La Petite Academy Cypress Creek

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling · High

Information obtained during a DFPS investigation shows that a caregiver grabbed a child by the arm before picking them up and putting them in a restrictive device for time out.

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

Information obtained during a DFPS investigation shows that caregivers allow children to participate in screen time activities that are not related to planned activities that meet educational goals.

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

Information obtained during a DFPS investigation shows that staff failed to supervise children when children were pushing shelves and climbing on chairs and an infant stroller.

746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out · High

Information obtained during a DFPS investigation shows that a child was placed in a restrictive device for time out for 42 minutes.

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months · High

The operation did not have a current fire inspection.

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 current training in pediatric first aid. The caregiver is scheduled to take the course on 9/4/25.

746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps · Medium High

One infant was sitting in a high chair without the safety strap fastened. This was corrected when the caregiver fastened the safety strap.

746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely · Medium High

One vehicle had seat cushions that had rips and tears. Some of the vehicle's seatbelt mechanisms were missing the plastic piece that attaches to the back of the seat. One seat was repaired with duct tape around the area where the seatbelt comes out of the seat.

746.613(a) - Required Immunizations · High

One child did not have updated immunizations. The child has an appointment scheduled for 1/20/25 to receive the required immunizations.

746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights · Medium

Five children records did not include a signed Parent's Rights Form 2987.

746.613(a) - Required Immunizations · High

Two children were missing updated immunization records.

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

One caregiver with direct access to children was present without an eligible background check. This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation during the inspection.

746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985) · Medium Low

Five out of ten personnel files were missing a notarized Affidavit for Employment.

746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance · High

Name to face checks are not being conducted consistently at 10,12,2,and 4 during the day, and cleaning checklists for the infant and pre-k rooms are not being completed daily.

746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent · Medium

The operation failed to provide a parent an incident report within 48 hours of the incident occurring.

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling · High

A caregiver was observed inappropriately grabbing a child.

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

Four caregivers, with direct access to children, was present without a background check eligibility. The caregiver was sent home during the inspection.

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 in care was in a room unsupervised.

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

Two of the ten record reviewed were lacking the required immunizations.

746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional · Medium

Children in care that are not yet ready for table food were lacking feeding instructions.

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content · Medium

Caregivers were lacking the required annual trainings.

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

Caregivers in three of the five open classrooms were not aware of the number of children in their care.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment · Medium High

During the investigation inspection walkthrough, the following things were observed. - the entry way floor and classroom floors had trash particles and spill stain discoloration - two garbage cans did not have lids, exposing the garbage to the children, - classrooms, bathrooms, and hallways had peeling paint - multiple tables were not sanitized after feeding leaving crumbs and other food particles on the table - used toilet paper was found on the edge of the toilet seat and on top of the toilet paper dispensers These things do not assist in maintaining the building and therefore does not protect the health of the children in care.

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean · Medium High

The operaton has paint peeling on several walls.

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

Children were observed watching television and eating breakfast. The caregiver was informed of screen time requirements and the television was turned off.

746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment · Medium High

The restrooms were not cleaned and sanitized.

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

It was found that a caregiver utilized prohibited punishment on a child in care.

745.8411(a) - Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation · High

A caregiver was instructed on what needed to be said to the Child Care Investigator.

746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling · High

Caregivers yell at children as a form of discipline.

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

The operation did not report to Child Care Regulation within the required 2 days when three children were left unsupervised.

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 allowed to go from the playground inside the classroom unattended to use the restroom. Three other children followed this child inside. The children were unsupervised for approximately ten minutes. During this time two children were running with safety scissors in their mouth and the children were going in between different classrooms. Children are allowed to go from the playground inside the classroom unattended to use the restroom.

746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent · Medium

Not all parents received an incident report when their child was left unattended.

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

The operation did not notify parents after children were left unsupervised in a classroom.

746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training · High

A caregiver was observed telling a child they would not get their food if they did not sit in the chair. Caregiver was asked to leave for the day.

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

A caregiver was observed threatening children as a form of discipline. This caregiver was asked to leave for the day.

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

During the investigation it was determined a caregiver threatened children as a form of discipline. The caregiver was immediately terminated.

746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling · High

During the investigation it was determined a caregiver yelled and humiliated children. The caregiver was immediately terminated.

746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling · High

There is enough evidence to support that caregivers were yelling at children in care.

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling · High

There is enough evidence to support that a caregiver was grabbing and pushing children in care.

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

Based on information obtained during an investigation, it was determined that the childcare facility did not notify Licensing within the required timeframe regarding a situation that placed a child at risk when a caregiver grabbed a child by their shirt.

746.1203(8) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Foster Cooperative Atmosphere · Medium High

There is enough evidence to support that a caregiver was telling children to hit other children back when children hit each other.

746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety · High

There is enough evidence to support that a caregiver was not sufficiently intervening when children in care were interacting in rough manners with each other such as dog piling and wrestling with each other.

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

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and found out of compliance. A child was left unattended on the playground. The standard was marked into compliance at the time of the inspection when all of the caregivers were observed supervising in compliance with minimum standards. The director stated the caregiver who left the child unattended was counseled and retrained on supervision.

746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal · Medium High

The fire inspection was not avaiolable for review.

746.3401(b) - Annual Sanitation Inspection - Conducted Local Sanitation Official · Medium High

A sanitation inspection was not available for review.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment · Medium High

A plastic slide that was on the playground was broken causing a shear point in the slide.

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes · Medium High

There was no fire drill documentation for December or January. A fire drill was completed during inspection.