7 rules cited at Winners Children Academy changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.
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Medium High · Mar 21, 2025 · Inspection
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
A caregiver was observed caring for a group of three children ages 18 months-2 years old. The caregiver had not completed orientation training.
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)
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 24, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Mar 22, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Mar 21, 2025 · Inspection
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
During today's inspection a caregiver did not wash a child's hands after diapering. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Mar 21, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Mar 14, 2025 · Inspection
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
An infant was observed with a pacifier attatched to her clothing by a cloth like string while asleep in the crib. Note: The pacifier was removed during the inspection.
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:
- Mar 14, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Mar 21, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Mar 14, 2025 · Inspection
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A Caregiver did not know the number of children in the school age classroom during the inspection. The caregiver stated there were 12 children and there was only 10 children in the classroom.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 14, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Mar 21, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Mar 14, 2025 · Inspection
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 observed wandering the hallway without a caregiver present.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 14, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Mar 21, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jan 31, 2024 · Investigation (report)
746.2803(3) - Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-control
Based on the information obtained, it was determined the operations discipline methods does not teach acceptable behavior and self-control.
In plain English: Discipline must fit each child, be consistent and suited to the child's understanding, and aim to teach acceptable behavior and self-control through positive methods such as praise, clear daily reminders of expectations, and redirection. A brief supervised time out may be used when it suits the child's age and development, but for no more than one minute per year of the child's age. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 28, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Apr 26, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · May 23, 2023 · Inspection
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Three caregivers are in need of Pediatric CPR training.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 30, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jun 2, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · May 23, 2023 · Inspection
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Three caregivers are in need of Pediatric First Aid training.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 30, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jun 2, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Nov 2, 2022 · Inspection
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
The sign in and out log was reviewed and showed eight of nine children signed in. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
In plain English: The center must have a system that tracks each child's arrival and departure every day, with the child's name, the date and times, and the initials or unique code of the employee or parent. All caregivers must be able to use it to see which children are in care during their shift, at caregiver changes, and during an evacuation. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Nov 2, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · May 3, 2022 · Inspection
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
There was no documentation showing the fire extinguishers and carbon detectors were inspected monthly. Note: This was corrected at inspection.
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:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- May 3, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Mar 25, 2022 · Inspection
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
The caregiver in the toddler classroom was unaware of the number of children present in the room. The caregiver stated 11 children were present, however 10 were present in the room.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 25, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Apr 8, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Mar 16, 2022 · Assessment
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Records were evaluated for six children enrolled and the following was determined: 5 of 6 needed a special needs statement. 5 of 6 needed immunization records. 3 of 6 needed a health statement. 3 of 6 needed emergency contact information. 1 of 6 needed emergency care info. 1 of 6 needed food allergy information. 1 of 6 needed the admission date.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 21, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Mar 25, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Mar 9, 2022 · Inspection
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant caregiver was observed caring for five infants age 6 months, 7 months, 11 months, 11 months, and 17 months. The specified age group was 0-11 months. The caregiver was out of ratio by one child.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 9, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Mar 25, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Mar 4, 2022 · Assessment
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies were reviewed and the following policies were not included: -Parent approval not needed for visitation. -Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity: -The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play. - The duration of indoor and outdoor physical activity at your operation. -The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation. -Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place. -A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 11, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Mar 11, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Feb 28, 2022 · Inspection
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A three month old was observed sleeping in a bouncer during this inspection. I observed an eleven month old sleeping in a bouncer during this inspection.
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 · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 28, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Mar 9, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Feb 28, 2022 · Inspection
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Updated feeding instructions are needed for one infant in care.
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 3, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Mar 9, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Feb 28, 2022 · Inspection
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
I observed a volunteer pick up an 11 month old by one arm.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 28, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Mar 9, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Feb 28, 2022 · Inspection
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A volunteer was observed caring for five infants age 3 months, 6 months, 7 months, 11 months, and 17 months. The specified age group was 0-11 months. The volunteer was out of ratio by one child.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 28, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Mar 9, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Feb 28, 2022 · Inspection
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
The volunteer in the infant classroom was unaware of the children's ages in the classroom. The volunteer was asked to provide documentation showing the ages but could not. Note: The permit holder provided information showing the ages of the children.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 28, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Mar 9, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Feb 28, 2022 · Inspection
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
A child in the 2-5 year old classroom was placed in a high chair as a form of discipline and guidance. The child was placed in the high chair due to throwing crayons. Note: The child was removed from the high chair during the inspection.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 28, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Mar 9, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Feb 28, 2022 · Inspection
746.2415(c)(2) - Crib Mattress Cover - Snug-Fitting and Thin
Four cribs in the infant classroom needed snug-fitting sheets. Note: The permit holder taped the bottom of the sheets to the mattress.
