Twinkle Wonders School of Learning

Based on the information from the DFPS investigation, there was a non-routine situation that could have placed a child at risk for harm when the caregiver used their body to restrict the child?s movements. The operation became aware of the incident on 8/20 failed to notify Child Care Regulation of this incident within the required 48hr time frame.

Based on the information from the DFPS investigation, an incident report was not created for an incident that could have placed a child at risk for harm. According to staff, an incident report was not created because the child was not injured.

Caregiver in charge was not able to produce a child's record upon request.

3 nap mats in use in the pre-k classroom were observed to be torn and could not be properly sanitized.

Three month old was observed to be sleeping in a baby swing.

Caregiver did not know accurate head count. Children had to be lined up to verify count. Caregiver stated multiple times that there were 13 children in care, inspector headcount noted 12. Caregiver forgot child went home.

Caregiver in charge was not able to produce a childs record upon request.

A "BOPPY" newborn lounger recalled on 9/23/2021 was observed in the infant room.

Several nap mats in use in the pre-k classroom were observed to be torn and could not be properly sanitized.

Feeding instructions for a 6mo old not yet on table food was last updated 3/4/24

Feeding instructions for a 6mo old not yet on table food was last updated 3/4/24

One caregivers received CPR training online with no hands-on training or assessment.

Several nap mats in use in the pre-k classroom were observed to be torn and could not be properly sanitized.

The operation has not received an inspection from the Fire Marshal. Last inspection was dated 3/30/2023

Health statement was missing on file for two records checked.

Emergency Medical Authorization was missing on file for three files checked.

Physicians information was missing on file for three files checked.

One child who was on a table chair did not have any safety belt on. Another child in the same room had her seat belt on one leg. This was corrected durng inspection.

Date of admission was missing on file for two children and this was corrected during inspection.

The transportation van does not have a child safety alarm installed. The van is currently being used to transport children to and from school.

A caregiver in the 17m-2yr. old classroom did not wash a child hands after changing the child's diaper.

There is a hole in the sheet rock (wall) in the 17m-2yr. old classroom that is accessible to the children. The hole is large enough to place an adult or child's finger into.

An electrical outlet cover is missing from the electrical outlet in the 17m-2yr. old classroom. Note: Correction was made during the inspection.

A caregiver in the 17m-2yr. old classroom did not wash their hands after changing the child's diaper.

A former employee was observed at the operation and providing care to 7 children between the ages of 3yrs. and 4yrs. old. The former employee was observed on the playground as the only caregiver. The former employee's background check status displays "inactive". Note: The Director has the person leave the operation during the inspection. The Director submitted the background check today 11/29/2022 during the inspection.

Four children records reviewed were missing the following information on their admission forms: -Authorization for medical attention -Special needs acknowledgment -Address for emergency contact person -School information for a school age child

A staff record reviewed what missing proof of education, such as a high school diploma.

Three staff files reviewed were missing the trainer's qualifications on their annual training certificates. Note: Corrections were made during the inspection. The trainer qualifications were verified on the texas trainer registry website.

The activity schedule was not posted in the infant and toddler classroom. Note: Corrected during inspection.

A personnel records evaluation checklist for a new hire employee was not made available for review during the inspection. Note: Correction made during the inspection.

A potential caregiver was observed at the operation caring for 8 children between the ages of 19m and 2 years old with a pending background check status. The potential caregiver was left alone in the classroom to provide care to the children. Another caregiver was observed walking into this classroom at the same time inspector entered to assist.

There was not adequate walk space in between cots during naptime in the 3y to 5y old classroom. Note: The caregiver arranged the cots to provide walk space during the inspection.

The probation letter was not posted during the inspection. Also, the ratio check was not completed in the infant classroom. Also, a personnel records evaluation checklist for a new hire employee was not made available for review during the inspection. Also, the Director has not completed a monthly observation of a caregiver to ensure compliance with Minimum Standards discussed the previous month. Note: The probation letter was posted during the inspection. The ratio check was completed during the inspection. The personnel checklist was completed and made available for review during the inspection.

A four year old child was observed on their personal tablet, engaging in screen time during the naptime period. Note: The tablet was taken from the child during the inspection.

There was not adequate lighting in the infant room during naptime. The light was off where the following was observed: a child napping, a child sitting in a swing, and the caregiver feeding a child. The lighting in the area where another child was playing was on but did not provide enough lighting for the entire room. Note: The caregiver turned on the light in the classroom during the inspection.

The operation failed to submit a renewal for a staff member who is currently employed background check no later than 5 yrs from the date last submitted. The background check was last submitted on 1/31/2017.

