9 rules cited at Whiz Kids Playhouse 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 · May 2, 2023 · Inspection
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Two infants ages 14-18 months old from Baby Senior Room were observed eating snacks on the floor while playing with toys during the investigation inspection. This was corrected when the caregiver in charge was informed.
In plain English: Food and drinks must be stored, prepared, and served in sanitary conditions, including sanitizing dishes and utensils after each use, serving food on plates or other clean holders rather than a bare table, and covering food stored in the refrigerator. Caregivers with open wounds or casts may not prepare food, foods that infants and toddlers could choke on may not be served, and cleaning supplies and toxic materials may not be stored with food. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- May 2, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Feb 9, 2023 · Inspection
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Toddler classroom and Pre-K classroom were observed to have water stain from the ceiling and the carpet was not intalled properly that can cause tripping hazard.
In plain English: All 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
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 9, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Mar 16, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
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High · Oct 22, 2022 · Investigation (report)
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to confirm that the caregiver in Schoolers Classroom was yelling, cursing, and calling children names while supervising them at the operation.
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 · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 30, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Dec 27, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jul 19, 2022 · Investigation (report)
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Based on the information obtained during this investigation, child was sent home with soiled shorts.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 11, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Aug 24, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Mar 3, 2022 · Inspection
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
The personnel and training records for the employees was observed not being maintained.
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:
- Mar 24, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Mar 4, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Mar 3, 2022 · Inspection
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
The First Aid kit was observed not available in one transportation van at the operation. This was corrected, a first aid kit was added to the van during inspection.
In plain English: Each 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
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Mar 3, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Mar 3, 2022 · Inspection
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
The infant feeding intructions for one infants was observed not current, last certification date was noted 1/3/22.
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:
- Mar 10, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Mar 3, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Mar 3, 2022 · Inspection
746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
The annual training for the director of the operation was observed missing 11 hours of training under the following topics as specified in subchapter 746.1311 of Minimum Standards.
In plain English: New 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) · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 24, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Mar 3, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Feb 8, 2022 · Inspection
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
An 8 month old Infant was observed sleeping on the electrical bouncer during the walkthrough of the inspection.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 8, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Mar 1, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jan 20, 2022 · Investigation (report)
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, Child Care Regulatory office was not notified regarding the positive cases for COVID for the employees at this operation.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 2, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Feb 8, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Dec 14, 2021 · Investigation (report)
746.1203(7) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, a school age caregiver did not interacting with children in a positive manner when the caregiver was cursing at the children and threated to whip them. It is also confirmed that a caregiver was humiliating a child by calling them names.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 4, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Feb 8, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Dec 14, 2021 · Investigation (report)
746.1013(a)(4) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Authority
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, a caregiver in charge when the director not present did not meet their task required when additional information requested for the investigation was not provided timely. It is also confirmed that parents were having difficulties reaching out to the operation when the director is out of office.
In plain English: Whenever the director is away during operating hours, a qualified caregiver or director must be named to be in charge, and that person must know their duties and for how long, have the information needed to contact parents and authorities, and have authority to run the center. All employees must know who is in charge, and for a long absence the center must name someone who meets director qualifications and report that person to the state. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 4, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Feb 8, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Dec 14, 2021 · Investigation (report)
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, supervision for children in care was not maintained when a caregiver left the children unattended.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 4, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Feb 8, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Oct 29, 2021 · Inspection
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Menu was observed not posted in the front lobby of the operation during the inspection. This was corrected, the menu was posted during the inspection.
In plain English: The 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
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Nov 5, 2021
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Oct 27, 2021 · Investigation (report)
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, the incident report form 7239 was not completed properly for the incidents occurred on 10/24/2021 when a child sustained an injury on the playground and a child was throwing a baby bouncer toward a caregiver and the infants in care.
In plain English: The center must fill out the state's Incident/Illness Report form (or one with the same information) when a child has an injury needing medical treatment or hospitalization, an illness needing hospitalization, or an emergency allergic reaction that required a stock epinephrine auto-injector not prescribed to the child. It must also fill one out when a child or employee gets a reportable disease, or when any unusual situation put a child at risk, such as a child left in a vehicle or wandering off. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 14, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jan 26, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Oct 27, 2021 · Investigation (report)
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, the operation violating this standard by placing a school age child 10 years old in the infant classroom on 10/24/2021.
In plain English: In a center with 13 or more children in care, infants may be grouped with older children only if the oldest child in the group is no more than 18 months older than the youngest. Centers with 12 or fewer children in care may combine ages under a separate rule. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 14, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jan 26, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Oct 27, 2021 · Investigation (report)
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, good judgement was not implemented when a school age child was placed in the school age classroom for redirection purposes although there was a adult not responsible for a group of children they sent them with the assistant director whom was in the infant classroom. It is also confirmed that a caregiver was using their personal cellphone to send text messages to another employee informing them of an altercation at the operation instead of possibly intervening it.
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:
- Jan 14, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jan 26, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Oct 25, 2021 · Investigation (report)
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, supervision was not maintained when a child was confirmed occasionally run out of the classroom without the primary caregiver's permission. It was confirmed that there were several times the child ran out of the classroom, and the primary caregiver was not aware.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 15, 2021
- Correction verified:
- Dec 2, 2021
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium Low · Oct 25, 2021 · Investigation (report)
746.501(b)(1) - Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, parents were not informed nor allowed to come inside the daycare center after the Emergency Rules were lifted.
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 · rule revised August 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 15, 2021
- Correction verified:
- Dec 2, 2021
- Technical assistance given:
- No