Bundles of Care Pre-K Center

The director of the operation did not ensure that all caregivers were aware of a child's food allergy and the director of the operation also did not follow a safety plan in a timely manner that was provided by the Child Care Investigator.

A food emergency allergy plan on file at the operation, was not signed by the parent nor the child's doctor.

In a toddler classroom, one electrical socket was observed to be exposed and accessable to children.

The operation did not have documentation of the monthly fire drills, carbon monoxide, and fire extinguisher monthly checks.

A contract worker that was observed and found to be frequently present at the operation, did not have a background check on file.

One caregiver was observed using a personal cell phone device while supervising children in care.

During the DFPS investigation, it was determined that the director did not communicate with her staff regarding a child's medical condition which was noted in the child's file and signed by the director.

During the DFPS investigation, it was determined that the operation did not immediately contact emergency services after finding an unresponsive child on the playground. Documentation obtained during the DFPS investigation indicates that the operation waited 10-13 minutes before calling 911.

There is a red, stationary play car made out of wood that has rusted nails protruding from the wood. The side panels of the play structure are wobbly and the nails securing the panels are loose posing risk to children.

Two caregivers were observed changing a child's diaper without properly washing child's hands. NOTE: THIS WAS CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION

Two children in the infant room were observed sitting in bucket seats at the snack table and were not buckled in using the attached safety buckle. Additionally, two out of the six bucket seats were missing the safety strap. NOTE: THIS WAS CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.

One caregiver in the 18-23 month old classroom was observed sitting on the floor, using her personal cell phone while five children were in her care. NOTE: this was corrected at time of inspection when caregiver put her phone away. This is a recite.

During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that during outdoor water activities, children were allowed to go to the restrooms by themselves.

During the DFPS investigation, two caregivers were observed on video footage using their personal cell phones.

Three classrooms did not have childrens' cots labled with either name or number. This was corrected at time of inspection.

In one classroom, childrens' snack was placed directly onto the table without using a plate or napkin prior to serving. This was corrected at time of inspection.

Three classrooms did not have an activity plan posted. One classroom had an activity plan that was dated May 2022. NOTE: This was corrected at time of inspection.

One playground did not have the required amount of loose fill needed for that play area. The operation was given technical assistance on this standard during a previous monitoring inspection.

Three out of four rooms being used did not properly have the cots for children labeled. Children were observed sleeping on numbered cots that were not assigned to them.

Inspector observed one staff member clean a child's nose and did not wash their hands. Inspector discussed with staff member during visit and hands still were not washed.

Inspector observed children not properly supervised while in care. Children were seen climbing on cubbies and grabbing crackers and hiding in a corner behind a shelf to eat them, two children were seen wrestling for a book while the teacher was on the other side of the room, and one child was seen getting hurt twice while in the classroom. One child was also observed grabbing a gallon of water off a low shelf in the classroom.