Frobel Learning Center LLC

The last fire drills and CO detector and fire extinguishers checks were conducted on 08/30/2024.

Operation policies were reviewed and the following information is missing: (18) Indoor and outdoor physical activity; (19) Insect Repellent and Sunscreen policy (20) Parent's Rights; (22) Procedures for parents to review and discuss with Director questions or concerns; (23) Procedures for parents to participate in center's activities; (23) how parents may access minimum standards online, Abuse and Neglect hotline and HHSC website; (26) Information regarding the prevention and response to abuse and neglect of children; (27) Procedures of conducting health checks; (28) Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special needs.

A caregiver was providing care for children prior to operation receiving background check eligibility notice. Note: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver left operation and provider submitted a background check request.

Ten staff files were reviewed. One file is missing 3 hours in management training and four files are missing copy of high school or equivalent.

A caregiver in an infant room was caring for 7 infants. According to the ratio chart the maximum number of infants one caregiver may supervise is 5.

Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it was determined that the napping equipment was set up in a room during lunch time while children were still eating which resulted in an incident between two children.

Two diaper changing mats were observed with tears making the diaper changing mat hard to clean and absorbent. Corrected at inspection as diaper changing mats were changed.

The diaper changing mat in a toddler room was observed with tears making the diaper changing mat hard to clean and absorbent. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the diaper changing mat was replaced with a new mat.

A caregiver's personal bag was observed on top of a children's shelf in a pre-k room. This posed a safety hazard as the caregiver's bag was within children's reach. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the caregiver's bag was stored in a cabinet out of children's reach.

A bottle of hand sanitizer was observed on top of a children's shelf. This posed a safety hazard as the bottle of hand sanitizer was within children's reach. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the bottle of hand sanitizer was stored in an area out of children's reach.

two of eight children's records reviewed were missing the child's immunization documentation.

A child was observed napping on a mat blocking the emergency exit door of the room.

A caregiver counted in child/caregiver ratio in a toddler room did not have the required 8 hours of pre-service training.

Two caregiver's files reviewed were missing the documentation showing how the caregivers meet the education qualifications.

A carpet in two of the classrooms required maintenance. Stains were observed all over the carpet where children sit/play on.

A food allergy emergency plan was not available for a child with a known food allergy that has been diagnosed.

2 of 10 children's immunization records reviewed were not current. 1 of 10 children's records reviewed was missing the Statement of the child's health from a health-care professional.

The operational policies reviewed were missing the following information: (1) The Procedures for handling medical emergencies (2) ) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity; (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. (3) The procedures for parents to participate in the child-care center s operation and activities; (4) The 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; (5) Instructions on how a parent may contact the local Licensing office, access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and access the HHSC website. (6) The information on preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children, including: (A)Required annual training for employees; (B)Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect; (C)Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect; (D) Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations; and (E)Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention, including procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect. (7) ) Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees' and (8) Information for parents on how they may visit the child-care center at any time during your hours of operationto observe their child, the child-care center's program activities, the building, the premises, and the equipment without having to secure prior approval.

5 of 10 staff records reviewed were missing the documentation showing how the caregivers meet the minimum education qualifications. 2 of 10 staff records reviewed did not have their education documentation translated into English. 1 of 10 Staff records reviewed was missing a notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form.

1 OF 6 children's immunization records reviewed were not current.

The wooden fence for the one of the outdoor playgrounds was not maintained. A plank was missing from the fence and posed a safety hazard for children.

There was no surfacing materials for an indoor equipment. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as tape was wrapped around the equipment to prevent use while the equipment is removed.

A caregiver did not have a current training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. The certificate of training reviewed had an expiration date of 12/2/2021.

A caregiver did not have a current training pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR. The certificate of training reviewed had an expiration date of 12/2/2021.

The operation did not have the care recommendations documentation from a health-care professional or qualified professionals for a child that needs special care.

Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it was determined a child was placed on a high chair for an undetermined amount of time to prevent the child from biting other children.

There was no emergency lighting availablle in the afterschool classroom.

There was no smoke detector available in the afterschool room.

Two cans of cleaning products were stored under the sink in a children's restroom. This posed a safety hazard for children as there was no latch on the doors preventing the cabinet from opening. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the cleaning products were removed and stored in an area out of children's reach.

A current fire inspection report was not available for review. The last fire inspection was conducted on 1/17/2020.

2 of 4 children's immunuzation records reviewed were not current.

A television was observed on top of a children's table in the afterschool room. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the television was removed from the room and stored away.