La Petite Academy Marbach

A caregiver providing care to seven children, ages four months to twenty- one months was over ratio by three children, and the assistant director providing care to twenty-seven children ages two to five years old was over ratio by sixteen children. Note: This was corrected at inspection when a second caregiver was placed in both classrooms.

There was a hard plastic pipe sticking out of the mulch on the preschool/school age playground.

Several air vents had accumulated dust.

Three infant feeding instructions were not updated.

Based on the evidence gathered in the investigation conducted, it can be determined that a caregiver did not use positive interactions when they pulled a four year old child up by the arm and carried the same child by the arms to the other side of the classroom.

Based on the evidence gathered in the investigation conducted, it can be determined that a four year old was separated for thirteen minutes.

Based on the evidence gathered in the investigation conducted, it can be determined that a caregiver was assigned to a classroom that did not math their skills and abilities as the classroom was not in control.

Based on the evidence gathered in the investigation conducted, it can be determined that a blanket was placed over a child's head by a caregiver while the child laid on the cot during naptime.

Based on the evidence gathered in the investigation conducted, it can be determined that the pre-k classroom was out of ratio as there were twenty children to one caregiver with majority of the children were awake and were not asleep or laying down on their cots. As majority of the children were awake the ratio of one caregiver to 15 three year olds or one caregiver to 18 four year olds must be followed.

Based on the evidence gathered in the investigation conducted, it can be determined that a pre-k classroom was not in control as majority of the children refused to nap and played on and around the cots.

One out of the ten staff files reviewed during inspection did not have Pediatric First aid and CPR training.

Fees have not been paid.

Loose fill observed by the slides on the playground did not meet the required 6 inches of dept.

Playground maintenance inspections and repair records were not available for review during inspection.

The operation was not adhering to the requirements of the Plan of Action that was agreed upon between Child Care Regulation and the operation.

Caregivers in the infant and preschool classrooms gave incorrect number of children they supervised. The infant class caregiver said she had nine infant, when she only had eight. The preschool class caregiver had 22 when she said she had 23.

The caregiver in the twos classroom was observed caring for twelve two year old children. NOTE: This was corrected when the director called parents to pick up their children. A preschool classroom caregiver was observed supervising twenty two three year old children by herself. NOTE: This was corrected as the director arrived and assigned the cook/caregiver to assist in that classroom. As the cook stepped away to finish lunch preparation, the director stepped in to supervise.

6 infants did not have updated feeding schedules.

During the course of a DFPS investigation it was determined that a child was left alone, in a bathroom. Pictures were also received showing 4 toddler age children standing on tables.

The infant classroom was used as a passageway for a two year old class to return to their own assigned classroom.

During the course of a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the director did not use good judgment when she allowed a two year old child who had been left behind in an infant room, to stay in the infant room for 20 minutes. This disrupted the routine for the two year old child as well as the infants in care.

During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not know which children she was responsible for which resulted in a child being left behind in another classroom.

During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a situation that placed a child at risk was not reported to Child Care Regulation.

A clogged toilet was not repaired attracting bugs in the children's restroom creating unsanitary conditions.

Certain caregivers did not exercise good judgment when purposely not notifying management of a broken toilet at the operation.

Two classrooms did have a number/child assignment map for the cots observed used by the children in care. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the map was created.

The operation's policies did not inlcude the instructions on how a parent may contact the local Licensing office, access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and access the HHSC website.

Staff trainings were not available for review during inspection.

Sprays containing sanitizing liquids were observed in an unlocked cabinet in the pre-k building accessible to the children in care. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the sprays were removed and placed out of reach during the inspection.

Three out of the three staff files reviewed during inspection did not inlucde a copy of their first aid and CPR.

One out of the two files did not have current first aid and CPR training.

During the follow up inspection the first classroom had 30 children to 1 teacher and at 9:30 the director moved children to another classroom. In the infant room there were 8 infants 2 months to 11months and 2 children that were 1 year and 10 months and 1 year and 8 months and 2 teachers. Corrected at inspection the director separate the preschool children form the pre-k children and removed the 2 toddlers from the infant room.

The director failure to comply with minimum standards when she allowed multiple classrooms out of ratio and placing child safety at risk. Corrected at inspection 2 more employess came in to work in the classrooms and the asst. director came to work. So the director was able to come out of the classroom.

They preschool children returned into the classroom from outside play and went straight to the table and started playing with toys. The children nor the teacher washed there hands.

The teachers in the pre-k and toddler classrooms are out of ratio during morning routine.

The teachers were yelling at the children to shut up and be quiet, and sit down with a harsh tone in the toddler and preschool classroom.

The director is did not ensure the center is meeting minimum standards and maintaining the ratio.

The after school classroom was observed over ratio by four children in care. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection, when the inspector notified the office manager who had completed the bus runs to assist in the after school classroom.

During inspection, while the director, assistant director, and office manager were out to lunch, the caregivers supervising children during naptime, did not know who was left in charge, nor for how long.

Re cited-Four of the four employees still have not had an employment affidavit added to their employment file.

One of the three children's immunization records remain to be submitted. One of the two children's healthcare statements remain to be submitted.

An employee was working in the toddler classroom with no background check. This was corrected during inspection when that employee was sent home and advised could not return until it is returned cleared. Director submitted background check while inspector in office.

During the investigation it has been determined that the caregiver withholds active play from children as a result of bad behavior.

During this investigation, it has been found that caregivers do yell at the children.

The director has not received documents from parents for children's records.

The fire drill list did not show fire drills conducted for last two months. The smoke/carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers do not reflect checks for the past 5 months.

The director has been unable to obtain employee documents as required.

Three of ten child records reviewed did not contain immunization records Two of ten files did not have required health care physician statements.

Two of eight staff files did not have verification of employment qualifications. Four of eight files did not have employment affidavits.

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

Two of eight staff files did not have verification of employment qualifications. Four of eight files did not have employment affidavits.

The operation did not have current, up to date documentation for playground maintenance checks.

Three of ten child records reviewed did not contain immunization records Two of ten files did not have required health care physician statements.

During the investigation, it has been determined that the staff did not display good judgment and self control while children were in care when a caregiver confronted another caregiver resulting in a verbal altercation in front of children in care.

The center could not produce a previously completed playground checklist. Corrected at inspection: The checklist was completed during the inspection.

The health inspection was last conducted on 05/10/2021 and another inspection has not been conducted since then.

Four out of six staff records reviewed did not have proof of a valid CPR training.

Two tricycles observed in the playground had broken seats that had shear points. Corrected at inspection: The tricycles were removed from the playground.

The classrooms had cots that were put to close together and the children would need to cross over other children to get out.

Four out of six personnel staff records reviewed did not have proof of a valid First Aid training.

The previous inspection posted was from 2020. Corrected at inspection: The new inspection form was printed and posted.

The two fire extinguishers located in the center buses have not been serviced. They were last serviced June 2020.

Director lacked 29 hours of annual training for training period February 2020 through February 2021.

The infant caregiver lacked training in SIDS, shaken baby syndrome and understanding early childhood brain development.

A severe weather drill has not been conducted or documented.

The center did not have a current fire inspection.

During inspection it was observed that benadryl onitment and antiseptic wipes located in the first aid kit in the bus was expired.

A lock down drill has not been conducted or documented.

Director's first aid and CPR expired on 9/10/2020.