2024
746.4907
Medium High		3Loose-fill surfacing under play equipment must be kept at least six inches deep when the highest play surface is five feet or lower, and at least nine inches deep when it is higher. It may not be laid over concrete or asphalt or used indoors, and equipment posts must be marked to show the required depth. Official rule text
Most recent: Nov 12, 2024 · first: Jul 14, 2022
746.3427
Medium High		2Pest Extermination
Most recent: Apr 23, 2026 · first: Apr 11, 2023
745.8641
High		2An operation on probation must meet every condition of its corrective action plan, correct the deficiencies and reduce risk, and keep following all other standards, rules, and laws. Unless it is a foster family home, it must also post the probation notice near all public entrances. Official rule text
Most recent: Apr 23, 2025 · first: Feb 25, 2025
746.1301
Medium High		2New employees must complete orientation within seven days and before being alone with children, and caregivers must complete 24 hours of pre-service training (8 hours before being counted in the ratio and 16 more within 90 days) unless exempt. Caregivers and the director must complete pediatric first aid within 90 days and before being alone with children, and pediatric CPR within 90 days, keep both current, complete annual training every 12 months (24 hours for caregivers, 30 for the director), and take extra yearly training if they transport children under nine or take children to a pool. Official rule text (single-rule page)
Most recent: Nov 12, 2024 · first: Nov 12, 2024
746.1309
Medium		2A caregiver's 24 hours of yearly training must fit the ages of the children in their care and cover set topics, including at least six hours on areas such as child development or guidance and discipline, and at least one hour on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect. At least five of the hours must be instructor-led, and caregivers of children under 24 months must also have one hour on shaken baby syndrome, infant sleep practices and SIDS, and early brain development. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024
Most recent: Nov 12, 2024 · first: Apr 11, 2023
746.5307
Medium High		2The director or a designee must inspect the fire extinguishers every month and record the date and the employee's name. Extinguishers must be serviced as the manufacturer or the fire marshal requires. Official rule text
Most recent: Aug 28, 2024 · first: Apr 3, 2024
746.4305
Medium High		2The outdoor activity space must be enclosed by a fence or wall at least four feet high. Exceptions include programs that only offer after-school care in a public school classroom, programs that only offer alternate care or get-well care, and spaces used only by children five and older. Official rule text
Most recent: Jul 1, 2024 · first: Apr 3, 2024
746.5625
High		2A vehicle that seats eight or more, is used to transport children, and was bought or leased on or after December 31, 2013, must have an electronic child alarm that is installed and maintained per the maker's instructions and used on every trip with children. Before turning off the alarm at the rear of the vehicle, the driver or a designated employee must account for every child and walk through the vehicle to check that no child is left inside. Official rule text
Most recent: May 13, 2024 · first: Apr 3, 2024
746.4503
Medium		2Each walking child through age four must have an individual waterproof or washable cot, bed, or mat to sleep or rest on, provided by the center or the parent. Each must be labeled with the child's name (or a number with an assignment map), and floor mats must be marked so the sleeping side can be told apart from the floor side. Official rule text
Most recent: Apr 3, 2024 · first: Apr 11, 2023
746.1201
High		2Every center employee, including staff not counted in the child-to-caregiver ratio, must show competency, good judgment, and self-control around children and treat them with courtesy, respect, and patience. Employees must make sure no child is abused, neglected, or exploited in care, and must report suspected abuse or neglect to the state. Official rule text
Most recent: Mar 20, 2024 · first: Mar 20, 2024
746.1601
Medium High		2In centers licensed for 13 or more children, one caregiver may supervise at most 4 infants under 12 months, 5 children 12 to 17 months, 9 children 18 to 23 months, 11 two-year-olds, 15 three-year-olds, 18 four-year-olds, 22 five-year-olds, or 26 children ages 6 to 13. The limit is based on the group's specified age as the rules define it. Official rule text (single-rule page)
Most recent: Mar 20, 2024 · first: Apr 11, 2023
746.1311
Medium		2A center director must complete 30 hours of training each year that fits the ages of the children served, including at least six hours on topics such as child development or guidance and discipline, at least one hour on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect, and three to six hours on management or staff supervision depending on experience. At least six of the hours must be instructor-led. Official rule text
Most recent: Apr 11, 2023 · first: Apr 11, 2023

