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One of the van's first aid kits were missing the guide to first aid, tweezers, and a thermometer. This was corrected when the director put the missing items in the first aid kit.
After reviewing 5 staff trainings, 2 caregivers had block trainings that did not specify what the hours covered.
Observed 10 children records and one was missing a health statement.
One child did not have a completed food allergy emergency plan for a child with a diagnosed allergy.
There was no documentation for Fire Drills being conducted in 2024.
There was no documentation to show the smoke detectors were tested in the year of 2024.
The operational policies did not include who children can be released to and only included a section stating when children would not be released.
Seven children's immunization records did not have the signature (including a rubber stamp or electronic signature) of the health-care professional who administered the vaccine.
A list of current employees was not posted. This was corrected when the staff posted it during inspection.
The snack menu does not follow the meal patterns established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) that is administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture.
There was no documentation to show that the fire extinguishers were tested monthly in the year of 2024.
The operation did not have a completed CPSC form done in the last year to certify annually in writing using a form provided by DFPS that you have reviewed each of the recall notices issued by the CPSC and that there are no unsafe products in the center.
The operational policies did not include Parent Rights.
Three classrooms were observed watching cartoons that were not related to the planned activities that meet educational goals. This was corrected when the staff shut the tv's off during inspection.
The letter or form from the most recent Licensing inspection or investigation was not posted. This was corrected when the staff posted it during inspection.
Two trash cans were observed accessible to children had garbage inside of them. This was corrected when the two trash cans were removed.
There was no documentation to show the carbon monoxide detection system was tested in the year of 2024.
I reviewed 10 children files, and 4 files were missing health statements.
Observed a sprinkler pad and a large fire extinguisher sprinkler used on the asphalt. This was corrected when I spoke to the director about not having the sprinkler equipment on the ashphalt.
Observed a plastic play house with sharp edges on the window of the play house. The plastic has tears which has cause the sharp edges. There is a wooden board a the play structure that is out of the reach of children which is broken, but could potentially cause an issue in the future.
Observed two children at the operation under the age of 13 without having admission information. I spoke with the director about having files and admission forms for any child who is under 14 years old and is at the operation.
Two transportation vehicles vehicles purchased after 2013 did not have child safety alarms.
The 6 training records reviewed did not have the following required training for the HASA: Emergency preparedness Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations Administering medication Understanding building and physical premises safety Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
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