SPROUTS Early Learning Center

A class was observed over ratio during the inspection as there were five children present and one caregiver. The classroom had five children with the specified age group being 0-11 months of age and one caregiver. The maximum number of children that one caregiver can be responsible for with this specified age group is four children, and therefore, this classroom was also over by one child.

Two children in care were observed being fed on high chair and they were observed not strapped into the high chairs. Additionally, the table that requires straps on it continues to be used for children, so they are not strapped in when sat at the table.

Two children's files that have affidavits of exemption from school or childcare immunizations for reason of conscience that were completed on 2/13/2023 and was required to be updated on or by 2/13/2025 (2 years from the day that it was notarized).

The condition regarding staff obtaining training from an outside source that addresses health and safety practices, with a focus on hand washing and sanitization of equipment and diaper changing surfaces, was still not in compliance as the same staff that had partial of topics obtained for the condition still only had the partial training obtained and was still missing the second training certificate required as the staff had not completed the other training required for this condition to be met. This is not in compliance. Additionally, the condition related to infant care that requires the director/owner to spend a minimum of 30 minutes observing each caregiver in the infant classrooms was in compliance as proof was provided that the director/owner is completing these observations as required.

An infant in care was observed being fed and not strapped into the chair at the table as required.

A diaper changing pad was observed with tears still in the older infants classroom and therefore, it is not able to be sanitized as required.

Menus were observed that the afternoon snack served to the children still does not meet the two food group requirements as required by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).

Two children's files that have affidavits of exemption from school or childcare immunizations for reason of conscience that were completed on 2/13/2023 and was required to be updated on or by 2/13/2025 (2 years from the day that it was notarized).

The infant feeding instructions were reviewed and one infant was still missing the monthly feeding instructions that were required to be in file.

The condition regarding staff obtaining training from an outside source that addresses health and safety practices, with a focus on hand washing and sanitization of equipment and diaper changing surfaces, was still not in compliance as the same staff that had partial of topics obtained for the condition still only had the partial training obtained and had not completed the other training required for this condition. Additionally, the condition regarding the infant care subchapter H having to be reviewed with caregivers prior to them being in the infant classroom was in compliance as all staff have had the sub-chapter H for infant care reviewed with them with the director/owner as required. However, the requirement for this condition related to infant care that requires the director/owner to spend a minimum of 30 minutes observing each caregiver in the infant classroom was not in compliance as there was one week in December that this was not completed. The condition regarding the owner/director and the mentor for the operation meeting at least monthly to review minimum standards related to the correct Record Keeping, Personnel, Infant Care, Health Practices, and Safety and general director responsibilities was in compliance as the director and mentor met for the month of December. This is in compliance. The condition regarding staff training/personnel files was in compliance because one staff did not have pre-service that but per the director is no longer working with children that are younger than 24 months and also proof that this staff received orientation was reviewed. This is in compliance.

The most recent Child Care Regulation inspection form had not been posted as it was conducted on 12/17/2025.

A child in care still did not have any immunizations in file available for review.

An infant in care was observed not strapped in to the high chair as required.

Menus were observed that the afternoon snack served to the children did not meet the two food group requirements as required by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).

A diaper changing pad was observed with tears in the older infants classroom and therefore, it is not able to be sanitized as required.

The fire inspection was due for completion on 1/7/2026 as the previous was completed on 1/7/2025 and has to be completed every 12 months.

The condition regarding the owner/director and the mentor for the operation meeting at least monthly to review minimum standards related to the correct Record Keeping, Personnel, Infant Care, Health Practices, and Safety and general director responsibilities did not occur for the month of November between the mentor and the owner/director. The condition regarding staff training/personnel files was not in compliance because one staff did not have pre-service that has worked with children that are younger than 24 months and also did not have proof that this staff received orientation as signature was not obtain from the individual that provided the orientation to the staff. This staff was hired on 11/20/2025. The condition regarding staff obtaining training from an outside source that addresses health and safety practices, with a focus on hand washing and sanitization of equipment and diaper changing surfaces, was not in compliance as there was one staff employed that had partial of topics obtained for the and did not have all the topics required for this condition. The condition regarding the infant care sub-chapter having to be reviewed with caregivers prior to them being in the infant classroom was not in compliance as there were one staff who were observed in the classroom and the sub-chapter H for infant care had not been reviewed with them with the director/owner as required. The staff was hired on 11/20/2025.

