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Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77080

St. Christophers Day School

1656 BLALOCK RD, Houston, TX 77080 · (713) 465-6035 · State permit no. 117074

Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited St. Christophers Day School for 44 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 16 routine inspections and 5 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 14 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.1315 (2 times, most recently Aug 27, 2026).

The state lists St. Christophers Day School as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 07:00 AM to 06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: After School Care, Skill Classes, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 44 violations at St. Christophers Day School, 14 fall under rules Texas weights High and 19 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High1432%
Medium High1943%
Medium920%
Medium Low12%
Low12%

Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers

St. Christophers Day School had 44 violations in five years, more than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 2.2 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations in five years: St. Christophers Day School 44, Houston five-year median 11This daycare44Houston median11

Repeat issues

11 rules were cited more than once at St. Christophers Day School in the last five years.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
746.1315
Medium High		2Each caregiver and the center director must hold a current certificate in pediatric first aid (including rescue breathing and choking) and in pediatric CPR. A new caregiver may work with children before getting the CPR certificate, but at least one employee or caregiver with a current pediatric CPR certificate must be on the premises whenever children are in care. Official rule text
Most recent: Aug 27, 2026 · first: Aug 27, 2026
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: Aug 13, 2025 · first: Jul 12, 2023
746.3701
Medium High		2All 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: Aug 13, 2025 · first: Aug 13, 2024
746.3819
Medium High		2For each child with a food allergy diagnosed by a health-care professional, the center must have a food allergy emergency plan signed and dated by the child's health-care professional and parent. A copy must be kept in the child's file. Official rule text
Most recent: Aug 13, 2025 · first: Aug 13, 2024
746.2426
High		2An 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 · rule revised March 2023
Most recent: Apr 30, 2025 · first: Dec 15, 2021
746.1205
High		2Each 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
Most recent: Apr 25, 2025 · first: Apr 1, 2025
746.305
High		2The center must tell the state licensing office as soon as possible, and within two days, about events such as a child injury that needs medical treatment or hospitalization, an illness that needs hospitalization, a reportable disease, the arrest or criminal charge of a person who needs a background check, or any unusual situation that puts a child at risk, such as a child left in a vehicle or wandering off. A child's death in care must be reported immediately. Official rule text
Most recent: Apr 25, 2025 · first: Apr 1, 2025
746.307
High		2The 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
Most recent: Apr 25, 2025 · first: Apr 1, 2025
746.5101
High		2The 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: Apr 4, 2025 · first: Dec 15, 2021
746.5207
Medium High		2The center must keep an emergency diagram on file showing its floor plan, two exit paths from each room (unless the room opens straight outside at ground level), the outdoor meeting spot, and the indoor spot for sheltering from severe weather. A copy must be posted near the entrance or exit of every room children use, where children and staff can easily see it. Official rule text
Most recent: Jul 12, 2023 · first: Jul 12, 2023
746.5617
High		2Each 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: Dec 15, 2021 · first: Dec 15, 2021

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at St. Christophers Day School, 2021 to 202621120211120221920233620246132025342026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2021 (from Oct 20)2211
2022111
2023129
2024346
20256813
2026344

Every state visit

21 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Oct 5, 2026Inspection—None
Aug 27, 2026Inspection313
Aug 14, 2026Investigation (report)3None
Apr 23, 2026Inspection3861
Aug 13, 2025Inspection314
Jun 30, 2025Inspection3None
May 14, 2025Inspection1None
Apr 30, 2025Inspection4112
Apr 25, 2025Investigation (report)33
Apr 24, 2025Inspection—None
Apr 4, 2025Inspection11
Apr 1, 2025Investigation (report)33
Show 9 earlier visits
DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Oct 22, 2024Inspection2None
Aug 13, 2024Inspection7444
Jul 23, 2024Investigation (report)32
Jul 12, 2024Inspection96None
Jul 12, 2023Inspection5138
Feb 6, 2023Assessment11
Jul 14, 2022Inspection8301
Dec 20, 2021Inspection5None
Dec 15, 2021Inspection36511

All 44 violations, newest first

3 rules cited at St. Christophers Day School changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.

Medium High · Aug 27, 2026 · Inspection

746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

A crib was observed with a loose fitting sheet in the crib. Note: this was corrected at inspection.