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at Academy of Little Achievers, LLC, 2021 to 20264020214220222920231462202414122025942026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2021 (from Nov 2)450
2022442
2023239
2024142062
2025141712
20269124

Every state visit

61 visits on record since Nov 2, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Sep 16, 2026Inspection—None
Sep 14, 2026Investigation (report)7None
Aug 31, 2026Inspection—None
Aug 20, 2026Investigation (report)2None
Jul 17, 2026Inspection156None
Jul 16, 2026Assessment11
Jun 16, 2026Inspection131None
May 28, 2026Inspection120None
Apr 23, 2026Inspection1641
Mar 11, 2026Inspection202None
Feb 18, 2026Inspection421
Jan 28, 2026Inspection961
Show 49 earlier visits
DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Dec 10, 2025Inspection111None
Nov 19, 2025Inspection167None
Oct 22, 2025Inspection104None
Oct 3, 2025Inspection—None
Sep 24, 2025Inspection164None
Aug 26, 2025Inspection1473
Aug 15, 2025Inspection1None
Jul 18, 2025Assessment22
Jul 14, 2025Inspection4761
Jun 20, 2025Assessment11
Jun 4, 2025Inspection75None
May 9, 2025Inspection115None
Apr 23, 2025Inspection1493
Apr 15, 2025Assessment11
Mar 25, 2025Inspection159None
Feb 25, 2025Inspection3171
Jan 15, 2025Inspection83None
Dec 18, 2024Inspection12771
Nov 12, 2024Inspection3324
Nov 1, 2024Investigation (report)7None
Oct 22, 2024Inspection1636
Sep 23, 2024Inspection2242
Sep 17, 2024Inspection1None
Aug 28, 2024Inspection3309
Jul 1, 2024Inspection782
Jun 3, 2024Inspection82
May 21, 2024Inspection166
May 15, 2024Inspection—None
May 13, 2024Inspection64
May 11, 2024Investigation (report)3None
Apr 18, 2024Inspection142
Apr 3, 2024Inspection61215
Apr 1, 2024Investigation (report)4None
Mar 27, 2024Inspection—None
Mar 26, 2024Investigation (report)4None
Mar 25, 2024Investigation (report)5None
Mar 20, 2024Investigation (report)119
Apr 19, 2023Inspection561
Apr 12, 2023Investigation (report)5None
Apr 11, 2023Inspection6478
Jul 14, 2022Inspection5812
Mar 29, 2022Inspection—None
Feb 28, 2022Inspection—None
Feb 15, 2022Inspection610None
Dec 20, 2021Inspection—None
Dec 17, 2021Investigation (report)6None
Dec 15, 2021Inspection435None
Nov 23, 2021Inspection142None
Nov 2, 2021Inspection11None

All 89 violations, newest first

4 rules cited at Academy of Little Achievers, LLC changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.

High · Jul 16, 2026 · Assessment

745.247 - Franchise Tax Delinquent

ACADEMY OF LITTLE ACHIEVERS LLC registered with the State Comptroller is Inactive status due to forfeiture.

In plain English: A permit holder must immediately send the state a copy of any government notice saying its corporate privileges have been forfeited or may be forfeited. The state may suspend the permit of a governing body that loses those privileges, and may revoke it if the holder did not forward the notice. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 30, 2026
Correction verified:
Jul 27, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Apr 23, 2026 · Inspection

746.3427 - Pest Extermination

3 active ant beds were present on the playground.

Official text of rule 746.3427

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 30, 2026
Correction verified:
May 4, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Feb 18, 2026 · Inspection

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

An electrical cord is dangling from an exterior light fixture at the front entrance and accessible by children; an unlabeled bottle of unknown liquid is stored within reach of children in the school age room. Note: the caregiver in charge removed the bottle from the classroom.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 25, 2026
Correction verified:
Feb 20, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jan 28, 2026 · Inspection

746.3301(g) - Nutrition and Food Service - No Beverages with Added Sugar, unless allowed by CACFP

The operation is serving sugar added fruit punch. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director removed the fruit juice.

