Abc’s Children’s College

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

“A staff member was present at operation and responsible for caring for children. Employee has not completed high school education or equivalent.”

Rule 746.1107(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 18, 2023. Correction verified: May 18, 2023.

Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

“Trash cans within the restrooms do not have lids.”

Rule 746.3407(8). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 16, 2023. Correction verified: May 17, 2023.

Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

“One out of four staff files reviewed is missing 12 hours of annual training.”

Rule 746.1309(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 26, 2023. Correction verified: May 24, 2023.

Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver

“Toddler - Prek Classroom does not follow the daily schedule. Class remained indoors playing with blocks while schedule indicates children have outdoor time from 10-10:45AM. Infant Room does not have a written activity plan and daily schedule does not include outdoor play.”

Rule 746.2203(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 17, 2023. Correction verified: Jun 1, 2023.

Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center

“Menu posted is dated 5-8 to 5-13. Per provider dates were entered incorrectly, however, food items served during lunch do not match menu. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider updates dates and food items served.”

Rule 746.401(6). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 16, 2023.

Children’s Products- Annual Certification

“Children’s Products Certification posted was last reviewed / signed on 04/05/2020.”

Rule 746.4135(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 18, 2023. Correction verified: May 26, 2023.

Children’s Records Maintained

“Eight children’s files were reviewed. Four files are missing admission date, two emergency contact address, two health statements, four immunization records, three operational policies received statement and one file was not available for review at the time of inspection.”

Rule 746.603(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 23, 2023. Correction verified: May 26, 2023.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

“There were four children in the infant room, two children in the 4-5 room and 8 children napping in the toddler room. Only one staff member was present to supervise all classrooms.”

Rule 746.1203(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 17, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 30, 2022.

Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

“One infant age child and three infant age children were asleep in high chairs.”

Rule 746.2426. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 17, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 30, 2022.

Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

“A child was observing playing with a tablet during nap time.”

Rule 746.2207(c)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 17, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 30, 2022.

Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

“Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, Director has failed to provide leadership and demonstrate an understand of Minimum Standards. This has resulted in high-risk deficiencies including safe sleep and supervision.”

Rule 746.1003(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 14, 2022. Correction verified: Dec 20, 2022.

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

“Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation staff has not demonstrated competency to perform assigned duties such as providing a consistent positive environment for children and comforting young children.”

Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 14, 2022. Correction verified: Dec 20, 2022.

Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees’ Attendance

“Based on information obtained during the course the investigation operation has not maintained consistent staff attendance records.”

Rule 746.801(5). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 15, 2022. Correction verified: Dec 20, 2022.

Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age

“Six out of twelve children napping were napping directly on the carpet. Mats were labeled with different children’s names and solid color mats did not have a way to differentiate the floor from the napping side.”

Rule 746.4503(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 13, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 29, 2022.

Children’s Records - Immunizations

“One out of five children’s files reviewed is missing immunization records.”

Rule 746.603(a)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 19, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 13, 2022.