West Kingsland Kindercare

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

“Three caregivers who did not have background checks were present at the operation and had access to children in care in the infant A, school age, and Pre-K classrooms.”

Rule 745.641. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 9, 2023. Correction verified: Jun 9, 2023.

Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit

“Two transportation vehicles used to transport children had first aid kits that were missing the following items: Vehicle 1- missing scissors, tweezers, thermometer, tape and gauze. Vehicle 2- missing thermometer and tweezers. Note: Corrected when the missing items were added to the first aid kits.”

Rule 746.5617(a)(6). High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 9, 2023.

Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion

“Four out of ten employee files reviewed were missing a high school diploma or equivalent.”

Rule 746.1107(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 23, 2023. Correction verified: Jun 26, 2023.

Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

“In the infant B classroom, multiple bottles/sippy cups were not labeled with the children’s names. Note: Corrected when the bottles were labeled by the caregiver.”

Rule 746.2419(6). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 9, 2023.

Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child’s Reach

“In the Infant A and Infant B classrooms, the diaper changing supplies were in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children.”

Rule 746.3501(6). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 23, 2023. Correction verified: Jun 23, 2023.

Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

“A child with a known food allergy does not have a plan on file for review.”

Rule 746.3819. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 23, 2023. Correction verified: Jun 26, 2023.

Parental Notification of Communicable Disease

“During this investigation, it was determined the operation did not notify parents of children enrolled about two communicable diseases within 48 hours of being made aware. The child’s parent informed the operation that their child had pink eye (conjunctivitis) and hands, foot, and mouth disease. Note: The Director sent a notification to parents of children in the classroom where the child with the communicable diseases was present.”

Rule 746.307(d). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 5, 2022.

Illness Preventing Care - Communicable Disease

“During this investigation, it was determined the operation allowed a child to return to school without a doctor’s note after being notified by the child’s parent that the child had two communicable diseases (pink eye and hand, foot, and mouth) during different time frames. Note: The child is no longer enrolled at the operation. The de-enrollment date was on 11/28/2022.”

Rule 746.3601(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 5, 2022.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For

“A caregiver in the infant room (2m to 13m) did not state the correct number of children present. The caregiver stated there were 8 children but 9 children were present in the classroom,”

Rule 746.1203(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 27, 2022. Correction verified: Jun 28, 2022.

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

“The sink children use for hand washing and a toilet in the school age classroom needs repair. The sink is stopped up and is overflowing and 1 of 2 toilets are out of order.”

Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 11, 2022. Correction verified: Jun 27, 2022.

Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year

“There is no documentation lock down drills are practiced at least four times a year.”

Rule 746.5205(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 28, 2022. Correction verified: Jun 27, 2022.

Children’s Products- Annual Certification

“The operation has not certified annually the children’s product safety website to view any recalled items. Note: The Director reviewed the list and certified by using form 2885 during the inspection.”

Rule 746.4135(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 27, 2022.

Posting Requirements - List entitled “Current Employees”--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name

“The operation does not have a current employee list posted as required. Note: The Director created a current staff list and posted it during the inspection.”

Rule 746.401(9). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 27, 2022.

Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument

“Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a caregiver administered prohibited discipline to a child in care. As of completion of the investigation the employee was immediately terminated.”

Rule 746.2805(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 20, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 7, 2022.