A caregiver, that has not graduated high school, has been counted in ratio however, does not meet age exemption qualifications and is not enrolled in a child-career program approved by TEA/TEPSAC.

A caregiver that was present as a caregiver responsible for the children in a classrooms that has approved variances did not have proof that the staff was notified in writing about the conditions in place for the children in the classroom prior to working in that classroom. Additionally, another caregiver employed that has been present in the classroom with children that have variance did not have proof that the staff was notified in writing about the conditions in place for the children in the classroom prior to working with the children.

A child in care did not have any immunizations in file available for review.

The activity plan for the classroom that has threes and four year olds was not complete as it did not have any afternoon activities listed after naptime.

The fire drills were not documented for the months of August, September, and November 2025.

An infant classroom did not have the monthly feeding instructions for the month for two children in care.

A younger infant was observed in strapped in a swing, a restrictive device for longer than 15 miinutes.

The condition related to caregiver observations conducted by the owner/director was not in compliance as the director has been conducting observations for each classroom but not for each caregiver in the classrooms that care for children that are working with infants as required.

A caregiver did not use good judgment when placing a pacifier in a play yard that did not belong to the child whose the play yard was labeled for and resulted in the pacifier to be placed in another infant's mouth to whom it did not belong to by another individual.

An infant was observed sleeping in a play yard that was labeled for another child despite that infant having a play yard labeled.

Two classes were observed over ratio during the inspection. One classroom had one caregivers and thirteen two year-old children and the maximum number of two year olds that one caregiver be responsible for is eleven, therefore, the classroom was over by two children. The second classroom had eleven children with the specified age group being 18 -23 months of age and one caregiver. The maximum number of children that one caregiver can be responsible for with this specified age group is nine children, and therefore, this classroom was also over by two children.

A fan was observed in a classroom and it is not out of reach of children and was not properly mounted or safeguarded. Additionally, an extension cord was observed without outlets covered and children can reach it in the same classroom. **The extension cord outlets were covered at inspection.

A fan was observed in a classroom and it is not out of reach of children and was not properly mounted or safeguarded. Additionally, an extension cord was observed without outlets covered and children can reach it in the same classroom.

A list of with the child that has a food allergy in the classroom was not observed in the classroom and caregivers stated that they had moved this list and misplaced it.

The four caregivers that are in the two separate classrooms with the children that have approved variances were asked about the conditions of the variances and all four stated that they were not aware of the conditions in place for the children have jewelry and have a variance in place.

A caregiver was observed wiping children's hands with Clorox Disinfecting Wipes after working on an paint craft in the classroom and the instructions of this cleaning supply state "Not for cleaning or sanitizing skin" and "Keep out of Reach of Children".

The condition regarding the owner/director and the mentor for the operation meeting monthly to discussed the required probation topics of Record Keeping, Personnel, Infant Care, Health Practices, and Safety was not in compliance as there was no proof of these topics being reviewed when record meeting note was reviewed for the month of September. The condition regarding staff training/personnel files was not in compliance as there was one staff that was hired after the start of the probation date that did not have CPR and First aid training in file for review and they were observed in direct care of children (in the classroom) with children during the inspection. One staff whose first day of employment is 9/5/2025 did not have proof of orientation in file. Three staff whose hire date was 9/15/25, 10/14/25 and 10/14/25 did not have the notarized affidavit in file prior to starting employment. **Corrections were made at inspection with the director and staff for the staff that required orientation to be on file and the notarized affidavits were completed at inspection and placed in the files.

The condition regarding the infant care sub-chapter having to be reviewed with caregivers prior to them being in the infant classroom was not in compliance as there were two staff who were observed in the classroom and the sub-chapter H for infant care had not been reviewed with them with the director/owner as required. The staff were hired on 9/5/2025 and 9/11/2025. Additionally, two staff that had previously been trained but continue to work with children that are 18 months and younger did not have proof of this being reviewed with them when requested. The condition regarding staff training/personnel files was not in compliance as there was a staff whose completed training year is 7/17/2024 - 7/17/2025 was missing 2 clocks hours of the required 24 clock hours. There was a staff who was re-hired on 8/25/2025 did not have proof of orientation or required affidavits in file as well as proof with signatures from the director and the staff that the training checklist was reviewed within 14 days of being hired as required for the probation.