In plain English: The center must serve children who eat table food regular meals and morning and afternoon snacks that follow the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program meal patterns, and a child may not go more than three hours without being offered food unless asleep. Drinking water must always be available, sugary drinks are only for special occasions unless the program allows them, food may not be used as a reward, and a child may not be served any food listed on their food allergy emergency plan. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jan 28, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Aug 26, 2025 · Inspection

746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings

Two children did not have labeled hooks for their personal belongings. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director created name labels for the hooks.

Official text of rule 746.4505

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Aug 26, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium Low · Aug 26, 2025 · Inspection

746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name

The list of employees was not posted. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director created and posted it to the entry wall.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Aug 26, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Aug 26, 2025 · Inspection

746.501(a)(18)(C) - Written Operational Policies - Type of Physical Activity

The operational policy is missing information on the Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.

In plain English: The center must have written policies on a long list of topics, including hours, how children are released, illness and exclusion, medication, medical emergencies, discipline, infant sleep, meals, immunizations, physical activity, parent rights, and its emergency plan. It must also tell parents that the area within 1,000 feet of the center is a gang-free zone. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 2, 2025
Correction verified:
Sep 3, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jul 18, 2025 · Assessment

746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules

The permit holder has not made corrections to the fire marshal inspection report.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 4, 2025
Correction verified:
Aug 14, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jul 18, 2025 · Assessment

HRC42.048(e) - Permit issued is not transferable - Revoked if change of owner or location

The permit holder failed to meet all requirements related to the new location and is operating at the new location without being permitted. Per HRC42.048(e)(3)(2). A licensed child-care facility that changes location: (2) may not operate at the new location unless the commission approves the new location after the licensed child-care facility meets all requirements related to the new location.

Official text of rule HRC 42.048

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 4, 2025
Correction verified:
Aug 14, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jul 14, 2025 · Inspection

746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire Inspection

Corrections to the fire inspection requires an updated building certificate of occupancy.

Official text of rule 746.5105

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 4, 2025
Correction verified:
Aug 14, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes
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High · Jun 20, 2025 · Assessment

746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire Inspection

Corrections to the fire inspection requires an updated building certificate of occupancy which has not been obtained for the past 4 months.

Official text of rule 746.5105

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 11, 2025
Correction verified:
Jul 14, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Apr 23, 2025 · Inspection

745.8641 - Requirements during probation

The director failed to comply with condition 4, missing Form 7260 audit of 2 children's admission packet prior to first day in care.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 29, 2025
Correction verified:
May 9, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Apr 23, 2025 · Inspection

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

Two children enrolled are missing the health statement.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 29, 2025
Correction verified:
May 9, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Apr 23, 2025 · Inspection

746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment

Two pieces of equipment on the playground is lacking 6 feet of use zone.

In plain English: The use zone around stationary play equipment (other than slides and soft contained play equipment) must extend at least six feet in every direction from the equipment's edge, and it may not overlap other use zones. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 7, 2025
Correction verified:
May 9, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Apr 15, 2025 · Assessment

746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire Inspection

Corrections to the fire inspection requires an updated building certificate of occupancy which has not been obtained for the past 2 months.

Official text of rule 746.5105

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 4, 2025
Correction verified:
Jun 20, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Feb 25, 2025 · Inspection

745.8641 - Requirements during probation

The permit holder has not come up with a plan within 30 days from the start of the probation, that will improve overall compliance with Minimum Standards. The director needs to send to CCR for approval of plan addressing the formalized reporting process and the plan to review sub chapters of Infants, Personnel and Transportation. The director to develop a weekly transportation plan with a checklist.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 28, 2025
Correction verified:
Mar 25, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Dec 18, 2024 · Inspection

746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

The operation needs an updated fire inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 14, 2025
Correction verified:
Feb 24, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Nov 12, 2024 · Inspection

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

1 out of 6 staff files missing annual training in Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 19, 2024
Correction verified:
Nov 19, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Nov 12, 2024 · Inspection

