Follow My Heart

The gate on the outdoor wooden fence is broken and not attached to the fence. There are several nails protruding from the outdoor wooden fence.

A child was placed in a chair (with straps fastened) for discipline.

A 3 month old was observed sleeping in a bouncer.

An infant was observed in a bouncer and safety straps were not used. Note: This was corrected when the straps were fastened.

One child with a known food allergy, lacked a food allergy plan on file.

Three out of four children's files evaluated lacked a special needs statement on file.

The vehicle used for transporting children registration expired October 2022.

One infant feeding instruction has not been completed.

Recite: I observed that the Consumer Product Recall has not been certified.

Recite: The Director lacked current transportation training.

Recite: I observed that the Consumer Product Recall has not been certified.

Recite: The vehicle used for transporting children was not available to be evaluated during the inspection.

Recite: The operational policy lacked information regarding infant safe sleep.

Recite: The Director and Caregiver lacked current SIDS/Shaken Baby training.

Recite: The operational policy lacked procedures for parents to review the homes last inspection report and how to access the minimum standards online.

Recite: The operational policy lacked information regarding promotion of physical activity.

Recite: The operational policy lacked instructions for the parents to contact the local licensing office, Abuse Neglect Hotline, and the HHSC website.

Recite: The Director lacked current transportation training.

The newly added fence has screws exposed along the bottom board, posing a hazard. No wax warmers were observed within the children's reach. The grass on the playground has been mowed. No broken glass was observed. Electrical wires have been cut and are now out of the reach of the children.

The first aid kit lacked cotton balls.

I observed an opening approximately 5 feet on the right side of the backyard, which would allow children to escape.

The Director lacked current transportation training.

The operational policy lacked instructions for the parents to contact the local licensing office, Abuse Neglect Hotline, and the HHSC website.

I observed that the Consumer Product Recall has not been certified.

The operational policy lacked procedures for parents to review the homes last inspection report and how to access the minimum standards online.

The operational policy lacked information regarding promotion of physical activity.

I observed the vehicle used for transporting children to have an expired inspection sticker.

The Director and Caregiver lacked current SIDS/Shaken Baby training.

The operational policy lacked information regarding infant safe sleep.

I observed two operating wax warmers within the children's reach. I observed the grass on the playground exceeded 6 inches in most areas. Broken glass was observed on the playground. Electrical wires were exposed on the electric post on the playground and were within the children's reach.

Based on information gathered, the operation is caring for children without the required permit.