Attendance records for the director were only available for 3 days in the month of August and did not have the previous three months available for review upon request.

The condition regarding staff training/personnel files was not in compliance because one staff did not have a file for review, three staff files were reviewed and did not have at least 8 hours of pre-service in the file that is to be obtained prior to working with children, including pre-service for one staff that was working with children that are younger than 24 months, and there were two staff that were hired after the start of the probation date that did not have CPR and First aid training in the file for review and they were observed in direct care of children (in the classroom) during the inspection. The condition regarding staff obtaining training from an outside source that addresses health and safety practices, with a focus on hand washing and sanitization of equipment and diaper changing surfaces, was not in compliance as there were four staff employed prior to the start of the probation that did not obtain the training within the 60 days of the probation start date. The condition regarding the walk-throughs being completed for the entire indoor and outdoor areas was not in compliance, because the checklist they are using did not include all required items. The checklist was missing medication being stored appropriately and that medication documents were on file for the first two weeks in August.

Three children files reviewed did not have current immunizations in file and one child file did not have any immunizations in file and the child was to have immunizations in file prior to the first day of attending care.

The training sheets required for staff were not completed and did not have the required signatures by caregivers and director showing they were reviewed as they were only signed by the director for six staff and seven employees did not have this completed at all in their files. The infant care sub-chapter has not been reviewed with two staff that have worked with infants prior to them being in the infant classroom.

Based on evidence obtained it was determined that a caregiver was using their personal cell phone while in direct supervision of children.

The training sheets required for staff were not completed and did not have the required signatures by caregivers and director showing they were reviewed. The infant care sub-chapter has not been reviewed with two staff that have worked with infants prior to them being in the infant classroom.

Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, individuals have been frequently and routinely present with direct access to children in care prior to notification or an eligible background check notification.

Caregivers were choosing not to follow their activity plan for outside opportunities, despite the weather not preventing them from going outside.

A classroom has that has children that are under 2 years of age has been using hand-sanitizers and wipes instead of washing the children's hands when handwashing needs arise.

The caregiver that required pre-service to be in file did not have all required topics of pre-service training as the following topics were missing: fostering children's self-esteem and positive interaction with children.

One of the caregivers that required at least eight hours of pre-service training before being in the classroom with children is no longer employed at the operation. The other caregiver that required pre-service to be in file did not have proof of all 24 clock hours of pre-service training required.

The appropriate handwashing procedures for older infants was not being followed as the infants hands were not washed at a hand washing sink as appropriate for handwashing procedures for older infants.

A caregiver employed did not have proof of any training received via training certificates for the completed annual training year of 9/25/2023 - 9/25/2024.

A staff file was reviewed and did not have the required pre-employment affidavit, form 2912, in file.

An infant was observed having the bottle propped by a blanket.

Two caregiver files were reviewed and there was no proof of pre-service in file, including pre-service for staff that are working with children that are younger than 24 months.

A classroom was observed eating lunch prior to washing their hands.

Two infants that are younger than 12 months of age were observed sleeping in swings (restrictive devices) and covered with blankets.

Various training certificates that were in the staff files did not have trainer qualifications and a qualified trainer listed on the certificates.

A caregiver had CPR training that was received online only.

Attendance records for the director was not available for review at inspection.

One infant classroom that required written feeding instructions be obtained were last completed in December 2024 and did not have up to date ones, as it is required to be reviewed and updated every 30 days until the infant is on all table food.

A child in care that receives medication while in care did not have a medication authorization available for review.

A caregiver was observed doing multiple diaper changes and not washing hands after. Additionally, a caregiver was observed not washing her hands and using hand sanitizer after conducting multiple nose wipes.

Multiple children were observed having their diaper changed and not washing hands after by their caregivers.

The diaper changing surface was not sanitized at all after diaper changes were conducted in a classroom.

Cleaning supplies and hand sanitizers and other items that state "Keep out of Reach of Children" including ointments that were observed within reach in multiple classrooms. One classrooms was observed and did not have outlets covered.

A group of children were observed playing in a room that also had a large body of water accessible. **The operation placed a cover in the water and covered it during inspection.

A group of children was observed playing outside and not all the children had drinking water available.

The operation had one individual that was terminated on 9/27/2024 that was not inactivated fromt he background check list within 7 days of their termination date. **The operation corrected this at inspection when the individual was inactivated from the background check list.