746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

2 out of 6 employees needs pediatric 1st aid training completed by their 90th day of employment and every two years thereafter.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 16, 2024
Correction verified:
Dec 3, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Nov 12, 2024 · Inspection

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

The use zone for a play structure has loose fill that measured 4 inches to 5 inches in different areas and needs a depth of 6 inches.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 19, 2024
Correction verified:
Nov 13, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Nov 12, 2024 · Inspection

746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR

2 out of 6 employees needs pediatric CPR training completed by their 90th day of employment and every two years thereafter.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 16, 2024
Correction verified:
Dec 3, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium Low · Oct 22, 2024 · Inspection

746.623(2)(C) - Immunizations-Documentation of immunizations may be official record or photocopy that include the month, day, year child received each vaccination

4 out of 6 children's files missing vaccination records.

Official text of rule 746.623

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 5, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 28, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Oct 22, 2024 · Inspection

746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

1 out of 6 children's files is missing emergency medical care consent.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 29, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 31, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Oct 22, 2024 · Inspection

746.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information

1 out of 6 children's files missing phone number for person designated to pick up child.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 29, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 31, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Oct 22, 2024 · Inspection

746.5617(b) - Driver Has Current Driver's License

2 staff that transport kids need an updated photocopy of their driver license in the staff file.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 29, 2024
Correction verified:
Nov 1, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Oct 22, 2024 · Inspection

746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission

1 out of 6 children's files missing health statement.

In plain English: For each child who does not attend pre-K or school away from the center, the center must have a health statement on file within one week of admission. This is usually a written statement from a health-care professional who examined the child in the past year saying the child can take part in the program; the rule also allows a parent's religious affidavit, or a parent's interim statement followed by the professional's statement within 12 months. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 29, 2024
Correction verified:
Nov 1, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Oct 22, 2024 · Inspection

746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan

1 out of 6 chlidren's files missing information for food allergies.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 29, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 31, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Sep 23, 2024 · Inspection

746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

An infant was in a high chair with no fastened safety straps. Note: this was corrected when the caregiver fastened the safety straps. .

In plain English: High chairs, swings, strollers, infant carriers, bouncer seats, and similar equipment used for infants must have straps, and the straps must be fastened whenever an infant is in the equipment. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Sep 23, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Sep 23, 2024 · Inspection

746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

3 outlets were uncovered in a room with infant and preK children. Note: the director used tape to cover the outlets at inspection

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Sep 23, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Aug 28, 2024 · Inspection

746.801(6) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance

The insurance policy expired 3/22/2024.

In plain English: The center must keep certain records ready for state review during operating hours, including children's records, staff and training records, the director's certificate, staff time sheets, proof of liability insurance (or written notice to parents that it has none), playground checklists, and records of emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors. It must also keep its most recent fire, sanitation, and (if needed) gas inspection reports and its daily sign-in and sign-out system. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 4, 2024
Correction verified:
Sep 4, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Aug 28, 2024 · Inspection

746.4907(c) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth

The posts to the slide structure with a play surface greater than 5 feet was not marked. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director correctly marked the post.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Aug 28, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Aug 28, 2024 · Inspection

746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

4 infant bottles needed labeling. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the caregiver added the names to the bottles.

In plain English: Caregivers must hold infants up to six months old, and older infants who cannot sit up on their own, while feeding them, and must never prop a bottle. Bottles and cups must be labeled with the infant's first name and last initial, infants may not walk around or sleep with a bottle or cup, the hand-washing sink and diaper-changing surface may not be used for food or bottle preparation, and high chair trays must be sanitized before each use. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Aug 28, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Aug 28, 2024 · Inspection

746.5533 - 746.5533 carbon monoxide detection system installed

The carbon monoxide detector in the main building was without a battery.

Official text of rule 746.5533

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 4, 2024
Correction verified:
Aug 30, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Aug 28, 2024 · Inspection

746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

An electrical outlet in the room was exposed in the toddler/ preK room. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director applied tape to 2 outlets and an outlet cover to 1 outlet.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Aug 28, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Aug 28, 2024 · Inspection

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

1 infant had an expired feeding instructions form and another infant not on table food was missing the feeding instructions form.