There is not a recent fire inspection report on file. The last fire inspection was conducted on 1/11/2021.

One child present in the infant room was not signed in on the attendance log. Also, four children present from the toddler classroom were not signed in on the attendance log. Note: The Director signed the children in on the Brightwheel app.

A child age 10 years old was observed laying on the floor in a classroom. The child was observed not supervised and the child was observed playing on their cellphone. Note: The child was placed in a classroom with a teacher so supervision can be maintained.

One caregiver was observed sitting in between a door. 2 children were outside of the classroom and the other 6 children were inside the room napping. In the preschool and pre-k room. One caregiver was observed supervising 2 classrooms. There were 8 children in the pre-k room and 10 children in the pre school room.

A diaper change was observed.The caregiver did not wash their hands or the infants hands until prompted.

A child was observed unsupervised during nap time in the preschool classroom. The child was the only child in this classroom sleeping. The caregiver was observed sitting in the door way of two classrooms (preschool and pre-k) while supervising the group of children in these classrooms. There were a total of 15 children between the ages of 2yr and 5yr old observed.

A caregiver did not change a child's soiled pull-up promptly. The child's poop started to show through their clothes. Note: The caregiver immediately changed the child's pull-up and clothes when prompted to do so.

The Plan of Action Binder Checklist was not completed during the inspection for review.

The operation's current director was designated in April of 2021 and has not maintained director responsibilities. The current director has been observed in the classrooms caring for children during inspections conducted to the operation.

A caregiver responsible for the 4y-6y age group left the classroom and the children they were responsible for unsupervised.

A caregiver responsible for the 4y-6y group did not know the number of children present. There were a total of 7 children present. The caregiver stated there were 8 children present.

In the 12m to 16m classroom, an electrical outlet cover was missing from the outlet and accessible to the children. Note: The caregiver placed a cover into the outlet when prompted to do so.

Observed a caregiver's purse and coffee cup sitting on the shelf and accessible to the children in the 18m to 23m classroom. Note: The caregiver removed their purse from the shelf, placing it on a higher shelf, making it inaccessible to the children. The caregiver also removed the coffee cup from the shelf, placing it on a higher shelf, making it inaccessible to the children.

Two children in the 18m to 23m classroom were observed sitting in table chairs without the safety straps fastened. Note: The caregiver removed the children from the table chairs when correction was addressed.

Planned activities were not provided for one school aged child with special needs. The Owner brought the child into the office and the child was observed playing games on a Nintendo Switch until the other school age children arrived at the operation. Note: The Owner brought the child outdoor to play with other children when addressed.

Two of three children records evaluated were lacking the following from their admission forms: (3)Date of the child s admission to the child-care center; (6)Address of another responsible individual (friend or relative) who should be contacted in an emergency when the parent cannot be reached

Children in the 4y to 6y old classroom were observed sitting in chairs for a period of time without an activity. Note: The caregiver gave the children an activity to complete that follows the activity schedule posted.

Children in the 4y to 6y old classroom was observed out of control.

Observed a 9 month old holding the caregiver's cellphone and engaging in screen time. Note: The caregiver removed the cellphone from the child when prompted to do so.

Two of three children records evaluated were lacking the following from their admission forms: (3)Date of the child s admission to the child-care center; (6)Address of another responsible individual (friend or relative) who should be contacted in an emergency when the parent cannot be reached

The food allergy list posted did not have a child's name listed on it that has a diagnosed food allergy. Note: The child with a diagnosed food allergy name was added to the posted food allergy list during the inspection.

The infant room was observed to have one caregiver responsible for 5 children aged 0-11 months old. The specified age group of the children was 10 months old. Note: After this deficiency was brought to the attention of the Owner, another caregiver was instructed to go into the classroom so that child/caregiver ratio can be maintained.

The operation's emergency preparedness plan was missing the following: (1)Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down of children including: (B)How children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments; (F)How children in attendance at the time of the emergency will be accounted for at the designated safe area or alternate shelter; (2)Communication, including: (B)How you will communicate with local authorities (such as fire, law enforcement, emergency medical services, health department), parents and us; (3)How your staff will evacuate and relocate with the essential documentation including: (C)The child tracking system information for children in care; (4)How your staff will continue to care for the children until each child has been released; and (5)How you will reunify the children with their parents as the evacuation, relocation, or sheltering/lock-down is lifted. Note: This information was added to the emergency preparedness plan during the inspection.

The center director does not have 2 hours of transportation training. The center director transports the children to and from school.

