Lago Vista Academy Inc

746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985) · Low

One caregiver did not have affidavit 2985 or 2912 on file.

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

A Background check result was found to be noncompliant with Minimum Standards. An employee was present in the toddler classroom, interacting with children as the sole caregiver. The employee had no active background check results due to being deactivated by the operation. The employee was sent home.

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

Communication between parents and caregivers is insufficient. Caregiveres are not using good judgment when they fail to communicate with parents about caregiver changes or other circumstances that affect the children.

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

The allergy Action plan was not updated within twelve months of issuing.

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

The allergy Action plan was not updated within twelve months of issuing.

746.623(2)(D) - Immunizations-Docs may be official record or copy that have signature of health care prof. or name of other prof who administered vaccine · Medium

The director did not have a current CPR Fisrt Aid certificate available for review.

746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually · Medium High

Training was not current for the director and caregivers who transport children.

746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment · Medium

Annual training was not up-to-date for all caregivers in the Prevention, Recognition, and Reporting of child maltreatment.

746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually · Medium High

Training was not current for the director and caregivers who transport children.

746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name · Medium Low

A list entitled Current Employees was not posted.

746.4813(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting) · Medium High

rotating equipment does not have the required use zone. The use zone is 45 inches or 4 feet one inch from the fence.

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less · Medium High

Loose fill did not meet the required depth.

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 a DFPS investigation there was concerns with supervision and a teacher completing other duties instead of supervising the children.

746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information · Medium

A Child's Admission Information record was not available for review.

746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission · Medium

All required admission information was not available for review.

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement · Medium

A health statement from a professional health care provider was not available for review.

746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission · Medium

All required admission information was not available for review.

HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor · High

The affidavit 2912 was not available for review for the required employees.

746.305(a)(1) - Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence · Medium High

The facility failed to report an occurrence in which the health of staff, and children present was at risk.

746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly · Medium High

The center was undergoing renovations and some of the products used caused the center to not be well ventilated.

746.501(b)(1) - Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours · Medium Low

The operation has a sign stating ?Due to the Health & Safety of our children. Visitors are not permitted while class is in session. DO NOT ENTER BUILDING?.

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

During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver abused a child in care.

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

There is sufficient evidence that a caregiver falls asleep while watching the children in care. This caregiver is no longer employed.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children · Medium High

At the time of the incident one caregiver was caring for 29 children. The caregiver was over ratio by 3 children.

746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment · High

A caregiver hit a child on the mouth with an open hand as form of discipline. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.

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

A caregiver grabbed a child's face in attempt to retrieve a piece of candy from their mouth. The child acquired multiple scratches on their face as a result of the caregiver grabbing the child's face. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.

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

The operation failed to report to Child Care Regulation when a child was put at risk.

746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk · Medium

An incident report was not created when a child was placed at risk.

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

The required annual training courses and training hours were not completed for all caregivers or the director.

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

There are holes in the school age classroom walls, large enough for fingers to enter, and paint is peeling on the walls. There is a broken electric outlet cover in the young school age classroom.

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

This includes CPR and First Aid certification. One caregiver had proof of current CPR and First Aid certification, but is currently on a leave of absence.

746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training · Medium High

The caregiver driving the van has not completed trainng for CPR, First Aid or Transportation. 3(A), 4(A) and 7(A)

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

The required annual training courses and training hours were not completed for all caregivers or the director.

746.203(1) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Have Coverage of at Least $300,000 For Each Occurrence of Negligence · Medium

The Liability Insurance policy for the operation has lapsed.

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

There are holes in the school age classroom walls, large enough for fingers to enter, and paint is peeling on the walls. There is a broken electric outlet cover in the young school age classroom.

746.5207(a) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram · Medium High

The evacuation plan does not include all of the required information.

746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced · Medium High

The fire extinguisher was not fully charged. The needle was pointing to the "Recharge" section.

746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information · High

Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms where not present on the transportation vehicle.

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 inspection school age children were observed being granted permission to leave the classroom and go down the hallway to use the restroom. The children were left unattended.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children · Medium High

During the inspection there was one caregiver with 29 school age children. This classroom was over ratio by 3 children. Approximately 10 minutes later a caregiver took six children and the school age classroom was in ratio.

746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection · Medium High

There was no documentation of the most recent fire inspection.

746.3401(c)(2) - Annual Sanitation Inspection- Inspection unavailable must maintain documentation at operation and make available to us · Medium High

There was no documentation of the most recent sanitation inspection.

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

A new caregiver had a pending background check and has been in direct contact with children.

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

During the investigation it was determined a child was able to open the gate to the playground and leave the playground.

746.203(1) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Have Coverage of at Least $300,000 For Each Occurrence of Negligence · Medium

The operation did not have current liability insurance coverage.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High

The operation does not have a current sanitation inspection.

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

A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan on file.

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

The operation did not have a current fire inspection.

746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records · Medium

The operation has not completed a playground maintenance checklist since August 2021.

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

2 out of 4 staff files did not have a signed statement that they attended orientation. 2 out of 4 staff files did not have a notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form.

746.901 - Required Personnel Records · Medium

Out of six personnel records reviewed, records were missing the following items: -Five records were missing complete training requirements; -Five records were missing current CPR and First Aid certification; -Three records were missing proof of education; Three records were missing notarized affidavits of employment; and, -One record was missing proof of orientation.