In plain English: Each crib must have a firm, flat mattress made for that crib model that fits snugly with no added padding, snug-fitting sheets, secure hardware, slats no more than 2 3/8 inches apart, documentation that it meets federal crib standards, and a label with the infant's name (or a number with an assignment map). Cribs must be sanitized before another infant uses them, and an infant may never be left in a crib with the drop gate down. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Aug 27, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Aug 27, 2026 · Inspection

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

One caregiver did not have a current CPR training certificate available for review during the inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 10, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Aug 27, 2026 · Inspection

746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

One caregiver did not have a current First Aid training certificate available for review.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 10, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Apr 23, 2026 · Inspection

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

The parent handbook does not include the required information for the promotion of 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:
May 7, 2026
Correction verified:
Apr 30, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Aug 13, 2025 · Inspection

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

A ceiling tile in the classroom was partially detached from the ceiling. This was corrected when a caregiver fixed the tile.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Aug 13, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Aug 13, 2025 · Inspection

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

Nine of the reviewed caregiver training files did not have an administering medication training.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 27, 2025
Correction verified:
Sep 5, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Aug 13, 2025 · Inspection

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

A child with a known allergy did not an allergy plan signed by a health care professional

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 20, 2025
Correction verified:
Aug 25, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Aug 13, 2025 · Inspection

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

One of the reviewed files did not have a current shot record

In plain English: The 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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 27, 2025
Correction verified:
Sep 5, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Apr 30, 2025 · Inspection

746.5627 - Required Vehicle Documentation - date of lease or purchase for each vehicle

The operation was not able to present documentation of the date of lease or purchase of a bus with over 8-person seating that did not have a child safety alarm.

Official text of rule 746.5627

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 15, 2025
Correction verified:
May 2, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Apr 30, 2025 · Inspection

746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

An infant was sleeping in a restrictive device with its face covered with a blanket. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the infant from the restrictive device and placed him in his crib.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 30, 2025
Correction verified:
May 14, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes
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High · Apr 25, 2025 · Investigation (report)

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

The operation did not notify Licensing that a child was unsupervised at the operation.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 23, 2025
Correction verified:
Jun 30, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Apr 25, 2025 · Investigation (report)

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

The operation did not immediately notify the parent that a child was unsupervised at the operation.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 23, 2025
Correction verified:
Jun 30, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Apr 25, 2025 · Investigation (report)

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

A child was unsupervised at the operation.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 30, 2025
Correction verified:
Jun 30, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Apr 4, 2025 · Inspection

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

The current fire inspection was last completed on 4.2.24

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 18, 2025
Correction verified:
Apr 14, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Apr 1, 2025 · Investigation (report)

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

The operation did not inform the parent immediately after the incident.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 30, 2025
Correction verified:
May 1, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Apr 1, 2025 · Investigation (report)

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

The operation did not inform the parent immediately after the incident.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 30, 2025
Correction verified:
Apr 30, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Apr 1, 2025 · Investigation (report)

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

A child was unattended while in care of the operation.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 29, 2025
Correction verified:
May 1, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Aug 13, 2024 · Inspection

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

The operation did not have a current annual sanitation inspection or documents to confirm that a sanitiation inspection is not required.

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:
Sep 4, 2024
Correction verified:
Aug 30, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Aug 13, 2024 · Inspection

746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands

During the inspection I observed that the caregiver did not wash the childs hands after a diaper change.

In plain English: Caregivers must wash their own hands, wash the child's hands after each diaper change, throw away disposable gloves after each change, and sanitize the changing surface after each use (or use a disposable paper liner between back-to-back changes). Soiled diapers must go in covered or sealed containers, soiled clothing must go home in a sealed plastic bag, and caregivers with open wounds or casts or bandages that get in the way of handwashing may not change diapers. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 20, 2024
Correction verified:
Aug 16, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Aug 13, 2024 · Inspection

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

One child did not have the required food allergy emergency plan on file.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 30, 2024
Correction verified:
Aug 19, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Aug 13, 2024 · Inspection

746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

During the walkthrough the following safety hazards were observed: * Electrical outlets accesible to the children in care. * There was exposed sharp wood on the playground equipmet.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 16, 2024
Correction verified:
Aug 21, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jul 23, 2024 · Investigation (report)

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

Hot liquid accessible to children in the classroom resulted in injury to a child.

In plain English: Every 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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 7, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 22, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jul 23, 2024 · Investigation (report)

746.1203(3)(C) - Janitorial duties

A caregiver was involved in janitorial duties while tasked with supervision of children.

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:
Oct 7, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 22, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jul 12, 2023 · Inspection

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

The operations emergency preparedness plan was found to be missing how to evacuate children under 24 months. Corrected: The director updated the emergency preparedness plan to show infants will be transported in evacuation cribs.

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:
Yes
Correction date:
Jul 12, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jul 12, 2023 · Inspection

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

2 out of 3 caregivers did not have the required annual training topics in: Administering Medication and Preventing and Responding to Emergencies due to Food or Allergic Reaction.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 26, 2023
Correction verified:
Jul 31, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jul 12, 2023 · Inspection

746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

The director did not have the required annual training topics in: Administering Medication and Preventing and Responding to Emergencies due to Food or Allergic Reaction.

In plain English: A 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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 26, 2023
Correction verified:
Jul 31, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jul 12, 2023 · Inspection

746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used

During the inspection I observed three medications to be expired for two children in care. One epinephrine injection has been expired since July of 2022. One auvi-q injection has been expired since 8/28/2022. One bottle of benadryl has been expired since 04/2023.