A fan was observed in the toddler classroom that was not out of reach of children and was not properly mounted or safeguarded. Additionally, a broken slide was observed in the play area that is used by the children. A television in the twos classroom was not anchored properly and poses a risk to tipping over.**The broken slide was removed to outside of the playground area during inspection to throw away.

During the inspection, children were observed playing on play structures with slides that required a minimum of 6 feet all around each structure and use zone and structures were observed in the use zone. Additionally, one slide was observed with the exit of the slide with concrete on the use zone.

During the inspection, it was observed that the morning snack served to the children did not meet the two food group requirements as required by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).

Multiple fans were observed in classrooms that were not out of reach of children and were not properly mounted or safeguarded. Additionally, broken toys were observed in the play area that is used by the children.

A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy plan in file for review.

A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy plan in file for review.

A child's who has been prescribed an epi-pen for a diagnosed food allergy has been expired as of 6/2024.

During the inspection, it was observed that the afternoon snack served to the children did not meet the two food group requirements as required by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).

Multiple fans were observed in classrooms that were not out of reach of children and were not properly mounted or safeguarded. Additionally, broken toys were observed in the play area that is used by the children.

A staff employed had two of the required topics in training available for review but was missing four of the required topics - emergency preparedness; storing, handling, and disposing of hazardous materials; building and physical premises; and medication training. The staff did have 6 hours of the required instructor-led training available for review.

During the inspection, it was observed that the afternoon snack served to the children did not meet the two food group requirements as required by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).

Cleaning supplies and hand sanitizers and other items that state "Keep out of Reach of Children" were observed within reach in classrooms. Two classrooms were observed with outlets not covered. *These were corrected at inspection when items were placed out of reach of children and outlets were covered.

Two infants did not have current infant feeding instructions available for review upon request.

Medication was not in the original container so the epi pen lacked vital information including the name of the child's full name who the epi pen belongs to.

Six staff files reviewed did not have proof of orientation being received.

Medication was not in the original container so the epi pen lacked vital information including the name of the child's full name who the epi pen belongs to.

A staff was observed at inspection, as the only caregiver, in the classroom, with direct access to children, and did not have proof of current First Aid training in file.

A caregiver was observed doing multiple diaper changes and not washing hands after.

One caregiver did not have proof off CPR training and First Aid training at all in the file.

One children's files was reviewed and it did not have any information on the special needs/food allergies that was provided by the parent.

Two caregivers employed had only self-study training for their annual training year and self-study cannot exceed more than 3 hours when counted for the annual training year. The staff's annual training year were 5/22/2022 - 5/22/2023 and 8/17/2022 - 8/22/2023.

Multiple children were observed having their diaper changed and not washing hands after.

Four staff files reviewed did not have high school diplomas or equivalent documented.

Six staff files were reviewed and did not have pre-service in file, including pre-service for staff that are working with children that are younger than 24 months.

Two classes did not have current infant feeding instructions available for review upon request.

Various training certificates did not have trainer qualifications and a qualified trainer listed on the certificates for staff in file for their annual training.

One child in care did not have a food allergy plan in file that required a plan in file by the doctor.

Cleaning supplies and hand sanitizers and other items that state "Keep out of Reach of Children" were observed within reach in multiple classrooms and also in the hallway. Fans were not mounted and cords were within reach that pose a risk to children. Multiple classrooms did not have outlets covered. In the playground area, there were multiple broken toys and items that needed to be removed from the play area.

It was found that documents at the operation were falsely documentated as training certificates were altered to put another staff's name.

A child with a diagnosed food allergy plan did not have the parent signature on the food allergy plan that is in file.

One classroom was observed 10 minutes over ratio as the classroom's specified age group 18-23 months of age and there could be 9 children with one staff and there were 10 children with one staff.

A child that is younger than 12 months was observed sleeping with a blanket in the play yard.

A staff employed did not have at least six of the required 30 annual training hours that must come from instructor-led training in the annual training year of 7/15/2022 - 7/15/2023. The staff also did not have any of the additional required topics in the annual training year.

The gas leak inspection has not been conducted within the two year time frame.

The last fire inspection was on 1-4-21. It was due 1-4-22.

The report was not made within the two day timeframe requirement. The incident happened on 8-2-22 and was not reported until 8-5-22.