In plain English: Centers may not use baby walkers, doorway jumpers, accordion gates, toys small enough to swallow or choke on, or bean bags, waterbeds, or foam pads as sleeping equipment for infants. For an infant younger than 12 months, the crib or play yard must be bare except for a tight-fitting sheet and, if used, a thin, tight-fitting mattress cover made for that mattress. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 28, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Mar 9, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Low · Feb 28, 2022 · Inspection
746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
A notarized affidavit was needed for one volunteer.
In plain English: Each center employee must meet the background check rules, have a current tuberculosis exam record if the health department requires it, and complete two state affidavit forms (a notarized Form 2985 and Form 2912) before being hired. Official rule text · rule revised August 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 7, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Mar 9, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Feb 28, 2022 · Inspection
746.2431(2) - Infant Daily Report - Times and Amount of Food
During the inspection the infant daily reports were observed for five infants. No information as documented although infants were observed sleeping and during feedings. Note: The permit holder updated the reports during inspection.
In plain English: By the time an infant is picked up, the center must give the parent a written or electronic report for the day showing when the infant slept, when and how much the infant ate, when diapers were changed, the infant's general mood, and a short summary of activities. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Feb 28, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Feb 28, 2022 · Inspection
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Records were evaluated for six children enrolled and the following was determined: 5 of 6 needed a special needs statement. 5 of 6 needed immunization records. 3 of 6 needed a health statement. 3 of 6 needed emergency contact information. 1 of 6 needed emergency care info. 1 of 6 needed food allergy information. 1 of 6 needed the admission date.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 15, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Mar 16, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Feb 28, 2022 · Inspection
746.1401(f) - Substitutes, Volunteers and Contractors - Unqualified Not Left Alone with Children
I observed a volunteer who does not meet caregiver qualifications alone in the infant classroom.
Official text of rule 746.1401
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 28, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Mar 9, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Feb 28, 2022 · Inspection
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
A group of 8 children age 2-5 years old was left unsupervised upon my arrival.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 28, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Mar 9, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Feb 28, 2022 · Inspection
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
When entering the infant classroom I observed the infant volunteer on her cell phone.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 28, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Mar 9, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Feb 9, 2022 · Inspection
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies were reviewed and the following policies were not included: -Suspension and expulsion policy -Enrollment procedures, including how and when parents will be notified of policy changes. -Transportation procedures. -Parent approval not needed for visitation. -Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity: -The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play. - The duration of indoor and outdoor physical activity at your operation. -The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation. -Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place. -A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 16, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Mar 4, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Feb 9, 2022 · Inspection
746.5202(2) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures
The Emergency Preparedness Plan was reviewed and did not include the following: -Evacuation diagram -Procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance. -The emergency telephone number that is on file with us. - How you will communicate with local authorities (such as fire, law enforcement, emergency medical services, health department), parents and Child Care Regulation. -How your staff will continue to care for the children until each child has been released.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 16, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Feb 28, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Jan 26, 2022 · Inspection
746.5207(a)(3) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
The evacuation and relocation diagram posted did not indicate the relocation address.
In plain English: The 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
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 28, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jan 28, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Jan 26, 2022 · Inspection
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies were reviewed and the following policies were not included: -Suspension and expulsion policy -Enrollment procedures, including how and when parents will be notified of policy changes. -Transportation procedures. -Parent approval not needed for visitation. -Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity: -The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play. - The duration of indoor and outdoor physical activity at your operation. -The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation. -Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place. -A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 31, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Feb 9, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Jan 26, 2022 · Inspection
746.5202(2) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures
The Emergency Preparedness Plan was reviewed and did not include the following: -Evacuation diagram -Procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance. -The emergency telephone number that is on file with us. - How you will communicate with local authorities (such as fire, law enforcement, emergency medical services, health department), parents and Child Care Regulation. -How your staff will continue to care for the children until each child has been released. -The operation has two relocation sites listed.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 31, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Feb 9, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Oct 28, 2021 · Inspection
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The written operational policies did not include a policy regarding 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 · rule revised August 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 10, 2021
- Correction verified:
- Nov 3, 2021
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Oct 28, 2021 · Inspection
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The initial sanitation inspection has not been completed.
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:
- Nov 10, 2021
- Correction verified:
- Nov 3, 2021
- Technical assistance given:
- No