In plain English: The center must throw away medication or return it to the parent when the child leaves the center, when the medication is out of date, or when the child no longer needs it. Official rule text

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

Medium · Jul 12, 2023 · Inspection

746.4307 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required

During the inspection I observed that a fenced playground yard did not have two exits.

Official text of rule 746.4307

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 26, 2023
Correction verified:
Jul 17, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jul 12, 2023 · Inspection

746.5207(a)(3) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location

The operation emeregency evacuation diagram did not include the designated relocation site outside of the child care center. Corrected: The director updated the emergency evacuation diagram to show the designated relocation sites outside of the chilld care center.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jul 12, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jul 12, 2023 · Inspection

746.5207(a)(4) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside

The operation emergency evacuation diagram does not include the designated location inside the child-care center where they will take shelter from threatening weather. Corrected: The director updated the emergency evacuation diagram to show the designated location inside the child-care center where they will take shelter from threatening weather.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jul 12, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jul 12, 2023 · Inspection

746.3001(5) - Field Trips - Copy of Food Allergy Plan and Medications needed

During the inspection it was found that two children were on a field trip without their food allergy emergency plans and allergy medications.

Official text of rule 746.3001

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 12, 2023
Correction verified:
Aug 8, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium Low · Feb 6, 2023 · Assessment

746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022 data from February3 ,2023 revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022 as required.

In plain English: The center must tell the state in writing within five days when its designee, the head of its governing body, their address, or its director changes. Each year by January 15, it must report online how many employees stopped working there during the previous year. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 15, 2023
Correction verified:
Feb 7, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jul 14, 2022 · Inspection

746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

The staff training records were not available for review by Licensing.

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:
Jul 21, 2022
Correction verified:
Jul 20, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Dec 15, 2021 · Inspection

746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions

The operation did not have the manufacture instructions for the play equipment on the playground.

In plain English: Indoor and outdoor play equipment must be arranged so caregivers can watch children at all times, used as the manufacturer directs, and anchored so it cannot tip or move. It may not have openings that can trap a child or catch clothing, or exposed pinch, crush, or shear points; climbing equipment and swings may not sit over bare asphalt or concrete, and raised platforms and steps need barriers or handrails as the rule specifies. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 20, 2021
Correction verified:
Dec 20, 2021
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Dec 15, 2021 · Inspection

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

The buses didn't have the children's emergency telephone numbers, the only information was the parents contact number and email address.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 3, 2022
Correction verified:
Jan 3, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Dec 15, 2021 · Inspection

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

The operation dose not have an updated fire inspection, the fire inspection expired on 4/17/2020.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 7, 2022
Correction verified:
Jan 6, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Dec 15, 2021 · Inspection

746.2403(4) - Infant Care Area - Crib Placement

In both infant classrooms each infant crib did not have adequate space between them.

Official text of rule 746.2403

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 17, 2021
Correction verified:
Dec 20, 2021
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Low · Dec 15, 2021 · Inspection

746.609(a) - Update Admission Information - Procedure

The child's file has not been updated since enrolled as an infant, he is know a school age child.

Official text of rule 746.609

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 17, 2021
Correction verified:
Feb 1, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Dec 15, 2021 · Inspection

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

The director and a caregiver had expired transportation training. Two other caregivers that transporting children didn't have transportation training at all.

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:
Jan 3, 2022
Correction verified:
Dec 17, 2021
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Dec 15, 2021 · Inspection

746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information

The buses didn't have the children's emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 3, 2022
Correction verified:
Jan 3, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Dec 15, 2021 · Inspection

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

In the infant classroom the SAG is 0-11 months, there was one caregiver in the room with 8 infants when one of the caregivers came to the door.

In plain English: In 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)

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 15, 2021
Correction verified:
Dec 20, 2021
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Dec 15, 2021 · Inspection

746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

There was an 6 month old infant sleeping in a swing.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 15, 2021
Correction verified:
Dec 20, 2021
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Dec 15, 2021 · Inspection

746.4603(2) - Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure Onto Other Parts

Children age three year old playing on the monkey bars. Corrected: When the director had the caregiver get the children off the monkey bars.

Official text of rule 746.4603

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Dec 15, 2021
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Dec 15, 2021 · Inspection

746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

The diaper changing mat had tears in it.

In plain English: The center must have a smooth, non-absorbent, easy-to-clean diaper-changing surface and a hand-washing sink in the diapering area, and may not change diapers where children play or eat. When a child is on a raised changing surface, the caregiver must use a guard such as raised sides, keep a hand on the child, or stay facing the child within arm's reach. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 17, 2021
Correction verified:
Dec 20, 2021
Technical assistance given:
Yes

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Based on the kinds of rules cited at St. Christophers Day School:

Staff training and certifications

Supervision and caregiver duties

Emergency drills and plans

Policies and communication with parents

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