Little Crusaders Christian Preschool

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

One classroom was observed watching PJ Masks during lunchtime. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver closed the laptop being used to watch tv.

746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age · Medium High

One room had two children that were more than 18 months older than the youngest child. The children were moved to another room during the inspection.

746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age · Medium

Two nap mats had tears exposing the foam.

745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving · Medium

A caregiver?s background check was not inactivated within 7 days of them no longer being associated with the operation. The background was deactivated during the inspection.

745.8641 - Requirements during probation · High

The operation failed to follow one of the conditions of the probation. The operation is required to hold quarterly meetings with employees to review the progress of the probation. Four employees did not attend the meeting for the second quarter.

745.8641 - Requirements during probation · High

The operation failed to follow one of the conditions of the probation. The operation was required to conduct a staff meeting to discuss probation progress each quarter. This due date was the end of September, and the staff meeting was not conducted.

746.4601(6) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Anchoring devices Below Level of Playing Surface · High

Anchoring equipmet was exposed under one piece of play equipment.

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

Grass was observed growing through the pea gravel creating a tripping hazard.

745.8641 - Requirements during probation · High

As required by conditions of the probation, the operation failed to create a plan to ensure that ratio is met at all times.

746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based · Medium High

One caregiver completed CPR online without a hands-on portion.

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

One classroom was three children over ratio based on the specified age group. This was corrected at inspection when the director moved three children.

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

The loose fill on the playground did not meet the required depth of 6 inches.

746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75% · Medium High

The director was not present at the operation for 30 hours or 75% of the program's operating hours.

746.613(a) - Required Immunizations · High

One child did not have two immunizations.

746.909 - Access to Personnel Records · Medium

The person in charge could not gain access to personnel files.

746.613(a) - Required Immunizations · High

One child did not have two immunizations.

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

One child did not have a physician statment available for review.

746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75% · Medium High

The director was not present at the operation for 30 hours or 75% of the program's operating hours.

746.601(c) - Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing · Medium

The person in charge could not give CCR access to children's files.

746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records · Medium

The director was not present at the beginning of the inspection. The person in charge did not have access to personnel or child files.

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

Two caregivers did not have CPR training. One caregiver had CPR training however it was solely online and did consists of hands-on instruction, practice and testing.

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

At arrival, there was one teacher in charge of 10 infants. This was corrected when an additional caregiver came into the classroom.

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

A caregiver gave the wrong number of children in their care. The caregiver was asked twice and gave the wrong number each time. This was corrected when the inspector pointed out that there was one more child than stated and the caregiver gave the correct number.

746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age · Medium High

There is enough evidence to support that the operation put an older child in the infant room that was older than 18 months from the youngest infant in the room.

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

There is enough evidence to support that a child was being placed in a highchair as a form of discipline and guidance.

746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records · Medium

The caregiver in charge did not have access to records as the office door was locked. This was corrected when the caregiver called another employee to come and unlock the office door.

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

One caregiver was present with five infants ages 4 months to 18 months. The specified age group of the class was 0-11 months old. The child caregiver ratio for the specified age group is one caregiver to four infants. This was corrected when another caregiver came into the room.

746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age · High

An 11 month old was sleeping in a crib with a bottle. This was corrected when the bottle was removed from the crib.

746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup · Medium High

One infant fell asleep while drinking a bottle in their crib. This was corrected when the bottle was removed from the crib.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High

The operation does not have a current sanitation inspection. The director has requested and paid for a sanitation inspection.

746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification · Medium

The operation did not have a Children's Product Certification form available for review.

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

Two caregivers were present with children without having background check eligibility letters. The caregivers left the operation during the inspection.

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

Three infants were in bouncer seats without the safety straps fastened. This was corrected when two infants were removed from the bouncer seats and one infant's safety straps were fastened.

746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age · High

A three month old was sleeping in a crib on a boppy pillow. This was corrected when a caregiver removed the boppy pillow from the crib.

746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device · High

Two infants were sleeping in restrictive devices. This was corrected when the infants were removed from the restrictive devices.

746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep · Medium

A 2 year old was sleeping with a blanket covering their head. This was corrected when the caregiver uncovered the child's head.

746.2807 - Employees Discipline Own Children · Medium High

Based on the evidence gathered during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver spanked their own child in a classroom during operating hours.

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 by tying a child's shoes too tight, resulting in red blisters on the child's feet.

746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services · Medium

There was no policy regarding procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs in the operation's handbook.

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

There were two caregivers who did not have current certification in First Aid or CPR.

746.901 - Required Personnel Records · Medium

Two staff records that were read still did not have education qualifications. One caregiver did not have a notarized affidavit.

746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children · Medium High

There were 22 children with a specified age of 2 years observed playing outside with one caregiver. This was corrected when another caregiver came outside to join the group.

746.4307 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required · Medium

The fenced outdoor area only had one exit for children to use.

746.901 - Required Personnel Records · Medium

Three staff records were not available for review. Two staff records that were read did not have education qualifications.

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

One caregiver counted in ratio in the infant classroom was found to have an incomplete background check pending fingerprinting. The caregiver was replaced with an eligilbe caregiver during the inspection.

746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device · High

One infant was observed to be sleeping in a restrictive device with a blanket. The infant was removed and placed in a bare crib during the inspection.

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

Thirteen children ages 4 months - 2 years of age were observed in a classroom with two caregivers. The specified age for the group of children was 10 months of age. This was corrected at the inspection when children were picked up or transferred to a different classroom.

746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age · Medium High

There were 13 children ages 4 months - 2 years old observed in one classroom with two caregivers during nap time. The youngest infant was 21 months younger than the oldest child in the classroom.

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

One infant was observed eating in a highchair without the safety straps buckled. This was brought into compliance when a caregiver buckled the straps during the inspection.

746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device · High

One infant was observed to be sleeping in a restrictive device that had been placed in a crib. The infant was removed and placed in a bare crib during the inspection.

746.3701(7) - Safety - Hinged Lid Storage Containers Safe · Medium High

One outdoor storage trunk was observed to not be equipped with a hinged lid. The trunk was moved to be inaccessible to children during the inspection.

746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age · Medium High

There was one 4 year old child observed napping in a classroom with infants under 18 months old.

746.2909(5) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -All Children Supervised · High

One caregiver was observed leaving a classroom of ten, 16 month-4 year old children unsupervised during nap while another caregiver stood between their two classrooms.

746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records · Medium

During the investigation inspection the director left the operation and the person left in charge did not have access to all of the information needed by licensing. Person in charge was also counted in ratio.

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

During the investigation inspection it was found that the operation's carpets were not kept clean and there were food crumbs and dirt visible on the carpets and floors. The bathroom in the school age room had toilet paper, dirt, and dried urine on the toilet, floor, and in an unused shower.

746.4409 - Location of Toilets · Medium

During the investigation inspection it was found that the school age bathroom was not equipped with toilet paper and the caregiver did not have access to get any to replace it.