Alphabetz Learning Center, LLC

Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined staff used inappropriate forms of discipline towards a child in care including hitting and grabbing.

Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined a child was involved in an incident that raised to the level of abuse under the care of the operation.

The diaper changing mat in one of the toddler classrooms was observed with a tear. The diaper changing mat was not longer non-absorbent. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the diaper changing mat was replaced.

The director was missing current annual training in Transportation safety.

There was no surfacing material installed in the use zones areas for two bucket swings in the outdoor playground. Note: The bucket swings were removed from the playground during the inspection.

A caregicer's education documentation received outside of the United States was not translated into English.

3 of 10 children's records reviewed were missing the child's immunization record.

The operational policies reviewed were missing information on the center's procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.

Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it was determined the operation did not notify a parent about a child's less serious injury while in care.

Several bottles of cleaning supplies were observed under a sink within children's reach in a children's restroom. The latch on the cabinet door was broken. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the cleaning supplies were removed and stored in an area out of children's reach.

The director position has been vacant since 2/07/2024.

Based on the information gathered during DFPS investigation, a caregiver?s personal bag was left within children?s reach in the room and a child was able to access the caregiver?s bag and injured themselves with a soldering iron that was inside the bag.

Based on the information gathered during DFPS investigation, proper supervision was not ensured when a child was injured while in care. A caregiver failed to call for back up and allowed a parent to supervise the children in the room while the caregiver provided first aid to a child who was injured.

Upon arrival to the center a child was observed in a toddler room unserupvised.

The fire inspection was not current at time of inspection. The operation provided a fire inspection report completed after the date of the inspection. The date of the annual fire inspection was 12/19/2023.

Screen time was being provided to children in the toddler room after the afternoon snack. The children were observed watching a minion game not related to the planned activities that meet educational goals.

An individual with a pending background check was observed providing care of children. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by the individual leaving the premises.

Children in a toddler room and pre-k room were left unsupervised during naptime when a caregiver was left in charge of both separate rooms. The caregiver was observed stepping out of the toddler room to check on the children napping in the pre-k room. In addition the same caregiver would step out of the toddler room to open the front door of the center.

A caregiver was missing annual training on the following topics for training year 7/30/2021 - 7/29/2022: (1) Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (2) Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); and (3) Understanding early childhood brain development. (4) Emergency preparedness; (5) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (6) Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with 746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); (7) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (8) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (9) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?). A second caregiver was missing 24 clock hours of annual training for training year 1/22/2022 - 1/21/2023.

A caregiver's education documentation was not translated into English.

The operational policies reviewed were missing information on the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan); your policies must include: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.

The director was missing annual training on the following topics for training year 6/20/2021 - 6/19/2022: (1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with 746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?);and (4) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).

The Children's products certification form used to indicate that the center has reviewed the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recall list was not available for review.

A list of current employees was not posted. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a list of all current employees was created and posted.

Two caregivers did not complete pre-service training. A caregiver with DOE 9/26/2022 was missing 16 clock hours of pre-service training. A second caregiver with DOE 5/10/2022 was missing 3 clock hours of pre-service training.

A caregiver caring for a group of children was missing training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

The activity plan posted in the afterschool room was not current. The activity plan was for the week of June 13,2022.

A caregiver's personnel file was not available for review.

Three school-aged children in the afterschool room were watching You Tube videos on electronics. The content the children were watching was not related to the planned activities that meet educational goals. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the electronics were stored away and an activity was provided for the children.

Notification was not received when there was a change in space. One of the infant rooms was changed into an afterschool room.

Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it was determined the operation did not share and incident/illness report with a parent of a child that was injured while in care and required medical treatment by a health-care professional.

Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it was determined the operation was not within ratios during water activities. A caregiver was supervising 7 children of varying ages the youngest child being 2 years of age. According to the ratio chart the maximum number of children one caregiver can supervise while children use a splashing or wading pool (two feet of water or less) is 2 children. A second caregiver was supervising 10 children of varying ages with the youngest child in the group being 3 years of age. The maximum number of children one caregiver may supervise is 6.

Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it was determined that the operation did not use Inflatables that included water activity according to the manufacturer's instructions. A toddler was allowed to play on a water slide designed for children between the ages of 3 to 8 years old. Toddlers were allowed in two wading pools designed for children 3 years and older.

There was no safety documentation for fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detector available for review.

Soiled diapers were observed in a trashcan without a cover in a toddler room. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a trash can with a cover was placed in the toddler room.

There was more than an 18 month difference when an infnat was combined with a group of older children. The oldest child was 3 years old and the youngest child was 10 months old.

The operation did not have a carbon monoxide detector.

A list of a child's food allergies that require an emergency plan was not posted in the classroom where the child was present. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a list of the child's food allergies was posted in the room.

A caregiver's training in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) was completed online.