CHILDRENS LIGHTHOUSE LEARNING CENTER AT SCHERTZ

The operations health inspection was found outdated. The expiration date was 10/28/2021.

Re-cite: One out of the two missing immunizations was not ready for review.

A caregiver in the 3 year old classroom was overhead telling a child, "You better sit down," in a loud voice. This was corrected when the person in charge went into the room to assist the caregiver and discussed positive methods of redirection.

One out of ten children's files was found with incomple information on the authorization to obtain medical care.

Emergency preparedness plan was found missing how staff will ensure care for children in the new evacuation location.

Operation policies were missing the time durations on how the operation will be promoting indoor and outdoor physical activity.

Four out of ten staff records were not ready for review due to reorganization. That included the director's file.

During lunchtime, children in the three year old classroom were observed and did not wash their hands before eating.

In the kitchen of the operation two sanitizing sprays were found in the food prep counter accessible to food. Note: Both sprays were removed during the inspection.

Two children's files reviewed did not have a current immunization record for review.

In the 2 1/2 -3 year old classroom, children were observed out of controlled.

A staff member's purse in the two-year-old classroom was sitting on a shelf accessible to the children in care. Note: This was corrected at the inspection.

The nap mats were not individually labeled with the children's names. The nap model arrangement was not being followed in two pre-k classrooms.

9 out of 10 staff files did not have a first aid and CPR card training ready for review.

The outdoor play fence was observed with a large gap big enough for a child to escape out of. The temporary blocks are not adequate enough to ensure the gap is covered at all times.

One out of three vans did not have a complete first-aid kit. It was missing a thermometer, guide, and gloves. This was corrected when these missing items were placed in the van.

The fire extinguisher located in the kitchen had a tag showing that it was last serviced in February 2020.

The carbon monoxide detector that is located in the director's office was not being checked and documented.

The last fire inspection was conducted on 1-29-2020. Fire inspection are due annually.

The three vans did not have written plan to handle transportation emergencies located in the binders. This was corrected when the director printed it off from the transportation training to put in the binders.

There was no documentation for a fire drill being conducted in the month of November. The office staff conducted one on November 29th while the director was off but it was not documented on the form.

An electrical outlet outside was missing a cover. This was exposed to all children when they go outside to play. This was corrected when a staff placed covers in each outlet.

All tricycles that were found on the playground were missing the caps on the end of the handlebars and cracked seats which were sharp to the touch for children. A few were also missing peddles. This was CORRECTED when the tricycles were removed off the playground.