Handprints Child Care 19 LLC dba Handprints Academy

There are several ceiling tiles within the operation that needs repair. Damages were from leaks and squirrels that gained access to the attic .

During the course of the operation, it was found that the director threatened to spank and spanked two children in care.

Two staff popped/spanked a child as a form of discipline.

The fire drills were not completed monthly.

The transportation binder did not include emergency medical authorization forms for children being transported.

A 10 month old infant was observed sleeping on a car seat with a blanket over it

8 out of 8 files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit available for review during the visit.

The three staff in the afterschool classroom did not know how many children they had in total during the visit. They had no attendance sheet.

Three out of eight chilren's files did not have a immunization record or not updated during the visit.

The three staff in the afterschool classroom did not have a sign in and out tracking system in the class. They did not know the number of children in care or who they were.

The operation has not been doing any emergency drills since 2022 (only recorded). They were not available during the visit. 12/28/23-The operation has not been doing any emergency drills since 2022 (only recorded). They were not available during the visit.

Six out of eight children's file did not have a health statement form from a health care professional available for review during the visit.

Fire inspectioin was not available for review during the visit.

Two out of eight files for staff did not have a CPR/First aid available for review. One staff was hired on Jan 2023 and the other on Nov 2023.

The parent handbook did not have several items not available for review to include HHS website during the visit. 12/28/23--The parent handbook did not have several items not available for review to include HHS website during the visit.

A playground checklist was not available for review during the visit.

The gas inspection was not available for review during the visit. The last inspection recorded was on 2/2023.

The last recall product form was last completed on 7/22/21. No updated form available for review. 12/28/23--The last recall product form was last completed on 7/22/21. No updated form available for review.

6 out of 6 infant children not ready for table food did not have a infant feeding schedule ready for review.

The last recall product form was last completed on 7/22/21. No updated form available for review.

The operation has not been doing any emergency drills since 2022 (only recorded). They were not available during the visit.

The parent handbook did not have several items not available for review to include HHS website during the visit.

Four out eight files were incomplete and did not have all 24 required annual trainings available for review.

4 bottles were not labeled during the visit in the infant room.

Based on the gatherings during the investigation, it was determined concrete evidence exists to support that prohibited punishment has taken place at the operation when children were treated cruelly when in care. They were thumped, held hands tight, screamed and cussed at, and hit.

Two infants were observed sleeping in a bouncer seat.

The table with seats inside for infants did not have safetly straps installed.

The table with seats inside for infants did not have safetly straps. No infants were stapped in.

A cleaning supply was in a cabinet children had access to. Can was within reach of childiren in care.

An enrolled child did not have parent permission or information regarding the emergency transportation and medical treatment in the event of an emergency.

Three children enrolled did not have a current shot record on file.

An enrolled child did not have a health statement signed by the parent.

This standard was rev reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. A caregiver did not use good judgement when working with a child in the classroom.

This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. A staff member fell asleep while in direct care of children.

This standard was reviewed in part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver was seen pulling on their child while at the operation.

This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. The director stated difficulty dealing with staff and their own children in care.

A list of children with food allergies was not posted in the kitchen where food is prepared. An current list was re-posted during the inspection.

An infant was asleep in a swing. The infant was moved to their own crib

Three walkers were observed in the infant room. Two were in use at the time of inspection. The infants using the items were moved, and the devices were removed from the room.

This standard was reviewed in part of a self report and found to be deficient. The driver of the van did not have a current valid drivers license at the time of the accident.

This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient.

On 2/18/2022 DFPS observed a staff employee present without an eligible background clearance.

This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient.

This standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. A caregiver did not use good judgement or self control when they threw a toy block into the infant room while infants were on the floor. The caregiver did not show good judgment or competency when they wrote conflicting information on the incident report.

This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. A child in care had injuries that were suspected of abuse and it was not reported immediately.

This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. A child was left alone on a van for approximately 20 minutes unsupervised.

This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. A child was left unsupervised while in care.

This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. The driver did not account for all children exiting the bus after they returned to the daycare.

This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. Operational staff did not follow policies and procedures set by the operation to ensure all children had exited the vehicle.