Abacus Children's Academy

746.4605(b)(5) - Equipment Prohibited for Younger Than 4 Yrs- Parallel Bars · Medium High

It was determined a child was playing on the bar when they did not meet the required minimum age limit.

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity · High

During an investigation it was confirmed that a child was left unattended.

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk · High

During an investigation it was confirmed a child was left unattended and it was not reported to CCR.

746.2205(a)(4) - Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods · Medium

Observed children standing without an activity while their caregivers cleaned and put out nap mats. This was corrected when one of the caregiver's began to conduct circle time with the children in the classroom.

746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children · High

Observed bottle with sanitizer solution without a labeled. It was corrected whent the spray bottle was labeled.

746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities · Medium

Ten children were using personal electronic devices for screen time activities that were not related to the planned activities that meet educational goals.

746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times · Medium

Ten children were using personal devices for screen time activities during nap/rest time.

746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib · Medium High

Two infant cribs were observed having mattresses that were not a flat mattress that snugly fits the sides of each crib. The sheets observed being used prevents the mattress to be flat and fit snugly on the sides of the crib. This was corrected when the caregivers removed the sheets to change them during inspection.

746.2413(2) - Requirements for Stacking Wall Cribs - Used Only for Infant that Cannot Stand or Can Stand Without Hitting Head · Medium High

One infant was observed in a stacking crib standing up and hitting his head on the crib above his. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the infant from the crib and agreed to use a different crib for the infant.

746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns · Medium High

The operation is serving a variety of snacks to children that do not have any nutritional value, and that exceed the allowed amount of sugar per the food program guidelines.

746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments · High

The director assigned a caregiver assignments that did not match their skills, abilities, and training.

746.1109(a)(1) - Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption with HS Diploma/GED- Not in Charge of Group · Medium

A caregiver who was under the age of 18 was left alone with sole responsibility of caring for children.

746.1109(a)(3)(A) - Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption with HS Diploma/GED -Completed Child-care Career Program Approved by TEA/TEPSAC · Medium

The operation employed a caregiver who has graduated from high school and is under the age of 18 who was not enrolled nor completed a childcare career program.

746.1109(b)(3)(A) - Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Enrolled in Child-care Career Program Approved by TEA/TEPSAC · Medium

The operation employed one caregiver who was attending GED classes and is under the age of 18 who was not enrolled nor completed a childcare career program.

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation · High

One caregiver was present in the classroom with children without an eligible background check. The caregiver left during the inspection.

746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for · High

One caregiver did not know the number children they were responsible for in the classroom.

746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children · High

One cabinet inside of the children's classroom was unlocked allowing toxic chemicals, specifically, Febreeze, to be left accessible to children. This was corrected by the director moving the chemical to make it inaccessible to children.

746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner · Medium High

The operation had five trash cans inside of the classrooms that contained garbage in them without a lid or front cover allowing it to be accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the trash cans were removed from the classrooms.

746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used · Medium

There was an expired Epi Pen on file for a child with a known allergy. The Epi Pen expiration date shows 1/2023.

746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current · Medium High

There were four child files out of the ten files viewed that did not have updated immunizations on file. However, three of those children's immunizations were corrected at inspection. There is one child out of those four that is missing an updated immunization record.

746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit · Medium Low

There was one employee file out of the ten employees that were viewed that did not have a notarized affidavit for employment on file. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the employee got her affidavit notarized while at the operation, and the affidavit was placed in her file.

746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions · High

1 out of 2 buses safety alarm did not work properly.

746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited · High

During an investigation there was sufficient evidence to support a child was neglected.

746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children · High

The 2-caregivers present were both observed cleaning the classroom instead of supervising the children. The classroom door was opened, resulting in a child leaving the operation near a busy road for approximately 30 minutes, without their knowledge.

746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant · Medium

3 cribs, used by napping infants, were not labeled with the infants name.

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days · Medium

Out of 5 infant feeding instructions reviewed 4 had not been updated in the past 30 days. 2 of the forms had not been updated since January and one infant did not have a form.

746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children · High

A bottle of bleach water was located on the back of the children's sink. This was moved by the caregiver when it was brought to their attention.

746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities · Medium High

The toddler classroom did not wash hands after coming in from outside play.

746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt · Medium High

During an investigation it was found that the 2:00 pm diaper change was not done resulting in children being in the same diaper for almost 4 hours. There was a substitute in the classroom that day that is no longer employed.

746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance · Medium High

During an investigation it was found that a caregiver did not use positive method's of discipline when redirecting a child's behavior.