Victory Land Daycare

Five employee records were reviewed. One caregiver is pending training in First Aid/CPR.

Four children records were evaluated. Records were missing health statement.

Fire documentation was not available for review. Fire drills were last documented on August 11, 2021.

Operation failed to notify Child Care Regulation before reducing indoor space. A classroom and an office switched areas thus reducing indoor child care space.

Two probation conditions were deficient during inspection: Probation letter was not posted; and The meeting with employees to discuss the terms of probation was not completed within 10 days of Probation start date.

Carbon monoxide monthly tests have not been documented since August 11, 2021.

Fire extinguisher in transportation vehicle has not been approved by local or state fire marshal.

There was a can of pesticide within children's reach in the toddler/pre-k room. Employee who treated the center for pests was not certified as a noncommercial applicator by the Texas Department of Agriculture. Note: Pesticide can was removed from center during inspection.

Three out of three high chairs were in need of cleaning.

Employee without high school diploma or equivalent was observed supervising a child. Note: It was corrected during inspection.

Medication box was on top of Director's desk. It was within children's reach.

Three electrical outlets were uncovered in toddler/pre-k classroom. There were children under five years of age present in the classroom. Note: It was corrected at inspection.

Operation failed to notify Child Care Regulation of an unsanitary situation. Toilet had drainage issues and were overflowing while children were in care.

Operation failed to notify parents of an unsanitary situation. Toilet had drainage issues and were overflowing while children were in care.

Light in restroom used by children was not working. Restroom was in need of cleaning.

Climbing equipment requiring surfacing was observed in the outside area.

Employee without high school diploma or equivalent was observed supervising a child. Note: it was corrected during inspection.

Carbon monoxide detector has not been tested.

There are four employees at the operation. Two employee records were not made available for review.

There is one sink in the infants' room. Sink is being used for purposes other than washing hands.

Operation was providing transportation services before notifying Child Care Regulation.

One caregiver was observed supervising one infant and seven school-age children in one room. There were 13 children present at the center.

Two out of three caregivers did not have their first Aid/CPR certificates before caring for children unsupervised.

Director has not ensured the operation is being run in compliance with all minimum standards.

One caregiver was observed supervising two infants and six school-age children in one room. There were 19 children present at the center. Note: It was corrected at inspection.

Infant was observed using a baby walker. Note: Baby walker was removed from facility during inspection.