Little Bloomers

During the course of the DFPS investigation, it was determined that the infant caregiver was in charge of infants and afterschool children with one of the youngest school age children being at least 6 years old with the infants at least 17 months of age.

Based on the information gained during the investigation, the caregiver's actions do rise to the level of abuse as defined by the Texas Family Code since the child was observed with marks and bruises due to inappropriate restraint.

Based on the DFPS investigation it was determined that the none of the staff understood who was in charge of the center while the director was out of the building.

During a DFPS investigation, it was found that a child was hit on the head by a caregiver.

The employee list was validated while inspector was present. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection.)

The background checks had not been validated since May 23,2023.

There were 2 areas on the playground fence that needs to have boards replaced. (Pictures on file)

This deficiency is not related to investigation: Facility does not have a current Fire Inspection.

Immunizations were not available for a child that is enrolled and attends day care.

This deficiency is not related to investigation: Observed seven infants waiting for lunch to be served while television was on.

Observed two caregivers present and in charge of a group of children in the operation without having had a background check /FBI. Observed a third employee present in the building without having a background check/FBI.

Admission information was not available for a child that is enrolled and attending day care.

Observed a caregiver supervising 6 infants.

Permit holder needs to ensure that facility complies with child/caregiver ratios and must allow parents access inside facility to drop off and pick up their children during business hours as well as comply with Minimum Standards and all applicable Laws and Rules.

Observed that facility does not allow parents to have access inside the building to drop off children.

Observed that water was not served during breakfast.

Observed chlidren having breakfast and did not wash their hands.

Observed that facility does not allow parents to have access inside the building to drop off children.

Observed a caregiver supervising 9 infants. Child/caregiver ratios for infants 12 months to 17 months is 5:1.

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.

A caregiver was heard using an inappropriate tone with children in care.

A caregiver does not have first aid training available for review.

Director does not have annual training for cycle 8/24/20 to 8/23/21.

A caregiver does not have annual training hours for cycle 11/26/20 to 11/25/21. A second caregiver does not have annual training hours for cycle 9/12/20 to 9/11/21.

A caregiver does not have CPR training available for review.

A caregiver's files was not available at the time of the inspection.

Facility does not have a current fire inspection.

Two children files are missing immunization records.

Two caregivers do not have TB results available for review.

Based on the information obtained during investigation it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child inappropriately.