Childrens Center of Austin

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

Based on the evidence obtained it was found a child was left unsupervised.

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

The operation did not report a child being left behind in the classroom within two days. The director was unaware of the incident and reported as soon as she was made aware.

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

A child was left unsupervised in the classroom when the teacher and other children transitioned to the playground.

746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date · Medium High

An epi-pen was not in the original container and did not contain the child's name.

746.605(16) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission · Medium High

The enrollment forms do not have the updated water activity permissions.

746.2101(a) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Splashing/Wading Activities · Medium High

Ratio exceeded the requiremtn for splash play

746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room · Medium High

a evacuation poster was not posted in one classroom

746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual · High

Based on the evidence gathered during an investigation, a caregiver restrained a child to a chair.

746.3503(c)(2) - Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child · Medium High

Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, a child was left at the diaper changing table.

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 the investigation it was found that a child was left alone on the classroom.

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

During the course of a DFPS investigation it was found that a child was neglected.

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 the course of a DFPS investigation it was found that a child was able to leave the operation unsupervised and was found outside the building on the walkway by a third party employee.

746.4601(8) - No Asphalt or Concrete Under Climbing Equipment Unless Unitary Surfacing Covers Use Zone · High

During the investigation inspection it was found that the inflatable was installed over concrete. This was corrected when the inflatable was removed from the premises.

746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR · Medium High

Two caregivers did not have in person CPR training.

746.5625(c) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care · High

One of two buses used to transport children did not have a properly working alarm.

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

Based on the information gathered during investigation, it was determined that a caregiver left a child alone in the gym.

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

A caregiver was changing a child in the bathroom located in the classroom and could not see the other children in the room until they walk completely out the bathroom.

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR · Medium High

2 out of the 10 caregiver files reviwed did not have up to date CPR and first aid certifications. 1 had an online only certification.

746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering · Medium High

A caregiver in toddler room did not wash child's hands after changing their diaper.

746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area · Medium High

A caregiver did not clean diaper changing area after changing child's diaper.

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control · High

Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a caregiver failed to demonstrate good judgement when they blew smoke in a child's face.

746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers · High

Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a caregiver used a vaporizer in the presence of children.

746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current · Medium High · No longer displayed by the state

Out of 10 childrens files, one was missing current immunization records. This was corrected when the parent emailed the updated immunization records. These were printed and placed in the file.

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content · Medium · No longer displayed by the state

While reviewing 10 staff files, two were missing emergency preparedness, administering medication, food allergies, building safety and hazardous materials training.

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days · Medium · No longer displayed by the state

During the inspection it was found, one infant did not have current feeding instructions. This was corrected during the inspection when the parent was able to email the completed form to the operation.