In plain English: For an infant who is not yet eating table food, the center must get written feeding instructions signed and dated by a parent or health-care professional, and must follow them. The center must review and update the instructions with the parent every 30 days until the infant can eat table food. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 4, 2024
Correction verified:
Aug 29, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Aug 28, 2024 · Inspection

746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

The operation did not complete a monthly inspection of fire extinguishers, January - July 2024. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director inspected all fire extinguishers.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Aug 28, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Aug 28, 2024 · Inspection

746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child

1 transportation binder for a specified route was missing 4 admission forms with emergency contact. 1 transportation binder for the other specified route was missing 7 admission forms with emergency contact.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 4, 2024
Correction verified:
Sep 17, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Aug 28, 2024 · Inspection

746.605(8) - Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission

1 child that was transported from school to home did not have transportation permission signed by the parent.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 4, 2024
Correction verified:
Sep 4, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Jul 1, 2024 · Inspection

745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

In the infant classroom they was a caregiver with conditions on they background check, and the caregiver can not be left alone with children and they were alone in the classroom. Corrected: When the director had another caregiver went into the classroom with the other caregiver.

In plain English: If the state's background check unit finds a person ineligible, the operation must immediately remove that person from the operation and confirm it received the notice. If the person is eligible or provisionally eligible with conditions, the operation must limit the person's duties to follow those conditions. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jul 1, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jul 1, 2024 · Inspection

746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space

The fence in the back of the operation on the playground was not 4 feet tall.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 15, 2024
Correction verified:
Aug 1, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jun 3, 2024 · Inspection

746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation

The operation does not have the most recent inspection form posted, the las inspection at the operation was on 5/21/2024 the inspection that is posted is from 5/13/2024.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 7, 2024
Correction verified:
Jun 3, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jun 3, 2024 · Inspection

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

The operation since has not provided an updated fire inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 14, 2024
Correction verified:
Jun 26, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · May 21, 2024 · Inspection

746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans

The director and caregives are not following the activity plan posted, the children should of had breakfast between 6:30 am to 8:30 am and did not have any breakfast.

In plain English: The center, the director, or each caregiver must write an activity plan that meets the state's content requirements, and the caregivers for each group must follow it. The plan must include every child in the group, including children with special care needs. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 21, 2024
Correction verified:
Jun 3, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · May 21, 2024 · Inspection

746.603(a)(7) - Children's Records - Incident/Illness Form

The operation still did not have an incident report for a child that was placed at risk.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 23, 2024
Correction verified:
May 25, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · May 21, 2024 · Inspection

746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating

Children did not wash their hands before they at a snack. Corrected: When the director and caregiver had children wash their hands.

In plain English: Children must wash their hands before eating and before water-table play, and after using the toilet or having a diaper changed, after outdoor activities, after playing in sand, and after feeding or touching animals. They must also wash any other time a caregiver has reason to believe they touched something that could harm them. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
May 21, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · May 21, 2024 · Inspection

746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

A four month old infant fell asleep in a restrictive device.

In plain English: An infant may not sleep in a restrictive device unless the center has a completed Sleep Exception Form with a health-care professional's signed statement that it is medically necessary. Without that form, if an infant falls asleep in such a device, the caregiver must move the infant to a crib as soon as possible. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 21, 2024
Correction verified:
Jun 3, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · May 21, 2024 · Inspection

746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out

The director stated to the child twice, "do you want to sit in the high chair for a minute. It was observed the director placing a child in a high chair for time out. The director, "asked the child if he was ready to get out."

In plain English: No child may be treated in a harsh, cruel, or unusual way. Banned methods include physical punishment or threats of it, punishment tied to food, naps, or toilet training, grabbing or pulling a child, yelling at or humiliating a child, and putting a child in a locked or dark room. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 21, 2024
Correction verified:
Jun 3, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · May 21, 2024 · Inspection

746.3415(2) - Employee Handwashing Before Feeding a Child

The director or caregiver did not wash hands before serving food. Corrected: When the director and caregiver washed their hands.

