Harris Ross Head Start

746.201(4) - Designating Director · Medium High

The operation has not had a designated director for over 60 days.

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

This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation when the caregiver picked up a child inappropriately, demonstrating a lack of appropriate self-control.

746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk · High

This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation when the operation failed to notify the child's parent immediately after the child was involved in a non-routine situation that placed or may have placed the child at risk of injury or harm.

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

This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation when the operation failed to report the incident to Child Care Regulation.

746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director · Medium High

The operation did not notify CCR about a change in director within five days of the change

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

Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a caregiver used physical contact as a method of discipline rather than using positive guidance techniques that encourage the child's self-esteem, self-control, and self-direction.

746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used · Medium

The operation had an expired medication for a child with an allergy.

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

Information obtained in an investigation show that while the operation self-reported, they did not do so within the required two-day time period when they left a voicemail but did not call the statewide hot line for after-hours reporting.

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

An individual was present with an inactive status on their background check. This was corrected at inspection when the background check was resubmitted during inspection and the director had the person leave.

746.2431(3) - Infant Daily Report - Times of Diaper Changes · Medium High

Information obtained through an investigation shows that infant's parents were not receiving daily written or electronic reports.

746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated · Medium High

One child had a medication without a parent signature and date authorizing the medication to be used. This was corrected at inspection when the parent signed and dated the medication authorization.

746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used · Medium

The medication container had a medication that expired on 5/2023. It was found that the child was no longer enrolled. This was corrected at inspection when the person in charge removed the medication to send back to the parent.

746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired · Medium

The first aid kit contained expired items including antiseptic that expired on 10/2021 and 2/2024, burn cream that expired on 1/2022, and eyewash that expired on 8/2022. This was corrected at inspection when the person in charge removed the expired items and placed them in the trash.

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

One careigver was present without receiving a background check eligibilty letter. This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation.

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

One caregiver did not have proof of training in pediatric CPR.

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional · Medium High

One child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan.

746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training · Medium

Nine out of ten staff files did not have statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation that includes an overview of your policy on the prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.

746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan · Medium High

Three children with food allergy emergency plans did not have the medication listed on the plan present at the operation.

746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. · Medium High

One caregiver did not have proof of training in pediatric first aid.

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required · Medium

During inspection, the file drawer with staff records was locked and unable to be opened to verify that annual trainings were being completed.

746.3403 - Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High

The last sanitation inspection available for review was from 10/27/21.