La Petite Academy Wurzbach

It was determined during the investigation process that parents were not being notified of less serious injuries the day the injuries occur during pick-up.

The investigation determined that the facility was operating with an inadequate caregiver-to-child ratio, frequently during drop-off times.

Supervision was compromised when a child was able to exit the classroom door to the playground. This resulted in the child being on the playground alone for approximately 7-8 minutes.

It was determined through a DFPS investigation, after a child was left unsupervised for seven-eight minutes on the playground, an incident report was not created.

It was determined in a DFPS investigation that an incident that occurred 6/28/24 where a child was left unsupervised on a playground for seven-eight minutes was not reported in the required two day time frame. Incident was reported 7/1/2024.

Neglectful supervision occurred when a child was able to exit the classroom door. The child was able to get outside to the playground for approximately seven-eight minutes without being noticed by staff. Administration retrieved the child after a parent notified them that she was outside. The child was returned inside unharmed.

It was determined through a DFPS investigation that an incident that occurred 6/28/24 where a child was unsupervised on the playground for seven-eight minutes was not reported to parents until five days later on 7/2/24.

It was determined in a DFPS investigation that good judgement was not demonstrated when a caregiver did not count or do a name-to-face check to ensure that all children were accounted for after a door leading outside was opened.

Two childrens files reviewed did not have current immunizations.

Two caregivers were not aware of the number of children in their care.

It was determined during the investigation process proper supervision was not being practiced when children were on a playground unattended.

One of the ten files reviewed did not include medical facility information.

Three of the ten children's records did not include current immunization records.

Four of the ten children's records reviewed did not include all required information for their listed emergency contact.

The staff did not report an occurrence of a possible discipline and supervision issue.

Caregiver did not have transportation training in the file.

One caregiver who was a transfer from another operation was inactivated when she went to new operation, therefore caregiver did not have a cleared background check under new operation. Note: Caregiver was sent home during the inspection.

Three out of ten children's records reviewed at the operation did not have a health statement. Three out of ten children's records did not have updated immunizations.

Two out of the Five Staff's Record reviewed did not include the required affidavit. Two out of the five staff's record reviewed did not include proof of education.

One caregiver was observed out of ratio by caring for five younger infants. The minimum standard ratio for 0-11 month old is four to one caregiver. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the Director stepped in the classroom.

A caregiver was observed stepping out of the classroom and entering the adjacent classroom, leaving the children in care unsupervised.

Four out of ten children's records reviewed at the operation did not have a health statement. Four out of ten children's records did not have updated immunizations.

Two feeding instructions were not updated monthly.