Texas Kids Childcare

There were 4 children's records that lacked the updated immunization record for the age of the child.

Two children's admission forms used were outdated. The admission forms do not capture the required minimum standards changes of March 2023.

Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered, there is sufficient evidence to determine a child was left unsupervised on the playground.

Based on the preponderance of evidence, there is sufficient evidence to determine a child was left unsupervised on the playground without parental notification on the day of the incident.

Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered, there is sufficient evidence to determine a child was left unsupervised on the playground which was not reported to Child Care Regulation.

The caregiver was working on paperwork. It was during nap/rest period, and most all of the children were awake.

During an investigation, it was determined that the method that the caregiver reached and placed the children on the cot was inappropriate.

Based on the preponderance of evidence, there is sufficient evidence that a caregiver sprayed a fragrance product in the air above the children while the children were napping in a classroom which caused an irritation in a child's eye.

There were three children's records that lacked the updated immunization record for their current age.

There were four infants that lacked the updated written feeding instructions from the parent.

A caregiver did not wash hands after removing the glove. This was corrected at the inspection when the inspector pointed it out. The caregiver washed her hands.

A caregiver did not wash hands after removing the glove and replacing it with a new one.

The caregiver in Infant 3 classroom was providing the infants the snacks on their hands. The process continued after each infant ate it and reached out for more. This was corrected during the inspection when the inspector stopped the method of serving. The caregiver placed a napkin down on the table and placed the snack on it for the children to reach and eat it.

Two caregivers did not have the educational qualifications on file. One caregivers document was received during the inspection.

Nine children's files lacked the updated immunization record.

Eight infants did not have the updated written infant feeding instructions. The instructions last signed by a parent were some in August and others in September.

Two children's files required the health statement from a health care professional.

The operation staff lacked judgment when it leased a dunk tank that was set on concrete with no other safety precautions taken. In addition, a substance was used on the slip n slide to create bubbles.

There was a crib in infant 3 classroom that was blocking the door. This was corrected at inspection when the crib was moved away from the door.

Infant 3 had 6 infants in care with 1 caregiver. The specified age group (SAG) was 14 months. Toddler 1 had 14 children in care with 2 caregivers. The SAG was 17 months. Both classrooms had 1 child over the child/caregiver ratio.

The parent's name was on the admission form. The parent was not provided access to the child's records when requested. It was provided after further documentation was received by the operation.

The operational policies state the parents must obtain management approval to enter the classrooms.

A caregiver in care of a group of children on the playground was seen using personal cell phone.

The thermometers in van 1 and 3 were not working properly. This was corrected at the inspection when the director replaced them.

One caregiver in the Schooler A classroom had 27 children in care with SAG of 4 years old. The child/caregiver ratio for 1 caregiver is 18 with SAG of 4 year of age. The classroom was out of ratio by 9 children. A management assistant entered the classsroom to assist the caregiver.

The caregiver assigned to a group of children playing outdoors did not intervene appropriately.

The operation served sweetened (chocolate) milk at lunch. Hersey's syrup was used in the milk.

It was determined that children in care had access to personal electronic devices which were not used for school work/homework.

Two classrooms were out of child/caregiver ratio. In pre-k 1, there were 18 children with a specified age group (SAG) 3 years with one caregiver. The child/caregiver ratio was over by 3 children. Toddler 3 classroom caregiver had 12 -2 year old children in care. The child/caregiver ratio was over by 1 child.

An infant was napping on the crib's mattress without a fitted sheet. This was corrected at the inspection when one was placed on it.

An injury was not assessed or first aid administered after the child informed the caregiver that the foot hurt after jumping off the steps of the play equipment. The injury was not assessed or first aid administered after the director learned about it.