In plain English: Employees must wash their hands at set times, including on arrival, before handling food or medication or feeding a child, after diapering or helping a child use the toilet, after their own toileting, and after wiping noses or handling other bodily fluids. They must also wash after outdoor activities, handling animals or raw food, eating or smoking, using cleaners or chemicals, and removing gloves. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
May 21, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · May 13, 2024 · Inspection

746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

The operations two vans that were purchased after December 31, 2013 did not have electronic child safety alarm on them.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 20, 2024
Correction verified:
May 21, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · May 13, 2024 · Inspection

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

The operation did not have an updated fire inspection, the last inspection was on 1/17/2023, doing the inspection a fire inspection was still unavailable.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 20, 2024
Correction verified:
Jun 3, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · May 13, 2024 · Inspection

746.201(4) - Designating Director

The operation still does not have an director in place and information for a director has not been received from permit holder.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 20, 2024
Correction verified:
Jun 3, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · May 13, 2024 · Inspection

746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised

A caregiver left a infant in the classroom alone when she came back up front to get the other infant.

In plain English: Infant care must include regular care by the same caregiver when possible, individual attention such as talking, playing, and holding, comforting infants who are upset, and prompt attention to feeding and diapering. The area must be kept free of objects infants or toddlers could choke on, and an infant may never be left unsupervised. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 13, 2024
Correction verified:
May 21, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Apr 18, 2024 · Inspection

746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages

The infant caregiver was unable to give the ages of all infant children. Caregiver did not have documentation with all of the children's ages.

In plain English: Each caregiver must know which children they are responsible for, how many there are, and each child's name and age. The caregiver must stay close enough to see or hear what each child is doing, as the situation calls for, and be able to step in when needed. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 22, 2024
Correction verified:
May 13, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Apr 18, 2024 · Inspection

746.1203(3)(B) - Meal preparation, except when 12 or fewer children are in care

The preschool caregiver was observed preparing meals while the children were sitting in the classroom alone.

In plain English: Caregivers must know and follow the state minimum standards and supervise children at all times. They must not be pulled away by tasks unrelated to caring for children, such as paperwork, janitorial work, or personal use of phones and other devices, and must pass along each child's information and parent instructions to the next shift. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 18, 2024
Correction verified:
May 13, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Apr 3, 2024 · Inspection

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

The operation did not have an updated fire inspection, the last inspection was on 1/17/2023.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 26, 2024
Correction verified:
May 13, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Apr 3, 2024 · Inspection

746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation

The operation does not have the most recent inspection form posted, the last inspection was 3/27/2023 and the last inspection that is posted from 4/19/2023.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 5, 2024
Correction verified:
Apr 5, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Apr 3, 2024 · Inspection

746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

The operation did not have an updated Children's Product form, the last form was from 10/2/2023.

In plain English: The center must check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall list and keep recalled children's products out of the center, except antiques or items being repaired that children cannot use or reach. Each year it must certify in writing on a state form that it has done this, and it must post a notice telling parents and staff how to find the recall list. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 9, 2024
Correction verified:
Apr 18, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Apr 3, 2024 · Inspection

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

The operation did not have an updated satiation inspection, the last inspection was conducted on 10/30/2022.

In plain English: The center must have a sanitation inspection by a local sanitation official before its first permit and at least once every 12 months, unless it is in a public school building run by the local school district. If no inspection is available, the center must get written proof of that from a sanitation official or county judge and keep it at the center. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 26, 2024
Correction verified:
Apr 12, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Apr 3, 2024 · Inspection

746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over

The television in the classroom children were napping in was not anchored to the wall, it was sitting on a table.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 5, 2024
Correction verified:
Apr 18, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Apr 3, 2024 · Inspection

746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child

In the blue van they is not information for children parent s names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for the children being transported.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 5, 2024
Correction verified:
Apr 18, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Apr 3, 2024 · Inspection

746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

The three drivers did not have updated transportation training it expired 1/23/2024.