It was determined the operation has not been testing the carbon monoxide detector but was documenting that the detector was tested. Note: The carbon monoxide detector was tested during the inspection and is working properly.

A child with a diagnosed food allergy that requires an epipen does not have a food allergy emergency plan on file at the operation.

The operational policies handbook is missing the following, specified in Subchapter 746.501: (a)You must develop written operational policies and procedures that at a minimum address each of the following: (9)Safe sleep policy for infants from birth through 12 months old that is consistent with the rules in subchapter H of this chapter (relating to Basic Requirements for Infants) that relate to sleep requirements and restrictions, including sleep positioning, and crib requirements and restrictions, including mattresses, bedding, blankets, toys, and restrictive devices; (22) Procedures for parents to review a copy of the child-care center's most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online; (23) Instructions on how a parent may contact the local Licensing office, access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and access the HHSC website; (b)You must also inform the parents that: (2)Under the Texas Penal Code any area within 1,000 feet of a child -care center is a gang-free zone, where criminal offenses related to organized criminal activity are subject to a harsher penalty. You may inform the parents by: (A)Providing this information in the operational policies [Low]; (B)Distributing the information in writing to the parents [Low]; or (C)Informing the parents verbally as part of an individual or group parent orientation. [Low]

The napping equipment in the toddler and pre-k classroom did not have sufficient walk space in between each cot. Note: The napping equipment was rearranged to create sufficient walk space between each cot during the inspection.

Four infants who is not ready for table food does not have updated infant feeding instruction sheets.

Observed an infant bottle that was not labeled with the child's name. Note: The infant bottle was labeled with the child's name during the inspection.

During the follow-up inspection, observed a child (age 9m) in the infant room sleeping in a swing.

During the follow-up inspection, observed the sheets inside all the infant cribs that are loose fitted and does not have a snug fit.

During the follow-up inspection, 2 caregivers in the toddler classroom did not know the correct number of children in their care.

I observed an infant (age 6m) sitting in a baby walker that has wheels during this inspection. Note: The baby walker was removed from the classroom during the inspection.

The caregiver in the infant room used a blanket to prop a bottle for the child to eat. Note: A photo was taken.

During the follow-up inspection, 2 caregivers in the toddler classroom did not know the ages of the children they are responsible for.

A child observed in the infant room under the age of 12 months was observed sleeping in a crib with a bib around their neck. Note: The caregiver removed the bib from around the child's neck during the inspection.

A caregiver in the schoolers classroom (age 5y to 13y) did not know the ages of the children they are responsible for.

Observed the use of an electrical fan in the 2 year old classroom that was not mounted and accessible to the children. Note: The Director removed the electrical fan from the room during the inspection.

During the follow-up inspection, observed the sheets inside all the iinfant cribs that are loose fitted and does not have a snug fit.

Observed a child in the infant room (5m-11m) sleeping in a bouncer without the safety straps fastened.

The caregiver in the school age classroom (5y to 13y) and a caregiver in the 2 year old classroom did not know the correct number of children in their care.

During the follow-up inspection, an infant was observed in a bouncer without safety straps fastened

A person was present at the operation and caring for the school age children (5y to 13y) without an initial background check on file. Note: The Director prompted the person to leave the operation during the inspection.

During the follow-up inspection, the infant room was observed to have one caregiver responsible for 5 children aged 0-11 months old.

Pre school 1 and Pre school 2 classrooms were observed to have missing plug outlets. These classrooms are for ages 4 and under; pictures were taken.

A infant was observed to be placed in a bouncer without safety straps fastened; pictures were taken.

1 child was observed to be asleep inside a bouncer with their bottle. Another child was observed to be asleep in their crib with their bottle; pictures were taken. This standard was corrected at inspection.

A infant was observed to be asleep with a toy, bib and bottle inside their crib; pictures were taken. This standard was corrected at inspection. This standard was corrected at inspection.

The playhouse in the outdoor play area was observed to have a hole in the top with sharp edges exposed; pictures were taken. This standard was corrected at inspection.

The Pre K 2 classroom was observed to have mutiple cots blocking the exit door during naptime. There was also not an adequate amount of walk space between each cot; pictures were taken.

The caregiver did not have the correct children listed under their classroom roster.

The caregiver did not know the correct number of children in their care.

The sheets inside the infants cribs were obsevered to be loose fitted; pictures were taken.

Based on information obtained during this investigation, it was determined a caregiver used a high chair to restrict a child because of the child's behavior.

The infant room was observed to have one caregiver responsible for 5 children aged 0-11 months old.