In plain English: If the center transports children younger than nine (by age or development), each employee must complete two hours of transportation training each year before transporting a child, and the director must complete it too. These two hours are separate from orientation, pre-service, and annual training hours. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 8, 2024
Correction verified:
Apr 18, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Apr 3, 2024 · Inspection

746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

The emergency preparedness plan did not have how the operation would evacuated or relocated children 24 months of age or who have limited mobility.

In plain English: The center's written emergency plan must explain how staff will evacuate, relocate, or shelter and lock down children, including children under 24 months and those who need extra help, and how every child will be accounted for. It must also cover how the center will contact authorities and parents, bring each child's emergency contacts and medical authorization, keep caring for children until they are picked up, and reunite them with parents. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 10, 2024
Correction verified:
Apr 18, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Apr 3, 2024 · Inspection

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

The operation did not have any fire drills for the months of January, February and March.

In plain English: The center must hold a fire drill every month, and the children must be able to get out of the building within three minutes. It must also hold a severe-weather sheltering drill and a lock-down drill at least four times a year each, and record the date, time, and length of every drill. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 8, 2024
Correction verified:
Apr 18, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Apr 3, 2024 · Inspection

746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children

In the white van they was not a list of children that are being transported.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 5, 2024
Correction verified:
Apr 18, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Apr 3, 2024 · Inspection

746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

The fire extinguishers has not been inspected in the past three months.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 8, 2024
Correction verified:
Apr 18, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Apr 3, 2024 · Inspection

746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space

The outdoor playground in the front of the center gates was not enclosed all the way, they was a opening in the front left side of the gate.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 12, 2024
Correction verified:
Apr 18, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Apr 3, 2024 · Inspection

746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

The operations two vans that were purchased after December 31, 2013 did not have an electronic child safety alarm on them.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 19, 2024
Correction verified:
May 13, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Apr 3, 2024 · Inspection

746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

The cots are not labeled with children names or a number that would be assigned to them.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 9, 2024
Correction verified:
Apr 18, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Apr 3, 2024 · Inspection

746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit

In the blue van they was not a first aid kid and in the white van the first aid kit was missing thermometer and first aid guide.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 5, 2024
Correction verified:
Apr 18, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Mar 20, 2024 · Investigation (report)

746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children

Based on the information found during the DFPS investigation, the caregiver transporting children did not have a list of children he transported that day.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 2, 2024
Correction verified:
May 21, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Mar 20, 2024 · Investigation (report)

746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules

The permit holder is not ensuring that caregivers are following minimum standards requirements.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 2, 2024
Correction verified:
May 21, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Mar 20, 2024 · Investigation (report)

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

Based on the information found during the DFPS investigation, the infant classroom was over ratio because there was one caregiver with 7 infants. The specified age group for 0-11 months is 1 to 4 and for 12-17 months old is 1 to 5.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 2, 2024
Correction verified:
May 21, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Mar 20, 2024 · Investigation (report)

746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. Neglectful Supervision was found deficient based in the findings of the investigation.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 2, 2024
Correction verified:
May 21, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Mar 20, 2024 · Investigation (report)

746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

The operation did not notify the parent the child was left on the van alone.

In plain English: The center must tell a parent immediately if there is an allegation that their child was abused or neglected in care, or after the child has an injury needing medical treatment, an illness needing hospitalization, an emergency allergic reaction that required a stock epinephrine auto-injector, a situation such as a fire, flood, or severe-weather damage at the center, or another unusual situation that put the child at risk. Minor injuries such as small cuts or bites must be reported at pickup; the parents of every child at the center must get written notice within 48 hours of a reportable disease in a child or employee, and the parents of a group must get written notice within 48 hours of a lice or other infestation outbreak in that group. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 2, 2024
Correction verified:
May 21, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Mar 20, 2024 · Investigation (report)

746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered

The operation did not notify licensing in writing before adding the Nighttime care services.

In plain English: The center must tell the state in writing before making certain changes, such as moving, adding or reducing indoor or outdoor space, adding a pool, changing the ages served or the hours of operation, or offering new services like transportation or field trips. Advance notice is also required for a planned closure of five or more days in a row (other than national holidays), going out of business, or a change in ownership. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 2, 2024
Correction verified:
May 21, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Mar 20, 2024 · Investigation (report)

746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended

Based on the information found during the investigation, the operation staff did not complete a check of each vehicle row to ensure that no child was left unattended in the vehicle before leaving the operation.

In plain English: Children must be loaded and unloaded at the curb or in a protected parking area or driveway, and a child may not cross a street without an adult. Staff must account for every child getting out before leaving the vehicle unattended, and a child may never be left alone in a vehicle. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 2, 2024
Correction verified:
May 21, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Mar 20, 2024 · Investigation (report)

746.603(a)(7) - Children's Records - Incident/Illness Form

The operation did not fill out an incident report when a child was placed at risk.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 2, 2024
Correction verified:
May 21, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Mar 20, 2024 · Investigation (report)

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

Based on the information found during the investigation, the operation staff contacted the victim’s mother and gave her false information as to the reason her child was not in school that day and the mother came to pick her up.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 2, 2024
Correction verified:
May 21, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Apr 19, 2023 · Inspection

746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

The incident/ illness report for the incident that occured on 4/4/2023 was signed by the caregiver on 4/5/2023 but not signed by the parent.

In plain English: When the center fills out an incident or illness report for a child, it must give the parent a copy and get the parent's signature showing they reviewed or received it within 48 hours of the incident. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 24, 2023
Correction verified:
Apr 26, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Apr 11, 2023 · Inspection

746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours

6 out of 6 files missing a record of training hours.

In plain English: The center must keep a file at the center for each employee, caregiver, substitute, and volunteer, available during operating hours. It must include items such as start and end dates, proof of age and education qualifications, the required state affidavit forms (Forms 2985 and 2912), training records, proof that background checks were requested, and a copy of a photo ID. Official rule text · rule revised August 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 25, 2023
Correction verified:
Apr 17, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Apr 11, 2023 · Inspection

746.3427 - Pest Extermination

There is an active ant bed in the pre-k playground that needs to be treated by a licensed exterminator.

Official text of rule 746.3427

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 25, 2023
Correction verified:
Apr 17, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Apr 11, 2023 · Inspection

746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

Several torn mats were discarded by the caregiver left in charge. This left the center with 4 good mats. The director will order new mats for napping.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 18, 2023
Correction verified:
Apr 17, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Apr 11, 2023 · Inspection

746.1311(f)(1) - Director Annual Training - Less than 5 years experience

The director has 2.5 hours of management/ supervisor/leadership training, needs 3.5 hours more for a total of 6 hours in annual training requirements.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 25, 2023
Correction verified:
Apr 14, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Apr 11, 2023 · Inspection

746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

The director has 25.5 of 30 hours required for annual training, is missing required topics in SIDS/Shaken Baby/ Early Child Brain Development, Emergency Preparedness, Administering Medication, Food Allergy and in Hazardous Materials.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 25, 2023
Correction verified:
Apr 14, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Apr 11, 2023 · Inspection

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

1 out of 5 staff files is missing 3 hours in annual training in the required topics of Abuse/Neglect, SIDS/Shaken Baby/Early Child Brain Development, Emergency Preparedness, Administering Medication, Food Allergies and in Hazardous Materials.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 25, 2023
Correction verified:
Apr 14, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Apr 11, 2023 · Inspection

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

1 caregiver was left in charge of 13 children, with a specified age group of 2 years old. This maximum size of this group is 11, over by 2 chidren.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 11, 2023
Correction verified:
Apr 19, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Apr 11, 2023 · Inspection

746.4701(c) - Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure

2 swings were attached to the composite play structure in the pre-k playground. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director had the swings removed.

Official text of rule 746.4701

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Apr 11, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jul 14, 2022 · Inspection

746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely

The temporary license plate on the transportation van is expired.

In plain English: The state does not regulate which type of vehicle a center uses to transport children, but it sorts vehicles into general purpose vehicles, small school buses, and large school buses for its other transportation rules. Every vehicle must be kept in "safe operating condition" at all times, in the rule's words. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 20, 2022
Correction verified:
Jul 15, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jul 14, 2022 · Inspection

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

There is insufficent loose fill material underneath the swing set.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 19, 2022
Correction verified:
Jul 15, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

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